French 19th Century Double-leaf Double-sided Walnut Communication Door

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A nineteenth-century French walnut communication door of double-leaf, double-sided construction. The double-leaf format — two hinged leaves forming a single … Read more A nineteenth-century French walnut communication door of double-leaf, double-sided construction. The double-leaf format — two hinged leaves forming a single door opening — allowed for generous passage between adjoining rooms in formal French domestic interiors, while the double-sided finish ensured the door read with equal refinement from either room.

Walnut was the material of choice for high-quality French joinery of the period, valued for its density, grain character, and capacity to develop a deep, warm patina over time. This example is fully finished and detailed on both faces, a mark of quality construction. A singular architectural element suited to installation in a period or contemporary interior.

Door Frame: 42.375"Interior Width x 87.75"Interior Height x 46.75"Exterior Width x 2.25"Exterior Depth x 88.75"Exterior Height

Small Door: 18.625" x 85.5"H

Large Door: 23.5"W x 85.5"H See less