door furniture

British

noun

locks, handles, etc, designed for use on doors

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He recalled cleaning a room when he heard a ruckus next door: furniture rattling, shifting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2016

A very beautiful new alloy, intended to replace brass in various ornamental uses, especially in window and door furniture, has been invented by W. A. Hopkins, of Paris.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

The English maker says: "But look at the many devices which we have invented for door furniture."

From Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures by Various

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