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Ashley Norton Introduces Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Architectural Hardware

With understated clean lines and minimal detailing, leversets and coordinating cabinet hardware styles range from the geometric Bauhaus to gently curved Claros

(Pompton Plains, NJ, August 6, 2019) Trends come and go, but Mid-Century Modern is a style movement that has only intensified over time. To celebrate the beauty of the “form follows function” principle—a look that’s as popular today as it was in the middle of the twentieth century, Ashley Norton introduces five new architectural hardware lever designs: the geometric Bauhaus, the asymmetrical Lugano, the tubular Fountain, the cap-styled Phoenix, and the gently curved Claros. Along with coordinating cabinet and appliance hardware, the new series echos the sensibilities of mid-century masters like Charles and Ray Eames and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Designed for interior doors and kitchen and bath cabinets, the new styles offer a wide array of finish choices, allowing designers to create their own interpretation of ageless yet luxurious Mid-Century Modern style.

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Ashley Norton Introduces Luxe Modern Leversets

Knurled and reeded detailing blended with clean lines creates a luxuriously enhanced user experience

(Pompton Plains, NJ, June 6, 2019) Ashley Norton introduces the Luxe Modern Leversets collection of handcrafted architectural hardware. With an overall sleek and modern look, each design in the collection features a distinctive textural pattern. With either a knurled or reeded detail, the levers add both visual and tactile interest to a door or entryway. Part of the Solid Brass Collection, the ergonomic levers provide users with a more pleasant and engaging experience when opening the door—all while speaking to today’s desire for modern luxury.

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Ashley Norton Expands Collection of Cabinet Pulls With Six Slick Solid Brass Designs

Clean, streamlined and created with the human hand in mind, each piece features unique, modern detailing


(Pompton Plains, NJ, February 19, 2019) Leading architectural hardware designer and manufacturer Ashley Norton expands its collection of cabinet hardware with the addition of six new Solid Brass cabinet pulls. Sleek and delicate, yet sturdy in hand, each style features an intricately detailed profile designed to complement today’s modern cabinetry. From the hash mark texture of the Knurled Pull to the tapered edge of the Stepped Pull, each design provides a sense of contemporary beauty and sophistication.

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Ashley Norton Introduces White Medium Living Finish

A finish that will patina with use over time, White Medium proves that aging gracefully and naturally is a beautiful thing

(Pompton Plains, NJ, December 11, 2018) Ashley Norton, a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural hardware, introduces its new White Medium patina. Harmonizing with both traditional and modern design themes, the beautifully versatile pewter-toned shade is a “living finish” that changes over time and with use. Handmade in small batches, White Medium develops a patina when exposed to the natural environment, allowing it to age gracefully throughout the life of the hardware.

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Ashley Norton Introduces Urban Suite — a Sleek, Contemporary Collection of Architectural Hardware

Age old metal cast into sleek, modern shapes, Urban Suite beautifully blends modern style with ergonomic function and comfort


(Pompton Plains, NJ, September 25, 2018) Ashley Norton, a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural hardware, proudly introduces its Urban Suite collection of architectural hardware. Proving less is more, the minimalist design of the art grade bronze fixtures follows today’s love of a modern, clean design aesthetic, with just a hint of distressing. From a converted loft or brownstone to a sprawling suburban residence, the Urban Suite allows homeowners and designers to make a cohesive contemporary design statement throughout the entire home.

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