Liz’s Antique Hardware

This place has hardware A to Z and then some, all hung from ceiling to floor, and allllll the way into further and further back rooms. It’s like a labrynth. You’ll see old school key holes, different knobs, screws, hinges, light fixtures, you name it. I went in, just to experience it, nothing more. But it made me want to get something there because it was just so cool! There were so many parts that I’ve never seen before and some stuff were like works of art, really!

BUYER BEWARE! If possible, I would rate Liz’s Antique Hardware «Zero Stars.» I have had the worst customer experience possible after purchasing approximately $ 400 worth of hardware for a bathroom remodel. The hardware itself was nice, but upon returning the hardware I did not select, I still have not received my refund of approximately $ 200. That was nearly five months ago. I have corresponded back and forth with
for nearly 5 months and each time he claims to have sent the check, and needs to «check with the accountant.» I still have no refund check. I believed I was buying from a reputable business; and clearly read their refund policy before making a purchase. I have tried to do business in good faith with Liz’s Antique Hardware for nearly 5 months, but now I have to engage a lawyer, and social media to help resolve.

I had to go here to find specific screws for my boss new knobs for her vanity and I have to say, that even though a certain older gentleman steered me in the wrong direction originally (he had me looking through a bin of a thousand mismatched vintage screws!!!) a sweet, very knowledgeable young lady by the name of VICTORIA KREEFT saved the day and found the screws I needed within a few minutes. She is AWESOME!!! Best help ever!

Beautiful selection of hardware. Poor customer service. They do not like dealing with the general public. They prefer working with designers. They are incredibly rude to customers who do not have designers. I would really rather not give them my business. If I can find the same product elsewhere I will gladly go elsewhere.

Love this place! It’s a treasure trove of lights and decorative hardware with an extraordinary selection ranging from vintage to contemporary styles. The owner and staff are very knowledgable and helpful. The upstairs gallery has consistently strong shows in a variety of media — and the gallery director is friendly and informative if you have questions about the art. There’s no other store like this in LA.

I live in a 1937 French Revival castle near Hollywoodland and have been slowly putting it back to the way it was back in the day. The hardest part of any restoration is trying to find the little things of the period. Liz is AMAZING. Her store has EVERYTHING you could ever want! She is the nicest person and is very helpful. Her staff is amazing and always has what I need to bring my home back to its former glory. Trust me. I am a huge stickler for detail and very picky. Hats off to you Liz. A true gem in a sea of sub par restoration businesses!

You must go to this place if you are in to antique restoration. I went there to look for push button switch plates. Simple stuff you would think but they only had a couple at the time. Which is weird considering thousands of door knobs, door plates, hinges and other stuff. They told me they don’t know when they are getting more switch plates again. I have to keep checking. Which is ok. I understand the nature of antique hunting.
I took out one star because it’s pricey. Another star for street parking.

This place is a must for Old House Restoration (or fixing old houses in general).
Adding this to my Old House Restoration List.

This place is a gem. I’ve been having a hard time replacing my brass door hardware
and I went in here seeking help. I talked to 2 different people in the store, showing them pictures of my door hardware on my phone. They said they could order new door hardware for me, but it’d be cheaper to replate my existing hardware. They gave me a printout of numbers. It was super helpful and I’ll definitely be back here, and will hopefully buy some hardware to repay them for their helpful, free advice.

I can find the oddball missing parts to most anything. They’re really nice and will keep an eye out for items if you email them a photo and details of what you’re looking for. I’ve had only the most pleasant, professional experiences here. You can spend hours going through the myriad items. It’s a secret garden for the design afflicted reno-nuts…aka people like me. Best of all, you can buy it, take it home and if it doesn’t work you can bring it back. Eastlake, Deco Moderne, Bakelite… ay yay yay! I can’t stand it!

I cannot stand these people. First off, I live across the alley from them and they park their cars in front of my garage constantly. Second, they have stupid parties that keep me up until all hours of the night. But worst of all, they’re stuff is totally overpriced and they are super rude! Avoid this place at all costs.

I have now officially gone into this store 3 times and have officially been ignored. I understand that it can get busy. I know I have worked in retail for many years. All I ask is for acknowledgment that I am in your store. Making eye contact in the service industry requires a «hello» or «may we help you find something?» Not looking down your nose at me because you hate your job and are miserable. Liz you need to crack the whip with your employees. It’s not good for business to be rude. I spent my money elsewhere!

Great place for odd things. Just walking around is fun. The service was good. We were looking for draw pulls and the guy behind the counter helped a lot. He was very friendly. We actually found what were looking for! Not cheap but if you need something you have to pay right?

I love this place. It is a time machine of floor to ceiling knobs, fixtures, you name it! It’s nice to know the craftsmanship of years gone is still honored and cherished. As they say, «they don’t make em like they used to»…
Also, Liz is such a cool and nice woman. She puts pride in her business and the neighborhood, a rare thing these days. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because it is pricey and I can’t afford everything I want.

Warning: once you start to notice and care about the fixtures and hardware components of your home, you will never be able to stop… ever… ever. LAH can help feed the addiction.
You probably didn’t even know you cared so much about the vintage nail heads in your door frame, or the style of heater grate you owned, or the patina on the base of your ceiling light fixture. LAH will make you notice, make you care, and compel you to buy lots of trinkety hardware for your house that you don’t really need but will love.

I’ve been to Liz’s twice now, both times with my mom and both times looking to match (or come close to) hardware items she already has in her home. When you’re searching like we were, it’s a great first stop for those who live close by, because the next options are quite far (Silverlake Salvage Yard, then a few in Pasadena and NoHo).
She has never found precisely what she’s been looking for at Liz’s, but she’s never found precisely what she’s been looking for PERIOD. They’ve always had similar things, and enough of them to keep her busy for well over an hour digging through gorgeous relics. I busy myself sifting through the keyhole plates, antique keys, and some random smaller items way in the back.
When my mom mentioned that the hinge she was buying was for a wood shop that she volunteers in (long story), they gave her a discount. I thought it was sweet.
Last time we were in, Milla Jovovich was there (with her mother, I’d presume, by the accent — horribly rude lady) buying a $ 9k wrought iron lighting fixture. It wasn’t the fact that they had a celebrity there that interested me, it was the fact that they didn’t seem to notice or care that she’s a celeb. Kudos to the guys working at Liz’s.

It’s like a museum in here. Even if I’m looking around and don’t end up buying anything, this is a fun store. Over time, I have gotten to know the staff and they have warmed up to me. They are very friendly and do offer a discount of 10% on purchases. Parking is always rough here since they don’t have a parking lot. I try not to shop after 3:00 PM because there is no street parking.
I gave them a 4 star rating because I think the prices are very high for what they sell. The problem is, if you need something old fast, this is just about the only place to go to in Los Angeles.

Keeping the dream of restoration alive and my wallet much, much lighter.
This place is a paradise of 1930’s-50’s salvage bathroom and home hardware. You’ll have to ask what things cost since they don’t really have them marked. When you hear the price, don’t bother saying «what!?», you heard it right the first time. Yikes. This place is expensive, but they have that vintage wall plate you’ve been searching for.
One day i just may buy that $ 250.00 jadeite green shower head…

I used to have a serious beef with this place based on their exorbitant prices. I would go for inspiration then head straight for a flea market or another salvage yard to make a purchase.
Recently, I had to find some bin pulls and doorknobs fast. As time was short, I went to the mecca that is Liz’s because I knew I would find more there than anywhere else.
And I did. What I wasn’t expecting to find, though, are a super nice and helpful staff who go above and beyond normal service to make things work for you. That alone is worth the extra you pay for the doorknob or bin pull you seek.
Try to take things out on «memo» if you aren’t entirely sure the piece will work for you. It’s easier than buying and being wrong, wrong, wrong. The return policy at Liz’s is pretty strict, but the memo policy is pretty lenient.
Also, be sure to park somewhere far away from the vicious meter maids who troll La Brea. They literally lay in wait for the clock to strike 4pm when the entire boulevard becomes off-​limits to parked cars. No joke, the meter maids are like vultures in L.A. Be warned because you will most likely spend more time in LIz’s than any other hardware store, and you will loose all sense of time when you are in there searching through milk crates of knobs, hinges, backplates, rosettes, etc.
The staff at LIz’s are pretty good and making announcements when it gets close to 4 o’clock…I guess even the staff have fallen victim to the jerks who patrol La Brea, giving tickets and towing like those fines are what is keeping Los Angeles from crumbling further into debt.

Seriously… Awesome.
I’ve driven by this store a bazillion times (that is a real number, mind you!) and their window displays filled with vintage metal and weird lighting has always drawn my eyes like a moth to a flame. But as LA traffic and rushing to get to places since you are most likely always running 15 minutes behind would have it, I’ve never had a chance to actually pop in here. That was until yesterday when I was… are ya ready for this one… ON FOOT! I know, what!!! in LA! Yeppers.
I popped in and wow. They have EVERYTHING! Door handles, hinges, metal vent covers, door knobs, lighting, you name it! It was fantastic. As I strolled through the aisles, I was practically building my dream home.
If you have taste, you need to come here. And I classify taste, as those who appreciate character and antique flair and vintage style at its finest. This store will not disappoint and it is so well organized that you won’t feel overwhelmed at all. Plus the staff is friendly, they smile and yeah, just go here!