Dörrbladet

Dörrbladet is the term used in Swedish architecture and carpentry to refer to the door leaf—the moveable panel of a door that forms the barrier when closed. It is distinct from the dörrkarm, or door frame, and from hardware such as hinges and handles. The word is formed from dörr (door) and blad (leaf or blade); used in both technical manuals and everyday language. In traditional building practice, dörrbladet may be solid wood, but modern doors often use a core of engineered wood, fiberboard, or metal, faced with veneer, laminate, or hollow-core skins. Common types include flush doors, paneled doors, and fire-rated leaves. The leaf’s dimensions are defined by its width, height, and thickness, and its edge construction can include a rabbet or a rebated edge to fit the frame properly.

Installation requires precise alignment with the frame and proper clearance to accommodate expansion and weatherstripping. The leaf can be hollow for light-duty interior doors or solid for security or acoustic requirements. In historical architecture, dörrbladet may feature decorative panels, carvings, or other ornamental details.

The term appears primarily in Swedish-language technical literature and building codes, and while it is a generic term, it is often used in combination with other words to describe specific leaves, such as inner dörrbladet or solid dörrbladet. Related concepts include dörrkarm (door frame) and gångjärn (hinges). In everyday usage, dörrbladet is understood as the main movable component that defines a door’s function and appearance.