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Botanical Room Divider

Arts And Crafts Oak Double Sided Room Screen Divider With Botanical Motifs C1900
Arts And Crafts Oak Double Sided Room Screen Divider With Botanical Motifs C1900

Arts And Crafts Oak Double Sided Room Screen Divider With Botanical Motifs C1900

Located in Norwich, England

A superb and finely made Arts & Crafts movement four-fold double sided oak screen, with embossed paper inserts displaying richly worked botanical motifs. English. Circa 1900. Each p...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers

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Botanical Hand-Painted Room Divider with Vibrant Flowers and Vines, Vintage
Botanical Hand-Painted Room Divider with Vibrant Flowers and Vines, Vintage

Botanical Hand-Painted Room Divider with Vibrant Flowers and Vines, Vintage

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage hand-painted room divider showcases a mesmerizing botanical scene, featuring an array of colorful flowers, lush green leaves, and delicate winding vines set against a ri...

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Hollywood Regency Botanical Hand Painted Maitland Smith Screen Room Divider
Hollywood Regency Botanical Hand Painted Maitland Smith Screen Room Divider

Hollywood Regency Botanical Hand Painted Maitland Smith Screen Room Divider

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Located in Chattanooga, TN

Solid wood hand painted folding screen room divider by Maitland Smith. Bright and vibrant with a captivating, tropical, Neo Art Deco design and color scheme.

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A 1950's folding screen / room divider with Victorian botanical lithographs
A 1950's folding screen / room divider with Victorian botanical lithographs

A 1950's folding screen / room divider with Victorian botanical lithographs

Located in London, GB

A 1950's 3 panel folding screen / room divider with Victorian botanical lithographs.

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Art Nouveau Fruitwood Inlaid Botanical Panel Folding Screen Room Divider French
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By Émile Gallé

Located in Norwich, England

A beautiful antique Art Nouveau period fruitwood three-fold screen room divider, inlaid with stylised botanical panels.

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Vintage Avian Botanical Themed 4-Panel Room Divider

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Art or function this beautiful vintage room divider can be used either way. Adorned with a avian and botanical theme I can envision this in a feminine space, a bedroom or even as a s...

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Vintage Chinoiserie Birds & Botanical 4 Panel Screen Room Divider

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Botanical Room Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the botanical room divider you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and wool, every botanical room divider was constructed with great care. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage botanical room divider you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the botanical room divider you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right botanical room divider, those designed in modern and Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made botanical room divider has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Raoul Dufy are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Screens-room-dividers for You

Whether they are implemented as decorative accents or makeshift partitions to ensure privacy, antique and vintage folding screens and room dividers easily introduce sophistication and depth to any space in your home.

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. They took on considerable event-based importance when the structures gained popularity in the East Asian country, as the folding screens were used in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. Later, artists elsewhere warmed to folding screens and sought to create their own.

In European countries such as France, where they were known as paravent, folding screens began to materialize in apartments in Paris, gaining favor with the likes of pioneering couturier Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, who is said to have accrued more than 30 and used them as a precursor to what we now know as wallpaper.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique and vintage folding screens and room dividers, which, given their history, may do a better job of bringing people and cultures together in your home than sectioning off a space. Search by material to find options in metal, fabric or wood, or browse by style for mid-century modern designs and examples from the Art Deco era.

Questions About Botanical Room Divider

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    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.
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    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.

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    The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many things that you can use instead of a room divider. If you want to be able to open up the room or quickly create more privacy, curtains suspended from the ceiling can be a good choice. Folding screens are another option that give you the flexibility to change your room easily. For a more permanent solution, you can divide the room with case goods like bookcases. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Paper room dividers are often called decorative screens or merely room dividers depending on the design. The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties. Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of room dividers and decorative screens.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Chinese room dividers are also called pingfengs. The term pingfeng in traditional Chinese literally means “wind blocker” or “wind wall.” Some people also refer to these room dividers as folding screens because they consist of hinged panels that allow them to fold up when not in use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of folding screens from some of the world's top dealers.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

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