How do you divide a room quickly?

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.

What do you call a room divider?

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

What are room dividers called?

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.

What can be used as room dividers?

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.

What is the cheapest way to divide a room?

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.

What is the Carlton room divider made of?

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.

Do room dividers fall easily?

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.

Are room dividers a good idea?

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.

What can I use instead of a room divider?

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.

What are those paper room dividers called?

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.

What are those Chinese room dividers called?

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.

How do I keep my room dividers from falling down

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.

Can you use curtains as a room divider?

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.

Can you attach a room divider to the wall?

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.

Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?

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.

Black Room Divider

Chinese Screens Carved Wood

French Modern Screen

Mid Century Metal Screen

Chinese Black Lacquered Screen

Gold Divider Screen

Art Deco Room Screen

Paneled Room

Midcentury Modern Divider

MyFlower Jet Black Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini

$3,540 / item

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.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Other

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

$2,124

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

By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov

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

Aliseo 3-Panel Patterned Golden Fabric Room Divider

$9,245 / item

Aliseo 3-Panel Patterned Golden Fabric Room Divider

By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie

Located in Milan, IT

A playful interplay of convex and concave lines outlines this exclusive room divider, a design brimming with stylish sartorial allure. A daring patterned golden-toned fabric covers i...

Category

2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile

Black Lacquer And Brass Room Divider Screen

$22,500

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 inlaid brass wire 4 panel room divider screen with foliage and a leopard.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Metal Screen / Room Divider

$4,800

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

Mid Century Black Metal Room Divider Planter, 1970s

$1,168

Mid Century Black Metal Room Divider Planter, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare and highly decorative Mid Century room divider produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider

$1,800

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Black & Green Color

$31,229 / item

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Black & Green Color

By DeCastelli, Alessandra Baldereschi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A large screen designed as a theatre curtain represents imaginary natural landscapes on both sides: a night sky and the outline of a series of hills. The chromatic variations obtaine...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Black Iron Room Divider Screen with Black Tessellated Stone Accents

$3,800

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 tessellated stone centerpieces.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

1950s Hand Painted Leather Room Divider

$3,000 / item

1950s Hand Painted Leather Room Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Absolutely stunning and unique room divider screen. Hand painted on leather. Lovely patina. Ships from Philadelphia.

Category

20th Century American Primitive Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather

Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy 1980

$3,800

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 Achille Castiglioni.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina

$5,250

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) explored the themes of movement and spatial concepts through his innovative metal ...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

$2,264

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

Located in Kent, Dover

A French three fold room divider in hand stitched black crocodile skin.

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Welded Aluminum Room Divider, Art Deco Style

$5,000

Welded Aluminum Room Divider, Art Deco Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Panels are from the ceiling of an old church in North Carolina. Welded together by a craftsman to create this absolutely sensational room divider screen. Ships disassembled in th...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Coromandel Black Lacquer 8 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider 128"

$5,500

Chinese Coromandel Black Lacquer 8 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider 128"

Located in Dayton, OH

Impressive mid 20th century Chinese coromandel lacquered eight panel folding screen featuring a grand Palace / Courtyard scene. In this scene, the Emperor sits central, flanked by Ge...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer 4 Panel Hand Painted Folding Screen Room Divider

$1,650

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer 4 Panel Hand Painted Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Four Panel Folding Screen / Room Divider. Features a black lacquer frame with a painted landscape showcasing a mountainous backdrop with flowers and bi...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

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

$1,850

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 of pearl inlay. In good vintage condition, with some crazing and minor chips were th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Figural Black Lacquer Soapstone MOP Folding Screen Room Divider

$3,900

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 decorated with a traditional oriental garden scene with raised soapstone figures a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider

$940

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

Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres

$4,509 / item

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. The concept of the Penca family, designed by Francisco Torres and Rosa Hanhausen, ...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Hand-Crafted Multicoloured Sculptural Room Divider

$26,670

Contemporary Hand-Crafted Multicoloured Sculptural Room Divider

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features hand-crafted sculptural elements. These pieces can rotate allowing the collector to create varying levels of op...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Three-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider, Black Lacquer, 20th Century

$9,409Sale Price|20% Off

Louis XV Three-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider, Black Lacquer, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Each panel is thoughtfully proportioned allowing for flexible positioning and functional versatility. Ideal as a room divider, decorative screen, or statement backdrop, this piece se...

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror, Chestnut, Fabric

Folding Screen - Room Divider ClassiCon Folding Screen design Eileen Gray -Black

$12,952 / item

Folding Screen - Room Divider ClassiCon Folding Screen design Eileen Gray -Black

By Eileen Gray

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: ClassiCon Model: Folding Screen Designer: Eileen Gray (1930) Type: Folding Screen / Room Divider Designed in 1930, the Folding Screen by Eileen Gray is a visionary piece that...

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Exclusive Japanese screen/room divider made of black lacquer, painted and inlaid

$4,523Sale Price|20% Off

Exclusive Japanese screen/room divider made of black lacquer, painted and inlaid

Located in Berlin, DE

Exclusive Japanese screen/room divider made of black lacquer, painted and inlaid Carved in wood, lacquered, the individual parts standing on feet.

Category

20th Century Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Stone, Quartz

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

$3,894

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

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

$3,050

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

By Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Dronten, NL

Elegant and rare 1950s Italian mid-century modern room divider and freestanding bookcase crafted in teak and black-stained teak, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and design sensi...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Four-Panel Wrought Iron Room Divider / Screen

$960Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 screen is split into two pieces with two panels each and can be used separately or t...

Category

20th Century American Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Monochrome Contemporary Design

$26,670 / item

Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Monochrome Contemporary Design

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features hand-crafted sculptural elements . These pieces can rotate allowing the collector to create varying levels of o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Orientalist Room Divider in Wrought Iron, France, 1900s

$3,392 / item

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 enduring wrought iron - the very "iron" that shaped Western history. This unique set, da...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt Inspired Wrought Iron Screen or Room Divider

$8,200

Edgar Brandt Inspired Wrought Iron Screen or Room Divider

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

Located in Houston, TX

Edgar Brandt inspired wrought iron screen or room divider. Fabulous one of a kind antique three-panel hand forged heavy weight wrought iron screen or room divider, possibly Italian. ...

Category

20th Century Unknown Baroque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

$15,800 / item

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

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

This customizable Murano glass curtain in black, amethyst, clear, gray and aqua tints worked with avventurina, a contemporary work of art as a very decorative solution for a screen o...

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Sculptural 'Bird in flight' Room Divider, Eclectic Contemporary Design

$28,448 / item

Sculptural 'Bird in flight' Room Divider, Eclectic Contemporary Design

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features sculptured resin birds in flight. These pieces can rotate allowing the collector to create varying levels of op...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Three Panel Wrought Iron And Marble Room Divider Screen

$4,250

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 panel geometric black wrought iron hinged screen with inset panels of marble.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider - 3 Panels

$598Sale Price|39% Off

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider - 3 Panels

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Add elegance and functionality to your space with this wonderful vintage Chinese room divider. The black lacquered divider showcases a hand carved and painted floral design on both s...

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

1950s Jean Touret Wrought Iron Room Divider with Animal Motifs

$3,163Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Jean Touret Wrought Iron Room Divider with Animal Motifs

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 Marolles, who founded the workshop in france during the 1950s. The heavy hand-crafte...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Geometric Metal Single Panel Screen or Room Divider

$1,400

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 screen is made of a bronze tone metal in an intricate interlocking circle lattice desi...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

$28,722 / set

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 140cm _______ Modular rotating sculptures made of enameled stoneware, unique signed pi...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman

$3,200

Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-Modern folding room divider designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs in the United States, circa 1990. This functional design features a quality-crafted brushed metal frame...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Design Metal Room Divider / Wall, 1960 / 2 items available

$920

Midcentury Design Metal Room Divider / Wall, 1960 / 2 items available

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition, - 1960s jr

Category

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

Materials

Metal

FINE ANTIQUE ROOM DIVIDER TITLED IN CHINESE "MIDSUMMER PAiNTING OF XINWEI YEAR"

$3,214

FINE ANTIQUE ROOM DIVIDER TITLED IN CHINESE "MIDSUMMER PAiNTING OF XINWEI YEAR"

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Oriental black lacquered and hand painted Chinese full sized room divider titled in Chinese "Midsummer Painting of Xinwei Y...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

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

$32,950 / item

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 defining pieces of my collection and of my career. It’s popularity spans across multipl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Zinc

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

$9,500 / item

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 Workshop, Inc was conceptualized and designed in the 1950s and finally released to the pu...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Three Panel Faux Bronze Finish Screen or Room Divider, 1970s

$1,450

Mid-Century Three Panel Faux Bronze Finish Screen or Room Divider, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Faux patinated bronze finished metal three panel screen or room divider.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Room Divider / Paravent, Nilla Rosa by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s

$5,973

Postmodern Room Divider / Paravent, Nilla Rosa by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s

By Alias, Mario Botta

Located in Renens, CH

Nilla Rosa room divider by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy. No longer in production. The room divider or paravent consists of two sheets of perforated metal bent into geometrical sh...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

"Roomie" a Room Divider by eliaselias in Vintage Fabric, Danish Design, 2023

$3,800

"Roomie" a Room Divider by eliaselias in Vintage Fabric, Danish Design, 2023

Located in Odense, DK

Introducing the "Roomie", a large room divider hand crafted by the visionary eliaselias team in 2023. This innovative piece seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetics, redefining...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

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

$1,700

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

Located in New York City, NY

A unique and decorative French 1940's hand forged dark bottle green iron and hand coiled gilt iron room divider, rolling screen reflecting a blend of craftsmanship and artistic exp...

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

$9,200

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, circa 1950s. Hand-wrought in iron and inset with a menagerie of stylized animal si...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

$1,950

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 with a cathedral style top over rectangular panels. The iron is worked into repea...

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Metal Screen / Room Divider

$4,800 / item

Metal Screen / Room Divider

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A perforated 1/2" steel screen / room divider with a graphic circular / round pattern in a blackened finish. Shown here suspended from an I-beam and trolly.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Oriental Fireplace Screen Fire Screen Divider

$1,295

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 painted on both sides with village scene and bird scene, black lacquer finish, nice impr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

$3,675

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

Elegant and versatile, this decorative screen functions equally well as a folding room divider or as a striking wall-mounted artwork.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bamboo and Cane 3 Screen Divider

$944Sale Price|20% Off

Bamboo and Cane 3 Screen Divider

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Bamboo and Cane room divider is great for any room. The woven cane is double sided.

Category

20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Organic Modern Italian Geometric Black Pink Aqua Murano Glass Curtain / Divider

$15,800 / item

Organic Modern Italian Geometric Black Pink Aqua Murano Glass Curtain / Divider

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

This customizable Murano glass curtain in black, amethyst, clear, gray and aqua tints worked with avventurina, a contemporary work of art as a very decorative solution for a screen o...

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Shade Low Divider in Green Vip Upholstery with Matt Black Base by Marco Zito

$1,689 / item

Shade Low Divider in Green Vip Upholstery with Matt Black Base by Marco Zito

By Marco Zito

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Shade, as in the Japanese meaning of “divider”, has been restyled in a contemporary way and found a place in the living area. Shade is a filter, a divider, a compact system created f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Upholstery

Shades of Venice High Divider in Giudecca Cords & Black Steel Base by Marco Zito

$4,421 / item

Shades of Venice High Divider in Giudecca Cords & Black Steel Base by Marco Zito

By Marco Zito

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Shade of Venice dividers are created with a magical colourful weave in nautical cords inspired by the Venetian islands and their local colours. Thus four collections emerge: Mura...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Shades of Venice Low Divider in Sant'Erasmo Cords & Black Steel by Marco Zito

$3,106 / item

Shades of Venice Low Divider in Sant'Erasmo Cords & Black Steel by Marco Zito

By Marco Zito

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Shade of Venice dividers are created with a magical colourful weave in nautical cords inspired by the Venetian islands and their local colours. Thus four collections emerge: Mura...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Shades of Venice Low Divider in Burano Cords & Black Steel Base by Marco Zito

$3,106 / item

Shades of Venice Low Divider in Burano Cords & Black Steel Base by Marco Zito

By Marco Zito

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Shade of Venice dividers are created with a magical colourful weave in nautical cords inspired by the Venetian islands and their local colours. Thus four collections emerge: Mura...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

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Black Room Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Black Room Divider?

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Questions About Black Room Divider

How do you divide a room quickly?
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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.
What do you call a room divider?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.
What are room dividers called?
1 Answer
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.
What can be used as room dividers?
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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.
What is the cheapest way to divide a room?
1 Answer
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.
What is the Carlton room divider made of?
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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.
Do room dividers fall easily?
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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.
Are room dividers a good idea?
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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.
What can I use instead of a room divider?
1 Answer
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.
What are those paper room dividers called?
1 Answer
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.
What are those Chinese room dividers called?
1 Answer
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.
How do I keep my room dividers from falling down
1 Answer
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.
Can you use curtains as a room divider?
1 Answer
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.
Can you attach a room divider to the wall?
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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.
Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?
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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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