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who we are
About Modern Matter
“Can you make these earrings into hardware?”
This was the question that first prompted us to grow our jewelry atelier into the premium home fashion brand it is today. We collaborate with innovative designers to create custom luxury hardware. We apply the same artisanal approach and jeweler’s eye for detail that have served us since our beginnings.
We believe that small moments can completely change an interior. Whether inspired by art, architecture, or the natural landscape, we seek out design solutions that are a marriage of sophistication and functionality. A blend of classic lines and elegant materials, our collections can lend a delicate glamor to any room.
Handcrafted from brass and accented with semi-precious and natural gemstones, our bold and decorative products are redefining hardware.
Our philosophy
How do people use hardware?
Beyond the aesthetic design, how can hardware interact with and complement furniture as well as the surrounding space? Our exclusive designs are a paradox of the delicate oversized and the weighty chic. Bold, beautiful statements.
Whether our inspiration draws from natural elements, antiques, architecture, or historical art, we seek design solutions that are transformative to redefine hardware.
Designed by Amanda Smith Fowler for the Baton Rouge Showhouse | Floral design by AnnMarie Meyers of Hummingbird Floral Studio | Photography by Paulo Costello
Finishes & gemstones
Our Hardware
The only hardware company in North America to offer product customization that combines more than six finish options with over ten gemstones, Modern Matter creates one-of-a-kind hardware. Our knobs and pulls are made with 100% solid brass and all finishes are hand-applied. We believe in meticulous craftsmanship and timeless design that transforms homes one detail at a time.
Design collaborators
We collaborate with
Dedicated to understated glamour and high quality, we partner
with leading interior designers to create artisan-inspired
hardware that is as elegant as it is durable.
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Barrie Benson
Barrie Benson’s pursuit of blending traditional and modern interior design led to Modern Matter’s foundational designer collaboration. The Charlotte-based designer has an uncanny ability to incorporate different periods and styles. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Southern Living, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
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Charlotte Lucas
Charlotte-based interior designer Charlotte Lucas is known for her love of color, pattern, and sophistication. So when tasked to design her hardware line for Modern Matter, she drew inspiration from her most recent project, the Southern Living Idea House 2022 in coastal North Carolina. Charlotte's work has been featured in Veranda, LUXE, House Beautiful, The New York Times, QC, and Southern Living.
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Doug Meyer
Doug Meyer’s multidisciplinary work merges art, history, and design to create captivating home products and fine art pieces. Renowned for his vibrant resin cameo portraits adorned with semi-precious stones, Meyer’s creations span rugs, lighting, furniture, and more. His latest collaboration with Modern Matter brings his unique aesthetic to hand-crafted hardware, offering a fresh take on timeless design motifs.
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Eddie Ross
Best known for his maximalist creative spirit, Eddie Ross has been the design, decorating, and food editor for various publications, including Martha Stewart Living and House Beautiful. Layering contemporary with vintage, the Pennsylvania-based designer creates interiors that balance classic, modern, and functional. Eddie’s design work has been published in Domino, Vanity Fair, Country Living, and The New York Times, and is the author of Modern Mix: Curating Personal Style with Chic and Accessible Finds.
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Float Studio
New York-based designers Brad Sherman, LEED®AP, and Nina Etnier started Float Studio based on the belief that high-quality design should be accessible to all. Their ability to meticulously approach each project with a unique and inventive perspective has allowed Float Studio to flourish and become a valuable resource for clients looking to establish individuality within their workspaces. Their work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, The New York Times, Domino, and The New Yorker.
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Mark D. Sikes
Esteemed interior designer Mark D. Sikes’ collection for Modern Matter celebrates classical proportions with a nod to English architecture. Known for all-American sensibilities and a fresh take on classical aesthetics, Mark’s work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and he is the author of Beautiful: All-American Decorating and Timeless Style and More Beautiful: All-American Decoration.
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Michelle Nussbaumer
Award-winning interior and product designer Michelle Nussbaumer creates timeless and transformative pieces inspired by her extensive travels. The Dallas-based designer has been featured most notably in Architectural Digest’s AD100, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and is the author of Wanderlust: Interiors That Bring the World Home. Michelle’s newest collection is launching this winter.
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Pierce & Ward
With an A-list clientele including Chris Stapleton, Karen Elson, Dakota Johnson and Josh Brolin, design duo Louisa Pierce & Emily Ward (Pierce & Ward) are experts in capturing and communicating personality within one’s home. Led by friendship, kinship and instinct, their style is functional luxury and their gift is creating warm, lived in spaces that feel like home
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Pure Salt
Best friends from the moment they were assigned to be college roommates, Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln have always been drawn to one another’s creative spirits. Together, they have transformed their friendship and love for beautiful design into a thriving business that believes great design begins with a fresh and clean palette, quality furnishings, artisan textiles, layered neutrals, and nature-inspired decorative accessories.
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Sarah Bartholomew
Nationally recognized for her signature, a fresh take on classic sensibility, Sarah Bartholomew’s collection for Modern Matter continues her pursuit to design and curate elegant products for home and beyond. The Nashville-based interior designer has been featured in The New York Times, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and Traditional Home.
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Young Huh
Young Huh’s collection for Modern Matter melds both classic and modern principles. Huh’s appreciation for classical proportions and her love of nature is also reflected in various motifs throughout the collection. Her design work can be seen in the pages of Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
How we do
Our values
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Quality
We strive to use the highest quality materials to create each of our handcrafted pieces. We take the same level of care and attention into every interaction and experience.
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Family
Family and friendship have been the foundations of all our endeavours. We believe that the well-being and success of our teams, collaborators, and communities are directly linked to our success as a company.
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Customer First
Our business is also one of communication. We believe the best products are the result of open dialogue. We value and adapt to the input of our collaborators, trade partners, and customers.
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Passion
Passion is what got us started and what continues to sustain us. We are dedicated to our craft and to bringing the visions of our collaborators to life.
Image Courtesy: Designed by Arianne Bellizaire for the Baton Rouge Showhouse | Floral design by AnnMarie Meyers of Hummingbird Floral Studio | Photography by Paulo Costello
Don't Settle for Mundane Hardware
When it comes to home design, there are many things to keep in mind. You need a timeless design that adds value to your home and will look great year-round. However, when it comes to your hardware, you don't have to settle. These pieces are your opportunity to let your creativity run wild and put your own personal stamp on your home. Our unique cabinet hardware is designed to endure but can be easily changed as your style evolves or even as the seasons change.
Image Courtesy: Flynn Design
For Designers
We Make the Extraordinary, Effortless
As an interior designer, you are the bridge between your clients' dreams and reality. At Modern Matter, we carry all the modern hardware you need to create a bespoke space for any homeowner, bringing their vision to life. Our collection includes everything from cabinet knobs and cabinet pulls to decorative door hardware. Add all the charming details that set your design apart and give your clients the space they were hoping for.
We Partner With the Best
At Modern Matter, we believe that you should be rewarded for exceptional design and for your commitment to making your clients' dreams come true. That is why we are proud to offer our Partner Program. When you join our partner program, you will receive access to exclusive member benefits and discounts.
Who we are
Our team & dog squad
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Katherine Mulford • Chief Creative Officer
Kat is a serial entrepreneur and leads marketing and product development at Modern Matter. A graduate of Davidson College and Atlanta Portfolio School, Kat lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her family and pets — two dogs (Kobe and Cowboy) and a cat (Mary Kate, an Instagram hit).
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Lee Addison Lesley • Chief Growth Officer
Lee is a serial entrepreneur and leads operations and development at Modern Matter. She is a graduate of Mary Baldwin University and got her design specialization from Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy. Lee lives with her family and her dog, Rebel, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Ana Ramos • Head of Operations
Ana manages our operations and works with leading designers and architects on their various project needs. Ana grew up in Spain and the US. She has an undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University. Ana hasn’t given into the peer pressure to get a dog yet.
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Beatriz Lange • Head of Marketing
Bea is a brand builder, visual storyteller, and efficiency-driven marketing professional with experience across traditional and digital advertising strategy and campaign management. Born and raised in Brazil, she brings enthusiasm and creativity to fulfill and optimize campaigns, processes, and teams that win. In her free time, you will see Bea exploring her favorite places in the Hampton Roads area along with her Maltipoo Rio.
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Eva Dondero • Creative Services Manager
Eva is a talented creative with expertise in branding, creative direction, front-end web design, and email design. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, she earned her degree at Flagler College and gained inspiration from living in Puerto Rico and New York before returning to her hometown. Her experiences fuel her innovative approach to design and storytelling.
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Ben Brannaman • Operations Specialist
Ben manages Warehouse Operations and various other projects for Modern Matter. Ben graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He lives in Virginia Beach with his wife, 2 daughters, and goldendoodle, Vivi.
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Elizabeth Swearingen • Account Executive
Elizabeth’s passion and skill for design has created a diverse and adventurous background. A Mary Baldwin College alumna, with a degree in Studio Art, she spent nearly a decade in the Virgin Islands, inspired by its vibrant culture. Though a Virginia native, Charleston is her second home which is where you will often find her with family and two dogs: David Fox and Kevin.
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