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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
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
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
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Oak
20th Century Wood and Hand Painted Fabric Folding Room Divider
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th Century Spanish folding hand painted room divider. By unknown manufacturer from Spain
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
$2,643 Sale Price
25% Off
H 43.51 in W 36.62 in D 1.38 in
Exceptional 19th Century Italian Hand-Painted Leather Four-Fold Room Divider
Located in Alton, GB
A rare and remarkably preserved 19th century Italian four-fold leather screen, this antique room
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,678
H 180 in W 200 in D 5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,695
H 79.5 in W 72 in D 0.75 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Revival Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,950
H 74 in W 60 in D 0.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather
Room Divider
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage 1960s French bamboo three fold room divider or screen.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Black 4 Panel Room Divider Folding Lattice Privacy Screen 90" x 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage black painted folding room divider screen featuring four panels with wood lattice design
Category
Late 20th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 90 in W 2 in D 58 in
Three Panel Wood and Corregated Glass Room Divider Dressing Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive three panel folding room divider or dressing screen featuring a rich wood frame with
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 72 in W 75 in D 1.25 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Fiberglass
$1,518 Sale Price
40% Off
H 63 in W 78 in D 2 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Plywood, Paper
Foldable wooden room divider
Located in Diest, BE
Foldable wooden room dividers, Behrens Hannover, Germany, early 20th
Category
Vintage 1930s German Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering either up or down.
Note
Category
2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Hardwood
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Pine
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
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
$2,532 Sale Price
20% Off
H 70.48 in W 61.42 in D 1.58 in
Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering either up or down.
Shown in solid
Category
2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider
Located in Waasmunster, BE
French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XIII Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Glass
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
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
$2,800
H 72 in W 78 in D 1 in
Louis XV Style French Folding Screen or Room Divider
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XV paravent, or folding screen, with hand-carved walnut frame. Three
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
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
Artist Made Metal Folding Screen Room Divider, Maurice Beane
By Maurice Beane Studios
Located in Greensboro, NC
Expertly hand crafted folding screen by noted Virginia artist & Sculptor Maurice Beane. Very heavy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
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
$3,916 Sale Price
20% Off
H 76.19 in W 105.52 in D 1.58 in
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
$19,000
H 114 in W 108 in D 2 in
Antique Room Divider "Paravent" - Folding Screen with Yellow Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful folding screen / room divider with three panels. The base is made of pine, upholstered
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Fabric, Pine
$1,911
H 63.39 in W 71.26 in D 0.79 in
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
$35,839
H 74.02 in W 75.6 in D 0.4 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
$3,675 Sale Price
25% Off
H 80.71 in W 52.76 in D 1.28 in
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
$2,200 / item
H 77 in W 21 in D 1 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paint
$8,895
H 41.5 in W 47.25 in D 5.5 in
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
$9,091
H 71.86 in W 63.78 in D 15.95 in
Maitland Smith Hand Painted Neoclassical 4-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Opulent, large scale, Maitland Smith hand-painted room divider folding screen. The Greco-Roman
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Hardwood, Paint
$5,996 Sale Price
25% Off
H 96 in W 136.75 in D 1.5 in
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
$4,250
H 82.5 in W 120 in D 1 in
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
$12,000
H 96 in W 96 in D 1.5 in
Eames for Herman Miller FSW-6 Folding Screen Room Divider, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
Plywood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
$2,900
H 66 in W 68 in D 1 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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Walnut
$10,500
H 60.5 in W 64 in D 8 in
Four-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This Mid-Century-Modern eye-catching rattan or wicker and bamboo four-panel room divider with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
$1,400
H 58.86 in W 47.25 in D 0.95 in
8 Panel Japanese Cherry Blossom Painting Byobu Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage 8 Panel Japanese Cherry Blossom Painting Byobu Folding Screen Room Divider. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
$1,800
H 67 in W 139 in D 0.75 in
Six-Panel Teak Asian, early 20th Century Folding Screen / Room Divider
Located in Manhasset, NY
Asian 19th Century Folding Screen / Room Divider, Rosewood, Teak, Six Panel
Six-panel rosewood
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Teak
$22,500
H 93.75 in W 114 in D 1.75 in
Three-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This Mid-Century-Modern eye-catching rattan or wicker and bamboo three-panel room divider with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
$2,100
H 71.26 in W 59.45 in D 1.19 in
Rustic French Burlap Grain Sacks and Wood Folding Screen / Room Divider
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching three-panel folding screen / room divider in white patinated wood upholstered with
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Fabric, Burlap, Wood
$3,046
H 66.15 in W 88.59 in D 1.38 in
Art Deco Frosted Glass and Oak Slat Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco folding screen room divider featuring a robust design of slat oakwood construction with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,932 Sale Price
31% Off
H 68 in W 60 in D 2 in
Large Vintage 5 Panel Scorched Bamboo & Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie folding screen or room divider. Made from bamboo with rattan inserts
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 96 in W 2 in D 85 in
Organic Modern Woven Rattan Sunburst Three Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in West Chester, PA
Fantastic vintage rattan folding screen featuring the coveted sunburst design in a tall and simple
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
$850
H 72 in W 61 in D 0.75 in
Upholstered 4 Fold Screen, Room Divider This as a tall useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Upholstered 4 Fold Screen, Room Divider
This as a tall useful piece in good condition with only
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Linen
Large French Four-Fold Mirrored Dressing Screen Or Room Divider Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A Large French Four-Fold Mirrored Dressing/Privacy Screen or Room Divider
A beautifully carved
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
$3,426
H 78.75 in W 82.68 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Bamboo Canvas Painting Burlwood Frame Room Divider Folding Screen 76"
Located in Dayton, OH
be used as a folding screen or room divider. Each frame has hinges on the outside allowing for them
Category
Late 20th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Burl, Paint
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
H 76 in W 21.5 in D 2 in
20th Century Arts & Crafts Folding Screen & Hand Painted Decoration Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Unique and highly decorative, work of art folding screen.
Some will call this amazing and
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Walnut, Paint
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 63 in W 43.3 in D 2 in
Vintage Art Deco Japonisme 4 Panels Folding Screen or Room Divider 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Exquisite art deco screen or room divider. Light brown lacquered panels with gold-leafed heron
Category
Vintage 1970s Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
$4,500
H 90.56 in W 74.81 in D 0.79 in
Sculptural Three-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider in Rattan and Wicker, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
, circa 1960. Beautiful four-panel screen, room divider, framing with intricately carved geometric
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,690
H 72.05 in W 70.87 in D 2.56 in
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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
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To 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, 2020Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.
- What are room dividers called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The 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.
- Do room dividers fall easily?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.
- Are room dividers a good idea?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Yes, 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.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020Lightweight 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023There 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, 2023Paper 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, 2023Chinese 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2022Ettore 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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