Solid Wood Door Handles in White Oak and Walnut
This page lists JWL’s two solid wood door handle products: the thru-bolt single handle and the back-to-back handle pair, both made in-house in Vancouver, BC from North American white oak or walnut in a D or Round profile, narrow or wide, projecting 2″ (51 mm) in lengths of 12 5/8″, 18 5/8″, 24 5/8″ and 30 5/8″. They are used on panel-ready appliance doors, closet and pantry doors, wood swing doors and, as back-to-back pairs, on glass doors.
How to choose
- Single-sided doors (appliance panels, closets, pantries): thru-bolt single handle
- Doors gripped from both sides (swing, entry, glass): back-to-back pair with stainless backplates in five finishes
- D profile matches JWL’s metal I handles; Round profile gives a softer grip
- Narrow width suits drawer fronts and slim panels; wide width suits tall fridge and entry doors
- Finishes: Stained Oak, Oak Clear, Walnut, Uncoated; custom lengths up to 36″ wide / 26″ narrow with a 10-unit minimum
What’s on this page
Two product pages with pricing by wood, profile, width and length, thickness guidance, and DWG, 3D and PDF downloads, plus an existing FAQ on oak vs walnut, glass use, matching JWL metal pulls and samples. Trade accounts registered at /wholesale-registration-page/ can request wood samples.
Compare the products on this page
| Product | Mount | Projection | Sizes | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Door Handle – Thru-Bolt (single) | Thru-bolt, single side | 2″ (51 mm) | 12 5/8″, 18 5/8″, 24 5/8″, 30 5/8″ | View |
| Wood Door Handle – Back to Back (pair) | Back-to-back, wood or glass | 2″ (51 mm) per side; 2 3/8″ with backplates | 12 5/8″, 18 5/8″, 24 5/8″, 30 5/8″ | View |
Frequently asked
What door thickness do wood handles fit?
Thru-bolt single wood handles fit doors 3/4″–2 1/4″ (19–57 mm) thick with the included hardware. Back-to-back pairs fit wood or solid doors of 3/4″–2 1/4″ and glass doors of 3/8″ and 1/2″ (10–12 mm) tempered. Projection is 2″ per side, or 2 3/8″ per side when the optional stainless backplates are used.
Which length should I order?
Standard lengths are 12 5/8″, 18 5/8″, 24 5/8″ and 30 5/8″. Fridge and freezer columns usually take 30 5/8″; dishwasher and drawer-freezer panels 18 5/8″ or 24 5/8″; cabinet-scale doors 12 5/8″. Custom lengths up to 36″ (wide) or 26″ (narrow) are made to order with a 10-unit minimum and 3-week lead time.
Do wood handles fit panel-ready appliances such as Sub-Zero, Thermador, Miele, Bosch or Fisher & Paykel?
Yes. The thru-bolt wood handle mounts through the millwork panel on any panel-ready fridge, freezer, dishwasher or wine fridge, including Sub-Zero, Thermador, Miele, Bosch and Fisher & Paykel. Hardware covers 3/4″–2 1/4″ panels and the handle projects 2″ from the panel face.
Oak or walnut, and which finish?
White oak is lighter with a pronounced grain and can be ordered Stained Oak, Oak Clear or Uncoated; walnut is darker and offered Walnut (clear) or Uncoated. Uncoated handles can be finished on site to match cabinetry. Custom finishes require a 50-unit minimum and 6–8 weeks.
Where are they made, and what is the warranty?
JWL wood handles are made in-house in Vancouver, BC, Canada from North American hardwood and ship in 1–3 workdays when in stock, to Canada and the US, free over $500. They carry a limited lifetime residential warranty on materials and workmanship; 1 year commercial. Full terms: jwlhome.com/warranty.
