Where can I find replacement hardware for antique furniture?

Replacement hardware for antique furniture, such as drawer pulls, escutcheons, hinges, casters, and locks, is available from specialty restoration hardware suppliers, antique dealers, salvage yards, and furniture restorers who keep parts on hand. Many suppliers make reproductions of common period styles, which are fine for use as long as they are honestly identified.

Bring the original piece or a clear photo with measurements, especially the distance between screw holes or posts. Matching the spacing lets the new hardware fit the existing holes without drilling, which helps preserve value.

Before replacing anything, consider whether original hardware can be cleaned or repaired instead. Collectors often pay more for furniture with its original hardware, even if it is worn. If you do replace it, keep the old pieces with the furniture and tell any future buyer what was changed.