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Pair of Brass Elevator Doors, Louis Sullivan Style, Chicago, c. 1930
Pair of Brass Elevator Doors, Louis Sullivan Style, Chicago, c. 1930

Pair of Brass Elevator Doors, Louis Sullivan Style, Chicago, c. 1930

By Louis Sullivan

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Brass Architectural Elevator Doors in the style of Louis Sullivan from a Chicago Building 1930c.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

R. Lalique Architectural Panels from the Oviatt Building
R. Lalique Architectural Panels from the Oviatt Building

R. Lalique Architectural Panels from the Oviatt Building

By René Lalique

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Pair of architectural panels from the elevator doors, Oviatt Building Los Angeles, 1927.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Panelling

Materials

Glass

Very Large Art Deco Chandelier from the Original Adelphi Building, London
Very Large Art Deco Chandelier from the Original Adelphi Building, London

Very Large Art Deco Chandelier from the Original Adelphi Building, London

Located in Kent, Dover

It is of fine quality, with all drops being hand cut. A pair of elevator doors contemporary to it were purchased by the V & A museum.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

20th C. Art Deco Style Three-Panel Folding Screen in Cobalt Blue and Gilt Tones
20th C. Art Deco Style Three-Panel Folding Screen in Cobalt Blue and Gilt Tones

20th C. Art Deco Style Three-Panel Folding Screen in Cobalt Blue and Gilt Tones

By Donald Deskey

Located in Morristown, NJ

The central panel includes an elegant urn with cascading fronds, while the flanking panels are adorned with graceful fish or dolphin-like forms that recall vintage mural and elevator...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Diaper Cabinet with Elevator 20th Century Portuguese
Diaper Cabinet with Elevator 20th Century Portuguese

Diaper Cabinet with Elevator 20th Century Portuguese

Located in Madrid, ES

Elevator with two glazed doors and two shelves. Waste bin with two large drawers, factory with central door with six drawers and five pigeonholes.

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Daum Nancy And Edgar Brandt Art Deco Table Lamp
Daum Nancy And Edgar Brandt Art Deco Table Lamp

Daum Nancy And Edgar Brandt Art Deco Table Lamp

By Edgar Brandt, Daum

Located in Dallas, TX

Brandt began producing wrought-iron pieces ranging from gateways, grills, radiator covers, and elevator doors to lamp bases, consoles, screens, and chairs.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Brass Entry
Brass Entry

Brass Entry

By Joanne Tod

Located in Toronto, Ontario

With veined stone flooring, textured purple walls, and a coffered ceiling, even the corner is ornate. Reflected in the doors are three elevators. The elaborate ornamentation coming ...

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2010s Realist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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Elevator Doors, Closed

Peter HarrisElevator Doors, Closed, 2020

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H 35 in W 35 in D 1 in

Elevator Doors, Closed

Located in Montreal, Quebec

“The paintings in this show form a collection of observations made of the urban landscape in my home town of Toronto, and during visits to Montreal and Madrid. It’s the ordinary plac...

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2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Elevator Lobby Door from The Fisher Building
Late 19th Century Cast Iron Elevator Lobby Door from The Fisher Building

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Elevator Lobby Door from The Fisher Building

By Winslow Brothers

Located in Chicago, IL

original circa 1896 striking Gothic style ornamental cast iron interior elevator door, removed from the historic fisher building lobby during renovations and/or upgrades. the elevato...

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Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

20th Century Art Deco Bronze Elevator Light from the Rookery Building
20th Century Art Deco Bronze Elevator Light from the Rookery Building

20th Century Art Deco Bronze Elevator Light from the Rookery Building

By William Drummond Bone

Located in Chicago, IL

Drummond enclosed the elevators with solid bronze doors and marble—probably due to changes in fire code.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pelican Coin-Tray by Edgar Brandt
Art Deco Pelican Coin-Tray by Edgar Brandt

Art Deco Pelican Coin-Tray by Edgar Brandt

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H 5.25 in W 2.25 in D 4.5 in

Art Deco Pelican Coin-Tray by Edgar Brandt

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Brandt began producing wrought-iron pieces ranging from gateways, grills, radiator covers, and elevator doors to lamp bases, consoles, screens, and chairs.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Wrought Iron

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table
Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

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H 30 in W 46 in D 20 in

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

Located in Toronto, ON

Lake a magic by closing the top, everything is brought down like an elevator. The doors are closed, the key locks the bar and turns to a table.

Category

Early 20th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Steel Elevator Door
Vintage Steel Elevator Door

Vintage Steel Elevator Door

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H 87 in W 24.5 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Steel Elevator Door

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

1 single elevator door is left or room divider or dressing screen Glass panel size, inside, H 13 inches x W 9.5 inches

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Doors and Gates

Materials

Steel

Pair of American Art Deco Steel Elevator Doors
Pair of American Art Deco Steel Elevator Doors

Pair of American Art Deco Steel Elevator Doors

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Art Deco steel elevator door panels with floral etched trim and narrow scalloped edge frosted glass windows.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Steel

Industrial Freight Elevator Door Folding Screen
Industrial Freight Elevator Door Folding Screen

Industrial Freight Elevator Door Folding Screen

Located in Rochester, NY

A folding wood slat and nickle finished steel mounted industrial freight elevator door - staged with flat circular iron discs at bottom that allow for use as a free standing screen.

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20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Pair of Art Deco wrought iron doors, circa 1925
Pair of Art Deco wrought iron doors, circa 1925

Pair of Art Deco wrought iron doors, circa 1925

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H 70.87 in W 28.35 in D 3.15 in

Pair of Art Deco wrought iron doors, circa 1925

By Raymond Subes, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Old elevator doors/grids. In good general condition, some traces of use and oxidation France, Art Deco, circa 1925 Fruit basket at the top Dimensions: height 183 cm width 72 cm d...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces
Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces

Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces

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H 17 in W 6 in D 12 in

Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

Originally these lamps were used outside an elevator door to indicate up or down. They have been rewired to work as a standard 2 bulb sconce.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Brass Elevator Gate
Brass Elevator Gate

Brass Elevator Gate

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H 74 in W 56 in D 4 in

Brass Elevator Gate

Located in Buffalo, NY

Exceptional, early 20th century brass elevator gate.

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Fleur De Lys Elevator Gates from France, C.1900
Pair of Antique Fleur De Lys Elevator Gates from France, C.1900

Pair of Antique Fleur De Lys Elevator Gates from France, C.1900

Located in Dallas, TX

Besides their original purpose as elevator gates, they have a vairety of possible applications: Framed in wood for use as a pair of front doors; interior gates into a wine room, foy...

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Early 20th Century French Doors and Gates

Unusual Burled Elm Art Deco Cabinet
Unusual Burled Elm Art Deco Cabinet

Unusual Burled Elm Art Deco Cabinet

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H 65.25 in W 26.5 in D 17.25 in

Unusual Burled Elm Art Deco Cabinet

Located in Montreal, QC

In the manner of Rhulmann.This distinctive inlay design is can be found on the elevator doors in the lobby of the Chrysler building in New York city.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Pewter

Signed Vladimir Kagan Inlaid Art Deco Executive Desk
Signed Vladimir Kagan Inlaid Art Deco Executive Desk

Signed Vladimir Kagan Inlaid Art Deco Executive Desk

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The back of the desk was designed to replicate the interior elevator doors of the Chrysler building and are removable and each drawer is a work of art, inlaid in boxwood, amboyna bur...

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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

"Music and Prosperity, " Relief Panels for Waldorf Astoria, 1931
"Music and Prosperity, " Relief Panels for Waldorf Astoria, 1931

"Music and Prosperity, " Relief Panels for Waldorf Astoria, 1931

By Lloyd Morgan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Superb and important examples of high style Art Deco, this set of three plaster maquettes was created for the bronze elevator doors at the landmark Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Park Aven...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Panels,   Six Feet Tall
Art Deco Panels,   Six Feet Tall

Art Deco Panels, Six Feet Tall

Located in Miami, FL

They were probably fixed to an elevator door. The artist was most likely French due to the fine craftsmanship and complex elaborate classic art deco design.

Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Signed Vladimir Kagan Art Deco Liquor Bar with Chairs Replica Chrysler Tower
Signed Vladimir Kagan Art Deco Liquor Bar with Chairs Replica Chrysler Tower

Signed Vladimir Kagan Art Deco Liquor Bar with Chairs Replica Chrysler Tower

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The chairs, which at first appear to be an integrated inlaid panel were designed to replicate the elevator doors inside the Chrysler building and are removable and each chair is a wo...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Antique Otis Birdcage Elevator with Original Hardware, Finials and Scissor Doors
Antique Otis Birdcage Elevator with Original Hardware, Finials and Scissor Doors

Antique Otis Birdcage Elevator with Original Hardware, Finials and Scissor Doors

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous antique 'Otis Elevator' birdcage elevator cage from 135 5th Ave. NYC. This item is located at our 149 Madison Ave, New York, NY location.

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Vintage 1930s American Architectural Elements

Seated Woman

Seated Woman

By Nena de Brennecke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

De Brennecke created the bronze entrance doors adorned with American Indian dancers with motifs, and she he designed the elevator doors and did a sculpture for the Board of Directors...

Category

American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Heinz Lilienthal aluminum wall artwork Germany 1970
Heinz Lilienthal aluminum wall artwork Germany 1970

Heinz Lilienthal aluminum wall artwork Germany 1970

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H 20.48 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in

Heinz Lilienthal aluminum wall artwork Germany 1970

By Heinz Lilienthal

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

From tables, to fireplaces, to elevator insides, complete walls, doors, but also pieces of art like this.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Aluminum

Heinz Lilienthal Etched Coffee Table Made in 1970, Germany
Heinz Lilienthal Etched Coffee Table Made in 1970, Germany

Heinz Lilienthal Etched Coffee Table Made in 1970, Germany

By Heinz Lilienthal Werkstatten 1

Located in Oirlo, LI

He was also an interior designer and did many buildings in Germany with similar etched panels on walls, doors, ceilings, elevators etc. One of the few designers in Germany to make s...

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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Christian Heckscher coffee table Unique Piece
Christian Heckscher coffee table Unique Piece

Christian Heckscher coffee table Unique Piece

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H 12.6 in W 55.52 in D 29.53 in

Christian Heckscher coffee table Unique Piece

By Christian Heckscher

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

If he had to make this table now, with the name he made in the US making art on doors and elevators of famous buildings, he could make this table for a retail price of $12000, since ...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Nickel

"When the Elevator Door Opens"
"When the Elevator Door Opens"

"When the Elevator Door Opens"

Located in North Adams, MA

PHIL SMITH: ARTIST’S STATEMENT / BIO I am a poet, writer, musician, artist and teacher. I began writing poetry when I was 8 years old and became a well-published poet and editor (Ge...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

"Music, " Fabulous Plaster Maquette for Waldorf Astoria Hotel Elevator Door
"Music, " Fabulous Plaster Maquette for Waldorf Astoria Hotel Elevator Door

"Music, " Fabulous Plaster Maquette for Waldorf Astoria Hotel Elevator Door

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A superb and important example of high style Art Deco, this plaster maquette was created for the bronze elevator doors at the landmark Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Park Avenue in New Yor...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

1930s Art Deco Bronze Elevator Door Grill with Center Florets
1930s Art Deco Bronze Elevator Door Grill with Center Florets

1930s Art Deco Bronze Elevator Door Grill with Center Florets

Located in New York, NY

Originally from a New York City bank elevator, this piece can be used as a door inset or transom. his can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

1930s Wrought Iron Wide Elevator Gate with Scrolling Detail
1930s Wrought Iron Wide Elevator Gate with Scrolling Detail

1930s Wrought Iron Wide Elevator Gate with Scrolling Detail

Located in New York, NY

Wrought iron elevator gate featuring scrolling details and Windsor circles. Sandblasted with just a light rust patina. Small quantity available at time of posting. Priced each.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Elevator Door For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal elevator door for your home. Each elevator door for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and steel. There are many kinds of the elevator door you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each elevator door bearing Art Deco, Industrial or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one elevator door that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Sullivan produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Elevator Door?

Prices for an elevator door can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,325.