Another source for beautiful hardware-
http://rockymountainhardware.com/index.asp

Building codes are everyday steering away from knobs. They are aweful. Go with levers, like the rest of the world does. It is good for the elderly and arthritic people and one can open the door with oily hands, creamy hands, even with your elbow should you need to - try that with a door knob.... Can you tell I OPPOSE knobs at all costs :-)

Yeah, I agree--levers are better, especially for front/back doors.

I think you can get these A LOT cheaper on Ebay, especially if you don't need a bunch that match.

I love these, but I need locks!

I "third" the motion on levers, especially for frequently-used doors. We have levers on our front door and my aged parents are envious.

I have an old doorknob that keeps coming off....any recommendations for fixing it? (I'm semi-handy with tools, but only after someone else tells me what I need to do with them, heh.)

Nearly every door in my home has a lever and they're really convenient.

If anyone is looking for doorknobs, don't get the ones that you have to push and twist to lock. I sometimes see those on bathroom doors and they're really annoying.

Funny, Phillaylay, I had to fix my doorknob last night - same problem! On the underside of mine, there was a screw loose (yes, like me) which I tightened.

This posting almost sent me into a hardware frenzy. Period Home is AMAZING! I wish I had a house (and a budget) to support this "doorknob". And it would almost satisfy you lever-lovers out there.

http://houseofantiquehardware.com/Griffin-Thumblatch-Entry-Set

I would also suggest Anthropology....they have gorgeous doorknobs (ones that say "in" and "out" or "enter" and "exit".

I have a mild fixation on old/interesting doorknobs lately, but why do they have to be so stinking expensive?

We have egg/oval shaped doorknobs in our apt that date back to 1909. They feel very nice in the hand, much nicer than a lever or knob.

Nostalgic Warehouse makes great reproductions, which I've found on amazon for surprisingly reasonable prices.

http://www.nostalgicwarehouse.com/search3/search.html

I love old doorknobs.

Keeps old people with greasy hands out of my house! heh

Levers are nice, however, there is nothing like a classic doorknob to make a statement or add a touch of your personality to a place (especially in a rental).

I bought No 5 last year and spend 6 months afterward trying to find the proper door nut for my old door and fill the old hole in the door. The door nut included has was too short and my local hardware store had nuts with the wrong thread count. But after I knew what the problem was I found hardware online at houseofantiquehardware.com I really like it now that it's installed though.

I am fascinated by doorknobs. Some of them are truly beautiful works of art.

Chloe C I agree with you.

I, personally, am not a fan of levers. While wonderful for aging or people with physical disabilities, I think that unless your home calls for them for these reasons that doorknobs are a more aesthetically pleasing and classic piece of hardware. Like I said, personal choice - the 80's brass lever just looks pedestrian to me and doesn't show any semblance of design or creative thought as the hardware relates to the overall design of the room (or the home).

Phillaylay - our 120 year old home was featured here on Apt Therapy a few weeks back and it has all of the original glass doorknobs. And yes, they keep falling off! Frustrating but we love them too much (as an integral part of the history of the house) to change them. My advice? Keep a screwdriver handy at all times - there is a little screw just past the knob itself that you'll note keeps the whole bit together. There's one by each knob on the hardware. The hardware gets loose when these old screws loosen from use. They just need to be be tightened on a regular basis, that's all!

Look In The Attic has a great selection of door hardware - at very reasonalbe prices and free shipping. I found them online at Nextag and Amazon. You can also try Copper Mountain Hardware too. They are a designers best friend.