diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm b/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm
index 048d089fed..b27ebc27c5 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
 	closet_appearance = null
 	open_sound = 'sound/items/zip.ogg'
 	close_sound = 'sound/items/zip.ogg'
-	door_anim_time = 0 //Unsupported
 	var/item_path = /obj/item/bodybag
 	density = FALSE
 	storage_capacity = (MOB_MEDIUM * 2) - 1
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/poi_items.dm b/code/game/objects/items/poi_items.dm
index 8e65ac005b..2c05f0cfca 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/poi_items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/poi_items.dm
@@ -65,7 +65,6 @@
 	closet_appearance = null
 	catalogue_data = list(/datum/category_item/catalogue/information/objects/oldreactor)
 	climbable = FALSE
-	door_anim_time = 0 //Unsupported
 
 	starts_with = list(
 		/obj/item/weapon/fuel_assembly/deuterium = 6)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/__closets.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/__closets.dm
index 7a91c6ad8f..8d75646886 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/__closets.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/__closets.dm
@@ -34,19 +34,11 @@
 
 	var/list/starts_with // List of type = count (or just type for 1)
 
-	var/closet_appearance = /decl/closet_appearance // The /decl that defines what decals we end up with, that makes our look unique
+	var/decl/closet_appearance/closet_appearance = /decl/closet_appearance // The /decl that defines what decals we end up with, that makes our look unique
 
 	/// Currently animating the door transform
 	var/is_animating_door = FALSE
-	/// Length of time (ds) to animate the door transform
-	var/door_anim_time = 2.0
-	/// Amount to 'squish' the full width of the door by
-	var/door_anim_squish = 0.30
-	/// Virtual angle at which the door is opened to (136 by default, so not a full 180)
-	var/door_anim_angle = 136
-	/// Offset for the door hinge location from centerline
-	var/door_hinge = -6.5
-	/// Our visual object for the closet door
+	/// Our visual object for the closet door, if we're animating
 	var/obj/effect/overlay/closet_door/door_obj
 
 /obj/structure/closet/Initialize()
@@ -73,15 +65,16 @@
 			storage_capacity = content_size + 5
 
 	if(ispath(closet_appearance))
-		var/decl/closet_appearance/app = GLOB.closet_appearances[closet_appearance]
-		if(app)
-			icon = app.icon
+		closet_appearance = GLOB.closet_appearances[closet_appearance]
+		if(istype(closet_appearance))
+			icon = closet_appearance.icon
 			color = null
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/structure/closet/Destroy()
-	. = ..()
 	qdel_null(door_obj)
+	closet_appearance = null
+	return ..()
 
 /obj/structure/closet/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
@@ -500,7 +493,7 @@
 	return 1
 
 /obj/structure/closet/proc/animate_door(closing = FALSE)
-	if(!door_anim_time)
+	if(!closet_appearance?.door_anim_time)
 		update_icon()
 		return
 	if(!door_obj)
@@ -511,9 +504,9 @@
 	is_animating_door = TRUE
 	if(!closing)
 		update_icon()
-	var/num_steps = door_anim_time / world.tick_lag
+	var/num_steps = closet_appearance.door_anim_time / world.tick_lag
 	for(var/I in 0 to num_steps)
-		var/angle = door_anim_angle * (closing ? 1 - (I/num_steps) : (I/num_steps))
+		var/angle = closet_appearance.door_anim_angle * (closing ? 1 - (I/num_steps) : (I/num_steps))
 		var/matrix/M = get_door_transform(angle)
 		var/door_state = angle >= 90 ? "door_back" : "door_front"
 		var/door_layer = angle >= 90 ? FLOAT_LAYER : ABOVE_MOB_LAYER
@@ -526,7 +519,7 @@
 			animate(door_obj, transform = M, icon_state = door_state, layer = door_layer, time = world.tick_lag, flags = ANIMATION_END_NOW)
 		else
 			animate(transform = M, icon_state = door_state, layer = door_layer, time = world.tick_lag)
-	addtimer(CALLBACK(src,.proc/end_door_animation,closing),door_anim_time,TIMER_UNIQUE|TIMER_OVERRIDE)
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/end_door_animation,closing), closet_appearance.door_anim_time, TIMER_UNIQUE|TIMER_OVERRIDE)
 
 /obj/structure/closet/proc/end_door_animation(closing = FALSE)
 	is_animating_door = FALSE
@@ -537,7 +530,9 @@
 
 /obj/structure/closet/proc/get_door_transform(angle)
 	var/matrix/M = matrix()
-	M.Translate(-door_hinge, 0)
-	M.Multiply(matrix(cos(angle), 0, 0, -sin(angle) * door_anim_squish, 1, 0))
-	M.Translate(door_hinge, 0)
+	if(!closet_appearance)
+		return M
+	M.Translate(-closet_appearance.door_hinge, 0)
+	M.Multiply(matrix(cos(angle), 0, 0, -sin(angle) * closet_appearance.door_anim_squish, 1, 0))
+	M.Translate(closet_appearance.door_hinge, 0)
 	return M
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/_closets_appearance_definitions.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/_closets_appearance_definitions.dm
index eb1ab2d780..0db94e5aaf 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/_closets_appearance_definitions.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/_closets_appearance_definitions.dm
@@ -14,6 +14,15 @@
 	var/decal_icon = 'icons/obj/closets/decals/closet.dmi'
 	var/can_lock = FALSE
 
+	/// Length of time (ds) to animate the door transform
+	var/door_anim_time = 2.0
+	/// Amount to 'squish' the full width of the door by
+	var/door_anim_squish = 0.30
+	/// Virtual angle at which the door is opened to (136 by default, so not a full 180)
+	var/door_anim_angle = 136
+	/// Offset for the door hinge location from centerline
+	var/door_hinge = -6.5
+
 /decl/closet_appearance/New()
 	// Build our colour and decal lists.
 	if(LAZYLEN(extra_decals))
@@ -725,6 +734,7 @@
 	base_icon =  'icons/obj/closets/bases/crate.dmi'
 	decal_icon = 'icons/obj/closets/decals/crate.dmi'
 	color = COLOR_GRAY40
+	door_anim_time = 0
 
 /decl/closet_appearance/crate/plastic
 	color = COLOR_GRAY80
@@ -1237,6 +1247,7 @@
 	decal_icon = 'icons/obj/closets/decals/large_crate.dmi'
 	decals = null
 	extra_decals = null
+	door_anim_time = 0
 
 /decl/closet_appearance/large_crate/critter
 	color = COLOR_BEIGE
@@ -1349,6 +1360,7 @@
 	color = WOOD_COLOR_RICH
 	decals = null
 	extra_decals = null
+	door_anim_time = 0
 
 /decl/closet_appearance/cabinet/secure
 	can_lock = TRUE
@@ -1361,6 +1373,7 @@
 		"vent"
 	)
 	extra_decals = null
+	door_anim_time = 0
 
 /decl/closet_appearance/wall/emergency
 	color = COLOR_LIGHT_CYAN
@@ -1402,6 +1415,7 @@
 		"vent"
 	)
 	extra_decals = null
+	door_anim_time = 0
 
 /decl/closet_appearance/wall_double/kitchen
 	decals = null
@@ -1431,6 +1445,7 @@
 	decal_icon = 'icons/obj/closets/decals/cart.dmi'
 	decals = null
 	extra_decals = null
+	door_anim_time = 0
 
 /decl/closet_appearance/cart/trash
 	color = COLOR_BOTTLE_GREEN
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/coffin.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/coffin.dm
index b42bbcb778..3865641552 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/coffin.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/coffin.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 	seal_tool = /obj/item/weapon/tool/screwdriver
 	breakout_sound = 'sound/weapons/tablehit1.ogg'
 	closet_appearance = null // Special icon for us
-	door_anim_time = 0 //Unsupported
 
 /* Graves */
 /obj/structure/closet/grave
@@ -21,7 +20,6 @@
 	max_closets = 1
 	opened = 1
 	closet_appearance = null // Special icon for us
-	door_anim_time = 0 //Unsupported
 
 /obj/structure/closet/grave/attack_hand(mob/user as mob)
 	if(opened)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/crittercrate.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/crittercrate.dm
index 0e7763e827..6b0196168b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/crittercrate.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/crittercrate.dm
@@ -2,4 +2,3 @@
 	name = "critter crate"
 	desc = "A crate which can sustain life for a while."
 	closet_appearance = /decl/closet_appearance/large_crate/critter
-	door_anim_time = 0 //Unsupported
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/egg_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/egg_vr.dm
index d024a71582..19d3f8b452 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/egg_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/egg_vr.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@
 	opened = 0
 	sealed = 0 //Don't touch this.
 	health = 100
-	door_anim_time = 0 //Unsupported
 
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/egg/update_icon()
 	if(opened)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/gimmick.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/gimmick.dm
index 2023737b8f..ca856f3ace 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/gimmick.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/gimmick.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 	desc = "Old will forever be in fashion."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/closets/bases/cabinet.dmi'
 	closet_appearance = /decl/closet_appearance/cabinet
-	door_anim_time = 0 //Unsupported
 
 /obj/structure/closet/acloset
 	name = "strange closet"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
index 0857b9e36f..b6ac7fc2d8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
@@ -314,4 +314,3 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_BOILERPLATE(all_brig_closets, /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/br
 
 	//too small to put a man in
 	large = 0
-	door_anim_time = 0 // Unsupported
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/statue.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/statue.dm
index c930b032a1..9b66918be0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/statue.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/statue.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 	anchored = TRUE
 	health = 0 //destroying the statue kills the mob within
 	blocks_emissive = EMISSIVE_BLOCK_UNIQUE
-	door_anim_time = 0 // Why is this a closet??
 	var/intialTox = 0 	//these are here to keep the mob from taking damage from things that logically wouldn't affect a rock
 	var/intialFire = 0	//it's a little sloppy I know but it was this or the GODMODE flag. Lesser of two evils.
 	var/intialBrute = 0
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/walllocker.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/walllocker.dm
index c806dbbaba..561f15369d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/walllocker.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/walllocker.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@
 	anchored = TRUE
 	store_mobs = 0
 	wall_mounted = 1
-	door_anim_time = 0 // Unsupported
 
 //spawns 2 sets of breathmask, emergency oxy tank and crowbar
 
@@ -92,7 +91,6 @@
 	wall_mounted = 1
 	plane = TURF_PLANE
 	layer = ABOVE_TURF_LAYER
-	door_anim_time = 0 //Unsupported
 
 /obj/structure/closet/walllocker_double/north
 	pixel_y = 32
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
index bc178de97e..eec6a8d892 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 	closet_appearance = /decl/closet_appearance/crate
 	climbable = TRUE
 	dir = 4 //Spawn facing 'forward' by default.
-	door_anim_time = 0 //Unsupported until appropriate sprites are available
 	var/points_per_crate = 5
 	var/rigged = 0