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Bald Eagle Door

A Bald Eagle Entry Door for Dwight

From a reference photo to a 68″ × 84″ hand-carved mahogany entrance.
In 2022, a homeowner in North Carolina named Dwight came to us with a clear vision: a solid-wood entrance door featuring a landing bald eagle, carved by hand and sized exactly to his opening. What follows is the real process we followed—from the first photo to the finished door ready for shipment.

1. The Request
Dwight sent a powerful reference photograph of two bald eagles on a bare branch against a clear blue sky. One eagle is landing with wings fully spread; the other stands nearby. He also provided the precise opening dimensions and the desired swing direction.We do not begin carving until the design and every measurement are confirmed in writing.
Pair of wild bald eagles perched on tree branches against a clear blue sky, reference photo for custom relief wood carving on a solid wood entry door.
Client reference photo – bald eagles on a bare branch (provided by Dwight)
2. The Drawing

We prepared a full shop drawing (REV-B) showing both the exterior and interior elevations.

  • Overall unit width: 68″
  • Door leaf: 36″ × 84″
  • Left-hand inswing
  • Matching sidelights with glass
  • Central oval panel containing the hand-carved landing eagle perched on a branch

The drawing was sent to Dwight for review. Only after his written approval did production begin.

Architectural CAD drawing of a custom solid wood front entry door featuring a hand-carved bald eagle landing on a branch, paired with matching dual glass sidelights and bottom wood panels.
Approved shop drawing – Outside & Inside elevations, Right Hand Inswing, REV-B
3. The Making
Once the drawing was approved, the door moved through these stages:
  1. Selection of kiln-dried African mahogany
  2. Frame construction with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery
  3. High-relief hand carving of the eagle (wings, talons, head, and branch) on the center panel
  4. Pre-hanging of the door and sidelights
  5. Hand sanding and multi-coat finish
  6. Final photographs sent to Dwight for approval of the stain and carving details
  7. Professional crating for door-to-door shipment
At each critical stage—especially after carving and after finishing—we paused for client confirmation. Nothing left the workshop until Dwight was satisfied.
Product presentation collage showing a pre-hung solid wood single entry door unit with matching glass sidelights and a high-relief hand-carving of a bald eagle perched on a branch, featuring a detailed close-up of the eagle carving.
Artisan wildlife sculpture: pre-hung solid wood entry door featuring a high-relief hand-carved bald eagle with wings outstretched and matching sidelights.
Hand-carved solid mahogany front entry door featuring a detailed 3D relief carving of a bald eagle landing on a branch, framed by dual glass sidelights and rich natural wood grain finish.
Finished custom solid mahogany entry door unit featuring a high-relief hand carving of a soaring bald eagle in an oval focal panel, flanked by full-length sidelights and rich natural wood finish.

Project Specifications

Item
Detail
Project
Dwight – 210 NE railroad street Wallace, NC 28466
Year completed
2022
Overall size
68″ wide × 84″ high (including sidelights)
Door leaf
36″ × 84″
Swing
Left Hand Inswing
Wood species
African Mahogany
Carving
Landing bald eagle (high-relief, both faces as specified)
Glass
Dual-pane Clear tempered
Construction
Solid wood, mortise-and-tenon joinery, pre-hung
Lead time
Approximately 95 days from drawing approval
Project price (this job)
$9,200
Why This Process Takes Time
  • Custom hand-carved doors are not ordered from a catalog.
  • A reference photo becomes a measured drawing.
  • The drawing becomes a carving.
  • The carving is finished only after the client has seen and approved the result. Each confirmation step protects both the homeowner and the craftsmen.
  • The extra time is intentional—so the door that arrives is the door that was imagined.
Close-up photo highlighting the intricate hand-carved feather textures, sharp talons, and detailed beak of a bald eagle wood carving on a solid mahogany entry door panel.
Close-up craftsmanship detail showing the hand-carved relief work, feather textures, and sharp talons of the bald eagle focal panel on a solid mahogany door.

More Than Just a Door:

The Bald Eagle Door is more than just an entryway; it’s a reflection of your values and a celebration of American heritage. It’s a symbol of strength, freedom, and the enduring spirit of the nation. Imagine the impact this door will make on your guests as they approach your home. It’s a statement of pride and a testament to your discerning taste.

Perfect For:

Invest in a door that will be admired for generations to come. The Bald Eagle Door is a timeless masterpiece that will add value and character to your home.

Premium handcrafted solid wood front door with a detailed hand-carved bald eagle wildlife relief scene

Start Your Own Project

If you have a photograph, a sketch, or simply an idea for a hand-carved entrance, we follow the same process:

  1. You share your vision and measurements
  2. We prepare a shop drawing for your approval
  3. We carve, finish, and photograph the work for your final confirmation
  4. We crate and ship door-to-door

Contact us to begin the conversation. Tell us the story of your door.

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