Century Hardware Orleans Collection cabinet hardware
The Century Hardware Orleans Collection is built around one strong motif: the birdcage. Every piece in the line uses an open, caged metalwork form, giving the collection a hand-forged, period-rustic character that carries across knobs and pulls alike.
What identifies the Orleans look
The birdcage form is the whole identity. Knobs use a rounded caged body about 1 15/16 inches in diameter, and there is a 2-inch birdcage T-knob for a different grip. Pulls run as caged bail handles that swing from a fixed mount, in lengths from a 4-inch center through 5, 7 1/2, and 10-inch bail spans for drawers and large doors. Century offers Orleans in Antique Brass and Antique Pewter for aged warmth, Matte Black for a darker read, and Natural Rust for a raw, untreated iron look.
Buying considerations
Orleans suits farmhouse, rustic, and period kitchens, pantries, and furniture pieces where forged character is the goal. The swinging bail pulls fit traditional drawer fronts and lay flat when not in use, a practical detail in tight aisles. Natural Rust reads as bare aged iron and will keep shifting tone, so it belongs where that evolving look is wanted rather than a stable match. Use the birdcage knob on doors and the bail pulls on drawers to keep the caged motif consistent. Confirm bail pull center spacing against your drawer holes before ordering, since the range is wide. The open caged body lets the finish read on both the outside and the interior of the form, which gives the hardware more depth than a solid knob. Antique Pewter sits cooler and quieter than Antique Brass, a better match for grey or muted cabinetry. The long 10-inch bail anchors a wide apron drawer or a blanket chest where a small pull would look lost. Used on a freestanding hutch or pantry the birdcage form turns plain casework into a period piece.
Related Century Hardware collections
Browse the full Century Hardware brand page or compare the rustic Raw Authentic collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes do the Orleans bail pulls come in, and how do I choose the right one?
Orleans bail pulls are available in four center-to-center spans: 4 inch, 5 inch, 7½ inch, and 10 inch. Match the span to your existing drawer-hole spacing before ordering, since the range is wide and holes are fixed once drilled. The 10-inch bail is sized for wide apron drawers or blanket chests where a shorter pull would look undersized relative to the front.
How does the Orleans Collection compare to Century Hardware's Raw Authentic collection?
Both Orleans and Raw Authentic are described by Century Hardware as rustic collections. The defining feature of Orleans is the birdcage metalwork form — an open, caged structure used across every knob and pull in the line. Raw Authentic is listed as a related rustic collection, but the birdcage motif is specific to Orleans and is not described as part of the Raw Authentic line.
What finishes are available in the Orleans Collection, and which works best with grey or muted cabinetry?
Orleans is offered in Antique Brass, Antique Pewter, Matte Black, and Natural Rust. Antique Pewter has a cooler, quieter tone compared to the warmer Antique Brass, making it a better pairing for grey or muted cabinetry. Natural Rust mimics bare aged iron and continues to shift in tone over time, so it suits settings where that evolving, unstable look is intentional rather than a drawback.
What cabinet styles and furniture types is the Orleans Collection best suited for?
The Orleans Collection is built around a hand-forged, period-rustic character and suits farmhouse, rustic, and period-style kitchens, pantries, and furniture pieces. The birdcage form also works on freestanding pieces such as hutches and pantry cabinets, where the open metalwork gives plain casework a period character. The swinging bail pulls lay flat when not in use, which is a practical consideration in tight aisles or narrow drawer banks.
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