Niles/Chicago Hardware refers to two closely associated hardware manufacturers based in the Chicago area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Niles Tool Works and Chicago Hardware Foundry were known for producing high-quality architectural and furniture hardware, including ornate doorknobs, escutcheons, and decorative ironwork. Their designs often featured classical and Victorian motifs, cast in iron, brass, and bronze. These companies contributed to the hardware found in homes, public buildings, and furniture across the Midwest and beyond. Today, pieces marked “Niles” or “Chicago Hardware” are sought after by collectors and restoration professionals for their craftsmanship and historic character.
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