Why would you want to replace that gorgeous door? I have a Dutch colonial with a very similar large door and would not change it for anything! If you were to go smaller you would have to reconfigure the entire entryway, killing the charm of your old house. I’d suggest you keep it, maybe have it painted, properly weather proofed…

It looks to be in great condition, why are you thinking about replacement?

The door is actually not in good shape. It’s falling apart and has several coats/layers of lead paint on it. We are redoing the interior of the house and having the old door, is an eyesore. It looks ok in the pics but it’s not in good shape.

It will be cheaper and longer wearing to restore what you have. Have it stripped off site and repairs properly made with abatron epoxy or similar. It will outlast the best new custom door. If I had to replace it, you are looking at fully custom shop built from a wood like Sapele or cedar, probably north of 4K before install, and no one will give you a warranty due to size (extreme width)

I totally agree with Hallett & Co. above. If it’s in bad shape have it restored. We had an old door restored in a former house and it was gorgeous when finished. Please don’t get rid of that door!

@HALLETT & Co. and @Gretchen Thank you both for the advice. I didn't even think of restoring it. Assume there are companies that specialize in door restoration that can take off the many, many layers of paint (over 100 years) and either find the wood finish or repaint it? Do I go to a specialist or any door repair place? I'm located in the suburbs of NYC.

Its beautiful. I would have it repainted. It adds soo much charm, and very costly to replace with such good quality, like an old piece as it is. Id love to see what u end up doing.

@ S B Thank you. I'm currently googling door restoration now. Not sure if I'm looking for a painter or an restorer per se. Whether they re-paint (which I would not be opposed to) or strip to the original wood and re-stain, I'm open to it. I actually love the door and would like to salvage it if I can, just hate that it has 100 years of lead paint on it and is cracking where it meets the frame.

You will never find quality like that door again or the old grain wood. You're doing the right thing in looking to have it restored. Wish I knew someone in your neck of the woods.

I def agree w the lead paint issues, but i think ur right, esp bc it needs "restored" i would look into someone who restores antique furniture/cabinets. Not really something they could take with them to redo:/  For my lack of knowledge in this department id get w a well known restorer, then if needed exterior painter, or as u said stain 😍 that would be GORGEOUS! 

Its an antique piece w soo much character and part of the houses story, it would be sad to lose it. 

Kind regards 🥰,

Selena 

Sorry im not more help. Its beautiful, with such a beautiful story, and a piece made so well, that just needs a little TLC

If u could somehow make it so they could take it, as im seeing someone did below, aftee i wrote my last comment that would be IDEAL!!! so u domt have to worry about any lead issues being at the house 🥰😍!!

The house is 120 years old. There is going to be lead paint everywhere.