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Large brass room divider shelf, attr. to Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Greding, DE
Large room divider shelf made of brass with a dark brown lacquered base with three drawers and two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Room Divider Shelf by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Greding, DE
Large room divider shelf in white designed by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell. Discolored in places
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. A rare form and
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This 2-piece Brasilia Room Divider was delicately restored to preserve the original patina. We
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
H 72.75 in W 54 in D 17 in
Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Forest house Sculptural table by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This shelf
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2010s Japanese Tribal Shelves

Materials

Wood

Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
H 43.31 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider This is a mid century Bamboo Bookshelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Asymmetrical Zitan Wood Collector's Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique blending of classical Chinese and Art Deco Étagère/ room divider, first quarter of the 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Centre shops throughout UK. This room divider is typical of the Schreiber style, clean lines with Danish
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Formica, Beech

1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Centre shops throughout UK. This shelf unit is typical of the Schreiber style, Danish style minimal with
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Formica

Yuma Kano Rust Harvest Shelf Acrylic Art room divider
By Yuma Kano
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shelf designed by Yuma Kano. Surface half transparent material is acrylic. This acrylic is what
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Collector's Display Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique piece is a classical Chinese art deco display/room divider in the original condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. Manner of Milo
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Danish oak room divider modular library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnul
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish solid oak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnulf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Evans Clark Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Highland, IN
display shelf or a room divider. The mahogany case has five shelves on each side attached with a piano
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1950s Teak Bookcase Shelf Cabinet / Room divider By Nils Jonsson For Troeds.
By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
room divider as well. All shelfs are adjustable in height as wel as the vitrine cabinet. The vitrine
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out Top Finished Back
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out and Top Finished Back Dimensions. 60 W
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rattan Shelf Display Unit with Built in Planter Room Divider Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cabinet. Can be used in the kitchen to display China, in a sun room as an accent piece. The planter can be
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Formica, Plywood

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
this shelf that can also function as a room divider. Sleek yet elegant, this bookshelf demonstrates the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
H 73.04 in W 95.67 in D 14.18 in
Unique neo-Gothic dining room, large table and 10 chairs
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
accessory is divided into an upper three-door part with one inner shelf and a lower part with two drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelf unit for books, objects, and plants. The shelves are designed to look
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Freestanding Mid Century Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D16 H70.5 SHELF HEIGHTS 18,24, 12.5, 11 Fully restored large Wall unit in structurally sound
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Gun Metal, Stainless, Glass Etagere Shelves or Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Gun Metal, Stainless, Glass Etagere Shelves or Room Divider Offered for sale is a fine-quality gun
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal System Teak Double Sided Room Divider, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system teak, double sided room divider, made in Denmark. Custom ordered
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Tic-Tac-Toe Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
Category

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

Materials

Rattan

TALL Bouk Mayer Made and Designed Modern Contemporary Sideboard / Room Divider
Located in Markington, GB
You are looking at a large Bouk Mayer designed and made, modern contemporary side board, room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sideboards

Materials

Tulipwood

Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
bookcase, a sophisticated cabinet, a practical storage shelf, or even as an intriguing room divider. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid Century MODERN Walnut BAR / BOOKCASE Room Divider by Stanley Furniture Co.
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
. Backside is finished so it can float in a room or act as a room divider. Some wear from age and use and an
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 S" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 M" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Cerused Oak Modular Wall Unit Shelving or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
shelf, or even as an intriguing room divider. The world truly is your oyster with this one-of-a-kind
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Very rare MOP bookcase / room divider by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning modular MOP bookcase/room divider. Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Omni Style Wall Unit Room Divider in Teak After George Nelson, Usa, circa 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
and one with three deep drawers. The room divider system also includes three upper cabinets, two of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Exclusive Chrome Omega Shelf from Abhika Mod. Austin-Shelf
Located in Berlin, DE
. Chrome shelving room divider in Art Deco style round shape. - Stabile solid construction in high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Romeo Rega Shelf, Italy, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf and/or room divider by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s. Polished brass and smoked glass, with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Romeo Rega Shelf, Italy, 1970
Romeo Rega Shelf, Italy, 1970
H 76.97 in W 74.22 in D 15.16 in
Aluminum Domino Shelf by Mock Studio
By Mock Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from heavy-duty 1/4-inch aluminum plates, the Domino bookshelf is both a display shelf
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

e15 Arie Shelf by Arik Levy
By e15, Arik Levy
Located in New York, NY
as well as public interiors and is also applicable as room divider. Details: Also applicable as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

e15 Arie Shelf by Arik Levy
e15 Arie Shelf by Arik Levy
Signal White Powder CoatWaxedWaxed White Oak
H 75.6 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
1960's, Hollywood Regency Lucite Shelf
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this monumental original Mid-Century Modern shelf for sale. It's an original designer
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

1970's Hollywood Regency Etagere / Shelf
By Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Burbank, CA
, and would make a wonderful bookshelf or divider. Very rare piece, and beautiful to decorate.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Contemporary Haiku Shelf, Oakwood, Ashwood or Black
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
standing in a space or by a wall, as a traditional shelf, instead of a credenza or as a room divider. The
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash

Walnut Sideboard with Top Shelf by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
the sides. The sliding doors open to a divided interior with adjustable shelf on the left and a stack
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Stack Shelf in Brushed Aluminium by Johan Viladrich
By Johan Viladrich
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The Stack shelf is an absolute object. Functional and sculptural, its form directly emerges from
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Table with Octagonal Top and Divided Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
accentuation, partitioned drawer, saber legs and lower shelf. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier End Tables

Materials

Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wall-mounted shelf with drawers, oak, brass, France, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Restored Aesthetic Movement Large Two-Tier Tiger Bamboo Magazine Rack w/ Divider
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large two-tier antique tiger bamboo magazine rack with divider and bottom shelf for larger books
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

AM Floor Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
. Designed to display objects and books and double as a room divider.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Newspaper Rack w/ Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Aesthetic Movement tiger bamboo magazine rack with divider and bottom shelf. The rack
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Free-Standing Shelf in Steel and Glass
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Glendale, AZ
, or purchase multiple to use as a room divider or entertainment center. Two available. Good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Black, Starr & Frost Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Book Holder Shelf
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
divider, presumably from the late 19th or early 20th century, beautifully adorned with curvilinear
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Michel Dumas Large Chrome, Clear Plexiglass Shelf Unite by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas
Located in Haderslev, DK
Rare shelf system by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, France early 1970s. High quality built
Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Oak 4 Tier Industrial x Frame Freestanding Bookcase Etagere Shelf
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Dayton, OH
An open frame industrial style x frame bookcase or room divider from the last quarter of the 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Bookcase Shelf in Plexiglass, Steel and Brass Midcentury Design Italia 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
chromed steel structure. Brass finishes. With its elegant line, it can also be used as a divider, suitable
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Contemporary Walnut and Lacquer Étagère / Book Shelf By Alex P White
By Alex P. White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bleached walnut and lacquer étagère is substantial enough to be a freestanding room divider for
Category

2010s American Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Refinished Oak Wall Shelf, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, solid Oak rectangular wall hanging shelves, separated in two sections with center divider. Storage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

modular floor to ceiling CSS shelf unit Design George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
work as a room divider to help create spaces within your interior.The shelf can be adjusted for various
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Room Divide Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal room divide shelf for your home. A room divide shelf — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 28 options for an antique or vintage room divide shelf now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the room divide shelf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right room divide shelf, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made room divide shelf over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Ettore Sottsass and Arbuck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Room Divide Shelf?

A room divide shelf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,926, while the lowest priced sells for $712 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Room Divide Shelf
  • 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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