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MyFlower Jet Black Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini
MyFlower Jet Black Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini

MyFlower Jet Black Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini

Located in Geneve, CH

MyFlower Jet Black Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini Dimensions: D 24 x W 110 x H 175 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Other

Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s

Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s

By Drevopodnik Holesov, Ludvik Volak

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Designed by Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, a well known furniture manufacturer and dealer. In the last few years, these claustras have become increasingly rare with an equally increa...

Category

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

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Black Lacquer And Brass Room Divider Screen
Black Lacquer And Brass Room Divider Screen

Black Lacquer And Brass Room Divider Screen

Located in Houston, TX

Black Lacquer And Brass Room Divider Screen. Offered is a dramatic high style black lacquer with

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Metal Screen / Room Divider
Metal Screen / Room Divider

Metal Screen / Room Divider

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A blackened, perforated 1/2" steel plate screen / room divider with a graphic circular pattern.

Category

Early 2000s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider
Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider

Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider

By James Mont

Located in Atlanta, GA

Asian black lacquer folding screen or room divider, probably Chinese, circa 1960s. It has been

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Black & Green Color

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Black & Green Color

By Alessandra Baldereschi, DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

textural black of the sheet metal juxtaposes with the airy verdigris in the imaginative construction of a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Black Iron Room Divider Screen with Black Tessellated Stone Accents
Black Iron Room Divider Screen with Black Tessellated Stone Accents

Black Iron Room Divider Screen with Black Tessellated Stone Accents

By Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

Midcentury three-panel room divider or screen made of welded black powdercoated iron with black

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Tall Vintage Mirrored Room Divider
Tall Vintage Mirrored Room Divider

Tall Vintage Mirrored Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This uniquely large glass mirrored room divider features an impressive ninety inch height across

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror

Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy 1980
Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy 1980

Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy 1980

By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta

Located in Vienna, AT

Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy Beautiful space screen designed by

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Chinese Black Lacquered Gold and Stone Room Divider/Screen
Chinese Black Lacquered Gold and Stone Room Divider/Screen

Chinese Black Lacquered Gold and Stone Room Divider/Screen

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Stone Room Divider/Screen. Featuring a rich black lacquered frame with intricate gold accents, this

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina
Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina

Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina

By Salvatore Messina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Salvatore Messina, room divider or wall unit, aluminum, Italy, 1960s Salvatore Messina (1916–1982

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider
Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

Located in Kent, Dover

A French three fold room divider in hand stitched black crocodile skin. The reverse of plain dark

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Antique Chinese Figural Black Lacquer Soapstone MOP Folding Screen Room Divider
Antique Chinese Figural Black Lacquer Soapstone MOP Folding Screen Room Divider

Antique Chinese Figural Black Lacquer Soapstone MOP Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Dayton, OH

An Exquisite Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Six Panel Folding Screen. Features a black lacquer frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

Vintage Stained Glass Peacock Room Divider Screen
Vintage Stained Glass Peacock Room Divider Screen

Vintage Stained Glass Peacock Room Divider Screen

Located in Freehold, NJ

This vintage freestanding stained glass room divider features colorful scene depicting a peacock

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Stained Glass

1960s Vintage Asian Black Jade Motif 4-Panel Room Divider Screen
1960s Vintage Asian Black Jade Motif 4-Panel Room Divider Screen

1960s Vintage Asian Black Jade Motif 4-Panel Room Divider Screen

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Rare Asian, four panel, free standing room divider screen featuring carved jade motifs and mother

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Jade

Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres
Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres

Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres

Located in Geneve, CH

Penca Room Divider Small by Francisco Torres Dimensions: D 30 x W 105 x H 180 cm Materials: Steel

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider
Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

China, 1940s-1960s Folding screen or room divider in black lacquer with hand painted decoration

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Large Murano Glass Room Divider Manufactured by Venini
Large Murano Glass Room Divider Manufactured by Venini

Large Murano Glass Room Divider Manufactured by Venini

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Room divider manufactured by Venini. Large black metal frame hosting nine Murano glass tiles of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Room Divider / Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1950s
Room Divider / Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1950s

Room Divider / Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1950s

By Atelier Marolles

Located in Brussels, BE

Room Divider / Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Room Divider Black Ebonized Wood and Gold Metal Screens
Art Deco Room Divider Black Ebonized Wood and Gold Metal Screens

Art Deco Room Divider Black Ebonized Wood and Gold Metal Screens

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco room divider black ebonized wood and gold metal screens A beautiful 4-panel folding

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Teak and Black-Lacquered Room Divider with Diamond-Patterned Doors
1950s Italian Teak and Black-Lacquered Room Divider with Diamond-Patterned Doors

1950s Italian Teak and Black-Lacquered Room Divider with Diamond-Patterned Doors

By Osvaldo Borsani, Gianfranco Frattini, Gio Ponti

Located in Dronten, NL

Elegant and rare 1950s Italian mid-century modern room divider and freestanding bookcase crafted in

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Four-Panel Wrought Iron Room Divider / Screen
Minimalist Four-Panel Wrought Iron Room Divider / Screen

Minimalist Four-Panel Wrought Iron Room Divider / Screen

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and simple Minimalist four-panel wrought iron room divider / screen, circa 1970s. The

Category

20th Century American Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

A black Cerused Oak Room Divider in the style of  Eileen Gray
A black Cerused Oak Room Divider in the style of  Eileen Gray

A black Cerused Oak Room Divider in the style of Eileen Gray

Located in Pasadena, CA

A modern sculptural room divider in the manner of Eileen Gray, composed of interlocking geometric

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak

Orientalist Room Divider in Wrought Iron, France, 1900s
Orientalist Room Divider in Wrought Iron, France, 1900s

Orientalist Room Divider in Wrought Iron, France, 1900s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Oriental room dividers, inspired by the Han Dynasty's rich craftsmanship and handcrafted from

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Inspired Wrought Iron Screen or Room Divider
Edgar Brandt Inspired Wrought Iron Screen or Room Divider

Edgar Brandt Inspired Wrought Iron Screen or Room Divider

By Paul Kiss, Gilbert Poillerat, Addison Mizner, Edgar Brandt

Located in Houston, TX

Edgar Brandt inspired wrought iron screen or room divider. Fabulous one of a kind antique three

Category

20th Century Unknown Baroque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salvino Marsura Pannello 'Divisorio' room divider - Treviso Italy, 1990s
Salvino Marsura Pannello 'Divisorio' room divider - Treviso Italy, 1990s

Salvino Marsura Pannello 'Divisorio' room divider - Treviso Italy, 1990s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

Bending, curling lines of iron lattice skein together in this room divider. A fluid, evocative

Category

1990s Italian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Organic Modern Italian Black Pink Blue Circle Murano Glass Room Divider/Screen
Organic Modern Italian Black Pink Blue Circle Murano Glass Room Divider/Screen

Organic Modern Italian Black Pink Blue Circle Murano Glass Room Divider/Screen

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

avventurina, a contemporary work of art as a very decorative solution for a screen or room divider, is

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Taisho Period Japanese Room Divider with Silver Leaf Border
Taisho Period Japanese Room Divider with Silver Leaf Border

Taisho Period Japanese Room Divider with Silver Leaf Border

Located in London, England

Stunning 1920s Japanese room divider / folding screen. Decorated with bold calligraphy, usually a

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Silver Leaf

Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Monochrome, by Margit Wittig
Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Monochrome, by Margit Wittig

Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Monochrome, by Margit Wittig

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features hand-crafted sculptural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Colourful, by Margit Wittig
Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Colourful, by Margit Wittig

Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Colourful, by Margit Wittig

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features hand-crafted sculptural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Three Panel Wrought Iron And Marble Room Divider Screen
Brutalist Three Panel Wrought Iron And Marble Room Divider Screen

Brutalist Three Panel Wrought Iron And Marble Room Divider Screen

Located in Houston, TX

Brutalist Three Panel Wrought Iron And Marble Room Divider Screen. Offered is a handsome three

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider - 3 Panels
Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider - 3 Panels

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese 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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman
Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman

Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-Modern folding room divider designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs in the United States

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

21st Century Room Divider / Screen Sculptures by Natasha Dakhli, 2021
21st Century Room Divider / Screen Sculptures by Natasha Dakhli, 2021

21st Century Room Divider / Screen Sculptures by Natasha Dakhli, 2021

Located in London, GB

Ceramic screen/room divider sculptures by Natasha Dakhli, 2021 _______ Dimensions: H 185 cm x L

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room...

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Chinese Mother of Pearl Coromandel Lacquered Hand Painted Screen/Room Divider
Chinese Mother of Pearl Coromandel Lacquered Hand Painted Screen/Room Divider

Chinese Mother of Pearl Coromandel Lacquered Hand Painted Screen/Room Divider

Located in Chicago, IL

Screen Room Divider Gorgeous Black & Red Lacquer Finish with Hand Painted Artwork and Hand Carved Mother

Category

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

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Large brass room divider shelf, attr. to Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s
Large brass room divider shelf, attr. to Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s

Large brass room divider shelf, attr. to Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Greding, DE

Large room divider shelf made of brass with a dark brown lacquered base with three drawers and two

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Richard Harvey Sculpta-Grille Model C-20 Freestanding Room Divider, 1959
Richard Harvey Sculpta-Grille Model C-20 Freestanding Room Divider, 1959

Richard Harvey Sculpta-Grille Model C-20 Freestanding Room Divider, 1959

By Richard Harvey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This freestanding model C-20 Sculpta-Grille room divider by Richard Harvey for Harvey Design

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Divided Lands Etched Zinc Dining Table with Black Steel Legs by Florian Roeper
Divided Lands Etched Zinc Dining Table with Black Steel Legs by Florian Roeper

Divided Lands Etched Zinc Dining Table with Black Steel Legs by Florian Roeper

By Studio Roeper

Located in Napa, CA

When I designed the DIVIDED LANDS table in 2004, I had no idea that it would become one of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Zinc

Atelier des Marolles Touret screen room divider wrought iron with animals, 1950s
Atelier des Marolles Touret screen room divider wrought iron with animals, 1950s

Atelier des Marolles Touret screen room divider wrought iron with animals, 1950s

By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles

Located in Zevenaar, NL

This iconic room divider was created by the well-known french artist Jean Touret for Atelier des

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Dark green hand forged and gilt iron decorative room divider /rolling screen
Dark green hand forged and gilt iron decorative room divider /rolling screen

Dark green hand forged and gilt iron decorative room divider /rolling screen

Located in New York City, NY

iron room divider, rolling screen reflecting a blend of craftsmanship and artistic expression. The

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Room Divider by Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, 1950s
French Wrought Iron Room Divider by Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, 1950s

French Wrought Iron Room Divider by Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, 1950s

By Atelier Marolles

Located in Chicago, IL

A sculptural three-panel room divider by French artist Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, France

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

'Bird in flight' Room Divider, Blackened Steel and Sculptures, By Margit Wittig
'Bird in flight' Room Divider, Blackened Steel and Sculptures, By Margit Wittig

'Bird in flight' Room Divider, Blackened Steel and Sculptures, By Margit Wittig

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features sculptured resin birds in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Ornate Decorative Wrought Iron  Four Fold Room Divider Screen c 1950/70's
Ornate Decorative Wrought Iron  Four Fold Room Divider Screen c 1950/70's

Ornate Decorative Wrought Iron Four Fold Room Divider Screen c 1950/70's

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional ornate four fold wrought iron screen, room divider constructed of four sections each

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Metal Screen / Room Divider
Metal Screen / Room Divider

Metal Screen / Room Divider

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A perforated 1/2" steel screen / room divider with a graphic circular / round pattern in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Industrial Architectural El...

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Oriental Fireplace Screen Fire Screen Divider
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Oriental Fireplace Screen Fire Screen Divider

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Oriental Fireplace Screen Fire Screen Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Oriental Fireplace Screen Fire Screen Divider. Item featured is

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Unique Custom Welded Aluminum Divider
Unique Custom Welded Aluminum Divider

Unique Custom Welded Aluminum Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

this absolutely sensational room divider screen. Ships disassembled in three parts. No screws.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum

Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen Divider with Repeating Floral Motif
Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen Divider with Repeating Floral Motif

Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen Divider with Repeating Floral Motif

Located in Yonkers, NY

quality. Elegant and versatile, this decorative screen functions equally well as a folding room divider

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Minimal Room Divider Dressing Room Privacy Screen in Burgandy
Modern Minimal Room Divider Dressing Room Privacy Screen in Burgandy

Modern Minimal Room Divider Dressing Room Privacy Screen in Burgandy

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

The Gray screen is a freestanding room divider named after the iconic modernist architect-designer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

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Black Room Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black room divider available at 1stDibs. Each black room divider for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Find 63 options for an antique or vintage black room divider now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a black room divider — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each black room divider bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made black room divider has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Drevopodnik Holesov, Ludvik Volak and Alessandra Baldereschi are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a black room divider at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Black Room Divider
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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