A Door Case is the architectural framework surrounding a doorway, comprising the jambs, lintel, architrave and often a decorative pediment or cornice. In Georgian and Regency architecture, door cases were frequently enhanced with pilasters, fanlights and classical detailing, creating an elegant transition between interior or exterior spaces. *Related Terms*\ Architrave, Door Furniture, Fanlight, Pediment, Pilaster.
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