Architectural Entrances

With over 70+ years of expertise, Dawson is a leading manufacturer of high-end, custom-crafted entryways. Offered in both balanced and standard swing configurations, Dawson door products have made monumental first impressions on hundreds of world class architectural projects.

Dawson doors on Irvine Spectrum Center in Los Angeles, CA

The Dawson Balanced Door

A Dawson signature product, our industry-leading balanced doors open with ease thanks to a unique dual pivot and rolling guide mechanism that works to equalize air pressure. Our balanced door products are offered in a variety of configurations, materials, and finishes to achieve your look.

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Door Products

  • All Glass Series

    Full-width rails frame tempered glass for a flawless, unobstructed sightline.

    Dawson doors on Museum of the Bible, Washington DC

  • Aluminum Series

    Offered in clad and non-clad options, aluminum is finished to achieve your desired look.

    Dawson doors on Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DC

  • Custom Series

    Laser cut from one sheet of metal to create a seamless door face.

    Laser cut metal door on Capital Grille in NYC

  • Custom Thresholds

    Custom sizing, material and finishings combine to match your project specifications.

    Dawson custom door thresholds

  • Designer Series

    The finest fit for historical replications, renovations, and restorations.

    Dawson doors on USC School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles, California

  • Retail Series

    Laser cut from single sheets and assembled with a 'ladder type' structural internal framework.

    Dawson doors on Premier Design Center, Dallas, TX

  • Rugged Series

    Rugged Series doors are designed and built for the most demanding applications and offer the longest warranty.

    Dawson doors on Harrisburg Judicial Center, Harrisburg, PA

  • Standard Series

    Seamlessly built doors with glass stops at the interior and exterior.

    Dawson doors on 40 E. 72nd St. in Lenox Hill, New York, NY

  • Ultra Narrow Stile Series

    Tempered glass and narrow vertical stiles for a sleek finish.

    Narrow stile door on The New York Times building

Full ADA Compliance

All Dawson doors comply with the strictest building codes and ADA guidelines. It is a priority of ours to remain up to date with the latest compliances to inform your project. Learn more about our accessibility standards.

An employee manufacturing at Dawson

Architectural Engineering & Manufacturing Process

Our craftsmanship, engineering capabilities, and professionalism are unparalleled. From the initial planning stage, you will speak directly to an experienced estimator, project engineer, or project manager who will guide you through all stages of the project. We produce in-depth shop drawings for every project which after approval are used by our engineers to create solid models for every entrance we manufacture. This amount of detail ensures that our products meet the high expectations of building owners across the globe.

We offer fast, accurate, and efficient on-premise manufacturing in our ISO 9001:2015 certified factory in Jamestown, NY, with precision laser cutting capabilities for a truly custom result on every project we build.

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Dawson doors on Museum of the Bible, Washington DC
United States Capitol
Dawson doors on The New York Times building
Museum of the American Indian
Dawson doors on Washington Harbour, Washington DC

Projects by Dawson

Dawson’s experience in providing world class products is evident in the intricate workmanship and attention to detail, in every step of the door’s construction, from drawing to delivery.

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