Hickory Hardware free swinging 3/8 inset face mount hinge is a semi-concealed hinge designed for 3/8 inch offset applications, so the door overlays the face frame by 3/8 inch while still showing part of the hinge for a traditional look. The hinge is part of the Surface collection, which defines its style family for matching across a job. Its face mount design fastens directly to the face frame, giving a straightforward layout when setting hinge locations. As a non-self-closing hinge, it swings freely, which matters when you want the door motion controlled by catches or other components rather than a spring. The hinge is made from steel, providing a solid metal body that supports repeated door use in typical cabinet environments. A vintage bronze finish completes the hinge, giving a dark, warm tone that coordinates with other vintage bronze hardware on doors and frames.
This face mount hinge is built for 3/8 inch inset, so the door edge sits partially over the face frame while still revealing the frame, which is important for traditional American face-frame cabinets. Its 3/8 inch offset specification guides where the door edge falls relative to the frame front, helping lay out hinge positions so reveals match across a run. With a projection of 9/16 inch, the hinge moves the door out from the frame by just over half an inch, which affects how the door clears adjacent doors or trim. The hinge width of 2-1/8 inches defines the coverage area on the mounting surfaces, which matters when working near narrow rails and stiles. A length or diameter of 2-3/4 inches ties into the hinge body size, helping installers visualize the overall proportion relative to smaller or larger doors.
This hinge belongs to the Surface collection, placing it within a coordinated group that suits projects calling for a consistent look from hinge to decorative hardware. The 3/8 inch offset is designed for cabinet doors that overlap the face frame by that amount, so it suits face-frame cabinets built on 3/8 inset standards. Its semi-concealed hinge class means part of the hinge shows on the outside, which works well on traditional and utility cabinets where visible hinges are expected. The vintage bronze finish supports jobs where a darker, aged metal tone is desired instead of bright metal, helping blends with stained woods and darker finishes. Because the projection is 9/16 inch, the hinge positions the door off the frame enough to help clear typical frame edges while keeping the door close to the cabinet front.
The steel material gives the hinge a solid feel, which supports consistent performance when doors are opened and closed many times during normal cabinet use. The 2-1/8 inch width provides enough mounting surface for spreading fastener locations, which helps maintain door alignment over time on face frames and door edges. With a free swinging, non-self-closing action, the hinge leaves closing control to catches or other components, which is useful on cabinets where doors must stay fully open during work. The 3/8 inch inset specification simplifies replacement work, since it directly describes how the hinge positions the door on the frame, reducing trial-and-error during layout. The vintage bronze finish not only sets the color tone but also helps visually tie existing vintage bronze knobs and pulls to the hinge choice, supporting a unified appearance across all cabinet fronts.
The P140-VB model is a semi-concealed, free swinging 3/8 inch inset face mount hinge, so it suits face-frame cabinets where part of the hinge remains visible and the door overlaps the frame by 3/8 inch.
The 3/8 inch offset positions the door to overlap the face frame by 3/8 inch, which sets the reveal and helps match existing 3/8 inset cabinet layouts when replacing or adding doors.
The free swinging, non-self-closing design means the hinge does not pull the door shut, so door movement is controlled by the user or separate catches rather than by spring tension in the hinge.
The hinge uses steel for a solid metal body, while the vintage bronze finish provides a dark, warm color that coordinates with other vintage bronze hardware on cabinets and doors.
The 2-1/8 inch width and 2-3/4 inch length define the hinge footprint, guiding screw spacing and helping standardize hinge placement across multiple cabinet doors.
This semi-concealed face mount hinge suits traditional face-frame cabinets using 3/8 inch inset doors, where a visible hinge leaf and vintage bronze finish match the desired style.
The Hickory Hardware free swinging 3/8 inset face mount hinge in vintage bronze brings a semi-concealed look to 3/8 inch offset face-frame cabinets, pairing steel construction with a coordinated Surface collection style. Its 3/8 inch inset specification, 2-1/8 inch width, and 9/16 inch projection give clear reference points for planning door reveals and frame clearances on new builds or updates. When a non-self-closing, free swinging hinge in vintage bronze is the right functional and visual match, this P140-VB hinge from Wurth Baer Supply is suited to that role.