Schaub Atherton Cabinet Appliance Pull with Plain Footplates (581-)

Solid brass appliance pull engineered for 15-inch (381mm) center-to-center mounting — the standard spacing for paneled refrigerators and built-in appliances. Skip the cheap zinc pulls that loosen after six months of yanking open a loaded Sub-Zero. This one projects 2 inches (50.8mm) from the surface, giving you clearance for thick overlay panels without your knuckles hitting the door.

Heavy-Duty Specs for Real Appliance Use

The 15-inch centers and 1.5-inch (38.1mm) base diameter aren’t random numbers. They match the mounting patterns on premium appliances where you’re adding custom wood panels. Works with Sub-Zero, Viking, and Thermador panel-ready units. The plain footplate design beats knurled versions for appliance doors — less crevices to trap grease and grime around a kitchen.

Specification	Value
Center-to-Center	15 inches (381 mm)
Overall Length	15.75 inches (400.05 mm)
Projection	2 inches (50.8 mm)
Base Diameter	1.5 inches (38.1 mm)
Mounting Hardware	1/4-20 screws (standard for appliance pulls)
Material	Solid Brass

Standard 1/4-20 mounting screws in 1-inch and 1.5-inch lengths come with the pull. That’s thick enough threading to handle the constant torque of opening a 48-inch refrigerator door. Two holes drilled at 15-inch spacing is all the prep work needed.

Why Solid Brass Matters on Appliances

Appliance pulls take more abuse than any other hardware in a kitchen. Solid brass construction means the threads won’t strip out like pot metal pulls do. The weight tells you it’s real — none of that hollow-tube nonsense that bends when the kids hang on it.

Available finishes include Oil Rubbed Bronze (581-10B), Polished Chrome (581-26), Polished Nickel (581-PN), and Satin Brass (581-SB). All are lacquered finishes that’ll hold up to kitchen abuse. No finish warranty on unlacquered living finishes — but those aren’t offered on this model anyway.

Matching the Atherton Series

This pull coordinates with the full Atherton collection, including 8-inch cabinet pulls (580- series) and matching 4-inch pulls (579- series). That matters when you’re doing a complete kitchen where the hardware needs to speak the same design language. The plain footplate version keeps it cleaner than decorative backplate options — better for contemporary kitchens that lean traditional without going full Victorian.

Make sure the appliance panel is reinforced to support the weight and force. These aren’t cabinet door pulls where a thin overlay can get by. You’re mounting to panels that need blocking behind them to handle the leverage of a heavy appliance door.

Hardware Resources backs these with their standard warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns them, with lacquered finishes typically carrying 5-year coverage. No California Prop 65 worries here despite the brass content — it’s sealed under that lacquer.

FAQ

What’s the actual mounting distance for the screws? 15 inches (381mm) center-to-center. Measure twice on expensive appliance panels.

Will this work on a built-in refrigerator? Designed specifically for wood-paneled appliances from Sub-Zero, Viking, Thermador and similar premium brands. Check your appliance specs for the required pull mounting centers.

What mounting hardware comes with it? 1/4-20 mounting screws in both 1-inch and 1.5-inch lengths are included. That covers most panel thicknesses.

How does this compare to the knurled footplate version? The plain footplate offers a simpler aesthetic compared to versions with decorative or knurled backplates. Easier to keep clean on appliance doors that get opened constantly.

What other sizes are available in this style? The Atherton series includes 8-inch pulls (580- series) for cabinets and drawers, plus 4-inch pulls (model 579-). Same traditional styling scales across the whole kitchen.