Panelling
Early 20th Century English Empire Panelling
Bronze
1970s Vintage Panelling
Resin, Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
2010s Italian Organic Modern Panelling
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Copper
1960s Belgian Vintage Panelling
Iron
1980s Italian Vintage Panelling
Ceramic
1980s Italian Vintage Panelling
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Panelling
Wood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Stone
19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Panelling
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Panelling
Iron
Early 20th Century Edwardian Panelling
Tulipwood, Pine
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Panelling
Pine
Early 20th Century English Victorian Panelling
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Panelling
Straw
1950s European Vintage Panelling
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
Early 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Panelling
Oak
1960s American Victorian Vintage Panelling
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Stone
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Panelling
Brass
20th Century French Napoleon III Panelling
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood, Plaster
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Alpaca, Mirror, Beech, Plywood, Paper
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Panelling
Brass
20th Century Renaissance Panelling
Wood
2010s English Modern Panelling
Glass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Pine
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Cherry
2010s Portuguese Modern Panelling
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Panelling
Ash, Cork
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Panelling
Ash, Cork
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Panelling
Pine, Wood
1950s Belgian Space Age Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Panelling
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Panelling
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Panelling
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Brass, Other
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Other
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Brass, Other
20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Antique and Vintage Panelling
Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.
The earliest known folding screens date back to the Zhou dynasty in China from the 4th to 3rd century B.C. Techniques for decorating leather and cloth turned panels into works of art. Through trade between the West and East, folding screens became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Screens imported in the 17th century from China and Japan were prized for their exoticism.
Panels today are still as practical as they are beautiful whether in large open spaces or for outdoor use. Screens create a sense of luxury and elegance and can match details like the wood trim of a room for a consistent look. They’re tasteful statement pieces you can use to showcase artwork or an intricate design while conveniently breaking up a room or filling a space that appears empty. Because of their vertical shape, panels draw the eye upward and can create the illusion of a higher ceiling and a more open room.
A vibrant screen can fulfill the same purpose as an accent wall, allowing you to play with color and light. You can use it as a surface to bounce light or add diffuse lighting behind it for a warm effect.
On 1stDibs, we offer screens and panels to help you create private spaces while introducing an object that evokes sophistication. Our modern panels include bold pieces that make strong statements, or you can opt for metal panelling to reflect light. If you’re looking for vintage items, neoclassical panelling is an ornate option.