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ADDRESS: 540 Division St, Cobourg, ON K9A 3S4, Canada +1 905-373-0796
OPEN: Thursday to Saturday – 10am to 5pm. CLOSED Sunday to Wednesday

Antique & Vintage Doors

Salvaged or reclaimed antique & vintage doors including: double glazed doors, double solid doors, entry doors & systems, french doors, oversized doors, screen doors, cabinet doors, single glazed and single solid doors.

ATTENTION: All of the Antique and Vintage 3, 4, 5 and 6 panel and vertical 2 panel doors in the basement have been SOLD and are no longer in stock.

Exterior and oversized interior solid doors are available. 

Antique & Vintage

DOUBLE DOORS – GLAZED

Antique pair of double doors

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DOUBLE DOORS – SOLID

Antique leaded glazed door

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ENTRY DOORS & SYSTEMS

Vintage French Door

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FRENCH DOORS

Antique Triptych Doors

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OVERSIZE, UNIQUE, SCREEN, CABINET & MISCELLANEOUS DOORS

Antique Glazed Door

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SINGLE DOORS – GLAZED

Five panel door

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SINGLE DOORS – SOLID

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History Of Doors

It’s meaningful to distinguish styles of doors from types of doors. Certain ‘types’ of doors are universally used and were born out of necessity, like the plank door (an easily constructed feat of carpentry that could be fashioned from rough materials with rudimentary tools). Also, consider French doors which became popular during the 16th and 17th centuries (they brought light into buildings in France 300 years before the advent of the light bulb and whose  symmetrical glazing complied with Renaissance design). Clearly, the Dutch door is another example of a type of door with practical antecedents. 

Different types of doors gain the status of styles when they become fashionable from time to time. Plank doors were of course early settlers’ only option. They were and still are a ‘style’ in many modern homes in England and her colonies and territories (like Bermuda). They are a  celebration of the past. Presently they are also fashionable in Canada as interior sliding doors, using antique or recently made barn door hardware…the latter now available in all the big box stores. These “barn doors” save space like a pocket door- but with panache.

Generally speaking, here is a timeline of the advent of different common styles:

Early settlers…….    plank doors- commonly braced with a “Z” on one side 

1800……..………..    two-panel (vertical- usually hand-planed if very early) Regency Period

1850………………..    two-panel (horizontally divided- ‘Shaker’ door) (‘Ladder’ door versions 5 or 6 panels)

1850 ……………….    four-panel (all vertical), six-panel (all vertical- ‘Cross and Bible’)

1910………………..    five-panel (two vertical panels above and below one horizontal panel)

1920………………..    three-panel (horizontally divided- Art Deco)

1925………………..    single panel (Arts and Crafts)

Did You Know?

The earliest recorded examples of doors are found in Egyptian artwork, however it is commonly believed that the very earliest examples of doors in human history would most likely have been animal hides hung in entrances.

The style and material of doors has changed throughout history, with wooden plank doors making an appearance in the early 1600’s. A century later, a variation of early plank doors called Crossboard doors became popular, which were in essence plank door joined together on opposing sides, either vertical, horizontal, diagonal or in a diamond pattern. This method of construction provided a much sturdier door.

Today, doors mean much more than just protection from outside elements. They are often the first impression visitors get of your personal style and taste.

OUR MISSION

•  to stimulate and inspire home, store and set decorators
•  to encourage and inform heritage-minded environmentalists
•  to support and indulge artistic and cultural pursuits by providing fundamental to frivolous architectural salvage in a meticulously organized imagination market.

WE PROUDLY SUPPORT

Heritage Canada, The Architectural Conservatory of Ontario and The Cobourg Museum.

We don’t stop at the three R’s of recycling, we’ve added a fourth R, REPURPOSE!

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LEGACY VINTAGE
540 Division Street
Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
K9A 3S4

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+1 905 373 0796

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Open : THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Closed: SUNDAY to WEDNESDAY

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Topher Topher
Topher Topher
00:13 29 Aug 21
Amazing mix of architectural salvage, hardware... and antiques, all arranged beautifully. Can wander around for hours.read more
ILYA
ILYA
15:15 23 Jul 21
Incredible store. Everything from vintage nails,... to door hardware and bathtubsread more
Graham Dutton
Graham Dutton
21:02 14 Jul 21
If you need old building supplies this might be... the place for you! Lots of doors windows and what nots! All kinds of good stuff to look at. Check it out!read more
Brian Lucyk
Brian Lucyk
20:49 29 Jun 21
Great to visit in person again and spend some... time touring around inside. So much to see in plenty of nooks and crannies. Lots to get inspired by. Treasures everywhere. Went home with some red well weathered barn board. Excited to turn them into some rustic cottage picture frames! Pleasure speaking with the staff there as well. A fantastic visit. Certain to see you again. Thanksread more
warflower warflower
warflower warflower
13:33 10 Jun 21
I recently got an old house in Montreal.I was... as careful as I could during the move, but accidents happen: I broke the spindle of one of the doorknobs.Was that a bad sign?Christine, from Legacy Vintage, showed me it was not.Desperately browsing the internet for the old trinket, I found many people trying to sell me hardware that "would/should/could work" or "worth a try."Christine promptly answered my request by giving me the certainty of the exact item I wanted.Of course, I was already at ease with my finding, but I was secretly lamenting to pay shipping fees that would surpass the spindle's price.Then, here's where Christine won me over: she asked me if I knew a particular antique store in my city that could offer the same article. So, she followed with its name and address.I was head over heels! How uncommon is it to find an unselfish, kind, and proactive merchant willing to put the customers' interests above his/her profits?Indeed, yesterday, after a 20-minute drive, I got my old spindle for a bargain.Thanks to Christine, my little old house is wholesome again, and so is my belief in kindness!read more
Jill A. Salter
Jill A. Salter
16:33 09 May 20
I purchased a vintage screen door from Legacy... Vintage Building Materials via their online website and I could not be any happier. Legacy Vintage has a great selection of quality, vintage materials at a great price. The vintage door I purchased is more beautiful and better quality than any reproduction I had looked at elsewhere. The service provided by Legacy Vintage also sets them apart. I needed to have my order shipped to the US in March (2020) and there was a lot of uncertainty at that time. The staff at Legacy Vintage took great care and kept me informed every step of the way and my door arrived safely. I was also able to find out some information about where the piece came from and its age. I now have a unique piece on my porch that gets lots of compliments. I highly recommend Legacy Vintage.read more
S. Miller
S. Miller
18:40 07 Mar 20
Great service!Found a solid door in excellent... shape to re-purpose into a headboard.Will go back for more treasures. 👍read more
Brian Rutherford
Brian Rutherford
13:22 06 Mar 20
This is a pretty unique gem that I don't think... enough people know about. Everytime we go to visit we discover something we missed last time, and we've been bringing all our friends and family. If you are into vintage stuff, fixing up an old house or looking to add something old to your new digs this is the place. From old doors, old lights, old tubs and the hardest to find piece, I'd highly suggest checking them out. And don't let the word Old scare you away, everything in there will last another century.. at least.read more
Elle F
Elle F
05:03 27 Feb 20
This was an excellent stop for salvage... architectural! So many items for our renovation and the place is organized and often has multiples of everything.read more
Devon MacPhee
Devon MacPhee
02:41 28 Jul 19
Lots of awesome material, don't expect bargain... basement prices, as these are often VERY rare pieces and the prices reflect that.read more
Scott Murduff
Scott Murduff
13:58 06 Jul 19
This is a place to find all those unique hatd to... find items that are not available any more any where...Cast iron gates,claw foot tubs,fencing,barn boards,etc. Etc. Etc.Most items have been salvaged and saved for those looking for those special items for your garden,man cave,business decor...or hang it ad art...There are do many items be prepared to spend some time hunting for those special treasures..a fun way to remember when and keep those special items around from yesterday for those today to enjoy.read more
Rico Sabatini
Rico Sabatini
19:51 13 Feb 19
Amazing place. Best collection of vintage... hardware I have seen. This is one display of many.read more
John Marchand
John Marchand
21:40 13 Jan 19
It was the first time in a few years that I went.... I was very impressed with the way they organized things which makes it very easy to find what interests you. I will surely be going back in the future.read more
Simon Tonkinson
Simon Tonkinson
13:30 05 Aug 18
One of the few places around where you can get... authentic vintage architectural items. They have loads of things like doors and windows and also harder to find items including locks handles lamps etc. Also items needed for bathrooms kitchens too. They are not cheap however, so don't expect bargain basement prices. But if you need specific items give them a try. The site is almost like a museum so worth a visit just to see what they have!read more
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