Dummy Door Levers

Finger Pull Handles

A dummy lever has no spindle, latch or strike plate. It's screwed straight onto the door face, so there's no need to prepare the frame or cut a mortice into the door edge.

Because it doesn't turn or retract, it simply sits there to look right. All the actual opening and closing happens on the working door next to it.

Where Dummy Levers Are Used

Dummy levers are most common on French doors and double doors, where one leaf stays fixed shut and the other does all the work. Fitting a dummy lever to the inactive leaf keeps both doors looking like a matching pair.

They also suit cupboard doors and other decorative applications where a handle needs to be there for the look, but nothing needs to latch or lock.

Choosing the Right Dummy Lever

The main thing to match is style and finish, not function, since a dummy lever only needs to look right next to the working lever it's paired with. If you're replacing an existing set, check the fixing centres and backset so the new dummy lever lines up with the holes already in your door.

Our dummy sets come in non-handed styles like the Kent and Baxter, so the same lever works on either a left or right hung door. For the working lever to pair it with, browse our full range of Door Levers.

Not sure which finish or style to match up? Give the team at Handles Plus a call. We've been fitting Gold Coast homes with door hardware for close to 30 years, and we're happy to help you get the pairing right before you order.

Shop Our Range of Dummy Door Levers at Handles Plus

Handles Plus has supplied door and cabinet hardware on the Gold Coast since 1996. Our dummy lever range covers a variety of non-handed styles and finishes, including Ember Bronze, so you can find a match for most French and double door setups.

Shop our dummy door levers online with Australia-wide shipping, or visit our Southport showroom to see the finish and feel the lever in person before you buy.

FAQs

What is a dummy door lever?

A dummy door lever looks like a standard lever handle but has no latch or lock. It's fixed to the door purely to match the working lever on the same pair of doors.

What does "non-handed" mean?

A non-handed dummy lever isn't set up for a specific left or right hung door. The same lever fits either way, which makes it easier to order for a matching pair.

Do I need a dummy lever on both doors of a French or double door pair?

No. You only need a dummy lever on the inactive leaf, the door that stays fixed shut. The active leaf takes the working lever that actually latches or locks.