Century Hardware Mid Century Collection

Century Mid Century Collection cabinet hardware

The Century Mid Century Collection gathers knobs and pulls drawn from postwar modern design, with cone knobs and slim linear pulls under one line. It is Century's most period-specific family, aimed at rooms that want a clear retro reference rather than a neutral look that could pass in any kitchen.

What identifies the Mid Century look

The line leans on signature postwar forms: a tapered cone knob, a small round classic knob, and a long thin linear drawer pull with a flat face and minimal projection. The linear pull comes in stepped lengths in the same profile, labeled through a series of suffixes, so a drawer bank can hold one shape at several sizes. Spare geometry and a low, level stance define the look more than any single piece. The cone knob in particular signals the era at a glance, which is the reason most shoppers reach for this family.

Buying considerations

This family fits mid-century-leaning kitchens, walnut or flat-slab cabinetry, and baths that want a deliberate period note. The finish range is unusually wide, from brushed copper and metallic brown for a warm retro read to matte black, graphite grey, and polished chrome for a cooler one. Mixing the cone knob on doors with the linear pull on drawers is the intended pairing and keeps the era consistent across the room. Warm metals suit wood-tone slab fronts; the darker greys hold a painted modern scheme and tie to black faucets. Verify the linear pull length against narrow upper-cabinet drawers, since a long bar can overwhelm a short front and crowd the drawer edges.

Related Century collections

For another modern option, see the Century Yukon collection, or browse the full Century brand page.