$2,500Sale Price|23% Off
MCM Four Panel Teak Folding Screen with Square Lattice Design - Extra Wide
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find four panel teak folding screen with intricate square lattice design, circa 1970s. Each individual panel measures a substantial 30" wide x 72" tall making...
Teak
MCM Four Panel Teak Folding Screen with Square Lattice Design
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool four panel teak folding screen with intricate lattice design, circa 1970s. Each individual panel measures 17" wide x 68" tall making the entire width of the piece 68". Th...
Teak
MCM Four Panel Teak Folding Screen with Square Lattice Design
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find four panel teak folding screen with intricate square lattice design, circa 1970s. Each individual panel measures 24" wide x 69.5" tall making the entire ...
Teak
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H 78.75 in W 64.97 in D 1.19 in
1950s MCM French Design Style Wooden And Caned Folding Screen Divider
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Graphic and highly decorative folding screen divider composed of 4 panels in wooden base adorned with rattan wicker cane.
Cane, Wood
Folding Screen Room Divider in Solid Mahogany
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding screen made in solid frames of mahogany wood with brass details, circa 1950.
Mahogany
Folding Screen Room Divider in the Style of Clar Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this fantastic folding screen room divider in the style of Clara Porset, made in mahogany wood and palm cords, fantastic vintage conditions.
Pine
$2,409Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.48 in W 61.42 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Bamboo Folding Screen, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted rattan / wicker and bamboo three-panel folding screen / room divider with filigree decoration. Manufactured in Spain, 1960s. This rattan folding screen combi...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Three-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Three-panel folding screen produced in Italy in the 1940s. The screen is composed of three tall, narrow panels framed in dark-toned wood and joined by metal hinges. Each section is i...
Fabric, Wood
Kumiko Teak Room Divider, Japanese Folding Screen, Modern 1960s Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
Four-panel teak folding screen featuring traditional Japanese kumiko joinery with hemp leaf (asanoha) geometric pattern. Kumiko is an intricate woodworking technique where thin woode...
Teak
Midcentury French Five-Fold Screen with Oak Frame & Rattan Panels
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury French 5-fold screen with oak frame and rattan panels.
Rattan, Oak
Sculptural Three-Panel Midcentury Bamboo Screen Room Divider
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural three-panel midcentury bamboo screen room divider.
Bamboo
Nada Debs Summerland Paravan Folding Screen / Room Divider, Ash
Located in Chicago, IL
Nada Debs 'Summerland' folding screen. Produced by Nada Debs Studio, Lebanon. 21st century Solid Ash, straw. Woven natural straw inside an ash frame produces a beautiful pattern tha...
Ash
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 71 in W 100 in D 1 in
Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 Panel Folding Screen Bohemian
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 panel folding screen with starburst pattern. This unique Bohemian style four part lattice wall divider features the ability to fold up for convenience w...
Mahogany
$1,400
H 58.86 in W 47.25 in D 0.95 in
Four-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This Mid-Century-Modern eye-catching rattan or wicker and bamboo four-panel room divider with filigree decoration was crafted in France in the 1960s. This rattan screen combines mid-...
Rattan
Mid-Century Four-Panel Teak Geometric Screen or Room Divider
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An impressive mid-century modern four-panel teak geometric latticed folding screen or room divider in light honey-toned wood. Each rectangular panel is fitted with elaborately arrang...
Brass
$2,100
H 71.26 in W 59.45 in D 1.19 in
Three-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This Mid-Century-Modern eye-catching rattan or wicker and bamboo three-panel room divider with filigree decoration was crafted in France in the 1960s. This rattan screen combines mid...
Rattan
Mid-Century Teak Four Panel Room Divider Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Teak Four Panel Room Divider Screen. Offered is a versatile four panel screen or room divider with a geometric fretwork pattern allowing see through while maintaining spa...
Teak
Folding Screen Room Divider in the style of Clar Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1950, We offer this folding screen room divider in the style of Clar Porset, made in pine wood and palm cords.
Pine
French Mid-Century Four-Panel Folding Screen in Cerused Wood
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century 4-panel folding screen with a frame constructed from cerused wood in a grid pattern centering square mother of pearl panels. Separation in frame, cracks and losse...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Interwoven Mahogany Four Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
Intricately designed vintage mahogany four panel screen with interwoven design. Total Width when fully extended is 64". Each individual panel is W 15.75".
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Bench in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, walnut, faux leather, Europe, 1950s This European bench from the 1950s combines a walnut frame with black faux leather upholstery. The design is straightforward and functiona...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
$3,800
H 67.5 in W 94.25 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern wall unit, shelves, desk, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, circa 1950/60's. This piece features three bays, one with a glass fronted slidin...
Glass, Teak
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Meer, VAN
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1960s. This is a monumental mid century concrete planter by Willy Guhl. This chalice like design is one of his bes...
Concrete
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Made in mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Mahogany
$185
H 1 in W 4.63 in D 0.75 in
"Noodle" Dachshund Dog Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Ludwig Bemelmans
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection o...
Brass
$3,570
H 80 in W 104 in D 18 in
Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning mid century Danish rosewood three bay wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler. Consists of two large cabinets - 28.5" tall and 11" deep, 33 5/8" wide with two adjustable ...
Rosewood
$31,829
H 27.96 in W 90.56 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Modernist Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool, rare sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen, made from rosewood. Clean design with a smooth veneer pattern. Cabinet doors and drawers with decorative round wooden handles in a darker nua...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Corner Glass Curio Cabinet or Bar
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Corner Cabinet or Bar with glass doors. 35w (front) 22d 49h each side is 25
Wood
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland, 1940s
By Arabia
Located in Balen, BE
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland – 1940s This charming Art Deco vase by Arabia Finland from the 1940s features a compact, rounded shape, offering a soft contrast to the era’s...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$545
H 13.78 in W 33.08 in D 20.48 in
Antique 1920's Canvas & Wood Suitcase Steamer Trunk Vintage Luggage
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique - Decoration - 20th Early 20th-century vintage curved trunk; cabin-sized (84x52x35cm), covered in coated canvas. It has two original leather handles. No key.
Leather, Canvas, Wood, Paper
$150 / set
H 4.25 in Dm 3.5 in
Mid Century Green Coupe Glasses, Set of 4, "Provincial" by Imperial Glass, 1970s
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 gorgeous coupe glasses in green glass. Made in the "Provincial" pattern by Imperial Glass of Ohio between 1966 - 1979. 2 sets of 4 are available for purchase separately.
Glass
Modernist French Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of painterly decorated ceramic lamps featuring moss, dark green, olive hues. Mounted on bronze bases. Rewired by an UL listed electrician for use in the USA.
Bronze
Brutalist Sunburst Mirror in Wrought Iron, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Sunburst Mirror, Wrought Iron, Silver Patinated ____________________________________________________________________________ Hand forged iron round mirror with scrolled detai...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE. Newly reupholstered in leather.
Teak, Leather
$3,592Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Spanish Naturalistic Candle Holders in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Hand Forged Tree Shaped Candle Holders, Iron, Gold Leaf Spain, 1940s ___________________________________________________________________________ One of a kind hand forged iro...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Whether they are implemented as decorative accents or makeshift partitions to ensure privacy, antique and vintage folding screens and room dividers easily introduce sophistication and depth to any space in your home.
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. They took on considerable event-based importance when the structures gained popularity in the East Asian country, as the folding screens were used in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. Later, artists elsewhere warmed to folding screens and sought to create their own.
In European countries such as France, where they were known as paravent, folding screens began to materialize in apartments in Paris, gaining favor with the likes of pioneering couturier Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, who is said to have accrued more than 30 and used them as a precursor to what we now know as wallpaper.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique and vintage folding screens and room dividers, which, given their history, may do a better job of bringing people and cultures together in your home than sectioning off a space. Search by material to find options in metal, fabric or wood, or browse by style for mid-century modern designs and examples from the Art Deco era.
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