18th Century and Earlier Doors and Gates

An extraordinary and exceptionally rare medieval castle door, traditionally attributed to the 14th century, preserved within a medieval castle of 13th–14th century origin. Retaining ...

An exceptional and remarkably rare Late Gothic solid wrought iron castle door, entirely hand-forged in France during the second half of the 15th cent...

A monumental and exceptionally rare Gothic castle door of the 14th- 15th century, preserving its original hand-forged wrought iron strap hinges, monumental lock, decorative iron fitt...

A Spanish pair of geometric panel motif carved wood doors from the 18th century. These antique doors from Spain have been designed in raised panels in a geometric motif which adorns ...

An exceptional and highly important 14th-15th century Gothic castle door, preserving its original hand-forged wrought iron strap hinges, monumental medieval lock, decorative iron fit...

Pair of doors coming from an authentic moroccan house. Each door can be opened onto a smaller Moorish-style opening. The side with the Moorish shape was the inside of the house. The...

Impressive 16th century Prison Door from Grasse, France. Soundly constructed from in oak and hand forged iron hinges, bolts and lock. Serves perfectly as an entry to a wine cellar ...

These 13 wrought iron locks are all antique locks forged by a blacksmith. All locks have been carefully checked and a fresh wax coat was applied to make...

A magnificent pair of solid wood Spanish doors dating back to the 18th century, featuring a restrained paneled design and an extraordinary array of original wrought-iron hardware. Th...

An extraordinary pair of Castilian doors crafted from solid walnut, dating back to the 17th century. They represent a magnificent example of Spanish Golden Age carpentry, featuring a...

18th-century French oak wardrobe doors with deeply timeworn character and hand-incised X and diamond motifs across each of the three panels. Layers of original white paint have been ...

A stunning antique door of Spanish origin, crafted from solid wood and richly decorated with prominent bronze nails and fittings characteristic of the period. The surface is covered ...

This pair of 18th-century French communication doors, masterfully crafted from walnut, showcases the wood’s natural warmth and rich grain. Originating from Avignon, these doors embod...

This exquisite pair of French communication doors from the late 18th century, circa 1790, showcase the refined craftsmanship typical of the period. The doors are made from rich, dark...

A remarkable ensemble of six antique wrought iron door locks dating from the late Renaissance through the Baroque period (16th/ 17th century). These large and highly decorative locks...

A tall wrought iron antique gate with an unusual design, formerly a window grill from Templeton House, a 240-year-old Georgian Mansion in London. The house was named after its first...

An exceptionally rare and remarkably complete late Medieval to early Renaissance wrought iron wall safe door, hand-forged in Austria during the 15th or early 16th century. Originally...

An exceptionally rare and architecturally significant late Gothic wrought iron wall safe door, hand forged in Austria during the late 15th to early 16th century, originating from a ...

These rustic doors from the 1700s in Spain are a beautiful color of gray, black and rust. They have the original hardware and are nicely painted with detail on front. The backs are j...

Magnificent Italian finely finely carved paneled gilt wood doors from the 18' century. The lower panel is decoratively painted with a centered crest . The doors feature a single...

A very handsome early 17th century Door from Venice, Italy. Doors such as this were used to cover cupboards that were recessed into the wall. Beautifully constructed from walnut. Fab...

Antique walnut entry door, solid wood. Made of strong horizontal boards assembled and fastened with hand-forged nails, it has a simple but extremely solid construction. The original ...

This product is an 18th-century Italian heavy gilded iron gate, showcasing a classic Italian style with intricate detailing. Made from durable iron, this gate is not only functional ...

This is a heavy door from Seville Spain with its original iron intact. It’s terrific for a wine cellar.

No. 2 Lacquered doors with painted frame and door overlay. Single-leaf with pull opening. Originals from the Eighteenth Century and Italian provenance. Maximum measurements cm L 126 ...

A wonderful door in painted wood from Venice, Italy. Not only wonderful as a door, but perfect to build into cabinetry or use as a headboard. Fabulous patina.

French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker and Wrought Iron Back. This hand-wrought iron door knocker with a pierced scrolling back...

Among the rarest survivals of medieval architectural ironwork, this monumental pair of Gothic castle doors (one door-two wings) represents an extraordinary achievement in the art of the medieval blacksmith. Entirely hand forged from wrought iron and assembled with individually forged rivets, the doors embody the engineering skill, defensive requirements, and uncompromising craftsmanship of late medieval France. Unlike the overwhelming majority of surviving castle doors- which rely on heavy oak cores reinforced with iron straps- these remarkable examples are constructed almost entirely of wrought iron plates, braces, and structural members. Such an approach demanded immense quantities of iron, exceptional technical expertise, and hundreds of hours of skilled labor, making doors of this type exceptionally costly to produce and reserved only for the most important fortified spaces. Their bold Gothic silhouette, terminating in a pointed arch, corresponds to the original medieval stone opening from which they originate. Massive diagonal reinforcing members, broad riveted iron plates, forged hinge assemblies, and individually hand-worked rivets form a powerful architectural composition that is as sculptural as it is functional. Every surface tells the story of more than five centuries of existence. The wrought iron retains its rich historic patina, displaying centuries of oxidation, forge textures, hammer marks, laminated iron surfaces, and evidence of traditional forge-welding techniques. The irregular rivet heads, overlapping iron plates, and subtle variations in thickness reveal unmistakable hand craftsmanship impossible to reproduce through modern industrial methods. Architecturally, these doors were almost certainly created for one of the most secure areas of a medieval fortress or château. Their all-iron construction suggests installation within a treasury, armoury, prison, fortified vault, strong room, or other location where maximum security and resistance to fire were essential. Such commissions were reserved for castles of considerable importance and required the work of master blacksmiths operating at the highest level of their craft. Stylistically and technically, the doors date most convincingly to the late 15th to early 16th century (circa 1480–1530). However, the conservative nature of medieval architectural ironwork, together with the Gothic form and traditional forging methods, leaves open the possibility that portions of the construction- or the original commission itself- may extend into the 14th century, making these doors potentially even earlier than their generally accepted dating. Authentic medieval all-wrought-iron castle doors...

An 18th century Georgian strap work gate. Crafted circa 1780, this classically styled English wrought iron gate has a beautiful simplicity. The gate would suit any kinds of propert...

A Large Pair of Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Doors. Each door showcases deeply molded and arched raised panels with beautifully carved architectural details typical of the Louis XVI era....

Large pair of late 18th Century Louis XVI carved overdoor panels. Reclaimed from a Country Chateau in Flanders. Each panel has a carved central motif, one with fish and the other wi...

Painted and lacquered 1700s door, lot consisting of 2 doors (consisting of two doors each) Lacquered and painted Marchigiane doors with original bronze handles, mid-1700s. Meas...

A pair of French Louis XV period walnut communication doors from the mid 18th century, with raised panels and iron hardware. Created in France in the 18th century during the reign of...

A pair of reclaimed provincial paneled cupboard doors with wonderful X-decoration details. Enclose a built-in cabinet with this charming pair of doors to feel as if you’ve been trans...

Georgian Wrought Iron Gateway. Very large ornate gate with two wrought iron piers set into stone. Heavily patterned. A rare find, especially in such goo...

Those magnificent pair of French Doors are painted with some gilt. This is an original work of the 18th century. It comes from a French Parisian Home.

Set of two antique lacquered doors, painted front and back, with over door painted on canvas depicting a colorful floral bouquet, with sculpted panels and moved bar as typical of the...

Originally part of an antique armoire, these oak doors were hand carved in France during the 1600s. The beautiful doors are rectilinear in theme, with ...

A completely original stunning early 18th century Italian stable door. Made from mountain pine and oak this door was rescued from a demolished Napolitan st...

Splendid brass door handle in concave round form Measuring diameter 9.8 x 11.2 total of the two handles

More information coming soon… A robust exterior door measuring over five inches thick, hand-carved in Spain in the 1700s. The front of the door has numerous rows of deeply recessed...

Antique entrance door in green lacquered wood with a very sculpted and deep frame, sculpted with 8 panels by hand with motifs typical of the Asia...

Pair Grand 18th Century Country French Walnut Doors ~ Plaquards in Frame are ideal for creating a wall accent or for using in your architectural plan to add interest that simply cann...

Antique interior door, richly painted with classical motifs, with original frame, built and hand painted in the 18th century, for an important bu...

A very handsome mid-18th century entry door from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from solid chestnut with stunning carving details and iron ...

An 18th century Georgian pedestrian gate. Crafted circa 1780, this classically styled English wrought iron gate has a beautiful simplicity. The gate would suit any kinds of propert...

An exceptional collection of antique wrought iron door hardware dating from the Renaissance period, circa 16th century. These highly decorative pieces exemplify the artistry and craf...

Antique solid walnut door carved with single-leaf lozenges, interior. Four-mirror structure embellished with fine geometric lozenge motifs. Ideal for rehabilitation work or environme...

Two exceptional pairs of French communication doors, finely crafted in solid walnut and dating from the 18th century. Each pair features beautifully arched tops and molded panels, sh...

Antique single-wing interior door, painted and lacquered as well as arched at the top, complete with original frame and irons from the mid-eighteenth century, built in Italy (Florenc...

An exceptional and rare 17th century large iron box lock, showcasing the ornate craftsmanship of the Late Renaissance- Early Baroque period. Entirely hand-forged in steel and iron, t...

A pair of 18th century antique doors from the outbuilding of a Swedish manor, imported to the US in the late 20th century with traces of their original whitewashed paint. One door o...

An extraordinary and exceptionally rare monumental solid wrought-iron castle door, hand forged during the Late Gothic period and retaining its comple...

Early American farmhouse door salvaged from a property in rural Ohio. Hand-planed pine boards with visible pegs and square nails speak to its honest construction, while traces of whi...

A Georgian period antique carved pine entrance-way with arched pediment, reclaimed from a private residence in Bath. Suitable for interior or exterior use, this architectural doorway...

Ancient interior door, double-wing, hand-painted with decoration in the painted panels, with deep and golden molure, typical and original solid wood of the full eighteenth century, b...

Antique two-leaf lacquered wooden door, Carved and painted panels with original design. Originale di Epoca '700, Provenienza Umbria (italia). Retro liscio, Apertura a spingere. Maxim...

Gorgeous pair of 18th century French iron gates.

An exquisite and rare 17th century double sided Palazzo door from Venice, Italy. This sensational door is constructed with a wooden frame, canvas sides and its iron hardware. Two dif...

A pair of French Louis XV period painted communication doors from the mid 18th century, with molded panels and iron hardware. Created in France during the reign of Louis XV le Bien-A...