If windows are the soul of the house, it can be said that the front door is the personality. Once the quick glance at a house is over, we tend to focus on the front door - it is our first introduction to the home and those who live there. Whether flamboyant, dignified, eclectic, subtle or in-you-face, a good front door will make a lasting impression. The current rage for metal doors and their thermal quality has turned sour the visage of some fine homes. Here are some examples of what has been and what can be again. While more care must be taken to ensure weather seal with a wood door, it can be effectively achieved. Add the intrinsic value of an original antique and you and your home can stand proudly to face the world! |
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A smattering of the new arrivals.
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Very Pretty with some minor repair. Sold
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Not so solid anymore but striking, nonetheless. Sold
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Solid and striking - just what you want in a man ... ah, door. Sold
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A bit thin for an exterior door but how about the pantry? Sold
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Rougher than you wanted but willing to change. Sold
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Marsala - the colour of the year, I'm told. Sold
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Your unpopular but steadfast friend from elementary school. Sold
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The best part of an otherwise frightening house, these doors are in need of some TLC but will definitely come around. Scott, also in need of some TLC is not necessarily a safe bet. Sold
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If you're looking for a top notch, late Victorian front door, you can't go wrong here. While many a wood grain paint finish looks little better than thin mud slapped on a door, whomever finished this door had reasonable skill. Even better, this door has lived a protected life and is in excellent condition. It won't stay here long. 33 1/2" x 82" - Sold
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This entrance is in excellent condition. It was protected by a closed in porch for the last 80 years so it has just the right quality of aged patina. The main body is 15d x 58w x 105h (roughly) but the trim on the inside expands that to 70 x 111.
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The finish inside and out is painted wood grain that could be left as is if it suits your style. The sill is oak. Although appearing to be newer, the piece dates from the 1880s. Sold
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This Italianate entrance was recently removed from a house near Poole Ontario and dates from the 1860s. Note the strong lines and bold presence typical of the period. The second shot shows the interior in an early grained finish. The molding is missing from the outside of the sidelights but can be replaced. Roughly 70"w x 105"h and 8"d Sold
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This double door set was the first thing you saw on a house outside of Strathroy but had been disused for quite some time now. The house dated to the late 1890s as can be seen by the confident Queen Anne styling. The transom has gone missing and probably had a lovely piece of stained glass but we may never know. Roughly 58w x 110h x 8d Sold
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Carved ItalianateI'm not sure what to say about this other than, this is the most exciting door I've seen in a long time. Take a close look, it speaks for itself. Romania. Roughly 36 x 77 (door) Sold |
The WaveThe latest of a series of Romanian double doors we've had over the years, these rank as the coolest and the best conditioned among them. The jamb measures 52 1/2" x 91 1/2" Sold |
Bronze Bank DoorsOh, aren't these great? What an amazing entrance to a wine cellar these would make! The glass behind the grills opens on the other side. 37" x 83" - Sold
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Elmira GothicIt's hard to find a gothic door but even harder to find one with its jamb. Trim to trim - 44 x 98 Sold |
ArkonaTestament to the options of style, we've never had a door like this. Very different but striking. Insert etched glass representations of your Mother-in-Laws and you're good to go! 35 3/4" x 83 3/4" - Sold |
Red Glass Queen AnneThere is something quintessentially Victorian about red flash glass (made by adding gold to the glass) and this door from Goderich meets the criteria . 35 3/4 x 81 3/4 Sold |
Fergus DoorThis pretty, little door showed up a few weeks ago and just surfaced from the back of a pile. At less than 32 x 80, it's a bit smaller than most exterior doors but the details are adequately scaled and make for a neat package. 31 1/2" x 80" - Sold |
Londesborough SolidOne of two outstanding doors from a lonely house out of town. Not sure what to do with it but must have... 33 3/4" x 81 1/2" - Sold |
Londesborough GlazedBeautiful colour, striking style. Hard to say more. 33 3/4" x 81 3/4" - Sold |
Woodstock ItalianateWow! What a great door. This was the front door of a house outside of Woodstock, On. The rest of the house had been butchered but this and a few other doors had been spared the humiliation. While the glass is damaged, the rest of the door is in excellent shape and comes with an Aesthetic movement, brass knob set. Sold
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Oak Double DoorsWhen we got this lovely pair, they were painted a milk chocolate brown belying their quality. Now the exposed wood reveals the vigor and richness of an oak grain - a rare find in exterior doors! Roughly 52 x 90 - Sold |
London OakHeavy in style and body, this lovely oak door is an unusual find for us. A mixture of Arts & Crafts and late Queen Anne, this high waisted piece features a cut glass window and decorative brass hardware. 35 3/4 x 81 1/2 Sold
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Tavistock EntranceA beautiful doorway, recently removed from an 1890 farm house outside of Tavistock, ON. Mustard and olive tones in dry, aged paint compliment the subtle details found on the outside while the interior is faux painted by what was a skilled hand. If not a doorway, then a piece of art! $3000
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Clifford DoorSofter lines on this door make it a little more approachable than some of our more dramatic Queen Annes but this door is still robust and in great shape. 32" x 79 3/4" - Sold |
Kitchener DoorHandsome. If this door had beveled glass, I'd swoon. Safe for now! 33 1/2" x 83" - c1930 Sold |
Brown Queen AnneStately at one time, this door has seen some better days but still has plenty of life left in it with some repairs. Sold
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Arched DoubleAren't these fun! Imagine inviting your friends in through these or accessing your your wine storage. Heavy carved pine from Romania. 43 x 83 - Sold |
Door & DogA really cool door I can't find any place for in my house so, it's up for grabs. Stoic dog sold separately.
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????I don't remember where we got these doors - which actually kind of sad given how "demonstrative" they are. This one features a rolled Florentine glass in yellow to brighten up your day. 33 3/4 x 81 - $450 |
???? 2Same as the other one but regular glass. Either it's perfect for the cottage or needs to be over painted in deep red with black shadows. Sold |
Bottle GlassUnfortunately cut down, this door still makes its presence known. Haven't decided to like the glass or not... 33 3/4 x 78 Sold |
Gold & White DentilNot the most exciting but a fine door, nonetheless. 34 x 82 Sold |
Stripped Queen AnneA pretty door ready to be repainted or varnished as you see fit. 33 3/4 x 82 Sold |
Mustard ItalianateWhat is it about these doors that evokes serenity? Is it the double cowl of the monks walking side by side along a gravel path or the raised hand giving a "peace sign"? 34 3/4 x 81 1/2 Sold |
Green DoubleOne big door, one smaller one for those awkward openings. Have you ever noticed the spelling for awkward is a little awkward? Roughly 47 x 84 3/4 Sold |
Light Queen AnneThis door is interior thickness but would look really good as a storm door, shed door or office door! 33 1/4 x 81 3/4 Sold |
Fergus Front DoorA pretty Queen Anne door from Fergus that came in late last fall from a barn storage. Typical late Victorian details and a nice big piece of glass. 33 3/4 x 81 1/2 Sold
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Needlepoint DiamondThis is a fabulous door - and it's been stripped! 33 3/4 x 79 3/4 Sold |
Tavistock Arched DoorSo often, doors are overstated, elaborate, stepping up and saying "How are ya?". This one says "Welcome". 33 x 81 1/2 Sold |
Walnut Vestibule DoubleFrom a fine Home in Woodstock, ON, these oversize doors will require some TLC but will look so fantastic in the end it will all be worth it. 55 1/2 x 106 1/2 Sold |
Walnut DoubleThese are the doors in front of the Walnut Vestibule Doors and have a completely different look to them. Again, oversize but not afraid to strut their stuff! 56 x 111 Sold |
TurquoiseAnother great door - a big, meaty Queen Anne (do you think Queen Anne would like me saying 'meaty'?). 36 x 88 Sold |
Red Queen AnneDon't let this door fool you. There's a lovely chip carving in the lower panel that is obscured by the thick paint just waiting to be discovered. 36 x 81 3/4 Sold
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Red & White DoorI often consider whether a door is one I would like to walk through every day on my way to the garden and this one fits the bill. 34 x 82 Sold |
Late ItalianateThis door is bold and beautiful as well as big and heavy. What a great entrance to your business! 35 3/4 x 83 3/4 Sold |
White Lozenge Queen AnneThis is my favourite door just now. I love the tracery, the long light and the lozenges. 34 x 83 1/2 Sold |
These are but a sampling of our doors. They come and go quickly so please feel free to email with us regarding availability and new arrivals. |
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