Japanese Screen Waves
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Vintage 1950s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Brass
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Brocade, Silk
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Gold
Vintage 1950s Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Paper
Antique 1870s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Silk, Wood, Paper
20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
Antique 1890s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Silk, Wood, Paper
Antique 1870s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Silk, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Brocade, Wood, Paper
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
20th Century Chinese Showa Paintings and Screens
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Paper, Silk
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Silk
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Silk
Mid-20th Century Korean Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paper
Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Marble
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Wood
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1930s Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons
Fabric, Glass
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Fabric, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Alpaca
Late 20th Century American Dry Bars
Mahogany
Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries
Tapestry, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak, Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Modern Table Mirrors
Brass, Steel
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Hardwood, Handmade Paper
Antique 19th Century Japanese Screens and Room Dividers
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Paper
Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens
Paper
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paper
Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities
Paper
20th Century Japanese Other Antiquities
Silk
20th Century Japanese Other Antiquities
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Musical Instruments
Early 20th Century Paintings and Screens
Vintage 1930s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Vintage 1920s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Gold
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique 1890s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Paper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Paper
20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Silver Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Silk
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Art
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Paintings
Silk, Wood, Paper
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper, Paint
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Silk, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Silk, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Silver Leaf
20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Gold, Bronze
20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper, Silk
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Silk
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Brass, Gold Leaf
20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Architectural Elements
Wood
Japanese Screen Waves For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right paintings-screens for You
Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Japanese screens are called Byōbu and are made from many panels with beautiful calligraphy and paintings. These folding screens can be a decorative and interesting way to separate rooms in a living space. Find a collection of Japanese screens for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.
- Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.
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