Armac Martin

Armac Martin is a British luxury cabinet hardware maker, founded in 1929 in Birmingham. Every piece of hardware is made from solid brass in the company’s Birmingham factory and finished by hand. The range covers cabinet knobs, handles, pulls, pull rings and bespoke accessories including the much-loved Brindley hanging wine glass rack. At Planet Furniture we specify Armac Martin hardware as a signature finishing detail on our bespoke handcrafted kitchens.

Armac Martin at a glance:

British, made in Birmingham since 1929
Solid brass cabinet hardware throughout, no plating
Heritage and contemporary collections
Bespoke finishes including aged brass, matte black and gunmetal
Made to order with custom sizes available
Decades of experience supplying yacht and aviation interiors

Solid Brass Cabinet Hardware

Cheap cabinet handles are typically zinc alloy with a plated finish that wears off over a few years. Armac Martin handles are solid brass throughout, which means the finish is the metal itself rather than a coating. Brass develops a soft natural patina with use, ages gracefully, and is virtually impossible to wear out.

The Brindley hanging wine glass rack is one of the brand’s most distinctive pieces. We often specify it as a statement detail above kitchen islands and in walk-in wine rooms. Across our in-frame shaker, lay-on shaker and handleless kitchens, Armac Martin handles are a regular specification.

Brass hanging wine glass racks beneath white floating shelves above a dark green in-frame shaker kitchen

Finishes and Customisation

Armac Martin offers around twelve standard finishes including Polished Brass, Aged Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Nickel, Polished Chrome, Matte Black, Gunmetal, Antique Bronze and Stainless Effect. The brand can also produce custom finishes for projects with specific requirements.

Most of our in-frame shaker projects use Aged Brass or Polished Nickel, giving a soft heritage feel. Our handleless and modern projects often use Gunmetal or Matte Black for a quieter, more contemporary aesthetic. The brand’s collections include Heritage, Sutton, Sandhurst and the larger statement Bakes & Kropp pieces, plus the Brindley hanging wine glass rack.

Armac Martin Collections

Collection	Style	Notes
Heritage	Traditional cabinet knobs and handles	Country and period kitchens
Sutton	Slimmer contemporary profiles	Transitional kitchens
Sandhurst	Architectural shapes	Modern and handleless kitchens
Bakes & Kropp	Statement large-scale hardware	Statement islands and tall units
Bridges	Pull handles with vertical bridges	Drawer fronts
Brindley	Hanging wine glass rack	Open shelving and bar areas

Armac Martin Finishes

Finish	Look	Best for
Polished Brass	Bright warm yellow	Traditional country kitchens
Aged Brass	Soft natural patina	Heritage and on-trend kitchens
Satin Brass	Brushed warm yellow	Transitional kitchens
Polished Nickel	Warm silver	Period properties
Polished Chrome	Bright cool silver	Classic kitchens
Matte Black	Deep flat black	Modern and handleless
Gunmetal	Cool dark grey	Industrial and minimal
Antique Bronze	Dark warm brown	Country and heritage

Armac Martin: Frequently Asked Questions

Armac Martin is a British luxury cabinet hardware maker, founded in 1929 in Birmingham. The company has been making solid brass hardware in the UK for nearly a century, supplying high-end residential, yacht and aviation interiors.

Every Armac Martin handle is made in Birmingham, England. The brass is cast, machined, polished and finished in the company’s Birmingham factory.

Yes. Every piece is solid brass throughout, with no plated coating that can wear off. The finish is the metal itself, which means handles age gracefully and develop a natural patina with use.

Around twelve standard finishes including Polished Brass, Aged Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Nickel, Polished Chrome, Matte Black, Gunmetal, Antique Bronze and Stainless Effect. Custom finishes are available on request.

The Brindley is Armac Martin’s hanging wine glass rack. It is a sculptural solid brass piece designed to suspend stemware safely under a kitchen island, an open shelf, or a bar shelf. We often specify it as a finishing detail in walk-in wine rooms and drinks cabinets.

Yes. Armac Martin works to order, so handles can be specified in custom lengths, custom finishes and bespoke designs for individual projects. Lead times are longer for custom work but the result is hardware tailored to your kitchen.

Yes. Armac Martin is one of our most frequently specified hardware brands. We supply and install Armac Martin handles, pulls, knobs and accessories as part of our bespoke handcrafted kitchens.

We design and install bespoke kitchens with Armac Martin hardware across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, London, Bedfordshire and the wider Home Counties.

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At Planet Furniture, we are honoured to forge partnerships with renowned brands in the industry, uniting our efforts to deliver exceptional quality and innovative solutions to our projects. Our esteemed project partners are instrumental in ensuring that we achieve outstanding results that are precisely tailored to meet your specific requirements. See a selection of our partners below.

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Our Guarantee

Our exceptional reputation is something we are incredibly proud of. We are confident in the superb quality of the furniture we produce, and you can be confident in the standards we set are ourselves in every aspect is incredibly high.

From our expert designers to our superb craftsmen and our highly experienced fitters to our talented hand painters, we are proud to say are exclusive to Planet Furniture, therefore no aspect of our work is sub-contacted out – This allows us to maintain our high standards throughout the entire process of your project.

What Do Our Client’s say about their projects?

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We would highly recommend Planet Furniture who have just installed our lovely new kitchen. Ruth was fantastic throughout the design process, listening to our ideas and designing the perfect bespoke kitchen for us. Detailing pros and cons, designing drawers that fit our pans and getting everything right for us. She was very patient as we deliberated on final design – even getting different colour samples made up for us and advising on wider decor/flooring etc. She also worked really well with our builder and visited the site a few times to triple check measurements. In terms of fitting, Bill the fitter was hugely detailed and hard working, arriving on time and working late to get everything finished. Comms were great throughout. While a new kitchen is never cheap, the value for money in using Planet was well worth it – and we found them to be genuinely competitive with some of the high street quotes. All for a bespoke kitchen made in Hitchin. Huge thanks Ruth, Leanne, Bill and team! (January 2025)

Matthew Abbott

Talisa was helpful from the outset and we knew we wanted to go with Planet Furniture after meeting her and her lovely dog, Mabel. Nothing was a problem or too difficult throughout the entire process from design to completion and we are so happy with our beautiful finished kitchen and utility room. Planet Furniture also helped us with a built in upholstered bench and dining table in our dining area, a unit for our Games Room, a built in wardrobe for our loft bedroom and units in our hallway to hang coats and put shoes. Their fitter Craig was so careful and precise with his carpentry and we couldn’t be happier with the finished result. Thanks to you all for your hard work and attention to detail, it has really paid off and all our friends and family enjoyed sharing the new space with us over Christmas and New Year. We would highly recommend Talisa, Craig and Planet Furniture to anyone interested in a high quality and beautifully crafted kitchen – they know what they are doing! (January 2025)

Ellen Mayes

Working with Planet Furniture on a recent client project was an absolute pleasure. Their team demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and professionalism, ensuring that the kitchen design aligned seamlessly with my vision and met my client’s needs perfectly. The collaboration between us felt effortless—they were responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive in finding solutions to achieve the best results. From the initial planning stages to the final installation, the entire process was smooth and enjoyable. Their craftsmanship and quality speak for themselves, but what truly stood out was their commitment to ensuring that, together, my client received not just a stunning kitchen, but one that functioned beautifully and felt tailored to their lifestyle. I would highly recommend Planet Furniture to anyone looking for a company that values collaboration and delivers exceptional kitchens with a high level of care and expertise. (December 2024)

Briony Randall

We are delighted with our new kitchen! Ruth is a very talented designer and really took our requirements into account. The fitters were professional and took the time to make sure that all the details were perfect. The whole experience was remarkably straightforward considering the number of moving parts that were being co-ordinated. This is the second time that we have used Planet for a kitchen renovation, and on both occasions they have given us exactly what we wanted. (December 2024)

June Mason

Our kitchen was long overdue a refresh but I was daunted by the possible scale of the project. We tried a few of the obvious names in the kitchen market but after failed appointments and unsatisfactory service, we decided to look at the higher end of the market. The difference in the quality and service from Planet Furniture was instantly clear. Talisa came up with some inspiring designs, different to what we might have imagined and we went with one of those. She guided us through all the choices, including sourcing some appliances to go alongside our own purchases. The fitting of the kitchen from start to finish was around 7 weeks but that included 2 weeks of remedial work in the room first. The fitters were tidy, largely prompt and the installed kitchen looks fabulous. My husband loves the quality feel of it and I love the layout – there is always a risk designing something on paper that might not work in reality but this one does. Admittedly not the cheapest option out there, but this room is the heart of our house and the kitchen is built to last. It can be repainted when you fancy a change and the flexibility on colour choice is infinite. Thank you PF. (December 2024)

Nicola

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Alison Swan

During September, Planet Furniture refurbished our kitchen and utility room. They installed the original kitchen and utility room in March 2008 and they have worked so well for us and remain in such good condition that we decided to refurbish rather than replace. All of the doors, drawer fronts and decor panels were repainted a new colour, handles replaced and updated, door hinges updated, splash back for the hob replaced, a new mixer tap fitted and a new bin and recycling unit installed. From start to finish the service was very professional and the work well planned, executed and managed. The Planet Team arrived when they said they would; did what was planned and were a pleasure to have in our home. They were also very careful to ensure COVID restrictions were adhered to to protect us and themselves. We are extremely happy with the outcome and would not hesitate to work with Planet Furniture in the future.

John McConnell

The team at PF were great to work with, they guided us through the entire process, listening to our ideas and sharing their experience. The craftsmanship was second to none and we are delighted with our new kitchen. Thanks team PF.

Jane Rendall

Planet Furniture were simply superb from start to finish. High quality design and high quality furniture. Every aspect from start to finish was excellent. The people were a joy to work with and they genuinely took care at every stage to ensure we received our dream kitchen. I highly recommend them.

Stephen Childs

We were recommended by friends to check out this company when we decided to have a new kitchen. After a visit to their showroom and a chat with one of their design staff, Andy, we decided to go ahead and have all the plans drawn up and costed, all without obligation. We were helped all the way through the design phase including choosing colour, style, lighting, fixtures and fittings etc, and after a couple of onsite inspections, suggestions were made and we found we could all work together and the final design left us very impressed. We chose to go ahead with their recommended professionals for all the building, electrical, plumbing and plastering required to prepare the room for the new kitchen. All phases of the work happened on time, on budget with all professionals arriving on the advised day and time and all work completed by competent friendly guys all willing to talk, listen and answer questions as they proceeded. By the time all the “ground work” was completed it was time for our new kitchen to arrive and be installed. This took approximately 6/7 days and as we watched our kitchen take shape we could not fail to be impressed with the quality of the construction of each unit and the care taken in fitting it. The whole project was topped off by the hand painting/finishing of all the units. leaving us with our dream kitchen. Overall, it was expensive and there are cheaper options out there but probably not of this quality. Five Star all the way.

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Armac Martin: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Armac Martin?

Where are Armac Martin handles made?

Are Armac Martin handles solid brass?

What finishes are available?

What is the Brindley wine glass rack?

Can you customise Armac Martin handles?

Do you specify Armac Martin in your kitchens?

Which areas do you cover for Armac Martin installations?