Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese silver leaf screen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese silver leaf screen — often made from
metal,
silver and
silver leaf — can elevate any home. There are 64 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese silver leaf screen you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese silver leaf screen — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese silver leaf screen, those designed in
Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese silver leaf screen that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Uenaka Chokusai and
Japanese School produced versions that are worth a look.
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.