Bijou Astoria backplate identifies this piece as part of the Bijou Astoria Collection from Belwith Keeler, so it visually coordinates with other hardware in that family on the same project. The 3-1/2 inch x 7/8 inch size defines a compact rectangle that fits behind matching pulls or knobs while keeping the footprint tight on cabinet faces. The matte black finish provides a dark, uniform surface that masks minor fingerprints, helping cabinet fronts look consistent between cleanings. As a backplate in the Decorative Hardware & Moldings category, it sits between the door or drawer front and the decorative pull, covering existing imprint marks where another pull was mounted. Being classified under Backplates, Belwith ties this part to Belwith Keeler manufacturing standards, which matters when matching finish and style across multiple openings.
The 3-1/2 inch x 7/8 inch dimension gives a predictable footprint when laying out hardware locations on doors and drawers, which helps keep reveals and sightlines consistent from one cabinet front to the next. As a decorative hardware backplate, it sits flat against the face of the cabinet, creating a defined boundary for the pull contact area that can protect the finished surface from direct contact at that point. The matte black finish provides visual contrast against many painted or stained surfaces, which helps installers quickly confirm alignment by sight when setting multiple pieces in a row. Classification in Decorative Hardware & Moldings means this part is intended to be visible, so its proportions are tuned for exposed use on cabinet and furniture faces.
As a backplate in the Bijou Astoria Collection, this piece is designed to sit directly behind decorative cabinet hardware wherever a coordinated look is required, such as kitchens, baths, or built-in casework using Belwith Keeler styles. The 3-1/2 inch length suits many common pull spans and knob layouts, so it can be applied across multiple door and drawer sizes without dominating narrow rails. Because it measures only 7/8 inch wide, it suits slim face frames or small drawer fronts where larger plates might feel oversized, helping maintain balanced proportions on compact cabinetry. The matte black finish works on both light and dark finishes, giving installers flexibility when hardware must carry through from one room finish to another while staying within the same visual family.
The defined 3-1/2 inch x 7/8 inch footprint lets installers repeat centerlines and setbacks with confidence, supporting even spacing and straight runs of hardware across banks of doors and drawers. As a decorative hardware backplate, its role between the pull and the cabinet face can help visually cover old imprint areas from previous hardware layouts, which is useful during remodel work where hole positions stay the same but finishes have changed. The matte black surface creates a clear outline around the pull or knob, making it easier to visually catch misaligned pieces during installation and correct them before the job is finished. Being a Belwith Keeler component, identified as part of the Bijou Astoria Collection, also helps maintain finish and design continuity from one opening to the next, reducing mix-and-match variation on larger projects.
The Bijou Astoria backplate measures 3-1/2 inch x 7/8 inch, so its length and width are fixed for layout work and visual coverage on cabinet faces.
The backplate has a matte black finish, providing a dark, low-sheen appearance that supports a modern look and helps minimize glare under lighting.
The product is part of the Bijou Astoria Collection from Belwith Keeler, which ties it to that specific decorative hardware style family and brand.
The item is classified under Decorative Hardware & Moldings as a backplate, so it is intended to sit visibly behind pulls or knobs on doors and drawers.
The B056380-MB designation is the manufacturer part number, which identifies this exact 3-1/2 inch x 7/8 inch matte black Bijou Astoria backplate from Belwith Keeler.
The 7/8 inch width keeps the backplate narrow, which helps maintain comfortable margins on slim face frames and smaller drawer fronts during hardware layout.
The Bijou Astoria backplate in 3-1/2 inch x 7/8 inch matte black gives a defined footprint that supports repeatable hardware layout on cabinet fronts. As a Belwith Keeler component in the Bijou Astoria Collection, it coordinates with matching decorative hardware across doors and drawers. Ordering this specific B056380-MB part number standardizes finish, size, and style wherever the same hardware pattern is used on a project.