Aspen II Square Backplate 1-1/4 Dia Polished Nickel identifies this Top Knobs piece as a square decorative backplate with a 1-1/4 inch diameter polished nickel finish, giving cabinets or furniture a defined mounting base that visually anchors the knob or pull. The product is part of the Top Knobs Aspen II Collection of handcrafted cast bronze designs in contemporary finishes, so every backplate is cast from bronze rather than thin stamped metal, which supports a more substantial feel at the touch point. Each solid bronze Aspen II piece is hand-cast from 90% recycled bronze, tying the decorative detail to a material story that can matter on higher-end millwork projects. The hand-finished process described for Aspen II creates a finished surface that reads as crafted rather than purely industrial, which suits visible cabinet faces in kitchens, baths, and built-ins.
The product name Aspen II Square Backplate 1-1/4 Dia Polished Nickel states a 1-1/4 inch diameter, giving installers a clear sense of the face size that will cover the footprint around the knob or pull hole on the door or drawer. The polished nickel finish called out in the name provides a bright, reflective surface that pairs well with other polished nickel fittings, helping builds keep a unified metal look across cabinets, lighting, and plumbing. Being part of the Aspen II Collection of handcrafted cast bronze designs in contemporary finishes, this backplate uses a bronze base metal under the plated finish, so edges and profiles present the deeper casting detail associated with bronze hardware. That combination of cast bronze form and contemporary plated surface supports cabinetry where both texture and modern color are important.
The Aspen II collection combines old-world shape and style with contemporary finishes, which positions this square backplate for transitional spaces where raised-panel doors, simple slab fronts, and mixed materials all appear in the same room. Top Knobs introduces the Aspen II Collection of handcrafted cast bronze designs in contemporary finishes, so this backplate fits well in projects where visible hardware is treated as part of the decorative trim package rather than an afterthought. The product is categorized as Decorative Hardware & Moldings in the Backplates product class, confirming that its role is to sit between the door or drawer surface and the knob or pull, framing the hardware and visually tightening up the installation area. Made with solid castings of artisan grade bronze, the Aspen II backplate adds a sense of heft that matches heavier doors, tall pantry fronts, and substantial drawer boxes often used in upscale woodworking.
Each solid bronze Aspen II piece is hand-cast from 90% recycled bronze and hand-finished, so small variations in the cast bronze and finish give a crafted, artisan look that aligns with custom cabinetry rather than mass-production furniture. The 43 products available in three plated finishes - Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel and Brushed Satin Nickel - let hardware planners carry the Aspen II design language across knobs, pulls, and coordinating backplates while keeping finish choices consistent from room to room. Aspen II is described as quality in the palm of your hand, which points to the tactile impression the cast bronze backplate creates when the user reaches for the cabinet, reinforcing the perception of solid construction throughout the installation. The polished nickel finish on this specific backplate coordinates with other polished nickel pieces in the collection, helping installers and designers execute a coherent metal finish story across varied cabinet layouts and adjoining spaces.
The Aspen II Square Backplate is part of a collection made with solid castings of artisan grade bronze, so the backplate uses cast bronze as its base metal for a substantial feel.
The 1-1/4 inch diameter in the Aspen II Square Backplate name describes the face size of the backplate, which defines how much area around the knob or pull it visually covers.
The polished nickel finish on this Aspen II backplate provides a bright, reflective surface that aligns well with other polished nickel fixtures, supporting consistent metal tones across a project.
The Aspen II collection combines old-world shape and style with contemporary finishes, making this backplate well suited for transitional cabinet and furniture designs.
The Aspen II backplate is part of a handcrafted collection where each solid bronze piece is hand-cast and hand-finished, giving the visible surfaces an artisan character.
Aspen II pieces are hand-cast from 90 percent recycled bronze, so much of the metal content comes from recycled sources, which can support material reuse goals on certain projects.
The Aspen II Square Backplate 1-1/4 Dia Polished Nickel from Top Knobs ties a 1-1/4 inch square footprint to a polished nickel surface over solid artisan grade bronze, giving cabinets a defined decorative base under the knob or pull. As part of the Aspen II Collection of handcrafted cast bronze designs in contemporary finishes, it supports transitional spaces that mix traditional profiles with modern metal tones. For woodworking and cabinet projects handled through Wurth Baer Supply, this Aspen II backplate offers a consistent design language and finish option that can be specified wherever a square backplate detail is desired.
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