How old are iron doors?

Iron doors were first used around the 10th century during the Middle Ages. Wrought iron doors fortified castles, towns and other high-invasion areas. As the designs and intricacies improved over time, heavily detailed doors became a status symbol for the upper-middle class and places of worship. Shop a selection of iron doors on 1stDibs.

Why do old doors have knobs in the middle?

Some older doors have knobs in the middle because the symmetry of this design was popular in many parts of Europe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of antique and modern doors from some of the world’s top sellers.

Old Barn Doors

19th Century Interior Door

American Country Antiques

Ancient Artifacts

Russian Icon Painting On Wood

silvia vassilevaOld Barn Door, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2021

$2,360

H 30 in W 30 in D 1 in

Old Barn Door, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By silvia vassileva

Located in Yardley, PA

This square abstract is inspired by the rustic look of an old barn door. Distressed and neutral it captures the modern farm ambience.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Joshua GoodePainting & sculpture on old barn door: 'The Riddle of the Horse', 2018

$2,750

H 29 in W 25 in D 5 in

Painting & sculpture on old barn door: 'The Riddle of the Horse'

By Joshua Goode

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by amateur archaeologists such as Heinrich Schliemann who discovered Troy and by past elaborate hoaxes like that of the Piltdown Man, Joshua travels the world performing sta...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

Joshua GoodePainting & sculpture on old barn door: 'The Coming of the Donut Narwhal', 2019

$3,250

H 36 in W 25 in D 4 in

Painting & sculpture on old barn door: 'The Coming of the Donut Narwhal'

By Joshua Goode

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by amateur archaeologists such as Heinrich Schliemann who discovered Troy and by past elaborate hoaxes like that of the Piltdown Man, Joshua travels the world performing sta...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper, Ink

Recent Sales

Pair of Antique Pine Barn Doors, Perfect For Sliding Doors

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H 72.75 in W 24.5 in L 72.75 in

Pair of Antique Pine Barn Doors, Perfect For Sliding Doors

Located in Round Top, TX

Using old barn doors as interior sliding doors is a great way to add character and a personal touch to your home.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Old Swedish Doors, Great to Use as Interior Sliding Doors

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H 84.5 in W 72 in L 84.5 in

Antique Pair of Old Swedish Doors, Great to Use as Interior Sliding Doors

Located in Round Top, TX

Using old barn doors as unique interior sliding doors is a popular style element in homes today.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Antique Vintage Pair of Original White Painted Doors; Great for Sliding Doors

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H 96 in W 27 in L 96 in

Antique Vintage Pair of Original White Painted Doors; Great for Sliding Doors

Located in Round Top, TX

Using old barn doors as unique interior sliding doors is a popular style element in homes today.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Antique American Garage or Barn Doors, circa 1890s

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H 110.25 in W 95.25 in D 2.63 in

Antique American Garage or Barn Doors, circa 1890s

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique American pair of barn or garage doors made from Douglas-fir. We believe that this pair of American barn or garage doors, were removed from a late 1890s home in northern Illin...

Category

Antique 1890s American Country Doors and Gates

Materials

Fir

Antique Single Pine Barn Door, circa 1840 Lithuania

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H 58.25 in W 32.75 in D 2 in

Antique Single Pine Barn Door, circa 1840 Lithuania

Located in Round Top, TX

This old pine barn door is loaded with character thanks to the traditional diamond motif of the panels of pine and original hardware still attached.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Lithuanian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Antique American Barn or Garage Doors from the 1890s

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H 112.5 in W 96.25 in D 2.63 in

Antique American Barn or Garage Doors from the 1890s

Located in Highwood, IL

We have (2) pairs, of incredible antique American Douglas-fir barn, or garage doors, that we stripped by hand in our old plank restoration department.

Category

Antique 1890s American Country Doors and Gates

Materials

Fir

Dreamy Blue Painted Stables Door

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H 40 in W 40 in D 4 in

Dreamy Blue Painted Stables Door

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Beautiful old painted horse barn stabile door, original heavenly blue.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Saddle Club Ranch Sign

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H 50 in W 89 in D 4 in

Saddle Club Ranch Sign

Located in Seattle, WA

An old Ranch & Riding Club sign made from an intact old stable or barn door trimmed in old lasso rope; with applied handcut wood letters reading 'Saddle Club' in red paint, each trim...

Category

20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Folk Art "Arrow" Mounted Sign

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H 13.5 in W 36 in D 2.75 in

Folk Art "Arrow" Mounted Sign

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The arrow itself is carved from an old barn door, retaining its original hinge and paint.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Old Barn Door

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H 70 in W 39 in D 3.25 in

Old Barn Door

Located in High Point, NC

Beautiful weathered and worn early 19th Century Barn Door with old hand forged nails and primitive wooden hinge with old rusty chain and remnants of leather from Shenandoah Valley Vi...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal

Great Old Barn Door

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H 69.5 in W 46.5 in D 1.75 in

Great Old Barn Door

Located in Hudson, NY

Wonderful early 20th century barn door in original paint with oval glass window. Window consist of diamond shaped curved mullions. Original glass has cracks. One side painted a cream...

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Doors and Gates

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Old Barn Doors For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of old barn doors for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old barn doors was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and reclaimed wood. There are 34 antique and vintage old barn doors for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 75 modern editions to choose from as well. Old barn doors have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Old barn doors are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, folk art and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many old barn doors are appealing in their simplicity, but Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier and Live Edge Design produced popular old barn doors that are worth a look.

How Much are Old Barn Doors?

Prices for old barn doors start at $200 and top out at $103,996 with the average selling for $5,800.

Questions About Old Barn Doors

How old are iron doors?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Iron doors were first used around the 10th century during the Middle Ages. Wrought iron doors fortified castles, towns and other high-invasion areas. As the designs and intricacies improved over time, heavily detailed doors became a status symbol for the upper-middle class and places of worship. Shop a selection of iron doors on 1stDibs.
Why do old doors have knobs in the middle?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Some older doors have knobs in the middle because the symmetry of this design was popular in many parts of Europe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of antique and modern doors from some of the world’s top sellers.