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Dummy Knobs
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$17Lane Bala Dummy Knob Door Handle Set On Round Rosette Matte Black
The Lane Bala Dummy Knob Handle is engineered for interior doors requiring simple push-pull operation without rotation. Mounted on a round rosette ...
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Original price $20Current price $13Lane Bala Dummy Knob Door Handle Set On Round Rosette Antique Bronze
The Lane Bala Dummy Knob combines practical simplicity with refined design for interior doors requiring push-pull operation only. This fixed handle...
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Original price $16Current price $11Lane Bala Dummy Knob Door Handle Set Round Rosette Satin Stainless Steel
The Lane Bala Dummy Knob Handle offers refined functionality for interior doors where push-pull access suffices. This lever handle mounts on a roun...
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$16Lane Bala Dummy Knob Door Handle Set Round Rosette Polished Brass
The Lane Bala Dummy Knob Handle is engineered for interior doors where push-pull access suffices, eliminating unnecessary turning mechanisms. This ...
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$16Lane Bala Dummy Knob Door Handle Set On Round Rosette Polished Stainless Steel
This door Knob has a Dummy Handle suitable for doors such as Cupboards, Closets and Pantries where only opening and closing of the door is requ...
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Original price $22Current price $18Zanda Cyclo Dummy Lever Stainless Steel
A perfect door knob to suit minimalist, retro and mid century interiors. A very economical solution to your door hardware needs. 65mm backplate wh...
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Dummy knobs are non-turning, knob-style door hardware fitted where no latch or lock mechanism is needed, most commonly on the fixed side of a double door pair or on cupboard and wardrobe doors that only need a grip to pull. A dummy knob set includes the knob itself plus a matching backplate or rosette, and installs directly onto the door face without any spindle passing through to the other side.
What makes a knob-style dummy set different to a lever
A knob is a rounded, spherical grip mounted on a spindle or post, while a lever is a horizontal handle you push down. Knob-style dummy hardware tends to suit traditional and classic door styles, wardrobes, and closet doors where a compact, low-profile fitting looks right. If the door style calls for a longer horizontal handle instead, our dummy-levers range covers that lever-style option separately.
Backplate and rosette options
Most dummy knob sets are sold with a choice of backplate shapes, either a rectangular plate or a round rosette, and the shape should match whatever the active-side knob uses on the same door or the same range elsewhere in the home. A dummy knob backplate covers the fixing screws and gives the knob a finished, symmetrical look next to its working counterpart. Finish consistency matters here too, so check the backplate finish against tapware, cabinet handles, or other hardware already installed nearby.
What's included in a dummy knob set
A dummy knob set typically comes as a single knob and backplate combination, ready to fix to one face of the door with the screws supplied. Because there's no spindle, no latch body, and no strike plate involved, installation is straightforward and doesn't require any preparation inside the door itself beyond the screw holes for the backplate. Some sets are supplied with a dummy knob with backplate as one packaged unit, which is worth checking before ordering if you want to avoid buying components separately.
Installing on double doors
On a pair of double doors, one leaf is usually the active door with a full lock or latch, and the other is fixed shut with a bolt at the top and bottom, sometimes called the dummy side. The dummy knob on that fixed leaf exists purely so the two doors look identical from the front, and so there's still something to hold onto if the fixed leaf ever needs to be opened for cleaning or moving furniture through. Because there's no mechanism, alignment is simple, just centre the backplate at the same height as the active knob on the opposite door.
Locks and latches in a dummy range
Some ranges that include dummy knobs also list a dummy locks or dummy door latch option, which refers to a decorative lock body or latch faceplate fitted for visual symmetry rather than function. These are worth considering if the door has a visible lock body on the active side and you want the fixed side to match exactly rather than showing a plain door edge. A dummy set in this context usually bundles the knob, backplate, and any decorative latch or lock trim needed for a matching pair.
Choosing a finish
Dummy knobs are available in the same finish ranges as the rest of a hardware collection, so start with whatever finish is already specified for the active-side knobs and doors nearby, then confirm the dummy version is offered in that same finish before ordering. Ordering both sides from the same range at the same time avoids any batch-to-batch finish variation, particularly with plated finishes that can shift slightly between production runs.
Delivery across Australia
Orders ship Australia-wide, and dummy knob sets are compact enough to arrive quickly without oversized freight charges. If you're fitting a full double door set, order the active and dummy hardware together so both arrive in the same delivery and installation isn't held up waiting on one component.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in a dummy knob set?
A dummy knob set is a knob and matching backplate or rosette designed to fix to one face of a door, with no spindle, latch, or lock body involved. Some sets bundle a decorative latch or lock trim as well if the range needs to match an active lock body on the opposite door.
Can I get a dummy knob with a backplate already attached?
Yes, many ranges sell the knob and backplate as a single dummy knob with backplate unit rather than separate parts. Check the product listing for whether the backplate is included or sold separately before ordering.
Do I need two dummy knobs for a double door?
No, only the fixed leaf of a double door pair needs a dummy knob. The active leaf that opens and closes normally uses a full functioning knob or lever with a real latch mechanism.
What is a dummy lock or dummy set used for?
A dummy locks or dummy set option adds a decorative lock body or latch faceplate to the fixed side of a double door so it visually matches the active side, which has a real lock body. It's purely cosmetic and has no working mechanism.
How do I match the backplate shape to my existing hardware?
Check whether your active-side knob uses a rectangular backplate or a round rosette and order the same shape for the dummy side. Matching shape and finish keeps the pair looking like one continuous hardware set rather than two different products.
