History
Chicago Brass has been in business since 1985. The family that owns Chicago Brass however has been involved in the building supplies and hardware industry since 1914 when they came to the United States from Germany and opened one of the original Ace Hardware Stores. When the decorative market began to emerge in Chicago's Old Town and Lincoln Park communities during the late 1970's, CJ Schnakenberg responded. The ultimate result was a decision to open a separate company to respond to the increasing marketplace demand. Decades later, the company has evolved and grown into a premier architectural hardware supplier.
Specialties
Chicago Brass engages with clients in the selection, accurate specification, manufacturing coordination, and project delivery of architectural hardware. We deem it our responsibility to thoroughly manage the process in order to assure a high quality outcome. Our products are iconic, quality, and relevant to current functional and stylistic demands.