Emtek Ribbon & Reed backplate identifies this part as Emtek decorative hardware designed to sit behind a knob, so it finishes the knob location with a defined border on the cabinet or door face. The 2-1/2 inch length sets a compact footprint, which helps when covering small wear marks or finish imperfections around an existing knob hole. The backplate is part of the Emtek Ribbon & Reed style family, tying knob installations into that specific design line for visual consistency across a project. The oil rubbed bronze finish establishes a dark, traditional look that supports projects calling for bronze-toned decorative hardware. The part is described as a base plate for a knob, indicating its role as a trim piece that visually frames the knob and separates it from the door or drawer surface.
The 2-1/2 inch length on this Emtek Ribbon & Reed backplate defines how much surface the backplate covers around the knob centerline. That size assists when positioning knobs on face frames, drawers, or doors where there is restricted face area. The identification as a base plate for knob signals that the product is intended to work directly under a knob rather than as a pull plate, so it suits single-point knob locations. The oil rubbed bronze designation establishes the finish family, supporting projects that standardize on this finish for hinges, pulls, and other decorative hardware elements.
The Emtek Ribbon & Reed backplate for knob, identified by part number 86293US10B, belongs to the Decorative Hardware & Moldings category, so it is suited to visual trim roles on cabinetry or similar surfaces. Being listed under the Knobs, Emtek product class ties this backplate specifically to knob-related installations rather than other hardware types. The 2-1/2 inch length allows the backplate to sit comfortably on drawer fronts and door panels where a full-size escutcheon would be oversized. The oil rubbed bronze finish (ORB) aligns with bronze-toned design schemes so knob locations present a coordinated appearance with other oil rubbed bronze components in the same area.
The Emtek Ribbon & Reed designation groups the backplate within a specific Emtek style family, which supports consistent visual results when combining this part with Ribbon & Reed knobs or other matching pieces. The precise 2-1/2 inch length helps repeat knob layouts across multiple doors or drawers because the installer works with a known backplate dimension each time. Listing the product as a base plate for knob clarifies that its role is decorative backing at the knob contact point, allowing the knob to present a defined edge against the oil rubbed bronze surface. The oil rubbed bronze finish code US10B associates this backplate with that specific finish standard, assisting projects that track finish codes during hardware selection.
The Emtek Ribbon & Reed backplate is a base plate for a knob, so it serves as decorative trim behind the knob on a cabinet or door surface.
The Emtek Ribbon & Reed knob backplate is 2-1/2 inches long, which defines the coverage area around the knob mounting point.
The 86293US10B backplate is oil rubbed bronze, identified as ORB and US10B, matching projects that specify an oil rubbed bronze finish.
This Emtek backplate is listed in the Decorative Hardware & Moldings category, aligning it with visual trim components.
The backplate is in the Knobs, Emtek product class, indicating that it is intended to work with knob installations.
Part number 86293US10B identifies the specific Ribbon & Reed base plate for knob in oil rubbed bronze, helping distinguish it from other Emtek backplates.
The Emtek Ribbon & Reed backplate for knob, 2-1/2 inch length, oil rubbed bronze, provides a defined decorative base under a knob wherever a Ribbon & Reed style and ORB finish are required. Using this specific 86293US10B part number keeps knob trim consistent across doors and drawers that share the same hardware style and finish.