2-Panel Asian Screen
Located in Pomona, CA
2-panel Asian screen sitting in a custom wood frame.
Vintage 1960s Asian Screens and Room Dividers
Wood, Paper
2-Panel Asian Screen
Located in Pomona, CA
2-panel Asian screen sitting in a custom wood frame.
Wood, Paper
Meiji Period 2-Panel Silver Leaf Screen: Oxidised Patina
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A quiet study in texture and tone. This Meiji-period two-panel screen features silver leaf that has naturally oxidised over time, creating a soft, atmospheric surface of shifting gre...
Silver Leaf
Meiji Period 2-Panel Silver Leaf Screen: Oxidised Patina
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A quiet study in texture and tone. This Meiji-period two-panel screen features silver leaf that has naturally oxidised over time, creating a soft, atmospheric surface of shifting gre...
Silver Leaf
B61 Old ]Japanese calligraphy Silver folding screen, 2-panel
Located in Niiza, JP
Unfolded size: 1720 x 450 x 20 mm Foldable: 860 x 450 x 40 mm, 2kg Estimated size after packaging (sandwiched between 5-10 mm plywood): 10 cm x 92 cm x 54 cm Weight 8 KG Written in ...
Wood, Paper
B86 Japanese Painting Art, Hawk, Gold Screen Byobu, 2-panels
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Gold Paper on wooden frame One piece: W900×H1760mm×D20mm, Unfolded size: W1800mm Folded size: W900×H1760×D40mm, 6kg Estimate packing size: (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood):...
Paper
B35 Japanese Antiques Gold background flowers folding screen, 2-panel
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paper & Silk-like fabric, wooden frame 1 piece: Width 760 x Height 1520 x Depth 20 mm Expanded size: Width 1520 mm Folded size: Width 760 x Height 1520 x Depth 40 mm, weigh...
Paper, Silk
Tall 2-panel embroidered Japanese folding screen with colourful folding fans
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful and rare tall two-panel byôbu (folding screen) decorated with a colourful collection of sensu (folding fans) scattered across a flowing stream, crafted from pieces of sil...
Silk, Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Paper
Tall 2-panel embroidered Japanese folding screen with colourful folding fans
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An amazing and rare tall two-panel byôbu (folding screen) decorated with a colourful collection of sensu (folding fans) scattered across a flowing stream, crafted from pieces of silk...
Silk, Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Paper
B89 Japanese Painting Art, Mount Fuji Goldback Screen Byobu, 2-panels
Located in Niiza, JP
One piece: W690×H1500mm×D20mm, Unfolded size: W1380mm Folded size: W690×H1500×D35mm, 5kg Estimate packing size: (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 10cm x 75cm x 157cm, 19kg Painted b...
Paper
B84 Japanese art, Ink painting on gold folding screen, Sailor, 2-panel
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: gold Paper on wooden frame One piece: W935×H680mm×D15mm, Unfolded size: W1870mm Folded size: W935×H680×D30mm, 3kg Estimate packing size: (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 1...
Paper
Vintage Japanese 2-panel screen of a Khmer rubbing of Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Japanese 2-panel screen of a Khmer rubbing. The large rubbing taken from the bas-relief carvings on the first tier southern gallery of the Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem ...
Paper
B02 Japanese Antiques 8 panels, set of 2, flowers and birds, gold folding screen
Located in Niiza, JP
Unfolded size: 3700 x 540 x 15 mm Foldable: 460 x 540 x 120 mm Box size: 640×510×300㎜ 10㎏ estimate packing size: 20kg D45cm W75cm H65cm A beautiful Japanese painting of birds and f...
Paper
Taisho 2-Panel Red Bamboo Screen
Located in Stockbridge, MA
Taisho period (1912-1926) red bamboo screen on a silver-field. Collected in Kyoto, Japan.
Paper
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
Set of 2 Large Hand-Painted Wooden Wall Panels with Jade and Semi-Precious Stone
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This striking set of two large wall panels pays tribute to Chinese art and history, depicting the Emperor and Empress of the Qing Dynasty in imperial robes and classic Ming-style cha...
Jade
Chinese Geometric Wood Panels, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Chinese Geometric Wood Panels. Larger: 51" H x 19.25" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Wood
1960s Rattan Screen Panels Room Divider, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan panels divider set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is sta...
Rattan
Japanese Vintage Misty Clouds Hand Painted 2 Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive and vibrant small scale Japanese hand painted two-panel folding screen byobu conceived with a good depiction of misty clouds in colors of mauve/cream and gold and in ...
Silk
Japanese Antique Red Moon Hand Painted 2 Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare depiction of a brilliant red moon shadowed by a single pine tree - a Japanese antique hand painted two-panel folding screen byobu form artistically conceived in primary red an...
Paper
Sold
H 60.24 in W 59.85 in D 0.79 in
B5 Japanese Antiques Silver folding screen, 2-panel set, bamboo, and plum
Located in Niiza, JP
Unfolded size: 1520 x 1530 x 20 mm Foldable: 760 x 1530 x 40 mm, 5 kg Estimated size after packaging (sandwiched between 5-10 mm plywood) : 10 CM x 84 CM x 165 CM 24 KG The pine, b...
Paper
Japanese Fine Antique "Two Deer" Screen, Smaller 2 Panel Byobu
Located in South Burlington, VT
2 finely painted deer Japan, a fine two-panel screen Byobu depicting 2 Serene faced deer hand painted against a gold filled cloud background.
Paper
Japanese Vintage Red and White Painted Small 2 Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
A brilliant and vibrant small scale Japanese hand painted two-panel folding screen byobu conceived in an attractive and unique red and white "checkerboard" pattern/motif and convenie...
Wood, Paper
Japanese Antique Mandarin Wood Ducks Hand Painted 2 Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine and attractive, expressive, vibrant Japanese antique hand painted two-panel folding screen byobu featuring pairs of Mandarin Wood Ducks among an over hanging pine tree artisti...
Silk
Antique Japanese Kachoga Kano School 2-Panel Screen, Edo Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese 2-panel Screen of Birds & Flowers in a Landscape Setting, Kano School, Edo Period. This Kachoga subject of birds and flowers contains a brilliant mix of a variet...
Gold Leaf
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H 30.5 in W 56 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Vintage Green, Violet with Blue Flower Hand Painted 2 Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive, expressive, and and vibrant small scale Japanese hand painted two-panel folding screen byobu conceived in with a fine depiction of green and violet sprays and colors w...
Silk
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H 31.26 in W 73.08 in D 0.67 in
Japanese 2-Panel Furosaki’byôbu 風炉先屏風 'Tea-Ceremony Folding Screen' with Dragons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A striking low and wide two-panel furosaki’byôbu (tea-ceremony room divider) painted with two bright white dragons (ryû) flying amidst swirling black clouds. The left dragon holds a ...
Wood, Paper
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H 70.08 in W 36.62 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Antiques Pine Trees, Panel Painting/Sliding Door Painting, 2 Pieces set
Located in Niiza, JP
The material is thought to be cedar or cypress. 925 (W) x 1775 (H) x 30 (D) [mm] *Size of one piece 7㎏/per Estimate packing size 32kg L17cm W105cm H188cm The color is well preserve...
Wood
Antique 2 Panel Screen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisitely hand carved two panel antique Chinese wood screen backed with new antiqued mirror.
Cedar
Sold
H 91.5 in W 37.5 in D 1.75 in
Gracie Hand Painted Silk Chinoiserie Panel with Gold Leaf Frame '2 of 2'
By Gracie
Located in New York, NY
Gracie hand painted silk wallpaper panel with gold leaf frame. This is one of 2 vintage panels that can be used together to create a chic interior background. The chinoiserie pattern...
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 91.5 in W 37.5 in D 1.75 in
Gracie Handpainted Silk Chinoiserie Panel with Goldleaf Frame '1 of 2'
By Gracie
Located in New York, NY
Gracie handpainted silk wallpaper panel with goldleaf frame. This is one of 2 vintage panels that can be used together to create a chic interior backround. The Chinoiserie pattern wi...
Gold Leaf
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 72.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Floral Flower Landscape Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature scene/ floral landscape. The rich colors, use of gold dust, and beautiful hand-painted detail (on Japanese pape...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Golden 10 Panel Japanese Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Historically, folding screens (in Japanese 'byōbu', literally 'wind wall) were used to direct air circulation and create privacy in the flexible, open floor plan common in the tradit...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Japanese screen: Melody of Magnolia Blossoms
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Bathed in radiant gold, Melody of Magnolia Blossoms captures the fleeting harmony of nature in bloom. A graceful magnolia branch arcs across the shimmering surface, its petals unfold...
Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki
Located in Kyoto, JP
Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...
Gold Leaf
$32,000 / set
H 68 in W 69 in D 0.75 in
1895 Meiji Japanese Screen Pair. Cherry Blossoms & Autumn Maples on Silver Leaf
Located in Kyoto, JP
Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Maples Isobe Hyakurin (1836–1906) Dated Meiji 28, April: 1895 Pair of two-panel Japanese screens; ink and pigments on silver leaf This refined pair of scr...
Silver Leaf
Japanese antique screen - EDO period - Willow over a stream
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese 6 panel screen from the early Edo period (C1650). One of a pair (both available). This magnificent golden screen shows an omnipotent or 'gods eye' view, down through...
Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Screens
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pair of large 19th century Japanses Screens of Japanese scenery. The screens also come with a wooden crate which would have been built for them at a later date in order to move ...
Paper
$2,400
H 68.51 in W 142.13 in D 0.79 in
B22 Japanese Antiques 6panels, Silver Paper, folding Screen, black edge
Located in Niiza, JP
Silver foil folding screen Material: Paper pasted on wooden frame 1 piece: Width 595 x Height 1740 x Depth 18 mm Expanded size: Width 3610 mm Folded size: Width 615 x Height 1740 x D...
Paper
B51 Old Japanese Antiques Silver folding screen, Byobu 2panel
Located in Niiza, JP
Unfolded size: 1700 x 1675 x 20 mm Foldable: 850 x 1675 x 40 mm, 7kg Estimated size after packaging (sandwiched between 9 mm plywood): 11 cm x 93 cm x 175 cm Weight 25KG An atmosp...
Fabric, Paper
$1,680
H 67.33 in W 145.28 in D 0.79 in
B78 Japanese Antiques 6panels, White Plum Blossoms and Peacock, folding Screen
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paper on wooden frame One piece: W610×H1710mm×D17mm, Unfolded size: W3690mm Folded size: W625×H1710×D105mm, 13kg Estimate packing size: (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 18...
Paper
Silver Harmony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
The screen features a minimalist grid-like pattern with a soft silver shimmer, evoking quiet balance and timeless sophistication. Its understated design makes it a versatile piece, s...
Silver Leaf
$700
H 13.78 in W 65.36 in D 0.79 in
B110 Japanese art Silver Byobu, 2panels, folding Screen, Irregular type
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paper, wooden frame 1 piece: Width 830 x Height 350 x Depth 17 mm Expanded size: Width 1660 mm Folded size: Width 830 x Height 350 x Depth 35 mm, weight 2 kg Estimate Packa...
Paper
1939 years Japanese six-panel "Spring Reverie" Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Spring Reverie Period: Showa Year: 1939 Size: 358 x 173 cm (140.9 x 68.1 inches) This exquisite 6-panel screen captures the ethereal beauty of spring through the depiction of vib...
Wood, Paper
$1,500
H 67.33 in W 145.28 in D 0.79 in
B76 Japanese Antiques 6panels, White Plum Blossoms and Peacock, folding Screen
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paper on wooden frame One piece: W610×H1710mm×D17mm, Unfolded size: W3690mm Folded size: W625×H1710×D105mm, 13kg Estimate packing size: (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 18...
Paper
$2,400
H 67.33 in W 140.95 in D 0.79 in
B115 Japanese Antiques, 6panel silver folding screen, crane&pine paint
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paper, Wooden Frame Single: W590×H1710mm×D17mm Unfolded Size: W3580mm Folded Size: W610×H1710×D100mm, 10kg Estimated packaging (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 68cm x 180...
Paper
Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.