Salvaging Architectural brass or iron hardware is a thriving business where hardware from old dilapidated buildings are recovered and used in other places. Antique metal hardware, bath tubs, furniture and even windows are all precious and can be sold for a profit. whether it is antique brass handles or door knobs or old-time decorative hardware  these items give the home a distinct look for every room.
Embellishing with antiques can be hard since most of these objects are hard to find. There are antique hardware dealers or Salvaging Architectural brass or iron hardware companies like Custom Renovations & Painting, located in New York or Decodame that deal with this kind of merchandise. Period hardware that was handmade in the 70s (or sooner when decorative hardware was made using brass or iron) and is no longer available is another precious decorating accessory.
If you are looking for antique hardware but unable to find it , then there are companies that deal with reproductions of these antique pieces called antique reproduced hardware, like reproduced brass handles or hinges for barn, garage etc. Whether for a Victorian home or a Colonial style house, a hotel or a modern home, these architectural hardwares are a good way to decorate and accessorize a room.