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Pair of Art Deco Fashioned Three-Panel Mirrored Room Dividers or Folding Screens
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental pair of Art Deco fashioned three-panel mirrored room dividers or folding screens. These
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Monumental Custom Architectural Room Divider Screen 1965
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
extraordinary custom screen would work equally well as a room divider, a wall sculpture, or a window covering
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Fine Custom Made George Smith Chelsea Hardwood & Floral Upholstered Room Divider
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith full size room divider which has a
Category

20th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Early Eames Screen Room Divider FSW-6 Custom Order in Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
An extremely rare first generation Eames FSW-6 privacy screen, custom ordered in Rosewood Veneer at
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plywood, Rosewood

Space Poetry Pink Room divider
By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
relationship between space and architecture. Her findings are translating into a series of pieces: room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Other

Space Poetry Pink Room divider
Space Poetry Pink Room divider
H 78.75 in W 44.49 in D 22.84 in
Space Poetry Blue Room divider
By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
relationship between space and architecture. Her findings are translating into a series of pieces: room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Organic Material

Space Poetry Blue Room divider
Space Poetry Blue Room divider
H 48.82 in W 52.37 in D 23.82 in
Custom Fire Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful custom fire screen, nickle plated. We can custom any size and finish.
Category

Late 20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Sheet Metal

Custom Fire Screen
Custom Fire Screen
H 39 in W 48 in D 0.5 in
Custom Leather Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Custom three panel Italian congnac leather screen with nailhead detail. Floor sample with slight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Custom Leather Screen
Custom Leather Screen
H 90 in W 48 in D 1.75 in
Room Divider by Fred Leyman
By Fred Leyman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Spectacular sculptural room divider by Fred Leyman, custom-made for Majorna Library in Gothenburg
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Room Divider by Fred Leyman
Room Divider by Fred Leyman
H 94.49 in W 49.22 in D 25.6 in
Room Divider by Fred Leyman
By Fred Leyman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Spectacular sculptural room divider by Fred Leyman, custom-made for Majorna Library in Gothenburg
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Room Divider by Fred Leyman
Room Divider by Fred Leyman
H 98.43 in W 52.37 in D 29.53 in
Space Poetry Moss Green Room divider
By Kiki van Eijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
relationship between space and architecture. Her findings are translating into a series of pieces: room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Organic Material

Space Poetry Moss Green Room divider
Space Poetry Moss Green Room divider
H 55.52 in W 65.36 in D 19.69 in
1980s Lacquer Mirror Floral Room Divider
By Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
Very unique one of a kind custom made lacquer floral shaped room divider from 1980s, attributed to
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Room Divider in Natural Cane Webbing
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
room divider filters light while maintaining privacy and a separation of spaces. Material: Ashwood
Category

Early 2000s Asian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Straw, Cane

Rattan Room Divider Folding Screen Four Panels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Folding Screen with Rattan pole 4-panel room divider featuring stacked rattan
Category

Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Penca Room Divider Short by Francisco Torres
Located in Geneve, CH
Penca Room Divider Small by Francisco Torres Dimensions: D 30 x W 135 x H 120 cm Materials: Steel
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Penca Room Divider Short by Francisco Torres
Penca Room Divider Short by Francisco Torres
H 47.25 in W 11.82 in D 53.15 in
Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres
Located in Geneve, CH
Penca Room Divider Small by Francisco Torres Dimensions: D 30 x W 105 x H 180 cm Materials: Steel
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres
Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres
H 47.25 in W 11.82 in D 41.34 in
Moeraki Hybrid Sculptural Room-Divider - Albane Salmon
By Albane Salmon
Located in Geneve, CH
Moeraki Hybrid Sculptural Room-Divider - Albane Salmon Solid sycamore wood, partly dyed, oil finish
Category

2010s European Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Sycamore

Phillip Lloyd Powell Custom Screen
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Houston, TX
× 95.5 h inches Large four-panel custom screen by Phillip Lloyd Powell. Carved walnut detail and found
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Divi...

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Phillip Lloyd Powell Custom Screen
Phillip Lloyd Powell Custom Screen
H 95.5 in W 96 in D 1.75 in
Custom Iron Pattern Fire Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Oval overlap iron pattern fire screen.
Category

Early 20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Custom Iron Pattern Fire Screen
Custom Iron Pattern Fire Screen
H 30 in W 38 in D 1 in
Unique Vertigo Room Divider Module by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Vertigo Room Divider by Draga & Aurel The published price corresponds to ONE (01) bar
Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes.. Salvaged from an
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Copper Tone 3 Panel Room Divider Screen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Neo Art Deco copper tone 3-panel room divider screen. This handmade
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Art Glass

Snake Contemporary Sculptural Wood Bronze Patina Room Divider Screen
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
prayer flags or a snaking river. The blue color of the bronze is achieved through a custom patination
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Silent Tree, Acoustic Room Divider by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Silent Tree, Acoustic Room Divider by Made By Choice with Katrín Ólína Nordic Silence Collection
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Cork

Contemporary Handmade Room Divider "Aether" with Mirrored Surfaces by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handcrafted free-standing room divider, model "Aether" composed of four folding pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Architectural Louvered & Illuminated Room Divider with COA, 1967
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredibly rare louvered and illuminated room divider in solid walnut floating over a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Snake Contemporary Sculptural Wood Bronze Patina Room Divider Screen Green
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
/ 154.9 cm Custom dimensions are possible as custom, or a section can be removed. Color: Bronze/Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Ettore Sottsass movable Memphis room devider for Sottsass Associati 1986
By Ettore Sottsass, Sottsass Associati
Located in Köln, NRW
Very rare movable Memphis room devider by Ettore Sottsass/Sottsass Associati, custom made 1986 for
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

1950s Four Panel Gold Leaf Room Divider Double-Sided Japanese Inspired
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Exceptional 1950s Glamour Japanese inspired Asian Room Divider in Mahogany Wood and Gold Leaf
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Early Rare Eames Screen Room Divider FSW-6 in Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
not an option for the privacy screen throughout the first production, and can only be custom ordered
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rosewood, Plywood

Modern Wood Sculpture Wall Screen / Room Divider by Pierre Sarkis
By Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
woods. Artistic wooden screen, a great option for open lobby halls or living and dining rooms. Custom
Category

2010s Guatemalan Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Pace Five-Panel Glass and Brass Hinge Room Divider or Screen
By Pace Collection
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Probably a Leon Rosen for Pace designed magnificent screen or room divider. It wouldn't be a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Screens and Room Dividers

Custom Four-Panel Folding Screen with Nail Head Detailing
Located in Hudson, NY
This custom-made, four-panel room divider is finished with an American Wool plaid fabric and
Category

2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Custom Marble and Brass Geometric Screen from Viceroy Miami
Located in Saint Louis, MO
one of a kind custom piece, it was especially selected by Kelly Wearstler, interior designer for the
Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Marble

21st C. Thomas Pheasant for Baker - Large 3 Panel Mahogany Room Divider
By Thomas Pheasant
Located in Morristown, NJ
modern screen with top and bottom bands in an intricate radiant relief pattern. Rendered in custom cast
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Custom Leather 3 Panel Large Folding Screen with Chrome Nailheads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 3 Panel custom leather folding screen with Chrome nailheads. This screen is extremely well
Category

Early 2000s Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Chrome

Set of 3, Silent Trees, Acoustic Room Divider by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Silent Trees, Acoustic Room Divider by Made By Choice Nordic Silence Collection with
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Cork

Laws of Motion Small Room Divider in Oak Wood, Screen by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Laws of Motion Small Room Divider in Oak Wood, Screen by Joel Escalona Laws of Motion is a
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2010s Mexican Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Laws of Motion Small Room Divider in Dark Wood, Screen by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Laws of Motion Small Room Divider in Dark Wood, Screen by Joel Escalona Laws of Motion is a
Category

2010s Mexican Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Laws of Motion Room Divider in Burn Wood, Space Divider Screen by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Laws of Motion Room Divider in Burn Wood, Space Divider Screen by Joel Escalona Laws of Motion is
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood, Wood, Oak

Exquisite Custom Studio Trompe L'oeil Four-Panel Folding Screen
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Camden, ME
Impressive midcentury 84" tall four-panel folding floor screen. Brass sabots on the base supports, brass hinges, gloss black lacquer reverse with gilt stenciled Buddhist symbols. The...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Laws of Motion Room Divider in Oak Wood, Space Divider Screen by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Laws of Motion Room Divider in Oak Wood, Space Divider Screen by Joel Escalona Laws of Motion is a
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Paper Customized Pantone Colors by Luigi Baroli
By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli
Located in Milan, IT
Cartoons creates a spatial division that is baroque and minimalist at the same time. The idea of the screen is a sublime mystification: a wall that is not a wall. Corrugated cardboar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant Pair of French Sycomore Folding Screens in the manner of Maxime Old
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Important pair of sycomore room dividers/ screens in the manner of Maxime Old, decorated with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Sycamore

Space Poetry Yellow
By Kiki van Eijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
relationship between space and architecture. Her findings are translating into a series of pieces: room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Organic Material

Space Poetry Yellow
Space Poetry Yellow
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Ro Separé Free-Standing by Mia Cullin
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Ro is a room divider with creative rotating palettes. In the free-standing version, the shape of
Category

2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum

Ro Separé Free-Standing by Mia Cullin
Ro Separé Free-Standing by Mia Cullin
H 76.78 in W 60.24 in D 19.69 in
Melihat Folding Screen by Larissa Batista
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
to an interior designed room. It’s low positioned mirrors reflects the aesthetic of the room, yet
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Melihat Folding Screen by Larissa Batista
Melihat Folding Screen by Larissa Batista
H 66.15 in W 66.93 in D 0.79 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Aquamarine 3-Panels Otello Screen
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Venetian style. Composed of a custom number of hinged panels this handcrafted piece will be at home in a
Category

2010s Italian Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Unique Art Nouveau Screen Handcarved Leather & Oakwood, Denmark, 1910s
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing unique screen or room divider made in Denmark in the early 20th century. The screen is made
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ombra Screen by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
the desired conformation, this alluring screen can be used as a room divider or textural focal point
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile

Ombra Screen by Chiara Provasi
Ombra Screen by Chiara Provasi
H 82.68 in W 78.75 in D 1.97 in
Rustic Red & Natural Distressed Manchester Picket Fence 3-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Topeka, KS
custom made into this unique folding screen in the later 20th Century… but there are no markings we have
Category

20th Century American Rustic Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Bellini Decorative Panel
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
in a glossy white color, any colors and decorations can be entirely customized according to our
Category

2010s Italian Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Accessory Parrot
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
customized in terms of colors and design. Born as a bed post finial, it can equally suit your home as a fun
Category

2010s Italian Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Accent Folding Screen in White Lacquered Wood
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
it's available in customized options: Lacquer color (any RAL color), Custom dimensions are available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Organic Modern Accent Folding Screen in Black Lacquered Wood
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
it's available in customized options: Lacquer color (any RAL color), Custom dimensions are available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Lacquered Wood Screen - Black and Orange - Art Deco style (Customizable)
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, FR
custom orders for some of his clients. Marking a heritage left by the design icons of the 20th Century
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Beech

Opto Folding Screen, Oak Frame and Black Corten Panels Minimalist Bauhaus Mood
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Metropolis. It is possible also to buy the half screen composed of only 2 frames. Special custom finish and
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2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer, Oak

Customizable Art Deco Style Mirrored Three Panels Brass Frame Screen
By Pescetta
Located in IT
mirrored panels and brass frames. Ideal as room divider, to decor a fitting room, a wardrobe, to decor a
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Six-Panel Double Sided Coromandel Asian Screen on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Six-panel double sided Coromandel Asian Screen on stand. Each panel seats in a removable custom
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Johnson Hartig Libertine Le Grand Tour Floral Screen
By Schumacher
Located in Houston, TX
Custom six panel screen with Johnson Hartig of Libertine Le Grand Tour Floral Wallpaper (reverse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Screens and Ro...

Materials

Wood, Paper

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Custom Room Dividers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of custom room dividers available for sale. Each of these unique custom room dividers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. There are 15 antique and vintage custom room dividers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Custom room dividers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency custom room dividers are consistently popular styles. Custom room dividers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baleri Italia, Broyhill and Charles Eames are consistently popular.

How Much are Custom Room Dividers?

Custom room dividers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.
Questions About Custom Room Dividers
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To quickly divide a room, you can use a freestanding room divider. If you wish to leave the room open but visually divide it, try placing accent rugs under the furniture in different areas. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What room dividers are called depends on their style. Large collapsible walls are partition walls, while sectioned panels with hinges are screens. Japanese-style room dividers are known as shoji blinds. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of room dividers from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The simplest things that can be used as room dividers are room divider furnishings that stand up on their own. You can also use folding screens, pocket doors, bookcases, curtains, trellises, hanging shelves and other objects and furniture pieces as room dividers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    Lightweight Japanese paper lattice screens known as shōji are a versatile way to define a living space and block drafts. Painted folding screens known as byōbu are also used as decorative elements, often featuring landscapes, animals, and flowering plants. Chinese folding screens were traditionally comprised of monumental hinged panels, intricately carved and decorated with panoramic landscapes or stone inlay.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    For standing room dividers, make sure you set them up in an accordion or or zig zag fold pattern to keep them from falling down.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Paper room dividers are often called decorative screens or merely room dividers depending on the design. The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties. Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of room dividers and decorative screens.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many things that you can use instead of a room divider. If you want to be able to open up the room or quickly create more privacy, curtains suspended from the ceiling can be a good choice. Folding screens are another option that give you the flexibility to change your room easily. For a more permanent solution, you can divide the room with case goods like bookcases. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Chinese room dividers are also called pingfengs. The term pingfeng in traditional Chinese literally means “wind blocker” or “wind wall.” Some people also refer to these room dividers as folding screens because they consist of hinged panels that allow them to fold up when not in use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of folding screens from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

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