Q: A handle on my 1960s dresser is broken and I am unable to find a replacement. Is there a company or individual who can fashion one to replace it?
A: The answer depends on what kind of handle you’re trying to replace, what it’s made of and how much you’re willing to pay. Dressers can have drawers or doors that open via knobs, simple pulls, bail pulls, bin pulls, recessed pulls, drop pulls, bar pulls — the list goes on. And while they’re usually metal, some handles are made of wood or are at least partly ceramic or glass. Or, even on dressers made before the 1960s, the handles might be plastic.
Before you search for someone to make a replacement, explore whether it’s possible to repair the handle that broke. Of all the styles found on…