What Joseph Giles does

Joseph Giles is a privately-held British specialist ironmonger founded in 1997 and headquartered in Crawley, West Sussex. The company designs, manufactures, and sells solid brass, hand-finished architectural hardware — including lever handles, door knobs, hinges, sliding door fittings, cabinet hardware, window fittings, electrical switches and sockets, bathroom fittings, stair fittings, signage, trims, and lighting — together with a bespoke custom design service. The technical platform is differentiated by proprietary ceramic-coated "ageless" finishes (40–55 micron thickness, delivering 85x the salt corrosion resistance of stainless steel and 30x that of PVD), a unique sprung bearing grip-tight inner rose mechanism for lever handles, and a UK-trademarked privacy sliding door hook lock (Yellowlock™, UK00004260691). Products are offered across more than 40 signature metal finishes spanning living and ceramic-coated ageless variants.

The company's commercial model is B2B trade-channel: pricing and technical documentation are gated behind registered trade accounts, and direct sales are run from the UK headquarters and from wholly-owned offices in Los Angeles and New York via a US subsidiary (Joseph Giles Incorporated). Outside direct markets, distribution is handled through named regional partners in Australia, the Benelux region, Canada, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. Revenue streams comprise (i) unit hardware sales across a broad catalog organized into collections such as Mount, Dewhurst, Holmes, Fonteyn, Forge, and Tiro, (ii) bespoke custom design fees from unique project requirements, and (iii) ancillary professional services including CPD sessions and technical support for architects, interior designers, and developers.

Joseph Giles targets high-end private residential projects and luxury hospitality (e.g., The Langham Hotel Chicago with Richmond International), with named design-firm relationships including Candy London, 1508 London, Studio Indigo, and Miriam Frowein Interiors. The company has supported projects in 50+ countries over 25+ years and operates across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Minimum order charges apply below £500, and the website does not publicly disclose pricing — both signals of a trade-only, specification-driven positioning rather than a retail or volume-discount model.

Name

Joseph Giles

Legal name

Joseph Giles

Website

https://josephgiles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Joseph Giles is a British manufacturer of solid brass, hand-finished architectural hardware — including door handles, cabinet hardware, lighting, and bespoke design services — serving luxury residential and hospitality projects via trade accounts, direct UK/US sales, and global distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Hardware

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Architectural hardware
• Door hardware
• Cabinet hardware
• Brass hardware
• Luxury fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Hardware Sales: One-time sale of solid brass door hardware including lever handles, door pulls, cabinet hardware, window hardware, and accessories. Products available in multiple finishes and configurations.
2. Bespoke Custom Hardware: Custom hardware design service for clients requiring unique products. Talented design team creates bespoke hardware and lighting to specification.
3. Professional Services: CPD sessions for industry professionals, installation training, and technical support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Joseph Giles designs, manufactures, and sells solid brass, hand-finished architectural hardware for high-end residential and hospitality projects. Its portfolio spans decorative and functional door hardware, cabinet hardware, window hardware, electrical switches and sockets, bathroom and shower fittings, stair fittings, signage, lighting, and a bespoke custom hardware design service. All products are produced in Britain from the same grade solid brass and are available in 40+ signature metal finishes, with mechanical lifetime guarantees on lever handles.

Product overview

Joseph Giles is a British manufacturer of solid brass, hand-finished architectural hardware for high-end residential projects. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of door hardware (decorative and functional), cabinet hardware, window hardware, electrical switches & sockets, bathroom fittings, lighting (wall lights and pendant lights), and bespoke design services. Their product range includes multiple named collections such as Mount, Dewhurst, Holmes, Fonteyn, and Forge, each with distinct design aesthetics. All products are manufactured from solid brass and are available in various metal finishes including living finishes (polished/brushed brass waxed, antique brass waxed, dark bronze waxed) and ageless ceramic-coated finishes. The company provides mechanical lifetime guarantees on lever handles and 10-year guarantees on door pulls, with custom/bespoke hardware design services available for unique project requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mount Collection A solid brass hardware collection built on form and fine detailing, born of a deep appreciation for the precision and craftsmanship of classic British automobile design. Includes statement lever handles, door pulls, and cabinet hardware for luxury residential projects.
• Dewhurst Collection Art Deco-inspired solid brass hardware collection featuring cascading stepped details. Includes lever handles, door pulls, cabinet handles, and recessed pulls inspired by 1920s Manhattan Art Deco design.
• Holmes Collection Minimalist architecture-inspired solid brass hardware collection featuring square and rectangular shapes. Includes lever handles, cabinet handles, garment hooks, and door pulls for contemporary interiors.
• Fonteyn Collection Elegant solid brass hardware collection named after ballerina Margot Fonteyn, featuring delicate forms and perfect balance. Includes lever handles, wall lights, cabinet handles, bathroom fittings, and door pulls.
• Forge Collection Hand-forged solid brass hardware collection featuring hammered textures and intricate craftsmanship. Includes cabinet handles, door pulls, and recessed pulls.
• Decorative Door Hardware Decorative door hardware category including lever handles, door knobs, hinges, and sliding door fittings in solid brass for interior architectural applications.
• Functional Door Hardware Functional door hardware category including locks, latches, rebate kits, cylinders, and entrance door fittings for functional door operations.
• Cabinet Hardware Cabinet hardware category including handles, edge pulls, hinges, and T-bars in solid brass for cabinetry applications.
• Window Hardware Window hardware category including sash fittings, casement fittings, and cremone bolts in solid brass for window applications.
• Electrical Switches & Sockets Electrical switches and sockets category including dimmers, Euro modules, switches, and sockets in solid brass for electrical installations.
• Bathroom & Shower Fittings Bathroom and shower fittings category including hinges for shower doors, towel rails, and toilet roll holders in solid brass.
• Wardrobe Hardware Wardrobe hardware category including wardrobe rails, tube fittings, and accessories in solid brass for wardrobe installations.
• Stair Fittings Stair fittings category including handrail brackets and stair rods in solid brass for staircase applications.
• Signage Signage category including fire door signs and washroom icon signs in solid brass for architectural identification.
• Bespoke Hardware Design Service Custom hardware design service for clients requiring unique products to set their home apart. The in-house design team creates bespoke hardware and lighting to specification, making schemes one-of-a-kind.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ceramic finishes last 85x longer than stainless steel in salt chamber corrosion test
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Studio IndigoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership creating the Tiro collection - a unique hardware collection that pushed boundaries of craftsmanship, mirroring raw and organic beauty found in nature. Collaboration led by Daniella Perez Herrera.
• The English Tapware CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Australia with locations in Sydney (424 Oxford Street, Paddington) and Melbourne (751 High Street, Armadale). Contact: [email protected], [email protected]
• AzzaricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. Located at Twee dreven 26, 9840 De Pinte, Belgium. Contact: [email protected]
• ADH HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Canada with locations in Toronto (1750 Avenue Road) and Montreal (4850 rue St-Ambroise). Contact: [email protected]
• Bradford Decorative HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Vancouver, BC at 100-1880 Fir Street. Contact: [email protected]
• B.S.C. Colourliving LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Hong Kong at 333 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai. Contact: [email protected]
• In ResidencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in New Zealand at 219 Great South Rd, Greenlane, Auckland 1051. Contact: [email protected]

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Waterworks: US luxury kitchen, bath, and hardware brand with owned showrooms and direct specification channels. Overlaps on luxury residential hardware and complete-room specification, but operates a much broader portfolio (plumbing, lighting, tile).
• Baldwin Hardware: Established US premium hardware brand offering solid brass architectural hardware at scale. Significantly broader distribution and product breadth within the same luxury architectural hardware category, but with less bespoke positioning.

Emerging players

• M&T Hardware: Lower-priced brass architectural hardware supplier with comparable product categories (door, cabinet, window) but serving more mid-market and new-construction segments. Useful as a lower-end competition benchmark for category pricing.
• Sun Valley Brass: US hand-finished solid brass hardware manufacturer focused on luxury residential and interior designer channels. Comparable in artisan-craft finishing and bespoke offering, but with a smaller global footprint than Joseph Giles.

Direct peers

• Omnia Industries: US-based solid brass architectural hardware manufacturer serving luxury residential and hospitality with comparable lever handles, door hardware, and specialty finishes. Directly competes with Joseph Giles in the US specification market.
• Turnstyle Designs: UK-based designer and manufacturer of leather and brass architectural hardware (door, cabinet, window). Comparable in design-led luxury positioning, UK craftsmanship, and specification through designers and showrooms.
• P.E. Guerin: Hand-made bronze and brass hardware manufacturer founded in 1857, supplying luxury residential and interior designers. Directly comparable on hand-finishing, bespoke capability, and architectural specification channels.
• Rocky Mountain Hardware: Premium solid bronze hardware manufacturer with bespoke design capability, selling through luxury design showrooms and architects. Comparable in artisan-craft positioning, custom design service, and project-based specification.
• Samuel Heath: British manufacturer of solid brass architectural hardware for luxury residential and hospitality, with a comparable product range (door hardware, bathroom, cabinet) and similar lifetime mechanical guarantees. Closest direct competitor with overlapping design-led positioning.

Regional players

• Olivari: Italian premium brass lever handle and hardware manufacturer with strong European specification reputation. Comparable on artisan brass manufacturing and lever innovation, but primarily competes in European markets with limited US presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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