The Best Places to Buy Metal Label Holders and Pulls

The best places to buy metal label holders, cup pulls, vintage locker tags, and numbers to make an ordinary piece look extraordinary.  

I've created many multi-drawer cabinets and unique pieces using metal label holders and pulls and often get asked where I purchase the hardware I use.   It may surprise you that many of my project and crafting supplies come from "big box" stores and are affordable and readily available.  If I'm in need of something more unique, I'll shop online or hit up local vintage shops and markets.   

To make it easier for you to create your own unique projects, I've rounded up a list of my favorite sources to buy metal label holders, pulls, and vintage hardware.

WHERE TO BUY UNIQUE AND AFFORDABLE METAL LABEL HOLDERS, TAGS, PULLS AND NUMBERS 

1. MICHAELS

Michael's carries two label holders that I love and use often.  The best part?  Both can be bought with their 40% off coupon making them super affordable. 

(The small antique bronze labels are found in the scrapbook section, while the metal pulls are with the unfinished wood products and hardware.)

Thrifted Metal Hardware Cabinet Makeover

Dollar Tree Industrial Storage Drawers

2. OVERSTOCK

Do you prefer to shop online?  More than likely you'll find the perfect label holder for your next project on Overstock. 

3. HOBBY LOBBY

Hobby Lobby carries one of my favorite metal label holders and at $4.99 for 3 you can't go wrong.  They are also a fantastic source for additional hardware, which can often be bought at 40% off. 

Goodwill Card Catalog Inspired Side Table Makeover

Ikea Moppe Turned Card Catalog

4. ETSY

Are you looking for authentic vintage and antique hardware?  ETSY, especially A Vintage Parcel is my favorite source for vintage metal label holders, drawer pulls, latches, locker tags, knobs, and everything in between.   

Brass Label Holder / Hamilton Letterpress Drawer Pulls / Brass Label Holder / Brass Label Holder

5. ebAY

eBay can be hit or miss, but it can also be a great source for unique old hardware at very reasonable prices.  Try searching "vintage label holders" or "vintage cup pulls" to find one-of-a-kind vintage hardware.

6. D. Lawless Hardware

D.Lawless Hardware has a great selection of metal label holders and pulls at very affordable prices.  You can't beat the price ($0.60 and less!) and quality. 

Cup Pull Label Holder / Antique Brass Metal Label Holder / Small Black Label Holder / Finger Pull Label Holder 

Goodwill Bread Box Makeover

            

Weekly Cork Board Organizer

7.  DHGATE

DHGate is another great affordable online source for label holders and metal pulls that are perfect for small DIY and craft projects. 

8. AMAZON

Amazon has a wide variety of unique items and if you have Amazon prime you can snag them with free shipping!  Amazon is my go-to hardware source for everything from furniture to smaller DIY projects. 

I've used the Antique iron label pulls (usually purchased from Michael's with a 40% off coupon), black bin pulls, antique bronze drawer pulls, black modern cabinet pulls, black vintage bin pulls and the bronze drawer pulls.

Drawer Label Pull / Ikea Bookcase Turned Lockers / Metal Numbers

Four Drawer Storage Drawer Makeover / Antique Iron Label Pull

DIY Photo Plaque / Martha Steward Adhesive Label Holders

Dresser Turned Faux Apothecary Cabinet

Drop Leaf Table Makeover

Dated Vintage Server Makeover

9. HOUSE OF ANTIQUE HARDWARE

A little on the pricey side, but if you are looking for larger, good-quality label holders and pulls, House of Antique Hardware and Signature Hardware have some great options, especially for cabinets and higher-end furniture makeovers. 

Black Bin Pull / Plain Brass Labelholder / Stamped Brass Label Holder

10. SIGNATURE HARDWARE

Rectangular Brass Drawer Pull / Classic Brass Pull / Brass Bin Pull

11. VINTAGE MARKETS/ANTIQUE MALLS

You won't always find hardware in every antique mall or vintage market, but some may have dealers and vendors who specialize in vintage and antique hardware.  I recently found a local dealer who primarily sells old hardware that's been rescued from old cabinets and furniture.  It's been a great source when I'm in need of just one vintage drawer pull or knob. 

12. SHOP YOUR OWN STASH

Are you a DIY'er?  I can't stress enough how important it is to keep original hardware from all furniture and DIY projects.  You never know when it may come in handy for a future project.  Many times I've been able to use old hardware in a new way, with my favorite project being my DIY fluted file cabinet.

I hope you found these hardware sources helpful when you're on the hunt for metal label holders, tags, pulls, numbers, and other cool craft odds & ends.  The projects you can create with these supplies are endless!

            

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