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 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.

Folding Room Dividers

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Midcentury Modern Divider

Mid-Century Japanese 4-Panel Folding Room Divider/Separè 1940s

$1,085

Mid-Century Japanese 4-Panel Folding Room Divider/Separè 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century Japanese 4-panel folding room divider 1940s Purchased from a Sicilian merchant. Good

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

French Mid-Century Modern Folding Room Divider (Paravent), 1970s

$2,765

French Mid-Century Modern Folding Room Divider (Paravent), 1970s

Located in amstelveen, NL

A striking and sculptural French mid-century modern folding room divider, also known as paravent

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

Materials

Bentwood

Natural Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design

$3,580 / item

Natural Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural Fold room divider by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 4 x W 70 x H 170 cm Materials: oak

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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Red Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design

$3,821 / item

Red Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Red Fold room divider by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 4 x W 70 x H 170 cm Materials: oak wood

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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman

$1,920Sale Price|40% Off

Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-Modern folding room divider designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs in the United States

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1990s American Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Large Rust Iron Arched 3 Panel Folding Room Divider Screen

$1,200

Large Rust Iron Arched 3 Panel Folding Room Divider Screen

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Eye catching rust patina iron 3 panel room divider or screen having lovely decorative pattern. Each

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Vintage 1980s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Neoclassic Four Fold Room Divider Screen by Maitland Smith c 1970/1980s

$1,695

Neoclassic Four Fold Room Divider Screen by Maitland Smith c 1970/1980s

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Neoclassic, Hollywood Regency, dressing screen, room divider having four panels

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper

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

$1,950

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

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional ornate four fold wrought iron screen, room divider constructed of four sections each

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

$2,269

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

Located in Kent, Dover

A French three fold room divider in hand stitched black crocodile skin. The reverse of plain dark

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

Materials

Leather

Room Divider

$1,226

Room Divider

Located in Hellerup, DK

Vintage 1960s French bamboo three fold room divider or screen.

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Vintage 1960s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Chinese 6 Panel Screen/Room Divider

$593

Vintage Chinese 6 Panel Screen/Room Divider

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Chinese 6 Panel Screen – master-crafted folding room divider with lacquered artistry and

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

VINTAGE EXOTIC ORIENTAL BIRDS & FLOWERS FOLDING FOUR PANEL PETITE ROOM DIViDER

$616

VINTAGE EXOTIC ORIENTAL BIRDS & FLOWERS FOLDING FOUR PANEL PETITE ROOM DIViDER

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A beautiful and decorative vintage four-panel folding room divider, hand

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20th Century British Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood

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. Each panel

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

Materials

Fiberglass

6 Panel Faux Library Trompe L'oeil Folding Screen

$1,200

6 Panel Faux Library Trompe L'oeil Folding Screen

Located in New York, NY

Impressive six fold room divider, screen featuring a faux library with antique leather bound books

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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Jacques Callot Battle Scene Room Divider of The Siege of La Rochelle

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

Jacques Callot Battle Scene Room Divider of The Siege of La Rochelle

By Jacques Callot

Located in New Windsor, NY

Three panel folding room divider depicting "The Siege of La Rochelle" by Jacques Callot (1592-1635

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Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

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

$3,200

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

quality. Elegant and versatile, this decorative screen functions equally well as a folding room divider

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Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Folding Screen - Room Divider

$1,580

Folding Screen - Room Divider

Located in Hellerup, DK

Tall and decorative vintage stained wood screen or room divider. At one time the room divider had

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Vintage 1950s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider

$940

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

China, 1940s-1960s Folding screen or room divider in black lacquer with hand painted decoration

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

$1,562Sale Price|27% Off

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

By Alberts Tibro

Located in Munich, DE

Made from woven pine stripes in massive wooden frames connected with leather.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

$1,190Sale Price|34% Off

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

By Alberts Tibro

Located in Munich, DE

Made from woven pine stripes in massive wooden frames connected with leather.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Rattan Bamboo Folding Screen Room Divider, 1960s

$3,185

Rattan Bamboo Folding Screen Room Divider, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching handcrafted rattan / wicker and bamboo three-panel folding screen / room divider with

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Rattan Room Divider Folding Screen Four Panels

$960Sale Price|40% Off

Rattan Room Divider Folding Screen Four Panels

Located in Van Nuys, CA

room divider featuring stacked rattan decorative corners. Crafted with natural rattan and brass hinges

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Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Postmodern folding aluminium screen / room divider on castors

$6,051

Postmodern folding aluminium screen / room divider on castors

Located in London, GB

/ room divider was designed and made in collaboration by Wildgruber (Architect) & Henseler (Gallerist

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mahogany & Straw Marquetry Veneer Folding Screen / Room Divider.

$3,800

Mahogany & Straw Marquetry Veneer Folding Screen / Room Divider.

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

restrained aesthetic. Hinged for flexibility, the screen functions as both a sculptural room divider and a

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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Screens and R...

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany & Straw Marquetry Veneer Folding Screen / Room Divider.

$3,800

Mahogany & Straw Marquetry Veneer Folding Screen / Room Divider.

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

restrained aesthetic. Hinged for flexibility, the screen functions as both a sculptural room divider and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Screens and R...

Materials

Mahogany

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

$13,195 / item

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

By Eileen Gray

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: ClassiCon Model: Folding Screen Designer: Eileen Gray (1930) Type: Folding Screen / Room

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2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

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

$13,195 / item

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

By Eileen Gray

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: ClassiCon Model: Folding Screen Designer: Eileen Gray (1930) Type: Folding Screen / Room

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

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

$13,195 / item

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

By Eileen Gray

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: ClassiCon Model: Folding Screen Designer: Eileen Gray (1930) Type: Folding Screen / Room

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider

$1,800

Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider

By James Mont

Located in Atlanta, GA

Asian black lacquer folding screen or room divider, probably Chinese, circa 1960s. It has been

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Folding Geometric Room Divider

$1,500

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Folding Geometric Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

room divider or decorative accent. Crafted with attention to proportion and detail, it captures the

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

Materials

Teak

Folding Screen/Room Divider by Wharton Esherick, 1939

$68,000

Folding Screen/Room Divider by Wharton Esherick, 1939

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Three-panel room divider screen made by Wharton Esherick, father of the Studio Furniture Movement

Category

20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Vintage Bohemian Rattan 3-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider

$1,250

Vintage Bohemian Rattan 3-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Bohemian Rattan 3-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider Offered for sale is a rattan three

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Late 20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Elephant & Palm Folding Screen or Room Divider

$3,400

Hollywood Regency Elephant & Palm Folding Screen or Room Divider

Located in Sheffield, MA

folding screen. This Anglo Indian 3400screen will make a great room divider or just use as a decorative

Category

20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

French Upholstered 4 Fold Screen, Gilt Mirror Room Divider

$3,289

French Upholstered 4 Fold Screen, Gilt Mirror Room Divider

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Upholstered 4 Fold Screen, Gilt Mirror Room Divider Each of the 4 folds has a quilted

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Giltwood

1950s Spanish Folding Screen / Room Divider in Gilt Metal

$4,761

1950s Spanish Folding Screen / Room Divider in Gilt Metal

Located in Barcelona, ES

three-panel folding screen or room divider with faux bamboo ironstructure and foliage decorations

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Neoclassical Style Folding Screen Room Divider with Architectural Motifs

$2,800

Neoclassical Style Folding Screen Room Divider with Architectural Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

art and design element. Use it as a room divider, creating intimacy in a living space or bedroom

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Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Sarreid Faux Leather Gilt Books Folding Screen Room Divider

$1,650

Sarreid Faux Leather Gilt Books Folding Screen Room Divider

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An impressive 4 panel Trompe L'Oeil screen or room divider featuring classic books on what appears

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Victorian Embossed Leather & Water Colour Folding Screen Room Divider

$3,850Sale Price|20% Off

Victorian Embossed Leather & Water Colour Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely Victorian oak framed room divider with embossed leather to

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

A fine French 1920s 4-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider

$9,000

A fine French 1920s 4-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French early 20th century folding screen room divider with four mahogany panels adorned with

Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Four Panel Chinoiserie Room Divider Dressing Folding Screen

$1,650

19th Century Four Panel Chinoiserie Room Divider Dressing Folding Screen

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

color. Originally used as a decorative room divider or for privacy when dressing. The screen would

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Rococo Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint, Leather

Eames Plywood FSW-6 Folding Screen / Room Divider Circa 2010s

$2,895

Eames Plywood FSW-6 Folding Screen / Room Divider Circa 2010s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames

Located in Peabody, MA

A molded ash plywood folding screen /room divider, the "FSW-6", originally designed in the 1940s by

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas, Ash, Plywood

Contemporary Monumental Three Fold Maple and Glass Screen/Room Divider

$19,000

Contemporary Monumental Three Fold Maple and Glass Screen/Room Divider

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary monumental 3-fold screen / room divider with burl maple frame and central glass panels

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass

Mats Theselius folding screen / room divider produced by Källemo, 1990s

$36,163

Mats Theselius folding screen / room divider produced by Källemo, 1990s

By Mats Theselius

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare folding screen / room divider ‘Rörligt objekt’ by Mats Theselius, early 1990s. Aluminum with

Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider

$3,675Sale Price|25% Off

Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Decorative folding screen divider of 3 panels, nlaid with solid brass lines

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Pierre-Adrien Ekman Hand Painted Folding Screen / Room Divider

$8,895

Rare Pierre-Adrien Ekman Hand Painted Folding Screen / Room Divider

Located in Forney, TX

- room divider; Signed P.A. Ekman (Pierre-Adrien Ekman, France, 1904-1993), fabulous Trompe L'oeil style

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Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Folding Screen Room Divider Classicon Brick Screen - Eileen Gray LIMITED EDITION

$76,244 / item

Folding Screen Room Divider Classicon Brick Screen - Eileen Gray LIMITED EDITION

By Eileen Gray

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Classicon Model: Brick Screen Designer: Eileen Gray (1922–1925) Type: Folding Screen / Room

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Folding Four-Panel Geometric Room Divider in Teak

$1,050

Mid-Century Modern Folding Four-Panel Geometric Room Divider in Teak

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern four-panel geometric room divider crafted in warm teak, offering both style

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider with Brass Hardware, Organic Modern

$3,450

Vintage Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider with Brass Hardware, Organic Modern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

seeking natural textures and relaxed elegance. Details: Type: Folding screen / room divider Materials

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Midcentury Modern Woven Pine Wood Folding Screen, 3-Panel Room Divider

$1,715

Midcentury Modern Woven Pine Wood Folding Screen, 3-Panel Room Divider

Located in Round Top, TX

Handsome pine woven wood Midcentury folding screen 3-panel room divider. It is in wonderful vintage

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage c1970s Blond Bamboo Rattan tri Fold Screen Room Divider MINT!

$2,200 / item

Vintage c1970s Blond Bamboo Rattan tri Fold Screen Room Divider MINT!

By Ficks Reed, McGuire

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Vintage c1970s Blond Bamboo Rattan tri Fold Screen Room Divider MINT!

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Eames FSW-6 Folding Screen Room Divider for Herman Miller, 1950s

$9,500

Eames FSW-6 Folding Screen Room Divider for Herman Miller, 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

An early molded plywood screen divider in calico ash, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured

Category

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

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Art Nouveau Fruitwood Inlaid Botanical Panel Folding Screen Room Divider French

$4,153

Art Nouveau Fruitwood Inlaid Botanical Panel Folding Screen Room Divider French

By Émile Gallé

Located in Norwich, GB

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Boxwood, Olive, Walnut, Pine

Lacquer De Chine Decorative Floral Four Fold Two-Sided Room Divider

$5,363Sale Price|40% Off

Lacquer De Chine Decorative Floral Four Fold Two-Sided Room Divider

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Lacquer De Chine Four Fold Two-Sided Highly Decorative Floral Room Divider With Brass Feet Accents

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Monumental Three Fold White Wood and Glass Screen/Room Divider

$12,000

Contemporary Monumental Three Fold White Wood and Glass Screen/Room Divider

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary monumental 3-fold screen / room divider with white lacquer painted wooden frame and

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass

Large Chinoiserie Chinese 6 Panel Figural Red Folding Screen Room Divider

$4,250

Large Chinoiserie Chinese 6 Panel Figural Red Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large Chinoiserie Chinese 6 Panel Figural Red Folding Screen Room Divider. Item features a stunning

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Middle Eastern 3 Panel Mashrabiya Lattice Folding Screen Room Divider

$2,900

Vintage Middle Eastern 3 Panel Mashrabiya Lattice Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Middle Eastern 3 Panel Mashrabiya Lattice Panel Folding Screen Room Divider. Item features

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Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

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

$8,500

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

By Glenn of California, Evans Clark

Located in San Francisco, CA

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. A rare form and

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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Folding Room Dividers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of folding room dividers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct folding room dividers — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 105 antique and vintage folding room dividers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of folding room dividers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Folding room dividers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made folding room dividers over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Atlas Industries are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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 Folding Room Dividers

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?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
What room dividers are called depends on their style. Large collapsible walls are partition walls, while sectioned panels with hinges are screens. Japanese-style room dividers are known as shoji blinds. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of room dividers from some of the world's top dealers.
What can be used as room dividers?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The simplest things that can be used as room dividers are room divider furnishings that stand up on their own. You can also use folding screens, pocket doors, bookcases, curtains, trellises, hanging shelves and other objects and furniture pieces as room dividers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of room dividers.
What is the cheapest way to divide a room?
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PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
Lightweight Japanese paper lattice screens known as shōji are a versatile way to define a living space and block drafts. Painted folding screens known as byōbu are also used as decorative elements, often featuring landscapes, animals, and flowering plants. Chinese folding screens were traditionally comprised of monumental hinged panels, intricately carved and decorated with panoramic landscapes or stone inlay.
What is the Carlton room divider made of?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
Do room dividers fall easily?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.
Are room dividers a good idea?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.
What can I use instead of a room divider?
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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?
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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?
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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
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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?
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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.
Can you attach a room divider to the wall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.
Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

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