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

Period Details is a family-owned business, owned and run by David and Cathy Peake.

It 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 Bayswater.   In line with modern business practices in July 2023 it has moved to an on-line business.    Please ring or email us with any questions and take advantage of our extensive knowledge.

How has Period Details evolved?

Over the 40 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 of Australian Made Pressed Metal.

The move to Bayswater enabled Period Details to focus on Pressed Metal, period switches and restoration hardware and this focus will continue as Period Details continues to operate on-line.

What do Period Details sell?

Pressed Metal (supply & installation)

Period Details are Melbourne’s premier stockist of Australian made Pressed Metal Panels.  Our Pressed Metal in made from mill grade aluminium and 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 we 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.

Electrical Switches

Period Details stock an extensive range of electrical switches and timber blocks in: Victorian, Federation, Tudor/Bungalow, Art Deco and modern designs.  Timber blocks are available in raw pine, undercoated MDF and a Cedar Stain.  Switches are available in Polished Brass, Aged Brass,  Florentine Bronze, Non Relief Bronze, Black Bronze, Bright Chrome and Satin Chrome.  They can be supplied with a Matt or Gloss varnish.

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. Period Details are proud stockists of Castella, Domino Brass, Iver, Tradco, Superior Brass and Zanda hardware. Not everything that we sell is on our website.  Please contact Period Details by phone of email if you would like a quote.  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

Unfortunately over time many of the local Australia companies that Period Details worked with to have custom made bath and shower rails made have closed their businesses.  Our bathroom range has become much smaller with only a small selection of toilet roll holders, towel rails and rings now available.
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