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Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Folding Geometric Room Divider
Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Folding Geometric Room Divider

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Folding Geometric Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish mid-century screen featuring a minimalist frame and geometric design, ideal for use as a

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Swedish Jute Wall Tapestry
Midcentury Swedish Jute Wall Tapestry

Midcentury Swedish Jute Wall Tapestry

Located in Barcelona, ES

Swedish midcentury screen printed jute wall tapestry.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Jute

Multicolored Geometric Screen Print
Multicolored Geometric Screen Print

Multicolored Geometric Screen Print

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century screen print formed of blocks of garnet, sky blue, and carob. The blocks of colors

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Prints

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Metal Painted 3-Fold Screen
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Metal Painted 3-Fold Screen

Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Metal Painted 3-Fold Screen

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-century faux bamboo metal screen with three panels have a leaf design with a faux painted

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Chrome & Aluminum Folding Screen
Mid Century Chrome & Aluminum Folding Screen

Mid Century Chrome & Aluminum Folding Screen

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century folding screen or room divider. Four adjustable chrome panels with lined with aluminum

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

A Chinese mid 18th century Laquered Coromandel screen
A Chinese mid 18th century Laquered Coromandel screen

A Chinese mid 18th century Laquered Coromandel screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A monumentally scaled and most important Chinese mid 18th century Laquered Coromandel screen. This

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Edo Hawk Screen
Mid-Edo Hawk Screen

Mid-Edo Hawk Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Step into the world of Mid Edo Japan with our six-panel Hawk screen, each depicting a different

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mid-Century Silver Leaf and Glass Three Panel Room Divider Screen
Mid-Century Silver Leaf and Glass Three Panel Room Divider Screen

Mid-Century Silver Leaf and Glass Three Panel Room Divider Screen

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-century architectural 3-panel room divider screen with silver leafed wooden frames and beveled

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver

Mid-18th Century Japanese Screen Pair, One Hundred Flowers, Chrysanthemums
Mid-18th Century Japanese Screen Pair, One Hundred Flowers, Chrysanthemums

Mid-18th Century Japanese Screen Pair, One Hundred Flowers, Chrysanthemums

Located in Kyoto, JP

. Ink, color, gofun and gold leaf on paper. Dating to the mid 18th century this pair of six-panel

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Decorative Screen with Napoleon motif
Mid-Century Decorative Screen with Napoleon motif

Mid-Century Decorative Screen with Napoleon motif

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This decorative Napoleon decor screen is made of red velvet and printed material

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

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

French Mid-Century Bamboo Screen
French Mid-Century Bamboo Screen

French Mid-Century Bamboo Screen

Located in Austin, TX

Screen from France in the mid-century style. This piece is made with a bamboo structure and

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid 18th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Crows & Pines by Unkoku Toshuku.
Mid 18th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Crows & Pines by Unkoku Toshuku.

Mid 18th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Crows & Pines by Unkoku Toshuku.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Unkoku Toshuku (1722-1779) Crows and Pines A pair of six-panel Japanese Screens. Ink and gold

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Wood and Mother of Pearl Four Panel Screen
French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Wood and Mother of Pearl Four Panel Screen

French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Wood and Mother of Pearl Four Panel Screen

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century 4-panel folding screen with a frame constructed from cerused wood in a grid

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

American Mid-Century Tri-Fold Rattan Room Dividers / Screens
American Mid-Century Tri-Fold Rattan Room Dividers / Screens

American Mid-Century Tri-Fold Rattan Room Dividers / Screens

Located in Queens, NY

3 American Mid-Century tri-fold rattan room dividers / screens with a sunburst design repeated in 3

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

Mid 19th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Flowers & Birds of the Four Seasons.
Mid 19th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Flowers & Birds of the Four Seasons.

Mid 19th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Flowers & Birds of the Four Seasons.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Shioka Sorin (1781-1850) Flowers & Birds of the Four Seasons Pair of six-panel Japanese Screens

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Mid-Century Italian 2-Panel Screen
Mid-Century Italian 2-Panel Screen

Mid-Century Italian 2-Panel Screen

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century 2 panel screen with a square panels of abalone shells in a rustic wood frame

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Three-Panel Folding Screen
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Three-Panel Folding Screen

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Three-Panel Folding Screen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

bamboo and woven rattan or wicker, showcasing a distinctive Mid-Century Modern aesthetic that blends

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

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

19th Century Chinese Window Lattice Panel Screen
19th Century Chinese Window Lattice Panel Screen

19th Century Chinese Window Lattice Panel Screen

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Window Lattice Screen. Very special Lattice Screen Window Panel from Shanxi China

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cypress

Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Screen. France, Mid-20th Century
Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Screen. France, Mid-20th Century

Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Screen. France, Mid-20th Century

By Maison Jansen

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Patinated Wood and gold leaf screen attributed to Maison Jansen. France, mid-20th century.

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-century French Trompe l'oeil Decoupage Folding Screen
Mid-century French Trompe l'oeil Decoupage Folding Screen

Mid-century French Trompe l'oeil Decoupage Folding Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic mid-century modern Italian four panel double sided screen featuring painted trompe l'oeil

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

Materials

Metal

Japanese Six-Panel Screen
Japanese Six-Panel Screen

Japanese Six-Panel Screen

Located in Stamford, CT

A six-panel Japanese paper screen with poems, autumn flowers, bamboo fence and Mandarin ducks

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century Peachwood Window Screen from Sianxi, China
Mid-19th Century Peachwood Window Screen from Sianxi, China

Mid-19th Century Peachwood Window Screen from Sianxi, China

Located in New York, NY

An antique window screen from Sianxi, China, Mid-19th Century. Solid peach wood in dark finish

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Antique 1840s Chinese Qing Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elegant and architectural, this Jacarandá rosewood screen exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s mastery of

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

Materials

Rosewood, Jacaranda

18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Screen with Calligraphy
18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Screen with Calligraphy

18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Screen with Calligraphy

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare 18th-Century Lacquer Screen / Room Divider, Qing Dynasty A rare lacquer screen from the 18th

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Birchwood Room Divider - Vintage Screen
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Birchwood Room Divider - Vintage Screen

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Birchwood Room Divider - Vintage Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish room divider made of hand crafted polished

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Japanese Screens
Pair of Japanese Screens

Pair of Japanese Screens

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional pair of Japanese screens, 20th century Six parts, six times 45 cm wide Gold spotted

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Large Painted Screen Room Divider
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Large Painted Screen Room Divider

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Large Painted Screen Room Divider

Located in Kensington, MD

Interesting tri-fold screen that has been painted in an abstract manner in yellow, orange, black

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Folding Screen by Tropicraft of San Francisco
Mid Century Folding Screen by Tropicraft of San Francisco

Mid Century Folding Screen by Tropicraft of San Francisco

By Tropicraft

Located in New York, NY

Interesting and graphic three panel folding screen by Tropicraft of San Francisco. The outer frame

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

Japanese Four Panel Screen: Seasonal Poems
Japanese Four Panel Screen: Seasonal Poems

Japanese Four Panel Screen: Seasonal Poems

Located in Hudson, NY

Four individual mounted panels of calligraphy. Each panel contains a poem inspired by one of the four seasons. Each panel signed: To Rei. Ink on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Paper

Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 Panel Folding Screen Bohemian
Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 Panel Folding Screen Bohemian

Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 Panel Folding Screen Bohemian

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 panel folding screen with starburst pattern. This unique Bohemian

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

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Byobu six panels screen on paper Edo Period 20th century
Japanese Byobu six panels screen on paper Edo Period 20th century

Japanese Byobu six panels screen on paper Edo Period 20th century

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Edo period Japanese Byobu six panel screen from the mid 20th century depicting scenes

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Craftsman Four Panel Wood Screen, USA, 1970's
Mid-Century Craftsman Four Panel Wood Screen, USA, 1970's

Mid-Century Craftsman Four Panel Wood Screen, USA, 1970's

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-century modern four panel screen on brass casters. Unique artisan meets craftsman. Heavy and

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chinese Beige and Flowering Tree Four Panel Screen
Mid-Century Chinese Beige and Flowering Tree Four Panel Screen

Mid-Century Chinese Beige and Flowering Tree Four Panel Screen

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-century Chinese four-paneled beige folding screen crafted in canvas-covered wood, painted with

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Japanese silk embroidered framed painting
Mid-20th Century Japanese silk embroidered framed painting

Mid-20th Century Japanese silk embroidered framed painting

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-20th Century Japanese silk embroidered framed painting A silk embroidered painting and is

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

19th Century Japanese Screen Pair - Birds & Flowers of the Four Seasons
19th Century Japanese Screen Pair - Birds & Flowers of the Four Seasons

19th Century Japanese Screen Pair - Birds & Flowers of the Four Seasons

Located in Kyoto, JP

delicate beauty and feminine symbolism, reinforcing the mid-to-late summer narrative of the screen. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Decorative Mid-Century Modern Artisan Iron and Glass Screen
Decorative Mid-Century Modern Artisan Iron and Glass Screen

Decorative Mid-Century Modern Artisan Iron and Glass Screen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brilliant and uniquely constructed, artisan free-standing wrought iron screen. Acquired from the

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Mid-19th Century Pair of Chinese Gouache Portraits
Mid-19th Century Pair of Chinese Gouache Portraits

Mid-19th Century Pair of Chinese Gouache Portraits

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century pair of Chinese portraits painted on rice or pith paper. An official of the Qing

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

17th Century Japanese Screen. View of West Lake by Unkoku Toyo.
17th Century Japanese Screen. View of West Lake by Unkoku Toyo.

17th Century Japanese Screen. View of West Lake by Unkoku Toyo.

Located in Kyoto, JP

are three photographs. Two of them depict the screens displayed in an early 20th century Japanese

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Export Eight-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Chinese Export Eight-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

Chinese Export Eight-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautifully hand painted and decorated grand scale Chinese export Eight-panel Coromandel screen

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

17th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Kaiho Yusetsu
17th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Kaiho Yusetsu

17th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Kaiho Yusetsu

Located in Kyoto, JP

Japanese Screens. Ink and slight color on paper. Dimensions: Each screen: H. 171 cm x W. 380 cm (67.5

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Mid Century Chinese Ink on Silk and Paper Four-Fold Floor Screen
Mid Century Chinese Ink on Silk and Paper Four-Fold Floor Screen

Mid Century Chinese Ink on Silk and Paper Four-Fold Floor Screen

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid 20th Century Chinese Ink on Silk and Paper Four-Fold Floor Screen Measures 71" in width and

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Trees in Floral Landscape
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Trees in Floral Landscape

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Trees in Floral Landscape

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Trees in Floral Landscape, Edo period painting (mid 19th century) of

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage 4 Panel Gracie Screen
Vintage 4 Panel Gracie Screen

Vintage 4 Panel Gracie Screen

Located in Dallas, TX

The Vintage 4 Panel Gracie Screen is a stylish room divider with a retro aesthetic, perfect for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

German Rococo Four Panel Painted Screen, Mid-18th Century
German Rococo Four Panel Painted Screen, Mid-18th Century

German Rococo Four Panel Painted Screen, Mid-18th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The 4 panels depicting fete galante scenes within cartouches. old cracquelure to paint, loss of paint to corners.

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas

Golden 10 Panel Japanese Screen
Golden 10 Panel Japanese Screen

Golden 10 Panel Japanese Screen

Located in Dallas, TX

Historically, folding screens (in Japanese 'byōbu', literally 'wind wall) were used to direct air

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Fans
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Fans

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Fans

Located in Hudson, NY

Old Fans mounted on a two panel screen of Gold Clouds. Mineral pigments and gold on mulberry paper

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Rattan Folding Screen Night & Day
Rattan Folding Screen Night & Day

Rattan Folding Screen Night & Day

Located in Oxford, GB

Parry, co-founder of Rattanology, each screen is a testament to premium craftsmanship and artistic

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Paintings an...

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Faux-Bookshelf Design 3-Fold Screen
American Mid-Century Faux-Bookshelf Design 3-Fold Screen

American Mid-Century Faux-Bookshelf Design 3-Fold Screen

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century 3-fold 4 panel screen with a faux-bookshelf carved design depicting

Category

20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Geometric Metal Single Panel Screen or Room Divider
Mid Century Modern Geometric Metal Single Panel Screen or Room Divider

Mid Century Modern Geometric Metal Single Panel Screen or Room Divider

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful mid century modern architectural single panel room divider. This sturdy and well made

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

Materials

Metal

Rare 19th Century Chinese Carved Asian Hardwood Four-Panel Silk Screen
Rare 19th Century Chinese Carved Asian Hardwood Four-Panel Silk Screen

Rare 19th Century Chinese Carved Asian Hardwood Four-Panel Silk Screen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Ebonized wood four panel Chinese screen, circa 1850. Allegorical story depicting the dream of the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood, Silk, Wood

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen

Located in London, GB

A mid-century Spanish room divider-screen crafted in wrought iron and metal, circa 1950s. This

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

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider
Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider

Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Decorative folding screen divider of 3 panels, nlaid with solid brass lines

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

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer and Gilt Six Fold Screen
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer and Gilt Six Fold Screen

Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer and Gilt Six Fold Screen

Located in Vero Beach, FL

intaglio lacquer carving from the mid-20th century. It depicts courtly figures in a continuous pavilion

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

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Mid Century Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century screen available at 1stDibs. A mid century screen — often made from wood, metal and paper — can elevate any home. Find 1432 options for an antique or vintage mid century screen now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century screen, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century screen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century screen over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Josef Albers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Screen?

Prices for a mid century screen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Questions About Mid Century Screen
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.