What is the difference between a swinging glass door and a pivot glass door?

A swinging glass door uses side-mounted hinges (butt or concealed) attached to a fixed jamb, pivoting from one edge. A pivot door uses a floor pivot and top pivot centered in the leaf, enabling wider, heavier panels and a distinctive sweeping feel. WiseGlass NY offers both systems with black matte or off-white aluminum frames.

How wide can a custom glass French door be?

Each leaf in a French door pair can span 24" to 42" wide, giving a total opening of 48" to 84". For larger openings we recommend a sliding or commercial partition system. Custom sizes outside this range may be possible — contact us for a free consultation.

What glass types are available for swinging glass doors?

WiseGlass NY swinging doors are available in low iron (ultra-clear), standard clear, frosted, reeded/fluted, bronze tinted, and one-way mirror glass. All glass is tempered and meets interior safety code. Custom laminated or acoustic glass is available on request.

Do swinging glass doors require a floor track?

No. Swinging doors use either side hinges or a single pivot point at the floor — no continuous floor track. This means a completely clean, uninterrupted floor plane with nothing to collect dust or create a trip hazard.

Can swinging glass doors be installed in commercial spaces?

Yes. WiseGlass NY installs swinging glass doors in offices, restaurants, hotels, and retail spaces with commercial-grade hardware, ADA-compliant handles, and panic-rated hardware where required. See our commercial glass partitions page for large-scale office systems.

Custom Swinging Glass Doors NYC | French Doors & Pivot Systems

The Swinging System

Precision-engineered glass doors
with no compromises.

A swinging glass door is the most classical expression of our craft. From a single panel to a dramatic eight-door commission, every installation is hand-measured, custom-fabricated, and fitted by our own team — not subcontractors.

No Floor Track.
No Compromise.

Swinging doors require only a single pivot point or a pair of hinges — leaving your floor completely uninterrupted. No track to catch dust, no threshold to trip over, no visible hardware on the ground.

Every Glass
Type Available.

Low iron (ultra-clear), frosted, reeded, bronze tinted, one-way mirror, standard clear — all fully tempered and code-compliant. Divided lite grids in any configuration: horizontal rails, vertical mullions, or both.

Heights Up to
Floor-to-Ceiling.

We custom-fabricate from 80" standard heights to full 10' or 12' ceiling heights. Pivot hardware handles the additional weight — no sag, no warp, no compromise in operation over time.

Technical Reference

Engineering behind
every swinging door.

Fig. 01 — French Door Pair / Elevation View

System Specifications

Door Type Single Swinging · French (Double) · Pivot

Leaf Width 24″ – 42″ per leaf
Custom widths on request

Height 80″ standard up to
floor-to-ceiling (12′+)

Glass Thickness 3/8″ tempered (standard)
1/2″ for pivot / tall doors

Frame Powder-coated aluminum
Black Matte or Off White

Swing Direction Inswing or Outswing

Floor Track None

Lead Time 3 – 5 weeks fabrication
+ installation

— Hardware

Floor & Top Pivot System

A precision floor pivot bears the full load of the door leaf, while a top pivot or header pivot provides lateral stability. Rated for glass panels up to 250 lbs. Stainless steel, concealed beneath the frame.

— Hardware

Perimeter U-Channel

A U-channel captures the glass edge on all four sides, creating a clean framed boundary. Visible face varies by frame style. Available in Black Matte or Off White powder coat. Accepts standard or oversized glass.

— Hardware

Pull Handles & Lever Sets

Matched to your frame finish: 18″ or 24″ pull bars for contemporary installations, lever sets for ADA-compliant applications, and custom bar lengths for commercial-scale doors.

— Hardware

Magnetic Catch & Seals

Recessed magnetic catch at the floor or strike plate keeps the door quietly shut without a latch. Perimeter brush or compression seals available for sound attenuation and draft control.

3D Configurator

Design your doors
in real time.

Our interactive Studio lets you build your exact configuration, swap glass types, change frame finishes, add divided lites, view hardware details — and visualize it all in 3D before we fabricate a single piece.

WiseGlass Studio — 3D Configurator

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Common Questions

What you need to know.

What is the difference between a swinging glass door and a pivot door?: A swinging door uses side-mounted hinges attached to a fixed jamb — it pivots from one edge. A pivot door uses a floor pivot and top pivot centered in the door leaf, enabling wider, heavier panels and a more dramatic, floating visual effect. WiseGlass NY offers both systems with matching black matte or off-white frames.
How wide can a custom glass French door be?: Each leaf in a French door pair can span 24″ to 42″ wide, giving a total opening of 48″ to 84″. For larger openings, our sliding or commercial partition systems are the better solution. Custom sizes outside this range may be possible — contact us for a free consultation.
What glass types are available for swinging glass doors?: Low iron (ultra-clear), standard clear, frosted, reeded/fluted, bronze tinted, and one-way mirror — all fully tempered and code-compliant for interior doors. Custom laminated or acoustic glass is available on request. Divided lite grids can be added in any configuration.
Do swinging glass doors require a floor track?: No. Swinging doors operate from a pair of hinges or a single pivot point — no continuous floor track is required. The floor remains completely uninterrupted: no track to collect debris, no threshold strip, no visible hardware at ground level.
Can WiseGlass NY swinging doors be installed in commercial spaces?: Yes. We install swinging glass doors in offices, restaurants, hotels, and retail spaces using commercial-grade hardware, ADA-compliant lever handles, and panic-rated hardware where code requires. For full-scale office partition systems, see our commercial glass partitions page.

Every door should feel like an entrance.