What is Japanese screen painting?

Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.

What are Japanese screens called?

Japanese screens are called Byōbu and are made from many panels with beautiful calligraphy and paintings. These folding screens can be a decorative and interesting way to separate rooms in a living space. Find a collection of Japanese screens for sale on 1stDibs.

What is a Japanese low screen used for?

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Japanese Screen 1970s

Decoupage Art

Fan Dancer

Black Lacquer Asian Painting

Decoupage Folding Screen

Wood Partition

Japanese Wood Room Divider

Rattan Japan

Room Partition

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1970s Bamboo and Rattan Chamber Screen Decorated with Japanese Depictions

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H 72.05 in W 61.42 in D 1.58 in

1970s Bamboo and Rattan Chamber Screen Decorated with Japanese Depictions

Located in Baambrugge, NL

1970s bamboo and rattan chamber screen decorated with Japanese depictions. A lovely decoration

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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Japanese Old Bamboo Room Divider 1950s-1970s / Partition Wabisabi

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H 48.82 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Japanese Old Bamboo Room Divider 1950s-1970s / Partition Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old room divider made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Showa period (1950s-1970s

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Iron

Japanese Modern Design Huge Room Divider 1950s-1970s / Partition

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H 70.48 in W 50.99 in D 14.57 in

Japanese Modern Design Huge Room Divider 1950s-1970s / Partition

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

made roughly from 1950s to 1970s, and reflects the high skill and aesthetic sense of Japanese furniture

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

1970s Japanese Four Panel Black Lacquer Folding Screen with Decoupage Scenes

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H 45.67 in W 50.4 in D 0.4 in

1970s Japanese Four Panel Black Lacquer Folding Screen with Decoupage Scenes

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Japanese four panel black lacquer folding screen with decoupage of typical daily life scenes

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

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Japanese Screen 1970s For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese screen 1970s is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and fabric, all Japanese screen 1970s available were constructed with great care. Japanese screen 1970s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese screen 1970s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Japanese screen 1970s over the years, but those made by Minol Araki are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japanese Screen 1970s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,194, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.

Questions About Japanese Screen 1970s

What is Japanese screen painting?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.
What are Japanese screens called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Japanese screens are called Byōbu and are made from many panels with beautiful calligraphy and paintings. These folding screens can be a decorative and interesting way to separate rooms in a living space. Find a collection of Japanese screens for sale on 1stDibs.
What is a Japanese low screen used for?
1 Answer
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.

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