Panelling
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Mahogany
1950s Asian Vintage Panelling
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Iron
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Iron
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Panelling
Wood
1950s European Vintage Panelling
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Cherry
1950s Belgian Space Age Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
1950s Italian Gothic Revival Vintage Panelling
Wood, Paint
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Pine
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Wood
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Iron
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Pine
1950s American Vintage Panelling
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Panelling
Glass
1950s American Vintage Panelling
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Elm
2010s Mexican Brutalist Panelling
Wood
1970s American Vintage Panelling
Mahogany, Glass
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Panelling
Enamel
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Panelling
Teak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
1940s Vintage Panelling
Boxwood
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Art Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Cherry
2010s Welsh Panelling
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Panelling
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Elm
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Panelling
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Walnut, Cork
1950s French Industrial Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Bauhaus Vintage Panelling
Cane
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
1950s Brazilian Vintage Panelling
Acrylic
1950s Brazilian Vintage Panelling
Acrylic
(2) Height 92 in. by 61 in.
(3) Height 92 in. by 41 in.
Provenance: Private estate San Paulo, Brazil
1950s Brazilian Vintage Panelling
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Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.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.