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.

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FULL SIZED ViNTAGE CHINESE EXPORT BLACK LACQUERED FOLDING SCREEN ROOM DIVIDER

$3,874

FULL SIZED ViNTAGE CHINESE EXPORT BLACK LACQUERED FOLDING SCREEN ROOM DIVIDER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made Chinese Export Vintage room divider folding screen with the period "Made in the Peo...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France

$4,012

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Can also be a wonderful way to seprate a room’s function, and be free standing as a room divider.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgian design

$9,686

Contemporary room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgian design

By barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Oblique 01.1, a room divider that knows how to divide every space, without losing the sense of spaciousness. Inspired by Le Corbusier’s Tower of Shadows, the oblique subdivisions mak...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary modern room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgium

$9,686 / item

Contemporary modern room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgium

By barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Oblique 01.1, a room divider or bookcase that knows how to divide every space, without losing the sense of spaciousness. Inspired by Le Corbusier’s Tower of Shadows, the oblique subd...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Bookcases

Materials

Marble

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

Vintage 4 Panel Chinoiserie Room Divider Screen

$2,200

Vintage 4 Panel Chinoiserie Room Divider Screen

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful 4 panel Asian themed lacquer room divider screen. Wonderful graphics with vibrant colors and brass capped feet. Chinoiserie styling with depiction of the Great Wall Of Chin...

Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

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

1970s Rattan Room Divider Screen Floor Mirror

$1,295

1970s Rattan Room Divider Screen Floor Mirror

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan mirror room screen you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful mirror is ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Chinese Export Soapstone Folding Screen Room Divider

$2,374

Chinese Export Soapstone Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well-made and highly collectable Chinese Export Soapstone room divider folding screen depicting court beauties A truly stunning and...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Soapstone

Large Japanese Meiji Porcelain Carved Screen Room Divider

$2,447

Large Japanese Meiji Porcelain Carved Screen Room Divider

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous antique Japanese screen or room divider in the Meiji style Nice size to this at over three feet wide Great architectural piece perfect for any interiors scheme Also of cours...

Category

Vintage 1980s Paintings and Screens

Materials

Porcelain

Lacquer & Brass Divider by Frank Kyle

$9,000Sale Price|40% Off

Lacquer & Brass Divider by Frank Kyle

By Frank Kyle

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This striking and modernist three-panel screen finished in deep brown lacquer has raised brass patterning on both sides and is set on stylish brass feet. Designed and manufactured b...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Black 'Ventaglio' Coat Stand or Room Divider by Giovanni Pasotto for Tarzia

$2,980

Black 'Ventaglio' Coat Stand or Room Divider by Giovanni Pasotto for Tarzia

By Giovanni Pasotto

Located in Aartselaar, BE

With its bold, artistic form, it becomes an ideal decorative object for any room, whether displayed as a stand-alone statement piece or used to divide a space.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Chinese Four Panel Screen Lacquer Room Divider 1920

$3,262

Chinese Four Panel Screen Lacquer Room Divider 1920

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Exquisite Chinese four planel screen or room divider Chinese 4 fold screen with panels depicting countryside scenes in bas relief Hand painted scenes so characterful and evocative Su...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Export Sideboards

Materials

Wool

Charles LutzVolatility Screen, Contemporary Art Room Divider Walnut with Black, Teal, Ivory, 2019

$20,000

Volatility Screen, Contemporary Art Room Divider Walnut with Black, Teal, Ivory

By Charles Lutz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Volatility Screen Acrylic and oil on walnut veneered plywood in 4 parts, with aluminum and steel fittings. 4 panels each 16.25 x 72", overall 65 x 72" 2019 This substantial work b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Hand-Forged Iron Three-Panel Divider/Floor Screen, 87x74.5

$2,495

Hand-Forged Iron Three-Panel Divider/Floor Screen, 87x74.5

Located in Oakwood, GA

Hand-Forged Iron Three-Panel Divider/Floor Screen, 87"H x 74.5"W Sculptural three-panel folding screen Hand-forged iron Artisan craftsmanship Composed with abstracted botanical eleme...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Chinoiserie and Black Lacquer Four-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider, 1930s

$7,336

Chinoiserie and Black Lacquer Four-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider, 1930s

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful Chinoiserie and Black Lacquer Four-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider was made in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

$1,689 / item

Shade Low Divider in Pink 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 Murano Cords & Black Steel Base by Marco Zito

$3,850 / item

Shades of Venice High Divider in Murano 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

Large Hollywood Regency Round Room Divider Shelf in Black Metal and Brass

$4,012 / item

Large Hollywood Regency Round Room Divider Shelf in Black Metal and Brass

By Romeo Rega

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning large Hollywood Regency Round Room Divider Shelf in Black Black painted and Brass plated metal, with the smoked glass tops on several levels.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Handwoven Rattan Room Divider by DUNLIN, Geometric Design, Australia

$6,998 / item

Handwoven Rattan Room Divider by DUNLIN, Geometric Design, Australia

By DUNLIN

Located in Paddington, NSW

Design Details A three-panel screen in natural rattan with geometric cut outs playing back to our Hex Spot Lights. Handwoven caning forms a light, breathable surface that filters s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian American Classical Decorative B...

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary one of a kind Nocturne Shell Room Divider

$22,927

Contemporary one of a kind Nocturne Shell Room Divider

Located in 1204, CH

With a keen interest in the uncomfortable relationship between intimacy and voyeurism, Middernacht & Alexander thrive on investigating the psychological aspects of everyday life. Per...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Industrial Room Divider by Wim Rietveld for De Bijenkorf, 1960s

$2,640Sale Price|20% Off

Industrial Room Divider by Wim Rietveld for De Bijenkorf, 1960s

By Wim Rietveld

Located in Antwerp, BE

Standing on its own, this versatile room divider can be used to create a separate area in a large room or simply to add a visual element to a space.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Multi color by Alessandra Baldereschi

$31,229 / item

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Multi color by Alessandra Baldereschi

By Alessandra Baldereschi, DeCastelli

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 Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

Fine Chinese Four-Panel Carved And Painted Room Divider Screen

$2,295

Fine Chinese Four-Panel Carved And Painted Room Divider Screen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A substantial and impressive Chinese four panel low relief carved and painted room divider screen in pastel tones on black ground.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Extra Tall 1925-1935 Chinese Lacquer Screen Room Divider H224cm W320cm

$3,874Sale Price|25% Off

Extra Tall 1925-1935 Chinese Lacquer Screen Room Divider H224cm W320cm

Located in London, GB

Large 8-winged lacquer shade, richly carved with garden scenes, symbols, ornamentation, trees and birds. Early 20th century. H. 224 W. 320 cm. Age-related wear; marks, cracks and cra...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Pia Manu Hand Crafted Room Divider in Burnished Concrete and Stained Glass

$58,000

Pia Manu Hand Crafted Room Divider in Burnished Concrete and Stained Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pia Manu, room divider, burnished concrete, stained glass, steel, Belgium, 1970s This unique piece of art is assembled in the workshop of Pia Manu and is a great testament to their ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Wide Dark Grey Anto Room Divider in Steel and Wool by Thorup Copenhagen

$4,040 / item

Wide Dark Grey Anto Room Divider in Steel and Wool by Thorup Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Tall Fair Grey Anto Room Divider in Steel and Wool by Thorup Copenhagen Dimensions: H: 110 cm, W: 120 cm, D: 34 cm Materials: Brushed Stainless Steel I Wool Flag Halyard Upholstery ...

Category

2010s Danish Panelling

Materials

Steel

Tall Dark Grey Anto Room Divider in Steel and Wool by Thorup Copenhagen

$4,040 / item

Tall Dark Grey Anto Room Divider in Steel and Wool by Thorup Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Tall Dark Grey Anto Room Divider in Steel and Wool by Thorup Copenhagen Dimensions: H: 140 cm, W: 90 cm, D: 34 cm Materials: Brushed Stainless Steel I Wool Flag Halyard Upholstery A...

Category

2010s Danish Panelling

Materials

Steel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silk Embroidered Screen Room Divider Byobu C.1900

$11,929Sale Price|35% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silk Embroidered Screen Room Divider Byobu C.1900

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese Meiji period silk embroidered screen /room divider Byobu C.1900 Kyoto, Japan. Silk embroidered satin lacquer framed panels. Late 19th century - early 20th century ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Lacquer

Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s

$8,950Sale Price / set|25% Off

Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ultimate entertaining piece, this Arthur Umanoff four section wine rack system and room divider which also incorporates an artful array of one hundred forty leather wine bottle h...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Black Lacquer Folding Screen w/ Fiberglass Maple Leaf Inserts

$1,644Sale Price|35% Off

Black Lacquer Folding Screen w/ Fiberglass Maple Leaf Inserts

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Black lacquer folding room divider screen with 4 panels each 63" Tall by 19.5" wide.

Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Divide in Grey, black ridged Glass Sculptural Centrepiece by Wayne Charmer

$2,039

Divide in Grey, black ridged Glass Sculptural Centrepiece by Wayne Charmer

Located in London, GB

'Divide in Grey' is a unique sculpture created by the British artist, Wayne Charmer. For Wayne Charmer, the fascination of glass is to exploit its translucent and reflective qualiti...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Chinese Export, Jappanned Screen, Crackle Lacquer, Gilt, Brass, China, 1960s

$1,700

Chinese Export, Jappanned Screen, Crackle Lacquer, Gilt, Brass, China, 1960s

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese Export, Jappanned Screen or Room Divider, Black Lacquer, Wood, Gilt, Brass, China, 1960s This 20th-century five-panel crackle lacquer screen features a finely decorated phoe...

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Monumental Industrial Metal Sheets Divider in Wrought Iron, Italy 1950s

$1,375

Monumental Industrial Metal Sheets Divider in Wrought Iron, Italy 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Monumental Industrial Metal Sheets Divider in Wrought Iron, Beautifully formed like a sculpture, it can be used as a historical Industrial sculpture or as a massive door stop....)

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ceramic Screen Divider/Partition Totem Sculptures by Andrée & Michel Hirlet

$24,470 / set

Ceramic Screen Divider/Partition Totem Sculptures by Andrée & Michel Hirlet

By Andrée & Michel Hirlet

Located in London, GB

Screen Divider/Partition Totems by Andrée & Michel Hirlet Material: Glazed ceramic Dimensions: H 210 x 150 x 11 cm Type: Limited series Year: 2023 Numbered and signed, made in Fra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Dansk Designs Large Divided Clover Tray by Gunnar Cyren, Circa 1970

$150

Mid Century Dansk Designs Large Divided Clover Tray by Gunnar Cyren, Circa 1970

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large mid century black plastic divided tray. Clover shape with 5 divided compartments. Perfect for serving appetizers and snacks or using as an organizer. Designed by Gunnar Cyren...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Plastic

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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

How do you divide a room quickly?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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It’s never too early for good design. These interiors combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit, resulting in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical.

Dickens Fan on Your List? This First Edition of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is a Treasure

Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.

Patchwork Quilts Are the Latest Nostalgic Design Trend

New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.

Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games

Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.

Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This

French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.

Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.