Barn & Brass, the UK’s direct-to-consumer solid brass hardware brand, has launched two cast solid brass door knockers: the Butterfly and the Mermaid — each a distinctive, handcrafted piece designed to bring genuine character and kerb appeal to any front door.
Both knockers are cast from solid, polished brass with no lacquer coating, allowing the metal to develop a natural living patina over time. It is this authenticity — the warmth, weight, and slow aging of unlacquered brass — that sets them apart from the plated and lacquered alternatives that dominate the mainstream market. As warm metals continue to define exterior hardware trends in 2026, raw brass offers something no coating can replicate: a piece that becomes more individual with every year it is on the door.
The Butterfly knocker draws on natural form, its wings providing a graceful yet substantial strike piece suited to period cottages, Georgian townhouses, and contemporary homes seeking a touch of the unexpected. The Mermaid knocker takes a more narrative approach — a sculptural figure that references British coastal heritage and makes an immediate statement at the threshold.
Both designs are available direct from barnandbrass.com, supplied in raw polished brass ready to age naturally in situ.
Beyond the core designs, Barn & Brass offers a bespoke design and casting service for clients requiring something entirely unique. Whether a family crest, a property name motif, an animal, or an architectural detail — any design can be brought to life in solid cast brass as a one-of-a-kind door knocker. The service is particularly suited to listed buildings, heritage restoration projects, and high-specification residential commissions where a truly bespoke front-door piece is required.
Garrick Dartnell, Co-founder of Barn & Brass, said: “The door knocker is one of the most overlooked opportunities in a renovation. It’s the first thing a visitor touches, and in raw brass it only gets better with age. The Butterfly and the Mermaid are two designs with genuine personality, but what excites us most is the bespoke service — the ability to cast anything a client can draw. A family crest, a house name, a favourite motif — we can make it in solid brass and it will outlast the building it’s on.”
Bespoke casting enquiries and trade orders are welcomed via barnandbrass.com.
