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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
French Set of 19th Century Entry Doors
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.
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Antique 19th Century French Other Doors and Gates
Materials
Wood, Paint
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.
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Vintage 1960s East Asian Chinese Chippendale Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Antique French Painted Double Entry Doors with Transom Wood and Wrought Iron
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique French Painted Double Entry Doors with Transom — Carved Wood and Wrought Iron
A grand and character-rich set of antique French double entry doors, complete with an integrated...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Brutalist Bronze Mid Century Modern Entry Doors
By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Bronze Entry Doors... A Mid-Century Jewel and great statement piece for the front of any Mid-Century Style space.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Starburst Single Entry Door Built to Order
By Maria Armada, History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton
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 ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$10,125 / item


