If you have a sharp eye, you can still find these ornate door pulls in Italy. The pictures I am sharing are ones I have photographed from Venice.
There are still foundries in Venice that produce ornate decorative hardware from century old designs.
I love the blend of utilitarian and decorative function of these pulls.
While visiting
Carlo Marchiori in Calistoga, I purchased two door pulls, made in Venice, that Carlo was selling!
I wanted to mount them in my hallway. I bought thin plexiglass, mirrored it and antiqued it and added trim.
I then added the prized door pulls, one on each opposing door....
Now, I have to decide what to do with the space around the mirror...one thing at a time!
So, keep a sharp eye the next time you are in Venice and maybe you will see a door pull...made in Venice!
