Old Wood Panel Doors

Frame and panel or rail and stile doors became popular in the early 1700s due at least in part to the design s clever solution for dealing with dimensional wood changes caused by fluctuating temperature and humidity.

Old wood panel doors.

This produces the common panel door with vertical panels between flat side and cross pieces which are called stiles and rails. These are perfect for restorations and diy projects. We have an extensive collection of salvaged interior and exterior doors circa 1800 1950 and our selection changes weekly we have many more than are shown on our website. When doors are made from wood it is most likely made from oak.

A traditionally crafted door is a cunning survivor. With the door resting on padded sawhorses use a random orbit sander with 80 grit paper to quickly remove what remains of the old varnish and sun baked flakes of wood. Rustic decorative door with wreath source. Headboard diy with series of doors source.

Older doors are made from real wood the various components fit together like pieces in an architectural puzzle. We travel all over the state to find salvaged doors that would otherwise end up in landfills. Interior exterior they truly don t make doors like they used to. What are antique or vintage doors made from.

Some wooden doors have glass panes inlaid. However you may also find doors made from pine beech and mahogany. Our current inventory of antique interior doors includes entry doors cabinet doors commercial doors closet doors standard doors french doors and pocket doors. The interlocking of parts not only imparts strength but also allows for movement.

We have pocket doors french doors swinging doors commercial doors dutch doors and more. The quality and character of a vintage door cannot be matched by new housing elements. Screen door with chicken wire display stand source. Common materials used to build are listed below.

Doors that were built between 1760 and 1940 are typically constructed with the frame and panel method. Seasonal shrinking and swelling with changes in temperature and humidity. There s no sense in going any finer dee says. Doors must be crated prior to shipping and then shipped via motor freight or.

Our antique doors have been sourced by our reclamation specialists who find artifacts from the turn of the century and the pre war eras. Doors with glass 32 five panel doors 20 four panel doors 14 french doors 6 pocket doors 3 single panel doors 6 six panel doors 6 specialty doors 19 three panel doors 16 transom doors 3 two panel doors 18. Antique wood doors come in a wide array of styles. Antique doors are made from a variety of different materials depending on their use.