Contemporary 6-Panel Screen: Lotus Garden on Gold
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A magnificent contemporary Japanese screen featuring one of the most timeless motifs in Japanese
Wood, Paper
$2,316Sale Price|44% Off
H 72 in W 96 in D 1 in
Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Gold Coromandel 6 Panel Screen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Spectacular Chinese black lacquered 6 panel folding screen incised with gold gilt and white paint
Wood, Lacquer
$3,500
H 68.9 in W 138.59 in D 0.79 in
B3 Japanese Antiques 6-panel, gold back, flower & bird duck, folding screen
Located in Niiza, JP
flower and bird painting is drawn on paper on a folding screen with gold paper base. Representing the
Paper
$2,950
H 11 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
Early 20th Century Japanese 6-Panel Gouache and Gold Leaf Painted Table Screen
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Showa period gouache and gold leaf Japanese screen. Depicting plum tree blossoms on a
Gold Leaf
$7,696
H 68.12 in W 145.83 in D 0.67 in
Tall Japanese 6-panel folding screen with Tosa School genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A captivating, tall six-panel byôbu (folding screen) presents an elaborate Tosa School genre
Gold Leaf
$7,696
H 68.12 in W 145.83 in D 0.67 in
Tall Japanese 6-panel folding screen with Tosa School genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An amazing, tall six-panel byôbu (folding screen) presents an elaborate Tosa School genre painting
Gold Leaf
$8,288
H 68.23 in W 144.89 in D 0.6 in
Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with chrysanthemum garden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very colourful and captivating large six-panel byôbu (folding screen) with a refined continuous
Gold Leaf
$6,450
H 60 in W 123 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Edo Meiji 6 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Red Crown Cranes Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, quite large antique six-panel Japanese Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape
Gold Leaf
Midcentury 6 Panel Gold and Silver Leaf Tea Paper Screen
Located in Richmond, VA
Midcentury 8 panel gold and silver leaf tea paper screen. Each panel is 87" x 22" and at 132" wide
Paper
$13,260Sale Price|25% Off
H 67.33 in W 144.49 in D 1.19 in
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
By Rimpa School
Located in Fukuoka, JP
(144.5x67.3 inches) SKU: RJ118 This 6-panel gold-leafed screen is a splendid representation of the Rimpa
Gold Leaf
$13,260Sale Price|25% Off
H 67.33 in W 144.49 in D 1.19 in
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
By Rimpa School
Located in Fukuoka, JP
(144.5x67.3 inches) SKU: RJ118/2 This 6-panel gold-leafed screen is a splendid representation of the Rimpa
Gold Leaf
$97,500 / set
H 65 in W 25 in D 2 in
Japanese 18th Century Tsukinami-e 6 Panel Floor Screen, Edo Period
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese 18th Century Tsukinami-e 6 Panel Floor Screen depicts the Activities of the Twelve
Gold Leaf
Japanese 6-Panel Painted Gilt Bamboo Leaf and Clouds Screen
Located in Sarasota, FL
A 6-panel screen in elegant green and white bamboo on gilt.
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 83.86 in W 94.49 in D 0.79 in
Large Chinese 6 Panel Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer Folding Screen/Room Divider
Located in Ghent, BE
painted landscape of trees, birds and flowers on a gold leaf background. Back of screen is black lacquer
Gold Leaf
A Japanese 6 Panel Screen "Itsukushima Shrine"
Located in Austin, TX
An early anonymous Tosa School painting of pilgrims making their way by boat at high tide to Itsukushima Shrine. The iconic "floating" torii, as well as the pier-like shrine are clea...
Gold Leaf
Large 6 Panel Artisan Chinese Screen Sold Through Karl Springer, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large 6 Panel artisan screen, black lacquer with carved Chinese scene with luxurious gold and
Gold, Brass, Enamel
Antique Japanese 6 Panel Folding Screen, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese 6 panel folding screen, Meiji period circa 1900. Gold leaf on mulberry paper with
Gold Leaf
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Tale of Genji Ch. 6
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing Japanese Showa period two panel folding byobu screen featuring an illustration of an
Brass, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 68 in W 144 in D 1 in
Attributed to Robert Crowder 6 Panel Hand Painted Cranes in Flight Gold Screen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A monumental and super chic antique 6 panel hand painted screen depicting cranes in flight
Brass
Sold
H 68.19 in W 144.89 in D 0.71 in
Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with Edo genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An elaborate, large six-panel byôbu (folding screen) featuring a detailed genre painting on gold
Metal, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 69.22 in W 146.86 in D 0.75 in
Japanese 18th Century Large 6-Panel Folding Screen by Mori Yôshin 森陽信
By Mori Yôshin 森陽信
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An incredible, late 18th century large six-panel byôbu (folding screen) with a refined Mori School
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 53.94 in W 105.52 in D 0.67 in
Pair of Large Japanese 6-Panel Nanga Sansui Folding Screens by Oka Buntô 岡文濤
By Oka Buntô
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of impressive mid-sized byôbu (folding screens) with Nanga style paintings depicting scenes
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 35 in W 95 in D 10 in
Antique Edo Period 6 Panel Folding Screen Depicting Birds and Seasonal Flowers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Edo (Tokugawa) period Japanese antique six panel folding screen in sumi (black ink) and
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 67.29 in W 148.75 in D 0.71 in
Japanese Large 6-Panel Room Divider with a Painting of Pine Trees & Bird of Prey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exquisite and large six-panel byôbu (room divider) with a detailed painting on gold leaf of a pine
Metal, Gold Leaf
Japanese Screen
Located in London, GB
Japanese Gold Leaf screen - 6 panels
Sold|$2,995
H 36 in W 70.5 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Herons in the Winter Snow
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a group of Herons frolicking in the snow covered bare Winter branches of a la...
Silver Leaf
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Muromachi period inspired Japanese four panel byobu screen depicting wild geese in flight over reeds. The 19th century Meiji period painting bears an artist's signature Chisokuken. C...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$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
Rochard Panther Art Deco
By Irénée Rochard
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco panther circa 1930. Spelter sculpture with black patina on a marble base, signed R. Rochard for Irénée Félix René Rochard. In perfect condition. Length: 65 cm Width: 14 cm ...
Marble, Spelter
Asian Folding Hand Woven Screen of Cranes
Located in Denton, TX
Asian Folding Hand Woven 2 Panel Screen of Cranes.
Thread
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Fruiting Pomegranate Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite mid-20th century Showa period four panel folding byobu screen featuring a fruiting pomegranate tree over a dramatic cream toned background. Vivid ink and natural pigment co...
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Egrets in Grass
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen depicting three egrets in the grass at a pond. The large screen features a dramatic gold leaf square background with nat...
Wood, Paper
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
$248
H 9.45 in Dm 4.73 in
Jar Cookies Musical Biscuiter Music Box French Vintage Candy Dish Biscuit Bowl
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage musical cookie jar sugar bowl, bonbonniere, candy bowl, biscuit maker "Leaves", glass, brass, Art Nouveau, France, 1970s. The bonbonniere or biscuit jar is very elegant and ...
Brass
Japanese screen: Melody of Magnolia Blossoms
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Bathed in radiant gold, Melody of Magnolia Blossoms captures the fleeting harmony of nature in bloom. A graceful magnolia branch arcs across the shimmering surface, its petals unfold...
Wood, Paper
$6,512 / item
H 30.71 in W 58.27 in D 14.97 in
Travertine Console Table inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist table is crafted from a single material, featuring a softly curved-edge top that rests elegantly on four cylindrical columns, creating a sculptural and architectural ...
Travertine
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.