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French Soft Pink Velvet Large Room Divider, circa 1960
French Soft Pink Velvet Large Room Divider, circa 1960

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

Category

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

Materials

Velvet

Three Panel Beveled Mirror Room Divider
Three Panel Beveled Mirror Room Divider

Three Panel Beveled Mirror Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unusually large room divider/changing mirror features beveled glass and a convenient three

Category

20th Century American Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

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

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Liberty's London A highly decorative piece of of French Art in the form of a large room divider. Made my

Category

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

Materials

Giltwood

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

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. It is estimated to have been

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Impressive Large Ornate Asian Room Divider / Screen
Impressive Large Ornate Asian Room Divider / Screen

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
Large Midcentury Walnut Screen or Room Divider

Large Midcentury Walnut Screen or Room Divider

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century Two Fold Gothic Room Divider
Large 19th Century Two Fold Gothic Room Divider

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Screens and Room Dividers

Rare Extra Large Poul Cadovius Teak Room Divider
Rare Extra Large Poul Cadovius Teak Room Divider

Rare Extra Large Poul Cadovius Teak Room Divider

By Royal, Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Large Heavy Decorated Japanese Lacquer Room Divider Screen
Large Heavy Decorated Japanese Lacquer Room Divider Screen

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japonisme Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Carved Wood Screen by Sant Anooka with Label
Carved Wood Screen by Sant Anooka with Label

Carved Wood Screen by Sant Anooka with Label

By Sant Anooka

Located in Palm Springs, CA

panel appears to have a nude woman behind it. A really fabulous large room divider. Please note the

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Buisson, FR

eyecatcher. France, circa 1880-1900. Most likely once part of a large room divider or once used as a wall

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Textile

Large Asian Cherry Blossom Silk Embroidery Screen Room Divider
Large Asian Cherry Blossom Silk Embroidery Screen Room Divider

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Large Double-Sided Rattan Leaf Shaped Room Divider / Screen
Large Double-Sided Rattan Leaf Shaped Room Divider / Screen

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

Category

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

Materials

Rattan

Large Double-Sided Rattan Leaf Shaped Room Divider / Screen
Large Double-Sided Rattan Leaf Shaped Room Divider / Screen

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

Category

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

Materials

Rattan

Large-Scale Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Screen/Room Divider
Large-Scale Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Screen/Room Divider

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Expandable Donghia Italy Extra Large Black Tapestry Screen Room Divider
Expandable Donghia Italy Extra Large Black Tapestry Screen Room Divider

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. Circa early 2000

Category

Early 2000s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry

Expandable Donghia Italy Extra Large Black Tapestry Screen Room Divider
Expandable Donghia Italy Extra Large Black Tapestry Screen Room Divider

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. Original retail

Category

Early 2000s Italian Greco Roman Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry

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

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

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Screen Privacy Room Divider
Large Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Screen Privacy Room Divider

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
Large and Unique Room Divider in Oregon Pine Produced in Finland

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

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

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo

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

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. This divider features pine slats that are

Category

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

Materials

Pine

French Room Divider from Fournier Decoration, Paris
French Room Divider from Fournier Decoration, Paris

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

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

By Jomaine Baumann

Located in The Hague, NL

Large 1920s Tambour screen by the French manufacturer S.N.S.A. Made in stained pitchpine. Its

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

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

Category

2010s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

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

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

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

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

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

screen or as a room divider. Made from a solid steel sheet that has been CNC cut into the shape with gold

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

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

Impressive Pair of Black Brutalist Sideboards
Impressive Pair of Black Brutalist Sideboards

Impressive Pair of Black Brutalist Sideboards

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

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

Antique Large Four Folds Room Divider
Antique Large Four Folds Room Divider

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

Large English Oak Panelled Room Divider
Large English Oak Panelled Room Divider

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

Category

Early 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Studio Craft Walnut Console by Gary Ambrose, 1984
Sculptural Studio Craft Walnut Console by Gary Ambrose, 1984

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Resin, Walnut

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

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

Located in Oirlo, LI

. Dimensions: Large room divider: Height 110 cm Width 120 cm Depth 20 cm. Small room divider: Height 70

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

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

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. The wooden frame is

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Four Section Room Dividing Door
Large Antique Four Section Room Dividing Door

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates

Materials

Pine

Large Decorative 4-Panel Iron Room Divider
Large Decorative 4-Panel Iron Room Divider

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Scale Jean Prouve Steel Shutters Room Divider
Large Scale Jean Prouve Steel Shutters Room Divider

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Luxurious Large 4 Panel Screen / Divider by Maitland Smith
Luxurious Large 4 Panel Screen / Divider by Maitland Smith

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Figural Burnt Bamboo Large Folding Screen Room Divider
Figural Burnt Bamboo Large Folding Screen Room Divider

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

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
Large Art Deco Fournier Folding Screen Room Divider Paris

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

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Antique Victorian Modular Glazed Room Divider  Partition Doors
Large Antique Victorian Modular Glazed Room Divider  Partition Doors

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Large Double Doors Room Divider  From Clothworkers' Hall London
Large Double Doors Room Divider  From Clothworkers' Hall London

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

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

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

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large ash and canvas folding screen or divider manufactured by Vitra Germany. Designed by Charles

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

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

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

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
Large Divided Tray / Box with Handle

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

Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Large Vintage Divided Wood Leaf Tray
Large Vintage Divided Wood Leaf Tray

Large Vintage Divided Wood Leaf Tray

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage wood leaf shaped tray with 3 divided compartments for organizing or serving. Nice curved

Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Large Scale Carved Giltwood Mirror with Divided Panels
Large Scale Carved Giltwood Mirror with Divided Panels

Large Scale Carved Giltwood Mirror with Divided Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

the border and the divided mirror is original mercury glass. A truly exceptional piece!

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

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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.

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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
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.