Brass Hooks and Knobs

Brass hooks and knobs are one of the easiest ways to give the hallway, kitchen or kids' room a personal touch. At Dims Studio you'll find a large selection of hand-cast brass hooks from Doing Goods and Creative Collection, shaped like everything from flowers, animals and fruit to moons and hearts, as well as a wide range of wooden hooks from Wildlife Garden. Here's an overview of types, motifs, materials and sizes, so you can find the hooks and knobs that suit your home.

Types of brass hooks and knobs

The range spans from wall-mounted hooks to cabinet knobs, and from calm, simple shapes to figurative motifs with plenty of detail.

Hooks with a flower motif

Flowers are the most recurring motif in the collection. Doing Goods has a long line of flower hooks, including Posy (set of 3), Lilla blomst, Zoey, Daisy, Elodie and a Liv flower hook, along with several cabinet knobs with a flower motif such as Mia and Hvid blomster. The motifs range from large, distinct petals to more delicate, botanical shapes, so you can choose an expression that matches the rest of the room.

Hooks with an animal motif

Doing Goods also has a large collection of brass animal hooks, including a turtle, ladybird, crocodile, giraffe, hare, tiger and a queen bee. Wildlife Garden adds a very wide range of wooden animal hooks, from pets such as golden retrievers, labradors and Persian cats to wild animals such as wolves, foxes, polar bears, elephants and zebras. Together, the two brands make up one of the broadest ranges of animal motifs you can find for hooks.

Motifs that recur as both hook and knob

Several of the flower motifs come as both a hook and a cabinet knob, for example the Mia motif. This makes it possible to let the same motif recur in several places around the home, for example as a hook in the hallway and a cabinet knob in the kitchen, so the look stays connected without being identical.

Hooks with fruit, nature and other motifs

Besides flowers and animals, you'll find motifs such as ginkgo leaf, four-leaf clover, palm, bamboo, bow, star, heart and moon from Doing Goods, as well as a fish hook and a fork hook from Creative Collection. Wildlife Garden also contributes mushroom-shaped cabinet knobs such as fly agaric, Karl Johan and chanterelle.

Type	Material	Examples	Brand
Flower hooks	Brass	Posy, Zoey, Daisy, Elodie, Liv	Doing Goods
Animal hooks, brass	Brass	Turtle, ladybird, crocodile, giraffe, tiger	Doing Goods
Animal hooks, wood	Wood	Golden retriever, wolf, fox, polar bear, elephant	Wildlife Garden
Nature motifs and figures	Brass	Ginkgo, four-leaf clover, palm, bamboo, moon	Doing Goods
Kitchen motifs	Brass	Fish hook, fork hook	Creative Collection

Materials: brass and wood

The material is key to both look and placement. The majority of the range is brass, while a large number of the animal hooks are cast in wood.

Brass

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc that gives a warm, golden glow. Doing Goods' and Creative Collection's hooks are hand-cast in brass, giving crisp detail in the motifs and a surface that develops a light patina over time. Brass is durable, withstands daily use and only needs wiping with a soft cloth to stay looking good.

Wood

Wildlife Garden's hooks are cast in wood with a matte, natural surface without lacquer. Wood is a lighter material than brass and gives a warmer, more muted look that suits kids' rooms and rooms with a lot of wood already. Because the wood is untreated, it should be wiped rather than rinsed under water.

Material	Look	Weight	Care
Brass	Glossy to patinated, distinct detail	Solid	Wipe with a soft cloth
Wood	Matte, natural surface	Light	Wipe clean, avoid prolonged moisture

How to keep your hooks looking good

• Brass hooks are wiped with a dry or slightly damp, soft cloth when the surface turns dull.
• A light patina on the brass is a natural part of the material's look and not a sign of wear.
• Wooden hooks are wiped with a damp cloth and shouldn't be soaked or left wet for long periods.
• Avoid harsh cleaning agents and scouring pads on either material, as they can scratch the surface.

Sizes and mounting

Before you order, it's a good idea to consider how many hooks or knobs you actually need and how they should be spread across the room.

The hooks vary in size depending on motif and use. Smaller hooks, such as the four-leaf clover and the delicate flower hooks, typically measure 4 to 6 centimetres, while larger motifs such as lions, tigers and Wildlife Garden's large animal hooks can measure 8 to 12 centimetres. The cabinet knobs for doors and drawers are usually the smallest, often between 2.5 and 5 centimetres in diameter. All hooks and knobs are mounted on the wall or door with screws, and most come with the necessary fittings.

• Small hooks (4-6 cm): keys, jewellery, tea towels, delicate motifs.
• Medium hooks (6-8 cm): hallway clothing, bags, towels.
• Large hooks (8-12 cm): coats, bathrobes, heavy bags.

Hooks and knobs in different rooms of the home

Hallway

In the hallway, brass hooks for coats, bags and scarves are a classic choice. Feel free to combine several sizes or motifs for a dynamic, personal look by the door.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, the smaller cabinet knobs work as handles on doors and drawers, while hooks such as the fork and fish hook from Creative Collection can be used for tea towels and aprons.

Bathroom

Brass withstands moisture well and is therefore a natural choice for the bathroom, where the hooks can be used for towels or bathrobes. See more about our bathroom hooks.

Kids' room

The many animal motifs, both in brass from Doing Goods and in wood from Wildlife Garden, are a great fit for the kids' room, where the hooks become part of the room's playful universe while also serving as a practical way to hang clothes and bags.

Bedroom and living room

In the bedroom, a single hook can be used as a decorative spot for jewellery or a bag, while a collection of hooks in the living room can work as a small display in itself, if they're not needed for anything practical.

Office and home workspace

In the home office, a single hook is practical for a jacket, a bag or headphones. A calm wooden hook from Wildlife Garden or a simple brass hook without too much ornamentation keeps the look professional, while a single figurative motif can add a touch of personality without taking too much attention away from work.

The brands behind our brass hooks and knobs

Doing Goods

Doing Goods supplies the majority of the range and is known for hand-cast brass figures with quirky details, often inspired by animals, flowers and nature. Each hook is unique in its look, and the design ranges from delicate, botanical motifs to bolder animal figures.

Wildlife Garden

Wildlife Garden is behind the large range of wooden hooks, with one of the market's broadest animal ranges, from pets to wild animals and birds. The hooks are cast in natural wood and have a calmer, more muted look than the brass versions.

Creative Collection

Creative Collection contributes a couple of brass hooks with kitchen motifs, such as a fish hook and a fork hook, which work well if you want a theme with a touch of humour. The two hooks work nicely mounted in the kitchen itself, where they're both practical for tea towels and a small eye-catcher for guests.

Brand	Material	Characteristics	Best for
Doing Goods	Brass	Hand-cast figurative motifs	Hallway, kitchen, bathroom, kids' room
Wildlife Garden	Wood	Wide animal range, natural finish	Kids' room, natural interiors
Creative Collection	Brass	Motifs with humour and a touch of kitchen	Kitchen, utility room

How to choose the right hooks and knobs

Situation	Our recommendation
You want a classic, grown-up look in the hallway	Large brass hooks from Doing Goods, for example palm or bow
The hooks will be used in a bathroom	Brass hooks, which withstand moisture better than untreated wood
You want hooks for the kids' room	Animal motifs in wood from Wildlife Garden or in brass from Doing Goods
You want to upgrade old kitchen doors	Brass cabinet knobs from Doing Goods
You want a natural, calm look	Hooks in wood from Wildlife Garden
You want a playful, humorous touch in the kitchen	The fish or fork hook from Creative Collection
You want to give a personal gift	A hook with a motif that matches the recipient's interests, in brass or wood

Styling: how to combine hooks and knobs

Because the motifs are so varied, hooks and knobs can be used to tell a little story around the home. Choose, for example, a recurring animal theme that starts with a hook in the hallway and continues with cabinet knobs in the kitchen, or mix several flower motifs for a softer, more organic look. If several hooks hang together on a wall, it's a good idea to vary the height slightly so the arrangement doesn't feel too stiff and uniform.

Brass and wood mix easily in the same room. Use brass where you want a glossy, slightly more formal look, and let the wooden hooks sit where you want a calmer, more natural touch, for example next to other wooden furniture or in a kids' room with a muted colour palette.

Also think about function when placing the hooks. A hook used daily for coats should sit at a comfortable height with enough room to hang a jacket without it pressing against the neighbouring hook. A hook that's mainly decorative, on the other hand, can be placed higher or closer to others, since it won't need to carry heavy items every day. That way you can use both brass and wood, both functionally and purely decoratively, in the same setup.

A universe of animal motifs from Wildlife Garden

Wildlife Garden has one of the broadest animal ranges we carry, with hooks shaped after everything from pets to wild animals and birds. In the range you'll find dogs such as golden retrievers, labradors, French bulldogs and dachshunds, cats such as Siamese and Norwegian forest cats, as well as farm animals such as sheep, cows, pigs and rams. There's also a large range of wild animals, from bears, wolves and foxes to giraffes, zebras, elephants and camels, plus birds such as sea eagles, golden eagles, penguins and puffins. What they all share is the same calm, natural wood finish, which means they can be mixed freely without looking cluttered.

Because the range is so large, Wildlife Garden is a natural place to start if you'd like to collect several hooks around a particular theme, for example farm animals for a rural home or wild animals for a child interested in safaris and zoology. The hooks can also be used individually as a small, personal detail, for example the family's favourite animal or a pet's breed.

Myths and facts about brass hooks and knobs

• Myth: Brass needs to be polished often to stay looking good. Fact: A light patina is a natural part of the look, and most people just wipe the hooks with a soft cloth.
• Myth: All hooks withstand moisture. Fact: Brass withstands moisture well, while untreated wood should avoid direct and prolonged wetness, such as inside the shower itself.
• Myth: Animal motifs are only for the kids' room. Fact: Many of the animal hooks from both Doing Goods and Wildlife Garden work just as well in a grown-up hallway or living room.

Frequently asked questions about brass hooks and knobs

What is a brass hook?

A brass hook is a wall-mounted hook made of brass, used for hanging clothes, bags or other items.

Which motifs can I choose from?

The range spans from flowers and animals to fruit, nature and simple shapes such as moon, star and heart, in both brass and wood.

What's the difference between hooks and knobs?

Hooks are mounted on the wall and used to hang things, while knobs are typically mounted on drawers or doors as a handle.

Which material is best for the bathroom?

Brass is well suited to the bathroom, as it withstands moisture better than untreated wood.

Can the wooden hooks be used outdoors or in humid rooms?

Wildlife Garden's wooden hooks aren't treated for outdoor use or direct moisture, so they're recommended for dry rooms such as hallways, living rooms and kids' rooms.

How big is a typical brass hook?

Most brass hooks measure between 4 and 12 centimetres, depending on motif and use, with the smallest suited to keys and the largest to coats.

How do I maintain my brass hooks?

Wipe them regularly with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. A light patina is normal and part of brass's natural look.

Can I use the animal hooks in a grown-up home?

Yes, many of the animal motifs work well in a grown-up hallway or living room and aren't reserved for the kids' room.

Are brass hooks and knobs a good gift idea?

Yes, a hook with a motif that matches the recipient's taste or interests makes a personal and practical gift.

Can brass hooks be used in the kitchen?

Yes, hooks such as the fish and fork hook from Creative Collection are great for tea towels, aprons and other kitchen items.

How many hooks should I use in the hallway?

It depends on the size of the household, but three to five hooks are often enough to cover the need for coats, bags and accessories in an ordinary hallway.

Can I mix brass and wood in the same room?

Yes, many people deliberately combine the two materials to create contrast between brass's glossy, formal look and wood's calm, natural finish.

How many animal motifs are there in wood from Wildlife Garden?

Wildlife Garden has a very wide range, spanning from pets and farm animals to wild animals and birds, so there's almost always a motif that matches a particular interest.

How do I mount the hooks so it looks neat?

Vary the height slightly between the hooks if you're mounting several together, so the arrangement looks natural and not too stiff and uniform.

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