What do you call a room divider?

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

How do you divide a room quickly?

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.

What are room dividers called?

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.

What can be used as room dividers?

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.

Do room dividers fall easily?

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.

What is the cheapest way to divide a room?

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.

What is the Carlton room divider made of?

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.

Are room dividers a good idea?

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.

Can you attach a room divider to the wall?

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.

How do I keep my room dividers from falling down

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.

Can you use curtains as a room divider?

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.

What can I use instead of a room divider?

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.

What are those Chinese room dividers called?

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.

Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?

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.

Room Dividers Partitions

Henredon Hutch

Kazimir Screen

Craftsman Hutch

Arts And Crafts Hutch

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass, Metal

Colourful Mid-Century Modern Italian Partition Wall or Room Divider

H 112.21 in W 63 in D 1.97 in

Vintage Hand Painted Three Panel French Wood Room Divider or Partition Screen

Located in Seattle, WA

vintage hand painted three panel french wood room divider and or space partition screen

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Vintage 1960s French Provincial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Painted Three Panel French Wood Room Divider or Partition Screen

H 71 in W 48 in D 1 in

One Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition

Located in Miami, FL

One Mid-Century Modern tall three wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider, screen or partition in

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

One Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition

H 73.5 in W 53 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern tall three double wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider in dark brown finish

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition Italy

H 73.5 in W 66 in D 1.5 in

Glas Italia Prism Partition

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Glas Italia

Located in Vancouver, BC

Screen in 8 mm. thick extra light glass, hand-curved and silvered. The corners are smoothed, whilst the vertical and the upper side are embellished with transparent edges with a larg...

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2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror

Glas Italia Prism Partition

H 53.15 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in

Gilt Metal Midcentury French Partition Screen

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Stunning and fairy-tale-like room divider/screen from France, in gilt metal. Five panels with

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Mid-20th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Gilt Metal Midcentury French Partition Screen

H 57.49 in W 90.56 in D 1.19 in

Rizo Imperial Crystal Partition Screen With Capitals

By RIZO

Located in Mumbai, IN

artistic feature to create an impressive and distinctive entrance moment as a screen, partition or room

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Baroque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Rizo Imperial Crystal Partition Screen With Capitals

H 88 in W 73 in D 6 in

Conogó Partition Screen in Hardwood, Brazilian Contemporary Design

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

This contemporary styled partition screen or room divider is made of sucupira hardwood. Named the

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Conogó Partition Screen in Hardwood, Brazilian Contemporary Design

H 70.87 in W 38.19 in D 16.93 in

"Conogó" Colored Partition Screen in Hardwood, Brazilian Contemporary Design

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

This contemporary style partition screen or room divider, painted in MDF, is made of sucupira

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

"Conogó" Colored Partition Screen in Hardwood, Brazilian Contemporary Design

H 70.87 in W 38.19 in D 16.93 in

"V.az" partition screen by Andrea Macruz, Brazilian Contemporary Design

By Andrea Macruz

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

"V.az" partition screen by Andrea Macruz, Brazilian Contemporary Design

H 98.43 in W 68.9 in D 1.19 in

Contemporary Room Divider in Natural Cane Webbing

By Nada Debs

Located in New York, NY

This midcentury style partition is defined by its striking angles and play on texture. The handmade

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

Materials

Ash, Straw, Cane

Contemporary Room Divider in Natural Cane Webbing

H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 2.37 in

Unique Reverso Room Divider by Draga & Aurel

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Reverso room divider by Draga & Aurel Price for each piece. Please contact us Unique

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2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Unique Reverso Room Divider by Draga & Aurel

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 0.4 in

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider - 3 Panels

Located in Delray Beach, FL

stylish and versatile partition. Vintage Chinese room divider with 3 panels Black lacquered finish for an

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider - 3 Panels

H 72.5 in W 48.25 in D 1 in

Green Steel Colored Asymmetric Room Divider by Delvis Unlimited

Located in Milan, Milan

A unique folding partition with an original asymmetrical design that personalizes the surrounding

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2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Green Steel Colored Asymmetric Room Divider by Delvis Unlimited

H 78.75 in W 1.58 in D 80.71 in

Vladimir Kagan Architectural Louvered & Illuminated Room Divider with COA, 1967

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

lighting with room partitioning may have first been explored in practice by Kagan in 1963 when he designed

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

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Architectural Louvered & Illuminated Room Divider with COA, 1967

H 82 in W 42 in D 6 in

A Rare Find A Georgian Upholstered Four Fold Room Divider Boudoir Screen

Located in High Wycombe, GB

A Rare Find A Georgian Upholstered Four Fold Room Divider Boudoir Screen With A Shaped Top, Each

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Velvet

A Rare Find A Georgian Upholstered Four Fold Room Divider Boudoir Screen

H 66.15 in W 70.87 in D 1.97 in

Vintage French Industrial Iron Screen, circa 1920s

Located in Napa, CA

interior or exterior placement. Could be used as space partition, trellis, or small windbreak.

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Early 20th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Industrial Iron Screen, circa 1920s

H 77 in W 34 in D 9 in

DeCastelli Monolìte Divider by Tipstudio

By DeCastelli, TIPSTUDIO

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monolìte is an architectonic partition that, like a solid body smoothed by nature’s erosive

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Monolìte Divider by Tipstudio

H 72.45 in W 35.44 in D 18.31 in

Reverso Separè Sunset by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Sunset by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè Jade by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Jade by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè Light Violet by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Light Violet by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè REd Violet by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè REd Violet by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè Blue Shades by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Blue Shades by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

Reverso Separè Purpish Blue by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Purpish Blue by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè Dusty Yellow by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Dusty Yellow by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè Dusty Turquoise by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Dusty Turquoise by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè Mulberry by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Mulberry by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè Steel by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Steel by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè Violet by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Violet by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Reverso Separè Light Blue by Draga & Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Como, IT

Transparency Matters collection by Draga & Aurel: Partition screen made from cast resin and self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Reverso Separè Light Blue by Draga & Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century

H 106.7 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Grey Flap Black Wooden Folding Screen

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

creating partitions, separating areas, or concealing a corner in a room. Furthermore, the movable structure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Screens and Room Di...

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Grey Flap Black Wooden Folding Screen

H 70.87 in W 80.71 in D 1.19 in

Schonbuch Lola Screen/Divider Designed by Bodo Sperlein in STOCK

By Schönbuch

Located in New York, NY

Screenplay in several parts. The LOLA room divider creates new spaces. A modern take on the

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Schonbuch Lola Screen/Divider Designed by Bodo Sperlein in STOCK

H 68.9 in W 86.62 in D 0.99 in

Gervasoni Black Three Door Folding Screen in Bamboo by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

other, allowing our sight to go beyond the immediately apparent. Three doors folding partition in black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Gervasoni Black Three Door Folding Screen in Bamboo by Paola Navone

H 70.87 in W 68.9 in D 1.19 in

Pop-Art 1960s Hanging Screen

Located in Antwerp, BE

curtain for a window, a partition between two rooms gives a stunning airy touch to your room or as a wall

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pop-Art 1960s Hanging Screen

Free Shipping

H 94.49 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in

Vintage oriental folding screen Bamboo with fabric, 1960

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Mid-Century Modern bamboo wooden folding screen, screen or partition with four wall panels. Bamboo

Category

Vintage 1960s Indonesian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage oriental folding screen Bamboo with fabric, 1960

Free Shipping

H 72.45 in W 63 in D 1.19 in

Limited Edition Sonar Gradient Mirror Screen in Emerald Sapphire by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in New York, NY

partition wall or a mirror screen. Combining a few sonars together creates closed, private space. As a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Limited Edition Sonar Gradient Mirror Screen in Emerald Sapphire by Zieta

H 71.66 in W 84.65 in D 3.94 in

Louis XVI Style French Screen Gilded Wood with Oil Painting and Ground Glass

Located in Prato, Tuscany

des Indes, screens had several roles in China and Japan: inside a room as a movable partition to allow

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style French Screen Gilded Wood with Oil Painting and Ground Glass

H 64.57 in W 56.3 in D 1.58 in

Carved Wood Folding Screen "à la Bérain", 19th Century

By Jean Bérain

Located in Paris, FR

Four-leaf partition screen in carved wood and painted in the Bérain style. Each panel bears on the

Category

Antique 1870s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Folding Screen "à la Bérain", 19th Century

H 76.78 in W 66.15 in D 0.79 in

Telo Screen by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

: Partition screen in solid oak; round foot in red lacquered MDF Also available: Opto folding screens A

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Telo Screen by Colé Italia

H 86.62 in W 48.82 in D 15.75 in

Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Abstract Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

159, D116, W40 cm. Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Abstract Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

H 62.6 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type B, Floral Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

D.133 W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type B, Floral Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

H 59.06 in W 52.37 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type C, Floral Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

.116 W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a steel

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type C, Floral Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

H 62.6 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type A, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

.180 D.123 W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type A, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

H 70.87 in W 48.43 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type C, Abstract Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

cm. Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a steel shaped

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type C, Abstract Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

H 62.6 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type B, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

.150 D.133 W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type B, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

H 59.06 in W 52.37 in D 15.75 in

Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Floral Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

.159 D.116 W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Floral Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

H 62.6 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in

Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Floral Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

.159 D.116 W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Floral Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

H 62.6 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type A, Abstract Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

, D.123, W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type A, Abstract Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

H 70.87 in W 48.43 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type C, Floral Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

.159, D.116, W.40 cm. Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type C, Floral Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

H 62.6 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type B, Floral Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

.133 W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a steel

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type B, Floral Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

H 59.06 in W 52.37 in D 15.75 in

Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

: H.159 D.116 W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

H 62.6 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type C, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

.159 D.116 W.40 cm. Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type C, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia

H 62.6 in W 45.67 in D 15.75 in

Kazimir Screen, Type B, Abstract Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

.150 D.133 W.40 cm. Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen, Type B, Abstract Coating in Silk by Colé Italia

H 59.06 in W 52.37 in D 15.75 in

Vintage 1980s 3 Panel Beveled Mirrored Screen Room Divider

Located in Elkton, MD

interior layouts. Whether as a functional room partition or a decorative accent, these dividers embody the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1980s 3 Panel Beveled Mirrored Screen Room Divider

H 84 in W 18 in D 1.5 in

Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Buffalo, NY

each room of the home, featuring proprietary curled bar pulls in polished brass. This example in a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish

H 33 in W 48 in D 19 in

Elisabeth Bookcase #4 by Cesare Arosio and Beatrice Fanchini

By Pacini & Cappellini

Located in Milan, IT

, handcrafted from Canaletto walnut or fiberboard, composed of shelves, dividers, and supporting backs. It is

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Elisabeth Bookcase #4 by Cesare Arosio and Beatrice Fanchini

H 154.34 in W 125.2 in D 11.82 in

DeCastelli Screen-Pot 1 Planter in Corten Waxed by Francois Clerc

By DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

in on itself to embrace the plant. It can also act as a partition to create mobile plant dividers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Metal

DeCastelli Screen-Pot 1 Planter in Corten Waxed by Francois Clerc

H 57.49 in Dm 17.33 in

Vitra Planophore Bookshelf Roomdivider Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Jean Prouvé

By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Vitra

Located in Munster, NRW

slightly asymmetrical dividers are positioned parallel to the shelves, Planophore becomes a partition

Category

2010s German Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra Planophore Bookshelf Roomdivider Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Jean Prouvé

H 63.78 in W 93.71 in D 16.34 in

DeCastelli Screen-Pot 2 Planter in Bronzed Stainless Steel by Francois Clerc

By DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

in on itself to embrace the plant. It can also act as a partition to create mobile plant dividers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Metal

DeCastelli Screen-Pot 2 Planter in Bronzed Stainless Steel by Francois Clerc

H 57.49 in W 34.85 in D 17.33 in

Rosewood Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet by Niels Erik and Glasdam Jensen

By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen

Located in Chicago, IL

and a visual statement. Within the cabinet, a glass shelf and two sliding white painted partition

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Rosewood, Paint

Rosewood Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet by Niels Erik and Glasdam Jensen

H 29 in W 34.5 in D 19.75 in

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Room Dividers Partitions For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of room dividers partitions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique room dividers partitions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bamboo. There are 12 antique and vintage room dividers partitions for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Room dividers partitions have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of room dividers partitions to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Modern room dividers partitions are of considerable interest. Room dividers partitions have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Andrea Macruz, Glas Italia and Poul Kjærholm are consistently popular.

Finding the Right screens-room-dividers for You

Whether they are implemented as decorative accents or makeshift partitions to ensure privacy, antique and vintage folding screens and room dividers easily introduce sophistication and depth to any space in your home.

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. They took on considerable event-based importance when the structures gained popularity in the East Asian country, as the folding screens were used in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. Later, artists elsewhere warmed to folding screens and sought to create their own.

In European countries such as France, where they were known as paravent, folding screens began to materialize in apartments in Paris, gaining favor with the likes of pioneering couturier Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, who is said to have accrued more than 30 and used them as a precursor to what we now know as wallpaper.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique and vintage folding screens and room dividers, which, given their history, may do a better job of bringing people and cultures together in your home than sectioning off a space. Search by material to find options in metal, fabric or wood, or browse by style for mid-century modern designs and examples from the Art Deco era.

Questions About Room Dividers Partitions

What do you call a room divider?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.
How do you divide a room quickly?
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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.
What are room dividers called?
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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.
What can be used as room dividers?
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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.
Do room dividers fall easily?
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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.
What is the cheapest way to divide a room?
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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.
What is the Carlton room divider made of?
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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.
Are room dividers a good idea?
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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.
Can you attach a room divider to the wall?
1 Answer
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.
How do I keep my room dividers from falling down
1 Answer
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.
Can you use curtains as a room divider?
1 Answer
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.
What are those paper room dividers called?
1 Answer
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.
What can I use instead of a room divider?
1 Answer
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.
What are those Chinese room dividers called?
1 Answer
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.
Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?
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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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