Doorman Designs

Doorman Designs is heritage furniture for today’s modern homes. Our pieces are comprised of reclaimed materials made from the heart and soul of the South.

My Name is Alex

I'm a South Louisiana native from a family whose roots stretch throughout the Gulf Coast. I now live in New Orleans, a city like none other. Since Hurricane Katrina, I have grown to appreciate more than ever its history, charm and beauty. Happily, I can share my passion for this place in the form of my furniture, made of salvaged and recycled wood from New Orleans and the region.

My goal and mission: create uniquely designed, one-of-a-kind pieces fashioned from rare materials stamped with beautiful patina that only time can create. I hand pick each and every piece I use. Majority of the doors I use experienced some sort of water or other damage from Katrina. I clean, strip, sand a re-buff the wood. I stain them a natural color which brings out their scarring and antiqued finish. I then find pieces of decorated tin, patterned metal used to decorate local ceilings in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. I carefully cut, size and place them within the panels of the restored doors. The end result are beautifully reclaimed wooden headboards, tables and other pieces that carry the scars of their existence, but also the beauty and story from another time.

03/18/2024

We are ready for long nights, blooming flowers, and dreamy sunsets.

Photo taken at the iconic ’s blueberry festival 🫐🌷🌻

03/08/2024

Spring may have sprung but we think 🔵⚪️ is always in season. Outdoor Coliseum Club Chairs in rolled aluminum with palmetto stripe in delft blue. 📸:

02/29/2024

Great day hosting my crew. Started by founder Dave Dawson, Maker’s Alliance is a collection of American manufacturers that craft high quality pieces for the home. Each quarter we get together and this time was Doorman’s time to host. Thank you for letting us crash your house!

07/29/2022

Those looong hot summer days…thankfully in New Orleans we have the most dreamy porches. Our outdoor Coliseum club chairs shown at the . Mint julip anyone?!🥃
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07/14/2022

Classic and refined. Our Amelia table in carved walnut. Shown at 48” round with a 22” leaf.

06/30/2022

Drooling over the new featuring our Laurel daybed in this gorgeous garden party spread. What a way to soak up summer surrounded by lush gardens and bespoke fabrics. Thank you and
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06/11/2022

Weekend lounging’—inside or out. Our new Laurel day beds are built for both indoor or outdoor use. Hand built on a sturdy steel frame with graceful lines. Shown in twin size with oil rubbed bronze finish. Available in multiple sizes.
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06/03/2022

First impressions last, and that’s certainly the case with our Julia canopy bed. Shown with our white Belgian linen headboard and iron frame or can be customized with your own fabric. Our lead time on the Julia bed is running about 8-12 weeks. Design by
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05/25/2022

Clean, classic, simple. The inspiration for our Annette dining table came from my grandmother’s house in Hattiesburg, MS. Her table was a French antique with heavy carvings and ornate details. Albeit beautiful, I wanted to design a table that had a paired down, edited silhouette—something that pays homage to the past with a 21st century twist.

05/15/2022

Calming Sunday moments.✨ New to our collection, the Clio credenza. Made from striking pieces of rift sawn white oak and chunky hand carved k***s.
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05/07/2022

Gosh, it’s been 3 years since the team and I moved across the river to our new shop. This sad crusty warehouse had been abandoned since Katrina and I bought it through a government auction. The world has changed so much since then, but one thing hasn’t—we still believe we’re ‘building the next generation’. Not only the next generation of antiques, but the next generation of artists and craftspeople. No matter what happens next, that mantra we’ll take with us wherever we go.

04/17/2022

Happy Easter from us to you. We hope your day is filled with rest, renewal, and joyful spring colors!
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New Orleans, LA

Telephone

+15044081616

Website

http://www.doormandesigns.com/

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