#doorknocker

Make a bold first impression with this classic lion head door knocker 🦁✨ Designed for strength and elegance, this door knocker adds a royal, timeless touch to your main door. Crafted for durability and visual impact, it’s perfect for homes that value style, tradition, and quality.

Before smart locks and digital chimes, there was the knock. And in early American homes, the colonial door knocker wasn’t just a way to announce a visitor—it was a statement of craftsmanship, pride, and permanence.

At Old West Iron, we believe in honoring that tradition with hardware that’s hand-forged, historically inspired, and made to last. Our Colonial Iron Door Knocker is more than a nod to the past—it’s a piece built for the future, made with the same strength and attention to detail that defined early American craftsmanship.

What Is a Colonial Style Door Knocker?

A colonial style door knocker typically features simple, symmetrical lines with a balanced, understated profile—often a ring pull set into a backplate or shield. This style reflects the architectural sensibilities of the 17th and 18th centuries, when early settlers in America blended European traditions with practical design rooted in daily use.

These knockers were common on doors throughout the original colonies—from stone farmhouses to coastal townhomes—and remain a timeless feature in both restoration projects and new builds that respect classical design.

Our American Colonial Door Knocker

Our forged American colonial door knocker brings this historical design into the modern age with:

A bold iron ring pull

Subtle hammer marks for an authentic aged look

A smooth, matte black finish or your choice of custom patinas

100% hand-forged construction, made in the USA

Mounting hardware included for wood or solid-core doors

It’s heavy in the hand, satisfying to use, and unapologetically traditional.

Built for the Door that Makes a First Impression

Whether you're restoring a Georgian entryway, adding curb appeal to a colonial revival, or just love the strength of historic ironwork, this knocker is designed to anchor your front door in authenticity and style.

This isn’t your average ring pull. Our Art Deco door knocker blends sharp lines, bold symmetry, and blacksmith-forged strength for a look that’s both refined and rugged.

Perfect for Craftsman homes, vintage revivals, and anyone drawn to clean design with substance, this piece also doubles as an Arts and Crafts door knocker—a nod to the era when function and form walked hand in hand.