Ceramic Knobs and Handles: How to Choose, Mix Finishes and Care for Them

Ceramic is the one hardware material that brings colour and pattern into a room without paint. Every piece in our ceramic collection is hand-glazed and kiln-fired, so no two are identical — which is the point. This guide covers the shapes, where each one belongs, how to mix ceramic with metal finishes, and how to look after glaze.

The shapes

  • Pumpkin and dome knobs — the classic ribbed pumpkin in ivory, cream, noir, champagne and pearl (Pearl Pumpkin, ₹699) and the smaller squat pumpkins (Bisque, ₹599). Right for wardrobes, sideboards and bedroom chests.
  • Globe knobs with painted motifs — florals and leaves on a glazed globe, with an antique-brass or black metal base: Rosa Bloom, Verdana Leaf (₹1,199).
  • Disc and stacked knobs in solid colour — Stack Disc Vivid from ₹199 and Vivid Globe ₹399 in eight colours; the cheapest way to add one accent colour to a kitchen.
  • Artisan face knobs — smileys, winks and heart-eyes (Wink Smiley, ₹299–₹399) for children's rooms and study units.
  • Animal print — zebra and leopard glazes on oval domes and cup pulls (Safari, ₹899).
  • Bar handles with ceramic beads — a metal bar carrying glazed beads or a ceramic barrel, in 128–224 mm: Venezia Bead ₹1,599–₹2,699, Florentine Bead ₹999–₹2,699. Browse ceramic cabinet handles and ceramic wardrobe handles.
  • Mortise sets with ceramic inserts — lever handles on a plate with a white or crackle-glaze insert for bedroom doors: Lumino ₹4,299, Classica ₹4,799.

Where ceramic belongs

Ceramic knobs are at their best on pieces you look at rather than lean on: wardrobes, dressers, sideboards, bathroom vanities and kitchen uppers. On heavy base-unit drawers that get pulled hard every day, choose a ceramic-bead bar handle rather than a knob — the metal bar carries the load and the glaze only decorates. Keep ceramic away from the main door; it is not made for outdoor wear.

Mixing ceramic with brass and black

The metal base of a ceramic knob is the link to the rest of the room. Pearl, ivory and cream glazes on an antique-brass base sit naturally with antique brass handles on the larger doors; black-and-pearl or noir glazes on a black base match matte black hardware. A simple scheme that always works: ceramic knobs on the drawers, plain metal bar handles of the same base finish on the doors.

Caring for glaze

Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid abrasive powders and acid cleaners, which dull the glaze and attack the metal base. Tighten the fixing screw from inside the drawer rather than twisting the knob itself. Because pieces are hand-glazed, expect slight variation in colour depth and pattern placement between knobs of the same design — that is the signature of the process, not a fault. If you want a matched set for a large wardrobe, order the pieces together so they come from the same firing batch.

Prices and trying at home

Knobs start at ₹199 and most designs sit between ₹599 and ₹1,199; ceramic bar handles run ₹999–₹2,699 and mortise sets ₹4,299–₹4,799. All prices include GST and orders over ₹5,000 ship free. The knobs are on Home Trial, so you can order up to five designs at 50% off, see the glaze against your furniture in daylight, and return what you do not keep. See the full range of ceramic knobs.

Frequently asked

Will ceramic chip? Glazed ceramic is hard-wearing in normal use; chips come from knocks against metal objects, which is why we suggest bar handles on high-traffic drawers.

Do the knobs come with screws? Yes, with a standard M4 screw sized for 18 mm board; longer screws for thicker fronts are available on request.

Can I get a single colour across knobs and handles? Yes — the pumpkin knobs and bead bar handles share glazes (pearl, brown, black-pearl), so drawers and doors can match.
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September 21, 2026 · Buying guide

Ceramic Knobs and Handles: How to Choose, Mix Finishes and Care for Them

Ceramic is the one hardware material that brings colour and pattern into a room without paint. Every piece in our ceramic collection is hand-glazed and kiln-fired, so no two are identical — which is the point. This guide covers the shapes, where each one belongs, how to mix ceramic with metal finishes, and how to look after glaze.

The shapes

  • Pumpkin and dome knobs — the classic ribbed pumpkin in ivory, cream, noir, champagne and pearl (Pearl Pumpkin, ₹699) and the smaller squat pumpkins (Bisque, ₹599). Right for wardrobes, sideboards and bedroom chests.
  • Globe knobs with painted motifs — florals and leaves on a glazed globe, with an antique-brass or black metal base: Rosa Bloom, Verdana Leaf (₹1,199).
  • Disc and stacked knobs in solid colour — Stack Disc Vivid from ₹199 and Vivid Globe ₹399 in eight colours; the cheapest way to add one accent colour to a kitchen.
  • Artisan face knobs — smileys, winks and heart-eyes (Wink Smiley, ₹299–₹399) for children's rooms and study units.
  • Animal print — zebra and leopard glazes on oval domes and cup pulls (Safari, ₹899).
  • Bar handles with ceramic beads — a metal bar carrying glazed beads or a ceramic barrel, in 128–224 mm: Venezia Bead ₹1,599–₹2,699, Florentine Bead ₹999–₹2,699. Browse ceramic cabinet handles and ceramic wardrobe handles.
  • Mortise sets with ceramic inserts — lever handles on a plate with a white or crackle-glaze insert for bedroom doors: Lumino ₹4,299, Classica ₹4,799.

Where ceramic belongs

Ceramic knobs are at their best on pieces you look at rather than lean on: wardrobes, dressers, sideboards, bathroom vanities and kitchen uppers. On heavy base-unit drawers that get pulled hard every day, choose a ceramic-bead bar handle rather than a knob — the metal bar carries the load and the glaze only decorates. Keep ceramic away from the main door; it is not made for outdoor wear.

Mixing ceramic with brass and black

The metal base of a ceramic knob is the link to the rest of the room. Pearl, ivory and cream glazes on an antique-brass base sit naturally with antique brass handles on the larger doors; black-and-pearl or noir glazes on a black base match matte black hardware. A simple scheme that always works: ceramic knobs on the drawers, plain metal bar handles of the same base finish on the doors.

Caring for glaze

Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid abrasive powders and acid cleaners, which dull the glaze and attack the metal base. Tighten the fixing screw from inside the drawer rather than twisting the knob itself. Because pieces are hand-glazed, expect slight variation in colour depth and pattern placement between knobs of the same design — that is the signature of the process, not a fault. If you want a matched set for a large wardrobe, order the pieces together so they come from the same firing batch.

Prices and trying at home

Knobs start at ₹199 and most designs sit between ₹599 and ₹1,199; ceramic bar handles run ₹999–₹2,699 and mortise sets ₹4,299–₹4,799. All prices include GST and orders over ₹5,000 ship free. The knobs are on Home Trial, so you can order up to five designs at 50% off, see the glaze against your furniture in daylight, and return what you do not keep. See the full range of ceramic knobs.

Frequently asked

Will ceramic chip? Glazed ceramic is hard-wearing in normal use; chips come from knocks against metal objects, which is why we suggest bar handles on high-traffic drawers.

Do the knobs come with screws? Yes, with a standard M4 screw sized for 18 mm board; longer screws for thicker fronts are available on request.

Can I get a single colour across knobs and handles? Yes — the pumpkin knobs and bead bar handles share glazes (pearl, brown, black-pearl), so drawers and doors can match.

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