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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Book Room Divider

Mid Century Bookcase Floor To Ceiling

California Case Study Furniture

Maitland Smith Leather Book

Tooled Leather Screen

Mid Century Book Shelf

Teak Book Case

Kurt Ostervig Wall Unit

Burl Etagere

Folding Room Divider / Book Shelf by Evans Clark for Glenn of California

$8,500

H 60.5 in W 64 in D 8 in

Folding Room Divider / Book Shelf by Evans Clark for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare folding room divider / bookshelf with sliding panels. Designed by Evans Clark for Glenn of

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase / Room Divider

$7,800

H 60 in W 65 in D 12 in

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase / Room Divider

By Evans Clark, Glenn of California

Located in Sarasota, FL

a book. Can work as a room divider or closed for a larger shelf. Colored panels slide and can be

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Leather Bound Library Book 4 Panel Folding Screen by Maitland Smith

$2,850

H 77.25 in W 48 in D 1 in

Leather Bound Library Book 4 Panel Folding Screen by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A beautiful leather bound library book four-panel folding screen/room divider by Maitland Smith

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany

$3,500

H 32.68 in W 46.46 in D 13.19 in

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal

Outsider Screen Room Divider or Book Shelf Studio Modern, Asia, 1990s

$2,900

H 72 in W 36 in D 16 in

Outsider Screen Room Divider or Book Shelf Studio Modern, Asia, 1990s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Outsider Screen Room Divider or Book Shelf Studio Modern, Asia, 1990s A one-off design by Calcutta

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak

Unavailable

H 122.05 in W 164.57 in D 13.78 in

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak

By Paolo Tilche

Located in Munster, DE

system that offers high stability, even if the shelf is to be in the middle of the room.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Eye-Catching Book Motife Tromp L'oeil Screen Room Divider

Sold

H 78.5 in W 64 in D 0.5 in

Eye-Catching Book Motife Tromp L'oeil Screen Room Divider

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Screen or room divider with tromp l’oeil bookshelves lined with volumes of books. Constructed of

Category

Vintage 1980s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Tooled Leather and Wood Tromp l'oeil Book Motife Screen Room Divider

Sold

H 77 in W 60 in L 77 in

Gorgeous Tooled Leather and Wood Tromp l'oeil Book Motife Screen Room Divider

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Richly textured tromp l'oeil screen that looks like lined library shelves with a marvelous collection of leather books. Lower area appears as if inlaid wood with central sunburst med...

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Evans Clark Modernist Room Divider / Book Shelf

Sold

H 60.5 in W 64 in D 8 in

Rare Evans Clark Modernist Room Divider / Book Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 1940's / Early 1950's room divider and/or bookshelf by Evans Clark for Glenn Of California

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood

Sold

H 64.57 in W 54.73 in D 13.78 in

Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood

Located in Oostende, BE

Circle-shaped book shelf in tropical wood. Can be used as room divider or simply to display books

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Walnut Room Divider Bookcase

Sold

H 68 in W 68 in D 12 in

Walnut Room Divider Bookcase

By Glenn of California

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid-century walnut room dividing book case with four original fiber glass sliding doors.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit or Room Divider / Book Shelves 2 Bay

Sold

H 71 in W 81 in D 16 in

Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit or Room Divider / Book Shelves 2 Bay

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Wall unit or room divider by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler. Beautiful teak system is fully finished

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

2 Bay Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit Room Divider or Book Shelves #2

Sold

H 71 in W 81 in D 16 in

2 Bay Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit Room Divider or Book Shelves #2

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Wall unit or room divider by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler. Beautiful teak system is fully finished

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Cadovius Royal Room-Divider Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960

Sold

H 98.43 in W 96.46 in D 17.72 in

Cadovius Royal Room-Divider Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

cabinets - 1 magazine shelve - 2 desk shelves - 3 book shelves - 4 free standing room divider mounts

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

John Van Koert Etagere / Room Divider by Drexel 1957

Sold

H 42 in W 55 in D 19 in

John Van Koert Etagere / Room Divider by Drexel 1957

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Hanover, MA

, book shelves or room divider.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's

Sold

H 42.5 in W 54 in D 19 in

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's

By John Van Koert

Located in Deland, FL

a stand-alone wall unit, book shelf, display or room-divider) this sculptural Étagère can blend

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Long Low Panelled Ebonised Book Shelf Unit Hall Shoe Storage Unit

Sold

H 23.75 in W 65.5 in D 13 in

Victorian Long Low Panelled Ebonised Book Shelf Unit Hall Shoe Storage Unit

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

natural pine wood on the inside. Could be used as a low book case, narrow table, low room divider or as

Category

Early 20th Century Welsh Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

French Etagere in Painted Oak

Sold

H 58 in W 48.25 in D 9.13 in

French Etagere in Painted Oak

Located in Round Top, TX

a room divider or up against a wall as a book or display case. Keywords: room divider, bookcase

Category

Vintage 1930s French Bookcases

Stokke Bookcase W Lutjens Gouda de Boer

Sold

H 27.96 in W 59.06 in D 10.63 in

Stokke Bookcase W Lutjens Gouda de Boer

By W. Lutjes den Boer Gouda, Stokke Møbler

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice simple book case or room divider. Design by W Lutjens for Gouda de Boer, Holland, 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Late 20th Century Vintage Scandinavian Wine Rack in Oak and Pine, Ca 1970s

Sold

H 84.65 in W 61.03 in D 11.82 in

Late 20th Century Vintage Scandinavian Wine Rack in Oak and Pine, Ca 1970s

Located in Odense, DK

shelve/room divider as well. Incredible sculptural piece in a good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Pine

Witco style mad men two piece credenza hutch by Pulaski Oceanic Contour70

Sold

H 83.5 in W 61.5 in D 17.5 in

Witco style mad men two piece credenza hutch by Pulaski Oceanic Contour70

By Witco

Located in Sayreville, NJ

room divider. Sometimes (wrongly) describes as Witco Oceanic, these are extremely popular pieces

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Multicolored "Guide" shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, Sweden, 1985

Sold

H 63 in W 66.93 in D 13 in

Multicolored "Guide" shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, Sweden, 1985

By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA

Located in Lyon, FR

. Can be dismantled easily. Perfect as a book shelves or as a room divider. Overall good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

20th Century Leather Book Room Divider

Sold

H 77 in W 60.75 in D 1 in

20th Century Leather Book Room Divider

Located in Denton, TX

4 panel screen with faux books on the upper panel and inlaid marquetry on the lower panels with some hand painted details.

Category

20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Book Matched Rosewood Room Divider

Sold

H 64.25 in W 64.5 in D 13 in

Book Matched Rosewood Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

either side, and two bottom cabinets for storage. Beautiful book matched rosewood grain throughout

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Modern Walnut Room Divider

Sold

H 70 in W 33.75 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Modern Walnut Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

etagere, a book shelf, or a room divider. Sturdy construction with elegant walnut wood grain throughout

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Room Divider & Screen, Embossed, Gilt, Handmade

Sold

H 77 in W 65 in D 1 in

Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Room Divider & Screen, Embossed, Gilt, Handmade

By Maitland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tooled leather embossed, gilt trompe l’oeil book-form room screen / divider by Maitland Smith

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak

Sold

H 122.05 in W 164.57 in D 13.78 in

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak

By Paolo Tilche

Located in Rosendahl, DE

system that offers high stability, even if the shelf is to be in the middle of the room.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Leather Bound Library Book Four-Panel Folding Screen by Maitland Smith

Sold

H 77 in W 60.75 in D 1 in

Leather Bound Library Book Four-Panel Folding Screen by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful leather bound library book four-panel folding screen / room divider by Maitland Smith

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

In A Style Of Wilhelm Lutjens Bookcase, Plant Stand or Wall Unit- Dutch, 1960s

Sold

H 70.87 in W 61.03 in D 9.45 in

In A Style Of Wilhelm Lutjens Bookcase, Plant Stand or Wall Unit- Dutch, 1960s

By Wilhelm Lutjens

Located in The Hague, NL

, planter or room divider. The item can be easily taken apart for shipping ( see the last picture).

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Tropical Vintage Painting by Patricia and Elizabeth Hubbell 1984 Gold Frame

Sold

H 31 in W 55 in D 0.5 in

Tropical Vintage Painting by Patricia and Elizabeth Hubbell 1984 Gold Frame

Located in Seattle, WA

Artists that had a Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out Bar Top Career Spanning

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Rattan Etagere / Shelving Unit

Sold

H 85 in W 48 in D 17 in

Vintage Rattan Etagere / Shelving Unit

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

shipping quote. (key; frankl, wicker, bamboo, reed, book, room divider)

Category

Vintage 1960s Shelves

Materials

Rattan

STUDION SCULPTURAL ROOM DIVIDER ETEGERE BOOK SHELF

Sold

H 75 in W 48 in D 12 in

STUDION SCULPTURAL ROOM DIVIDER ETEGERE BOOK SHELF

Located in Miami, FL

WELDED METAL,PAINTED BLACK PIECE HAS BEEN REPAINTED PROFESSIONAL.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Book Case China Cabinet

Sold

H 65.5 in W 66 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Book Case China Cabinet

By Barney Flagg

Located in Ava, MO

Presenting this beautiful Drexel walnut and cane room divider designed by Barney Flagg for the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Illmari Tapiovaara Shelf, Bookcase, Room Divider, Finland 1957

Sold

H 48.43 in W 68.9 in D 12.8 in

Illmari Tapiovaara Shelf, Bookcase, Room Divider, Finland 1957

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Rare Shelf / Book Case / Room Divider by Illmari Tapiovaara, 1957 / 1958. Teakwood, variable System

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Wood

Room divider/bookshelf by case study architect Whitney Smith

Sold

H 63 in W 120 in D 13.5 in

Room divider/bookshelf by case study architect Whitney Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grand scale book shelf/room divider made of solid oak and birch by California architect Whitney

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Birch

Milo Baughman Burl Wood Étagère with Lucite Base

Sold

H 78 in W 36 in D 15 in

Milo Baughman Burl Wood Étagère with Lucite Base

By Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

finished so it could float in a room as a room divider. Beautiful book matched burl wood.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

People Also Browsed

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 136 in D 32 in

Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop dow...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

$6,225 / set

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

1950s Wood Screen with Glass Inlays

$4,800

H 71.25 in W 17.75 in D 3 in

1950s Wood Screen with Glass Inlays

Located in Toronto, CA

The 1950s four-panel wood screen with amber-hued glass windows is both architectural and whimsical. Featuring rich, patinated wood, brass hinges and a sturdy base - use it to divide ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass, Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum

Unavailable|~~$22,000~~

H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s

$4,992Sale Price|20% Off

H 98.43 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in

Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s

By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey

Located in Antwerp, BE

Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium. 1958. Four black metal mounted on oblique, four tapering legs, brass stretchers ad...

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

$34,000

H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

$14,000Sale Price|60% Off

H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

$16,400

H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline

$2,000

H 29.5 in W 49 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline

By Mainline by Hooker

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century quality, this vintage writing desk by Mainline stands out with its rich walnut woodgrain and stylish design. Spacious compartments allow ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider

$8,500

H 60.5 in W 64 in D 8 in

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider

By Evans Clark, Glenn of California

Located in San Francisco, CA

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. A rare form and design by a seemingly unknown designer for Glenn of California, visually exciting and i...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

19t Century German Painted Two Door Armoire / Shrunk

$5,600

H 67.5 in W 44 in D 17.5 in

19t Century German Painted Two Door Armoire / Shrunk

Located in Sarasota, FL

Handpainted German cabinet from the 1800s. Deep blues and reds are the main colors. Great vintage condition. Overall wear from age, few repairs have been made overtime but in great...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Evans Clark Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider by Glenn of California

Sold|~~$6,000~~

H 60.5 in W 64.5 in D 8 in

Evans Clark Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider by Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, Evans Clark

Located in Highland, IN

This fantastic folding piece by Evans Clark for Glenn of California can serve as a bookcase, a display shelf or a room divider. The mahogany case has five shelves on each side attach...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

$30,000

H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...

Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

$2,349 / item

H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of four bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of 1950's Italian Interlocking Puzzle Coffee Tables

$6,800 / set

H 15.5 in W 17 in D 45.5 in

Pair of 1950's Italian Interlocking Puzzle Coffee Tables

By Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of 1950's Italian interlocking jigsaw puzzle form cocktail tables in organic asymmetric mahogany tops raised on three distinctively structured flat bar solid brass legs joined b...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Book Room Divider", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Book Room Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the book room divider you’re looking for. A book room divider — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 227 variations of the antique or vintage book room divider you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer book room divider, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A book room divider is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made book room divider has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Driade and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Book Room Divider?

A book room divider can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $930,843.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.