Fine Architectural Hardware

Dubois Fine Architectural Hardware, experts in decorative hardware for furniture & building since 1852

Dubois France, located in Tinchebray, France, was created in 1852 by Jules Delalande as a locksmith factory dedicated to manufacturing copper and steel. In 1880 it was taken over by the Delarchand family, and finally changed hands to the Dubois family in 1910.

In 1948, Monsieur Dubois’ son, Jean Pierre Dubois, helped establish the company as it exists today... specializing in decorative hardware, ironware, and bronze art.

Development & Modernization

In 1987 Pierre Dubois passed away and Yves Gesteau took over the company. With a fresh approach to modernization, he expanded the collections to include decorative hardware for furniture & buildings, as well as bronze & porceline. The firm opened in the international market proving that exports would provide for a large portion of its business.

About 20 years ago Dubois moved locations and acquired a large sister company, Bronzes de France (www.bdf-usa.com). The enterprise, with its internal expertise, now has the tools to design new products that are then cast at the foundry.