At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folding screen gold leaf for your home. Frequently made of
metal,
gold and
gold leaf, every folding screen gold leaf was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a folding screen gold leaf, we have 67 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folding screen gold leaf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A folding screen gold leaf, designed in the
Hollywood Regency,
Art Deco or
Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one folding screen gold leaf that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Japanese School,
Boca Do Lobo and
Gaston André produced versions that are worth a look.
A folding screen gold leaf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,372, while the lowest priced sells for $288 and the highest can go for as much as $39,500.
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.