Japanese Chinese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Samurai Warriors Battle
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful four-panel Japanese (or Chinese) Byobu folding screen featuring a battlefield landscape with warring samurai warriors engaged in a fierce fight.
Wood, Paint, Paper
Japanese Asian Chinese Four Panel Folding Byobu Sumi Ink Screen Buddhist Monk
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful four-panel Japanese (or perhaps Chinese) Byobu folding screen featuring an elderly Buddhist Zen monk and young novice boy crossing a lake/river/waterway by slow skiff boa...
Paint, Paper
Japanese Chinese Asian Two-Panel Byobu Folding Screen Ancestral Immortal Figures
Located in Studio City, CA
We believe this is a Chinese screen done in the Japanese Byobu fashion but the reverse could also be true The painted detail and vivid colors make this quite exceptional.
Gold Leaf
Japanese Chinese Asian Large Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Mythical Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
We believe this screen is a Japanese Kano school painting done in the Chinese style and depicts characters from a Chinese folklore tale.
Gold Leaf
Japanese Chinese Asian 4 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Red Crowned Crane Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
We believe this is a Chinese screen done in the Japanese Byobu fashion but the reverse could also be true The hand painted detail and vivid colors make this piece quite an attractiv...
Wood, Paint, Paper
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Asian Korean Chinese Signed 4-Panel Folding Byobu Cherry Blossom Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
It is possible that this screen could be Korean or Chinese done in the Japanese Byobu fashion but we aren't sure either way.
Wood, Paint, Paper
Japanese Chinese Asian 4 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Playful Birds Cherry Blossom
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese/Chinese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape cherry blossom tree branch scene with a flock of playful birds and blooming Spring flowers.
Wood, Paint, Paper
Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Chinese Children at Play
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing 19th century Japanese Edo period six panel folding byobu screen depicting Chinese children at play.
Gold Leaf
19th Century Japanese Edo Screen Kano School Garden Terrace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 19th century Japanese Edo/Tokugawa period two-panel byobu screen featuring Chinese children frolicking on a garden terrace with a pavilion and large pine tree.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Camellias
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The camellias painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed wooden latti...
Gold Leaf
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Hawks
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The hawks painting of this four-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of silver leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed wooden lattic...
Silver Leaf
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Irises
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The irises painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of silver leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed wooden lattic...
Silver Leaf
Unavailable
H 55 in W 60 in D 0.88 in
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Chrysanthemum and Willows
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The chrysanthemum and willows painting of this four-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully joi...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 67 in W 57 in D 0.88 in
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Flowering Grasses and Bamboo
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The flowering grasses and bamboo painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully j...
Gold Leaf
Asian Four Panel Byobu Screen Hundred Flowers Bloom
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful Asian four panel folding byobu screen depicting a vibrant spring floral landscape of various flowers.
Brass
Vintage 4-Panel Silk Japanese Byobu Folding Screen with White Peonies
Located in Sheridan, CO
This early 20th century Asian folding screen, or byobu, features intricate hand-painted flowers and leaves in a vibrant multi-color palette. Made from mixed materials, this antique o...
Metal, Metallic Thread
Chinese Byobu Style Screen Four Celestial Beauties
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Chinese four-panel byobu style screens depicting four celestial beauties in clouds.
Silk, Wood, Paper
Sold
H 36 in W 72 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen of White Cranes and Full Moon
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese/Asian/Chinese Byobu folding screen depicting five curious snow white cranes under the radiant light of a full moon.
Silk, Wood, Paint, Paper
Sold
H 36 in W 60 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Chinese Asian Four-Panel Byobu Folding Screen Landscape with Children
Located in Studio City, CA
This particular screen is Chinese (there is a sticker on the back corner indicating this) so we are surmising the motif may be based on Chinese folklore or tale.
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 36 in W 71.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Chinese Asian 4 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Lotus Flowers Bird Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
We believe this could a Chinese screen done in the Japanese Byobu fashion but the reverse could also be true The hand painted detail and vivid colors on the silver leaf really makes...
Silver Leaf
Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen Autumn Geese
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Golden Japanese four-panel folding Byobu screen of Autumn geese on a gilt background. Beautifully hand-painted on squares of subtle metallic ground with grasses. Signed and stamped o...
Silk, Wood, Paper
Sold
H 72 in W 72 in D 3 in
Vintage Chinese 4 Panel Silk Screen Herons Hunting Water Lily Pond Cranes Byobu
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid 20th century Chinese four panel Byobu screen. Made of silk featuring hand painted detail of herons or cranes hunting in the water lilies.
Silk, Hardwood, Paint
Sold
H 67.25 in W 100.5 in D 0.63 in
19th Century Four Panel Kano School Chinese Style Folding Screen or Room Divider
Located in Stamford, CT
A very well painted four fold Kano School, Chinese influenced, Byobu of a late winter snow with red berries peeking through the snow.
Paper
Japanese Style Four Panel Screen Bamboo Waterfall with Magpies
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese four panel Japanese style byobu folding screen depicting a waterfall landscape.
Brass
Sold
H 48 in W 60 in D 0.88 in
Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Lotus Pond and Mandarin Ducks
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The lotus pond and mandarin ducks painting of this four-panel screen is hand painted in watercolor, on rice paper over carefully jointed wooden lattice frames. Lacquer rails are then...
Wood, Paper
Sold
H 35.83 in W 71.66 in D 1.19 in
Beautiful Large Asian Screen, Byobu or Paravent Painted with Birds on Gold Leaf
Located in Bavaria, Munich, DE
This is a vintage Asian wood four panel wall hanging silkscreen or divider. Has a painted scene of quails in a landscape on a gold foil paper, some of the paint is flaking but mainly...
Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Scattered Orchids
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The scattered orchids painting of this four-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed woo...
Gold Leaf
Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Scattered Orchids
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The scattered orchids painting of this four-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed woo...
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 65 in W 136 in D 0.75 in
Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu Cranes Painting, Watercolor, Goldleaf
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The painting of gathering of cranes of this six-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed...
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 48 in W 42 in D 0.88 in
Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Persimmon Tree on Glodleaf
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The persimmon tree painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed wooden ...
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 37 in W 80 in D 0.75 in
Hand-Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Flying Cranes on Goldleaf
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The flying cranes painting of this six-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed wooden l...
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 55 in W 78 in D 0.88 in
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu Hawks Painting Watercolor Silver Leaf
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The hawks painting of this four-panel screen is hand painted in watercolor, on rice paper and mounted on squares of silver leaf, which are applied by hand to the paper base over care...
Wood, Rice Paper
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Cranes by the River
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The cranes by the river painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed wo...
Gold Leaf
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Egrets by the Trees
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The egrets by the trees painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed wo...
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 48 in W 60 in D 0.88 in
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Lotus Pond and Mandarin Ducks
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The lotus pond and mandarin ducks painting of this four-panel screen is hand painted in watercolor, on rice paper over carefully jointed wooden lattice frames. Lacquer rails are then...
Wood, Paper
Sold
H 37 in W 80 in D 0.88 in
Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Red and White Plum Blossom
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The red and white plum blossom painting of this six-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of gold leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully joi...
Gold Leaf
$11,000 / set
H 79 in W 21.75 in D 1.75 in
Set of 5 Chinese Screens Antique Carved Wood Fine Latticework
Located in Somis, CA
In excellent condition, this exquisite set of five antique Chinese wooden screens is crafted in a beautiful natural wood finish and showcases remarkable traditional artistry. Each ta...
Wood
Japanese Four Panel Screen
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand-painted on silk Japanese four-panel screen. Decorations of temples, trees, and mountains.
Paint
$45,000Sale Price|47% Off
H 114 in W 96 in D 5 in
Monumental and Massive Japanese Sakyamuni with Disciples Buddhist Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Monumental and massive Japanese Sakyamuni with disciples Buddhist painting. Very large massive Japanese Buddhist painting, painting on silk and mounted on brocade scroll, very rare l...
Silk
Chinese Export Six Panel Coromandel Screen Gilt Courtyard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning 20th century Chinese export lacquered six-panel coromandel screen depicting a lush courtyard over a dramatic gold leaf ground. The lacquered panels are incised and painted w...
Brass
On Hold|$3,495
H 60 in W 60 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Two Panel Meiji Edo Byobu Cherry Blossom Tree Folding Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, large two-panel antique Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a venerable cherry blossom tree and a running river with blooming flowers. ...
Silver Leaf
$1,640
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning late 19th century Japanese Meiji period six panel byobu screen featuring a deep blue waterscape with pheasants and ducks. Made in the Kano school style with natural ink and ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$5,780Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.32 in W 60.24 in D 0.3 in
Antique French Tapestry Handwoven French Tapestry Verdure Scenic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful pictorial antique French tapestry created after William Morris, inspired by the famous mille fleurs tapestries of Cluny, Paris, and featuring a richly detailed ve...
Wool
$2,730Sale Price|30% Off
H 72 in W 80 in D 1 in
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...
Soapstone, Brass
Rare Renaissance Cabinet Richly Carved
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This rare Renaissance cabinet is richly decorated on the doors and drawers with carvings depicting the four seasons, and on the uprights and the entablature, alternating flower bouqu...
Walnut
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki
Located in Kyoto, JP
Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...
Gold Leaf
$6,056
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$7,803
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood...
Cane, Teak
Japanese Meiji Eight Panel Screen Village Landscape with Figures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 19th century Japanese Meiji period eight panel byobu screen featuring a panoramic village landscape. The serene painting depicts agricultural scenes with villagers engaged in p...
Gold Leaf
$2,250
H 48.25 in W 108.5 in D 0.75 in
Edo-Style Six-Panel Japanese Byobu Screen with Gold Paint Landscape
Located in Hamburg, PA
This Asian screen print is a stunning six-panel byobu (folding screen) featuring a traditional Japanese landscape. The artwork showcases a serene scene with a lakeside pavilion set a...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.