During the 19th century handles became mass produced. They were influenced by individual tastes and regional characteristics. They should look like original handles from that time period.ĭrawer pulls made before the industrial revolution were not mass produced.
Choose handles that are authentically reproduced. Styles include Chippendale Drawer Pulls, Hepplewhite Handles, Victorian Pulls, Arts and Crafts Mission Pulls and the classic Bail Pull, to name just a few. To tell age and time period of drawer pulls, look at appearance and construction of handles. The differences are found in: design, size and application. Throughout furniture history, handle styles have evolved and changed. Drawer pulls and Handles date back to the 17th century.