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What is a contemporary door?
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A contemporary door refers to a door that was designed in the present day. Although influenced by past movements like Art Deco and minimalism, contemporary design is the style of the present, and so is constantly changing. By definition, contemporary is fluid and can’t be tied to a particular period. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage doors.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Italian Mid-18th Century Entry Door
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome mid-18th century entry door from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from solid chestnut with stunning carving details and iron fittings.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Doors and Gates
Materials
Chestnut
Chinese Brass Round Back Plate for Double Entry Doors
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool 1960’s round solid brass entry door back plate with Chinese motif.
In good original vintage condition, shows minor wear consistent with age.
Category
Vintage 1960s East Asian Chinese Chippendale Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Wooden Entry Doors, Hand-Carved, Blue-Gray Finish
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large set of French 19th century wooden entry doors (or gates) with their original, worn painted finish in a shade of blue-gray.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Doors and Gates
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Carved Wood Double Entry Doors with Wrought Iron Transom
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique French Carved Wood Double Entry Doors with Wrought Iron Transom, 19th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modernist Starburst Single Entry Door Built to Order
By Maria Armada, Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
Modern production and made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Designed by Aaron Saxton & Maria Armada. Custom produced and size can be varied for each order from 14" to 56" wide ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$10,125 / item
Modernist Single Entry Door Built to Order in Walnut
By Maria Armada, Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
Price includes the entire assembly with door jamb, weather stripping, threshold, doors, starburst to one side of doors, keyed entry knobs with crescent handles and hinges.
Category
2010s American Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$10,125 / item


