About Us | Antique Style Lights | Vintage light fitting

What do Period Details sell?
Pressed Metal
Antique Style Lights
Table Lamps
Electrical Switches
Hardware
Giftware
Bathroom Fittings
Electric Fireplaces
Fireplace Accessories
Metal Fly-Screen Doors

A brief history of our business and Antique Style Lights.

Period Details is a family-owned business that commenced in Burke Road Camberwell in 1983, under the name of Victorian Edwardian Restoration Supplies. That name was a bit of a mouthful so in 1986 when the business moved to Burwood Road Hawthorn its name was changed to Period Details. In June 2015, Period Details moved again, this time to 2/8 Newcastle Road in Bayswater.

How has Period Details evolved?

Over the 32 years, that Period Details have been in business their core business has changed and evolved. When the business was first started back in 1983 the focus was on second-hand doors and fireplaces. The move to the Hawthorn store saw a slow move away from second-hand items to reproduction items. Over the years the focus of the business and to some extent its passion has seen a shift towards the supply and installation of Pressed Metal. The move to Bayswater has enabled Period Details to focus on Pressed Metal, period switches and restoration hardware. They also have a small, lighting showroom, for your period lighting needs. period details are a one-stop shop for Antique Style Lights and we are also one of the leading experts in Vintage light fitting.

What do Period Details sell?

Pressed Metal (supply & installation)

Period Details are Melbourne’s premier stockist of Australian made Pressed Metal. Pressed Metal can be used on walls and ceilings both internally and externally. Pressed Metal is fantastic used as a kitchen splashback. Once pressed the sheets are dipped in a “non-chromate” solution. This means they are ready to prime/seal/undercoat (eg. Dulux 1 step) and then to top-coat. When painting, just cut in a roll as you would a plaster wall/ceiling. Alternatively you can powdercoat the sheets with Dulux Duralloy, Alphatec, Precious Pearl or Electro ranges. Powdercoating is the best option for kitchen splashbacks.

Period Details hold many patterns of Pressed Metal in stock and our staff would love to help you with any questions that you have. If you send us a photo of the area (if available) and plans – a sketch is fine – we can calculate how many sheets you will need and provide an installation quote as well.

Electrical Switches

Period Details stock an extensive range of electrical switches and timber blocks in: Victorian, Federation, Tudor/Bungalow, Art Deco and modern designs.

Hardware

If you need architectural hardware for your home or business then you are sure to love Period Details wide range of hooks, curtain fittings, window fittings, door and cupboard knobs, hinges and locks. We also have a great range of ducted heating vent covers. Period Details are proud stockists of Tradco, Superior Brass and Domino Brass hardware. We ship Australia wide.

Lighting

Period Details can supply custom made rods (1/2″ or 3/4″), single cord units, single cord and chain units, 3 chain units, galleries, cover plates, multi arm pendants, wall brackets and glass shades. As our lights are made from solid brass they can be finished in: polished brass, old/antique brass, bronze, antique bronze (bronze with old brass highlights), bright chrome, antique nickel or brushed nickel. We also sell Il Fanale – Italian lights and the Lighting Inspiration range. If you are planning to buy Antique Style Lights then contact Period Details now.

Table Lamps

Whilst Period Details no longer has a table lamp display area, we are still able to order for you, Robert Kitto and Il Finale table lamps.

Bathroom Fittings

Period Details sell a wide range of quality Australia Made and imported bathroom fittings. These include shower rails, towel rails, towel rings, toilet rolls holders, hooks and shower caddies.

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