"A Room in a Glass Globe" is a door knob design by Japanese architect Hideyuki Nakayama. It gives a fisheye view of what's behind closed doors. While it may not be ideal for privacy, it is pretty ...

Because the glass knob was in direct sunlight ... Luckily, builders working next door eventually heard the fire alarm before the blaze could spread to the rest of the house.

Prices are from around €21 for a nickel and chrome knob with matching light switches from around €16. For a funkier look, check out the range of glass door knobs and lever handles in blue ...