How do you divide a room quickly?

To 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?

Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.

What are room dividers called?

What 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.

What can be used as room dividers?

The 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.

What is the cheapest way to divide a room?

Lightweight 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.

What is the Carlton room divider made of?

The 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.

Do room dividers fall easily?

Whether 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?

Yes, 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.

What can I use instead of a room divider?

There 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.

What are those paper room dividers called?

Paper 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.

What are those Chinese room dividers called?

Chinese 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.

How do I keep my room dividers from falling down

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.

Can you use curtains as a room divider?

Yes, 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.

Can you attach a room divider to the wall?

Yes, 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.

Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?

Ettore 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.

Large Room Divider

Art Deco Folding Screen

Large Chinese Screens

Room Partition

Chinoiserie Room Screens

Paneled Room

Fournier Paris

Midcentury Modern Divider

Regency Hollywood Divider Screen

Stunning large room divider designed and manufactured in France during the 1950s

Sold|~~$7,697~~

Stunning large room divider designed and manufactured in France during the 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stunning large room divider designed and manufactured in France during the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak

Wonderful Black Lacquered Distressed Mirror 5-Panel Large Room Divider Screen

Sold|~~$2,850~~

Wonderful Black Lacquered Distressed Mirror 5-Panel Large Room Divider Screen

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful black lacquered and beige inset detail with distressed mirror 5-panel large room divider screen.

Category

20th Century Belle Époque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Soft Pink Velvet Large Room Divider, circa 1960

Sold|~~$5,329~~

French Soft Pink Velvet Large Room Divider, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

20th century soft pink velvet room divider. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Velvet

Three Panel Beveled Mirror Room Divider

Sold|~~$2,200~~

Three Panel Beveled Mirror Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unusually large room divider/changing mirror features beveled glass and a convenient three-panel design.

Category

20th Century American Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Asian Coromandel Twelve-Panel 9 Ft. Carved Screen Room Divider Extra Large

Sold|~~$11,495~~

Asian Coromandel Twelve-Panel 9 Ft. Carved Screen Room Divider Extra Large

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent late 20th century Chinese extra large room divider that features twelve-panels that can extend to 20 ft. by 9 ft. tall when fully extended!

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Stunning 1970s Fournier Paris Giltwood Room Divider from Liberty's London

Sold|~~$4,588~~

Stunning 1970s Fournier Paris Giltwood Room Divider from Liberty's London

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Fournier Paris full size room divider bought from Liberty's London A highly decorative piece of of French Art in the form of a lar...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Giltwood

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

Sold|~~$7,000~~

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very large room divider with a modern design made in Japan.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Impressive Large Ornate Asian Room Divider / Screen

Sold|~~$4,000~~

Impressive Large Ornate Asian Room Divider / Screen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impressive Large Ornate Asian Room Divider / Screen

Category

20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large Midcentury Walnut Screen or Room Divider

Sold|~~$3,450~~

Large Midcentury Walnut Screen or Room Divider

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning large midcentury three-panel walnut screen, room divider or privacy screen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century Two Fold Gothic Room Divider

Sold|~~$2,807~~

Large 19th Century Two Fold Gothic Room Divider

Located in Kent, Dover

An English oak room divider in the Gothic manner comprising two large tracery panels with castellated top border and finials in gold leaf.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Screens and Room Dividers

Rare Extra Large Poul Cadovius Teak Room Divider

Sold|~~$9,750~~

Rare Extra Large Poul Cadovius Teak Room Divider

By Poul Cadovius, Royal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extra large double sided teak room divider with metal tension supports.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Large Heavy Decorated Japanese Lacquer Room Divider Screen

Sold|~~$3,218~~

Large Heavy Decorated Japanese Lacquer Room Divider Screen

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large heavy decorated Japanese lacquer room divider screen This impressive screen has four superbly decorated panels, if the screen is opened flat the picture on one side continue...

Category

Early 20th Century Japonisme Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

French Late 19th Century Painted Interior Panel with Heron and Water Lilies

Sold|~~$2,664~~

French Late 19th Century Painted Interior Panel with Heron and Water Lilies

Located in Buisson, FR

Most likely once part of a large room divider or once used as a wall panel.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Textile

Carved Wood Screen by Sant Anooka with Label

Sold|~~$6,500~~

Carved Wood Screen by Sant Anooka with Label

By Sant Anooka

Located in Palm Springs, CA

One panel appears to have a nude woman behind it. A really fabulous large room divider. Please note the woman panel has been repaired and while it has been stabilized and repaired it...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large Asian Cherry Blossom Silk Embroidery Screen Room Divider

Sold|~~$2,895~~

Large Asian Cherry Blossom Silk Embroidery Screen Room Divider

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent Asian cherry blossom silk embroidered six foot tall screen or room divider. Hard to ascertain if it is Japanese, Korean or Chinese. We believe it is either Japanese or Ko...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Large Double-Sided Rattan Leaf Shaped Room Divider / Screen

Sold|~~$3,789~~

Large Double-Sided Rattan Leaf Shaped Room Divider / Screen

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Stunning double-sided room divider / screen. Handmade with rattan in leaves shaped. Can also be used as a bedhead. In the style of Vivai del Sud, maison Jansen etc.. High quality of ...

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Large Double-Sided Rattan Leaf Shaped Room Divider / Screen

Sold|~~$3,789~~

Large Double-Sided Rattan Leaf Shaped Room Divider / Screen

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Stunning double-sided room divider / screen. Handmade with rattan in leaves shaped. Can also be used as a bedhead. In the style of Vivai del Sud, maison Jansen etc.. High quality of ...

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Large-Scale Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Screen/Room Divider

Sold|~~$8,450~~

Large-Scale Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Screen/Room Divider

Located in Dallas, TX

Inspired by the Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman architecture. This hand painted four-panel divider folding screen is made up of four wood panels. Each richly painted and lacquered, d...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Screen Room Divider

Sold|~~$4,000~~

Large Italian Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Screen Room Divider

Located in Miami, FL

a large faux bamboo metal screen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Expandable Donghia Italy Extra Large Black Tapestry Screen Room Divider

Sold|~~$3,500~~

Expandable Donghia Italy Extra Large Black Tapestry Screen Room Divider

By Donghia

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent, extra large Donghia tapestry room divider. Original retail $18495.00.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry

Expandable Donghia Italy Extra Large Black Tapestry Screen Room Divider

Sold|~~$3,500~~

Expandable Donghia Italy Extra Large Black Tapestry Screen Room Divider

By Donghia

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent, extra large Donghia tapestry room divider with a Greco-Roman theme.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Greco Roman Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry

Antique Large Quality Victorian Chinoiserie C1900 Dressing Screen Room Divider

Sold|~~$4,377~~

Antique Large Quality Victorian Chinoiserie C1900 Dressing Screen Room Divider

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality large Victorian Chinoiserie C1900 black lacquer papier mache dressing screen or room divider.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large Three-Panel Neoclassical Folding Room Dividing Screen, 20th Century

Sold|~~$1,160~~

Large Three-Panel Neoclassical Folding Room Dividing Screen, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage folding room dividing screen offer three panels with neoclassical design with floral urns and Grecian columns, en verso signed Hayward, 20th century Measures: 84.13" H x...

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Screen Privacy Room Divider

Sold|~~$2,850~~

Large Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Screen Privacy Room Divider

Located in Washington, DC

Striking and unusual Mid-Century Modern screen. Four-panel screen is exceptionally made. Carved from solid walnut and assembled with brass hinges. Condition is excellent. Screen meas...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large and Unique Room Divider in Oregon Pine Produced in Finland

Sold|~~$17,763~~

Large and Unique Room Divider in Oregon Pine Produced in Finland

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Large and unique room divider produced in Finland.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Large 1970s French Riviera Hinged Six-Panel Bamboo Screen, Room Divider

Sold|~~$3,355~~

Large 1970s French Riviera Hinged Six-Panel Bamboo Screen, Room Divider

Located in London, GB

A large 1970s French Riviera hinged six-panel bamboo screen room divider with decorative circle and swirl design.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Large Carved Walnut Hand-Painted Aquatic Theme Folding Screen Room Divider

Sold|~~$3,220~~

Large Carved Walnut Hand-Painted Aquatic Theme Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large aquatic theme wall divider with intricately detailed high reliefs that contain a lot of the depth.

Category

Vintage 1980s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

French Room Divider from Fournier Decoration, Paris

Sold|~~$2,309~~

French Room Divider from Fournier Decoration, Paris

Located in Waasmunster, BE

Very unique and large french room divider from "Fournier Decoration Paris" made in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plywood

Large Solid Pine Room Divider by S.N.S.A., France, 1950s

Sold|~~$3,789~~

Large Solid Pine Room Divider by S.N.S.A., France, 1950s

By S.N.S.A.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large solid pine room divider by S.N.S.A. , France 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Large solid pine room divider by S.N.S.A. , France 1930s.

Sold|~~$3,493~~

Large solid pine room divider by S.N.S.A. , France 1930s.

By Jomaine Baumann

Located in The Hague, NL

Its flexible structure allows it to stand freely and shape curves, perfect for a dressing room or as a room divider, can also be rolled up for easy storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Large Richard Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider In Walnut Frame by Modernica

Sold|~~$14,000~~

Large Richard Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider In Walnut Frame by Modernica

By Richard Harvey

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large 10 foot wide room divider originally designed by Richard Harvey in 1962 and subsequently produced by Modernica.

Category

2010s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

Large Art Deco Folding Screen or Room Divider by Fournier, 4 Panels

Sold|~~$4,800~~

Large Art Deco Folding Screen or Room Divider by Fournier, 4 Panels

By Fournier Decoration

Located in Plainview, NY

A monumental Art Deco screen or room divider by Fournier decoration Paris in 1970s-1980s. This beautiful screen is embossed with gold leaf gilding and on ebony wood panels with textu...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large French Four-Fold Mirrored Dressing Screen Or Room Divider Circa 1920

Sold|~~$3,355~~

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 four-fold screen of generous proportions in the Rococo style, crafted from limed oak ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Large Metal Cut Out Brutalist Screen Room Divider Brass Gold Color Backdrop

Sold|~~$890~~

Large Metal Cut Out Brutalist Screen Room Divider Brass Gold Color Backdrop

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A large very good quality metal structure in the Brutalist style, could be used as a backdrop screen or as a room divider.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cut Steel

Large Eight-Panel Asian Coromandel Screen Room Divider Painting Work of Art

Sold|~~$5,850~~

Large Eight-Panel Asian Coromandel Screen Room Divider Painting Work of Art

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning, eight-panel Asian Coromandel screen where each panel measures 16" wide so that screen is expandable up to 128" inches if you leave it fully open. We have photographed it wi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Huge Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard w/ Reversible Doors

Sold|~~$9,500~~

Huge Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard w/ Reversible Doors

Located in New York, NY

The backside is completely finished, ready to serve as a large room divider.

Category

20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Teak, Laminate

Impressive Pair of Black Brutalist Sideboards

Sold|~~$7,697 / set~~

Impressive Pair of Black Brutalist Sideboards

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The two sideboards gives the opportunity to make a large room divider of 3.50 m. The graphic front cannot be opened.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Bluestone

Huge Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard w/ Reversible Doors

Sold|~~$9,500~~

Huge Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard w/ Reversible Doors

Located in New York, NY

The backside is completely finished, ready to serve as a large room divider.

Category

20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Large English Oak Panelled Room Divider

Sold|~~$6,163~~

Large English Oak Panelled Room Divider

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 Large English Oak panelled room divider We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements.

Category

Early 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Antique Large Four Folds Room Divider

Sold|~~$5,478~~

Antique Large Four Folds Room Divider

Located in London, GB

An imposing Italian still life oil painting four folds room divider.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Studio Craft Walnut Console by Gary Ambrose, 1984

Sold|~~$7,500~~

Sculptural Studio Craft Walnut Console by Gary Ambrose, 1984

By Wendell Castle

Located in Coronado, CA

A one-of-a-kind studio crafted, large room divider or console by woodworker and Professor Emeritus at Maine College of Art, Gary Ambrose.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Resin, Walnut

Modular Beech Set of Two Room Dividers with Benches, 1970, Italy

Sold|~~$4,547 / set~~

Modular Beech Set of Two Room Dividers with Benches, 1970, Italy

Located in Oirlo, LI

The entire set was made in the 1970s from beech wood and has acquired a beautiful patina over the years. Dimensions: Large room divider: Height 110 cm Width 120 cm Depth 20 cm....

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Chinese Black Carved Soapstone Flower Birds 4 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider

Sold|~~$2,604~~

Chinese Black Carved Soapstone Flower Birds 4 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in DE MEERN, NL

At a generous Size of 180 cm in height and 160 cm in width, this screen is the perfect way to divide a large room or add privacy to a shared living space.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Soapstone

Fabulous 50's Room Divider / Paravent With Typical 50's Textile Print

Sold|~~$3,600~~

Fabulous 50's Room Divider / Paravent With Typical 50's Textile Print

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A large 4 panel 50's room divider with incredible original 50's fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Four Section Room Dividing Door

Sold|~~$8,183~~

Large Antique Four Section Room Dividing Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of four room dividing doors with a shallow arch. This room divider was salvaged from a house in Cardiff.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates

Materials

Pine

Large Decorative 4-Panel Iron Room Divider

Sold|~~$17,763~~

Large Decorative 4-Panel Iron Room Divider

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

Four-panel iron room divider that belonged to a noble house in Paris. Formed by 4 elements of 88 + 84 + 84 + 88 cm ( 34.6 x 33 x 34.6 x 33 in) Height of the panel to the wall 260cm ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Scale Jean Prouve Steel Shutters Room Divider

Sold|~~$12,500~~

Large Scale Jean Prouve Steel Shutters Room Divider

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Jean Prouve Style Impressive large-scale adjustable Industrial age steel louvered shutters, room divider or screen.

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Luxurious Large 4 Panel Screen / Divider by Maitland Smith

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Luxurious Large 4 Panel Screen / Divider by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A rich and luxurious looking large four panel wood screen / divider with satin black panels having routed painted grooves in antique gold and silver with red accent striping. This sc...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Figural Burnt Bamboo Large Folding Screen Room Divider

Sold|~~$6,400~~

Figural Burnt Bamboo Large Folding Screen Room Divider

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice one of a kind outstanding design and craftsmanship burnt bamboo room divider screen. Made by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1970s. One side is mirrored. All in very good condi...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Mirror

Large Art Deco Fournier Folding Screen Room Divider Paris

Sold|~~$3,900~~

Large Art Deco Fournier Folding Screen Room Divider Paris

By Fournier Decoration

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A monumental Art Deco screen or room divider by Fournier Paris. This beautiful screen is embossed with gold leaf, hand gilding and ebony wood panels with textured painting. Archite...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Antique Victorian Modular Glazed Room Divider Partition Doors

Sold|~~$15,065~~

Large Antique Victorian Modular Glazed Room Divider Partition Doors

Located in Ware, GB

Extremely versatile, this original Victorian room divider can be arranged to suit several uses with its modular sections. The solid pitch pine doors were reclaimed from a Victorian c...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Large Double Doors Room Divider From Clothworkers' Hall London

Sold|~~$12,600~~

Large Double Doors Room Divider From Clothworkers' Hall London

Located in Ware, GB

Magnificent mahogany entranceway reclaimed from Clothworkers Hall, London. The solid doors have 3 raised and moulded panels to each side andcome complete with original ornate hinges...

Category

20th Century English Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Striking Set of Antique Chinese Lacquered Ten-Panel Screens, circa 1800-1820

Sold|~~$7,885~~

Striking Set of Antique Chinese Lacquered Ten-Panel Screens, circa 1800-1820

Located in Round Top, TX

You may use the two sets of five panels together as a large room divider or separate them into two sets of five panels each.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Large Ash Original Folding Screen or Divider by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra

Sold|~~$4,144~~

Large Ash Original Folding Screen or Divider by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large ash and canvas folding screen or divider manufactured by Vitra Germany. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. The stunning curves in each of the steam-bent panels allow ...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas, Ash

George Nakashima; Large Three Door Room Divider / Credenza, USA 1979, Signed

Sold|~~$123,261~~

George Nakashima; Large Three Door Room Divider / Credenza, USA 1979, Signed

By George Nakashima

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima exceptional room divider or credenza, can function in either role as the cabinet is also finished on the back with solid timber. Constructed from Persian Walnut with...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Large Wrought Iron and Solid Maple Room Divider Attributed to Paul McCobb

Sold|~~$7,450~~

Large Wrought Iron and Solid Maple Room Divider Attributed to Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Berlin, DE

Excellent McCobb style room divider with fully restored solid maple boards. Very sculptural piece!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Divided Tray / Box with Handle

Sold|~~$495~~

Large Divided Tray / Box with Handle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage divided scalloped wood box with handle. This very decorative piece has many uses. Use for folded towels in your bath.

Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

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Large Room Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large room divider for your home. Each large room divider for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 46 options for an antique or vintage large room divider now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large room divider — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A large room divider is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Donghia, Bombay Furniture Co. and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful large room divider that is worth considering.

How Much is a Large Room Divider?

The average selling price for a large room divider at 1stDibs is $4,088, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Large Room Divider

How do you divide a room quickly?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To 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?
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Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.
What are room dividers called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
What 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.
What can be used as room dividers?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The 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.
What is the cheapest way to divide a room?
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PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
Lightweight 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.
What is the Carlton room divider made of?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The 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.
Do room dividers fall easily?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
Whether 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?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
Yes, 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.
What can I use instead of a room divider?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
There 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.
What are those paper room dividers called?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Paper 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.
What are those Chinese room dividers called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
Chinese 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.
How do I keep my room dividers from falling down
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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.
Can you use curtains as a room divider?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
Yes, 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.
Can you attach a room divider to the wall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Yes, 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.
Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Ettore 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.