Work with Us

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We choose to carry products that are truly reflective of sound design principals and schools of thought. Well designed and timeless regardless of the specific style.

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We carry products across a range of price points. Quality is gauged by looking at each vendor or item within its respective category. If a customer utilizes a product at the lowest end of our range they should not expect it to compare in quality to an item at the top, however they should expect it to be of high quality compared to similarly priced items.

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We work in a building high design. Timeless themes, trends, change in trends. We are constantly listening to market preferences and demands in order to answer current and forthcoming demand.

Chicago Brass markets, specifies, and distributes luxury architectural door and cabinet hardware to architects, designers, general contractors, and affluent homeowners. Officially founded in 1985, our roots in hardware extend back to 1914, all under the ownership of the same family. Our focus has been and continues to be on curating best in class architectural hardware products and offering second to none technical specification and project management services.

We serve projects locally in the Chicago, Mequon/Greater Milwaukee, and Minneapolis markets, nationally, and internationally through our award winning showrooms.

Our Proven Process

Step 1 Develop Your Vision

  • Tell us what you’re looking for.

  • Browse our website or schedule an appointment at one of our showrooms to browse our extensive door and cabinet hardware libraries.

  • We provide samples.

  • You provide us with floor plans, schedules, and other relevant documentation.

Step 2 Perfect Your Vision

  • We prepare a draft schedule and budget with cut sheets.

  • Together, we review the schedule.

Step 3 Bring Your Vision to Life

  • We supply door prep information.

  • We order product, process through quality control, assemble by opening, and deliver to the site.

  • Together, we walk the site after installation to confirm complete satisfaction.

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Our process thrives on collaboration.
every project is served in a timely manner and our clients are included every step of the way.

We provide the prep documentation for each item on the schedule that requires it. Upon request, we will also assemble care and warranty documentation for the homeowner.

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Support

Projects are assembled and labeled at our warehouse by opening, taking out the guesswork of where your hardware is to be installed once on site.

Second to none customer support before, during, and after hardware installation. We’ll even come to the site when issues cannot be resolved over the phone or by email.

Documentation

Details

We’ll talk functions and details, door by door to develop a complete picture of the project. Blue prints, door schedules, cabinet hardware selections, and details about the teams involved will be helpful.

Selections

Browse our online door and cabinet catalogs.
Visit one of our showrooms.
Share inspirations for your project.
Be prepared to discuss budget.

Quotation

We prepare a quotation and budget based on the information you have provided, selections that were made, and suggested elements that will ensure proper function.

Our Vendors

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Learn with Us

We regularly host engaging classes geared toward junior and mid-career A&D individuals seeking to broaden their door and cabinet hardware knowledge.

Topics covered include:

  • Hardware Functions and Vocabulary

  • Products and Vendor Overview

  • How Hardware is Made

  • Materials and Finishes

  • Our process from Selections to Post-Installation

  • Time for questions and specific areas of interest most relevant to the attendees

Prefer to arrange a class curated to your firm?

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • “I like working with Chicago Brass because hands down, these folks know their hardware inside and out. From a simple job involving a handful of doors to a highly complex job involving a whole houseful of doors, these guys know their stuff. They prepare extremely accurate and detailed spreadsheets that detail every single door, and their eye for service goes all the way to the packaging and delivery of the product to following up on making sure the job is installed correctly, and even fabricating and supplying custom parts for antique hardware. I’ve never encountered a hardware situation they couldn’t handle (no pun intended).”

    Eric M.

    Eric Mullendore Architecture & Design

  • “We’ve been working with Chicago Brass for years. They make it very easy for our team here at Vincere, Ltd. The selection is rivaled by few. The breadth of knowledge that their staff provides is unparalleled. We especially appreciate their level of detail and excellent service during and after the sale. A valuable resource for our design firm.”

    Michael S.

    Vincere, Ltd.

  • “Chicago Brass is one of the most professional vendors that we work with. We have been collaborating with them for our hardware needs for almost 20 years and are grateful to consider them an industry partner.”

    Andy L.

    Soucie Horner, Ltd.

  • “Chicago Brass has the most sophisticated selection of door and cabinet hardware in Chicago. Paired with exceptional customer service, they have proven to be not only a place with lovely hardware but also a valuable tool in delivering the best possible service and quality to our clients.”

    James D.

    James Thomas Interiors

  • “Chicago Brass is an invaluable resource to our office which positively reflects in the finished quality of our projects. Their “deep well” hardware expertise enriches the discussion of Architectural finish and function. They are truly a valuable member of our project team.”

    Mark W.

    Wheeler Kearns Architects

  • “Whether it’s developing a custom door detail, specifying hardware or tackling a hardware installation issue at the job site, Chicago Brass is who we turn to. Their hardware knowledge and technical know-how is second to none. The staff at Chicago Brass appreciates quality design and understands the nuances that come along with detail driven clientele. When given the opportunity to collaborate with Chicago Brass, we always take it.”

    Rachel L.

    Jaffe Architecture + Interiors

  • “Chicago Brass is our “go-to” hardware supplier for all things hardware related. They rep more manufacturer’s than one could imagine both in door hardware and cabinet hardware. Everyone at Chicago Brass is very friendly and always willing to assist. We often reach out to them with specific hardware requests that often times are not easy to fulfill. The staff always offers solutions regardless of the price point we are working with on any project. Their professionalism and expertise is a winning combination.”

    Rick W.

    Tom Stringer Design Partners

  • “Chicago Brass has been an instrumental partner in my business’s success. As a high end residential design firm my clients and I expect nothing but the best and Chicago Brass has it. The entire staff is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the nuances of all hardware which is what sets them apart from the rest. I intend to continue my long term partnership with Chicago’s finest hardware house.”

    Michael A.

    Michael Abrams Interiors

  • “Chicago Brass is our go-to hardware provider because they have a seemingly endless depth of options based on design, style and price and always follow up until you are satisfied with your selection. Chicago Brass provides top of line service from researching options, to obtaining pricing, to specifying selections and finally delivering product to job sites.”

    William M.

    Massey Associates Architects

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