What is a handle backplate?

A handle backplate is a decorative plate that a cabinet knob or pull mounts onto. It frames the handle, adds a traditional detail and protects the door around the fixing from marks and wear.

What styles suit handles on backplates?

Handles on backplates suit Shaker, Victorian, period and country styles, giving a more substantial, decorative look to kitchen units, dressers and cabinets.

Do you deliver handle backplates across the UK?

Yes. Trade Door Handles supplies handle backplates across the UK from our Kendal and Carlisle base, with many ranges available for fast delivery.

Cabinet Handle Backplates

Cabinet Knobs and Handles on Decorative Backplates

Our handle backplates collection brings together cabinet knobs and pulls mounted on decorative backplates, along with standalone plates. A backplate frames the handle, protects the door from marks and adds a traditional, finished detail - a classic look for period kitchens, dressers and cabinets.

Why Choose Handles on a Backplate

A backplate gives a knob or pull a more substantial, decorative presence and shields the door around the fixing from fingermarks and wear. They suit Shaker, Victorian and country styles especially well. Order in matching sets so a run of doors and drawers looks consistent.

Backplate Finishes

Choose cabinet backplates and handles on backplates in antique brass, brushed nickel, satin and brushed brass, polished and satin chrome, matt black, bronze and pewter. Explore coordinating ranges in antique brass cabinet hardware and matt bronze cabinet hardware.

More Traditional Cabinet Handles

Browse our drop handles, ring pull handles, classic cup handles, or matching cabinet knobs.

Trusted UK Cabinet Hardware Since 1976

Our handle backplates are supplied by Trade Door Handles, part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery - a trusted UK supplier of architectural ironmongery since 1976, with showrooms in Kendal and Carlisle. Many ranges, including Carlisle Brass cabinet hardware, are available for same-day dispatch, alongside makers such as Heritage Brass and From The Anvil. Need help choosing? Our team is happy to advise.