The architecture of detail. Introducing the new flush bolt by Joseph Giles

Joseph Giles has long occupied this rarefied territory, where engineering meets craft, and their latest release, now available through The English Tapware Company, continues that lineage with remarkable clarity.

The newest addition to the Joseph Giles collection is a recessed flush bolt designed to elevate the performance of double doors. Developed over two years, the bolt takes a deceptively simple mechanism and reimagines it with architectural discipline: solid brass construction, a super-slim profile, and a lever action engineered for an ultra-smooth, hysteresis-led movement.

Designed to be recessed vertically into the face or end of a door, the bolt secures the slave leaf so the main leaf can latch or lock cleanly. It’s a quiet piece of hardware, almost invisible once installed, but its tactile qualities are immediate. The curved apertures are sculpted for comfort; the lever paddle sits naturally under the fingertips; and the action has a satisfying, deliberate glide.

Ten millimetres of post-installation adjustment ensures a precise fit, acknowledging the realities of on-site tolerances. It’s available in five sizes and finished in the full Joseph Giles palette, from soft black ceramic to brushed brass and antique bronze.

Behind the smooth motion is serious engineering. A concealed rod, military-grade springs and generous finger grooves work in concert to create a mechanism that feels effortless yet assured. Whether installed at the top or base of a door leaf, the bolt maintains the same reliable performance, something designers and builders will appreciate during both specification and installation.

The body fits both front and side installations, with rod lengths ranging from 200mm to 1000mm. For larger or bespoke doors, this flexibility is invaluable.

Joseph Giles hardware has always carried a sense of restraint. Luxury expressed not through ornament but through weight, finish and performance. This new flush bolt continues that philosophy. It is a detail that supports the architecture without distracting from it, yet rewards the person who notices it.

For architects and designers specifying at a high level, these new additions offer a rare blend of craft, engineering and aesthetic consistency across a project. The finishes align seamlessly with the wider Joseph Giles collections, allowing hardware to read as one cohesive language throughout a home.

The new recessed flush bolt, in both rectangular and oval variations, is now available through The English Tapware Company on ArchiPro. Explore the collection, view technical details, and request finish samples or pricing directly via the product pages.