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What is the disadvantage of a pocket door?

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What is the disadvantage of a pocket door?
Pocket doors have a few disadvantages. Because they do not seal as securely as other types of doors, they do not provide as much insulation against temperature and privacy. However, many people use the doors because they save space. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage doors.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of 9' Antique Distressed Painted White Pocket Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 9' 20th century antique painted white pocket doors. Very large pocket doors have 8 panels
Category

20th Century Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Painted Wood Pocket Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of early 20th century American pocket doors with their original hanging hardware. This pair
Category

20th Century American Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Set of Antique 4 Pane Wood Pocket Doors Painted White Vertical Panels
Located in New York, NY
These early 1900's wood pocket doors have four vertical panes and are painted white. They are
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th C. Painted Wood 5-Panel Pocket Doors, with Original Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of early 20th century American pocket doors with their original hanging hardware. This pair
Category

Early 20th Century American Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Custom Oak Cabinet with Pocket Doors by Dos Gallos
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oak cabinet with pocket doors and two large drawers. This cabinet is made to client's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Chinese Qing Dynasty Armoire with Brass Medallion and Reconfigured Pocket Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
, reconfigured pocket doors, two drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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