The designer furniture handle, the detail that transforms your décor
Replacing a furniture handle or a furniture knob is one of the simplest ways to transform a kitchen, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe or a dressing room without replacing the furniture itself. This small piece of decorative hardware can modernise an antique piece, bring character to a contemporary kitchen or simply create a finish that better complements your interior décor.
At Milla Poignées, we source furniture handles and knobs from a wide range of European manufacturers, workshops and factories. Our collection brings together both contemporary mass-produced models and more exclusive pieces, handcrafted, made by hand or in small batches depending on the collection.
Are you looking to restore a family heirloom? Browse our handles and knobs for antique and vintage furniture. For a more creative project, our selection of original furniture handles and knobs makes it easy to personalise a chest of drawers, a sideboard, bathroom furniture or a kitchen front.
A wide choice of furniture handles and knobs
Like door handles and door knobs, furniture hardware comes in a vast variety of shapes, sizes, styles and finishes.
The furniture knob is particularly versatile. Round, oval, square, rectangular, domed, cylindrical, sculpted or more minimalist, it is equally suited to a drawer, a cupboard door, a bedside table, a chest of drawers or a wardrobe.
The bar handle, typically fixed at two points, offers a broader grip and is particularly well suited to kitchen drawers, wardrobe fronts, bathroom furniture and large cupboard doors. Cup, shell and profiled handles, meanwhile, lend a more vintage, industrial or contemporary feel.
Before replacing an existing handle, remember to check its fixing centre distance — that is, the distance between the two screw points. For a new installation, you have more freedom: you can choose the shape and dimensions based on the style and proportions of the piece of furniture.
Brass, bronze, porcelain, wood, stainless steel: which material should you choose for a furniture handle?
The material contributes as much to the style as to the feel of the handle. Our selection includes, depending on the model and the collection, brass, bronze, zamak, aluminium, steel, stainless steel, iron, porcelain, ceramic, wood, leather, glass, crystal, concrete or marble.
Brass furniture handles and knobs are particularly prized for their warm appearance. Brass can be polished, brushed, satin-finished, patinated or given various finishes in order to fit equally well into both classic and contemporary décor.
Bronze produces pieces with a more pronounced character. Some of the bronze furniture handles in our selection are handcrafted in France.
Porcelain and ceramic are particularly well suited to classic, retro or country-chic interiors, or to pieces of furniture you wish to personalise with a softer decorative touch.
Wood brings a natural, warm feel, while leather allows for soft and original pull tabs. Marble, meanwhile, adds a mineral and decorative dimension that is particularly striking on a chest of drawers, bathroom furniture or contemporary pieces.
For more modern projects, we also offer a wide range of handles in zamak, aluminium, steel or stainless steel. Some collections are manufactured in European factories, notably in Poland, with production specialising in furniture accessories and hardware.
This diversity allows you to choose a handle not only by colour, but also by material, feel, method of manufacture and the character you wish to give the piece of furniture.
From handcrafted handles to contemporary European collections
Our range of furniture handles brings together a variety of European expertise. Some references come from specialised industrial production, offering a wide choice of sizes, shapes and finishes. Others are made in artisan workshops, sometimes to order, with a greater degree of handwork involved.
Our selection therefore includes pieces made or crafted in France as well as collections from specialist European manufacturers, notably in Poland. We also work with various European decorative hardware houses in order to offer complementary ranges, from contemporary furniture to more traditional creations.
Depending on the collection, some pieces may be cast, polished, brushed, patinated, painted or finished by hand. Working with natural materials such as wood, leather, marble or certain metals can also give each piece a slightly different appearance. These characteristics contribute to the character of artisan products.
This diversity makes it possible to offer everything from a modern furniture handle with minimalist lines to a knob inspired by antique hardware, an Art Deco handle, a sculptural creation or a more discreet model intended for a contemporary kitchen.
Furniture handles for the kitchen, dressing room, bathroom and throughout the home
A furniture handle can instantly change the perception of a piece of furniture. On understated kitchen fronts, brass, black, stainless steel or coloured handles can create a striking contrast. On an antique chest of drawers, a bronze, porcelain or brass knob can preserve the spirit of the piece while refreshing its appearance.
Handles and knobs can be used on a wide range of furniture: kitchen units, drawers, chests of drawers, sideboards, wardrobes, dressing rooms, TV units, bathroom furniture, bedside tables, desks or cupboards.
Finishes also help to create a cohesive look: matt black, gold, natural brass, nickel, chrome, bronze, copper, white or more unusual shades depending on the collection. Please note, however, that a finish sharing a similar name may show variations in tone from one manufacturer or material to another.
For a complete project, it is also possible to seek harmony between the furniture handles and the door handles in the room. Some hardware collections offer several coordinated elements, allowing the same aesthetic language to be carried through across doors, furniture, cupboards and windows.
Changing a furniture handle: a simple and effective renovation
Replacing a furniture knob or handle is generally a straightforward operation. A knob is most often secured with a screw passing through the front of the furniture. A bar handle typically uses two fixing points: in this case, you should check the existing centre distance before ordering if the holes are already drilled.
This small change allows you to personalise a piece of furniture without undertaking major work. It is particularly worthwhile for renovating a kitchen, modernising a dressing room or giving a new identity to an antique piece.
Discover our collection of designer furniture handles and knobs in a wide range of materials and finishes: brass, bronze, porcelain, wood, leather, stainless steel, steel, zamak, aluminium, marble, iron or concrete.
From handcrafted knobs to contemporary models made in a European workshop, our aim is to offer a broad enough selection to find the right detail for every piece of furniture and every interior style.