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Large Scale 1960s Custom Walnut and Gold Anodized Aluminum Architectural Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
This one of a kind Mid-Century Modern screen was custom made in the 1960s for a commercial
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This four-panel mahogany screen features a kaleidoscopic starburst pattern and folds in both
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen
Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen
H 71 in W 96 in D 1 in
French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Wood and Mother of Pearl Four Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern 4-panel folding screen with a frame constructed from cerused wood in a
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Metal Painted 3-Fold Screen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century faux bamboo metal screen with three panels have a leaf design with a faux painted
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Abstract Room Divider Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking, Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist, abstract, room divider or screen comprised of three 20
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Chinese Export Four Panel Gilt Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Heavenly Mid-Century Modern period Chinese export lacquered coromandel screen featuring four panels
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Large Painted Screen Room Divider
Located in Kensington, MD
Interesting tri-fold screen that has been painted in an abstract manner in yellow, orange, black
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Metal

Mid-Century Silver Leaf and Glass Three Panel Room Divider Screen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century architectural 3-panel room divider screen with silver leafed wooden frames and beveled
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Silver

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

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Mahogany

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Birchwood Room Divider - Vintage Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish room divider made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Room Divider / Screen in Rattan, Italian Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a timeless masterpiece from the mid-century era, a captivating Italian Modern room
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Iron

Decorative Mid-Century Modern Artisan Iron and Glass Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant and uniquely constructed, artisan free-standing wrought iron screen. Acquired from the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Decorative folding screen divider of 3 panels, nlaid with solid brass lines
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen, Wooden Structure, Vinyl Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, ES
Nice folding screen, three parts, wooden structure, cotton filling and "prehistoric horses" pattern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Cotton, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Purple Wood Gold Brass Italian Screen Divider
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian floor screen composed of four bodies made of lacquered solid wood, with applications in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

Mid Century Rattan Room Divider Screen
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century rattan room divider screen Screen measures: 60 wide x 1 deep x 72 inches high All
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rattan French Riviera Room Screen Paravent Divider, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Authentic rattan screen from the 60s. Very nice work of rattan with its curls and crosses
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Room divider / Screen, rattan, Scandinavian Modern, Swedish mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful rare room divider in rattan, in the style of Larsson Korgmakare (maker of Josef Frank/Firma Svenskt Tenn rattan furniture). Decorative and practical, suits most rooms. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Rattan

Baumann Fils & Cie Paravent Paris Mid-Century Modern Room Divider, Screen
By Baumann France
Located in Miami, FL
1950s huge Paravent, room divider or screen made of individual slats by Baumann Fils & Cie, Melun
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Four-Panel Decorated Screen by Enzo Strada
By Enzo Strada
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian folding four-panel screen with bucolic transfer painting. 1960s Each
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Screen by Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical screen / room divider in gilt wrought iron faux bamboo by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Wrought Iron

One Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern tall three wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider, screen or partition in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Metal

Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Screen. France, Mid-20th Century
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Patinated Wood and gold leaf screen attributed to Maison Jansen. France, mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern tall three double wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider in dark brown finish
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Metal

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-Divers-01 / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
historical. All wooden parts are authentic Mid-Century, produced in the area of Chandigarh. No wood pieces
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Cotton, Teak

Mid Century Screen / Room Divider by Gold Medal
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A colorful three panel folding screen with canvas inserts in burnt orange and tan . The screen is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Canvas, Wood

Bud Tullis Wenge & Woven Aluminum Mid Century Screen
By Bud Tullis
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Bud Tullis wenge and woven aluminum screen circa late 1980’s. This all original example is hand
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Aluminum

Metal Three Section Screen with Abstract Designs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning decorative screen divider adorned with abstract metal designs. Please confirm item
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Metal

Mid Century Folding Screen by Tropicraft of San Francisco
By Tropicraft
Located in New York, NY
Interesting and graphic three panel folding screen by Tropicraft of San Francisco. The outer frame
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Chinese Byobu Style Screen Four Celestial Beauties
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Colorful medium sized screen, ink and color painted on gold silk ground, 20th century titled and signed
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Italian Mid-Century Polychromed Lacquered Architectural Screen /Room Divider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid-Century Polychromed Lacquered Architectural screen /room divider Italy, Circa 1970s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

Mid-Century Chinese Beige and Flowering Tree Four Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Chinese four-paneled beige folding screen crafted in canvas-covered wood, painted with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Large Scale Signed Lee Reynolds Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Modern 1960s
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large and super cool, 1960s, oil on canvas abstract painting signed by Lee Reynolds. Colors are white, gray, brown, black and yellow. 49" tall x 61" wide, with the original po...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Canvas, Paint

Mid-19th Century Pair of Chinese Gouache Portraits
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Japanese Folding Screen, circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A japenese folding screen with gold leaf circa 1940. Size is H 183 W 164 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Hardwood

Japanese Folding Screen, circa 1970
Japanese Folding Screen, circa 1970
H 72.05 in W 64.57 in D 0.79 in
Mid-19th Century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Mid Century Italian Tambour Screen Room Divider in Solid Golden Mahogany & Rosso
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century italian Tambour screen room divider in solid golden mahogany & Rosso Verona Marble - 5
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Marble

Mid-Century Modernist Four Panel Mirror Screen w/ Antique Gilt Wood Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Four Panel Mirror Screen W/Antique Gilt
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Mirror, Giltwood

Mid Century Stunning Pattern Three Panel Bamboo Rattan Room Divider Screen Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century stunning pattern three panel bamboo rattan room divider screen mint.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
silk border that adds contrast and character to the mid-century style.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Large 8' Foot Mid-century 4 Panel Folding Screen w/ Yellow Lucite Panel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 8' foot tall Mid-century folding screen made of 4 panels each 97" Tall by 17.5" wide. Each
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Hardwood

Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting Expressionist Signed Etta C. Mercur
Located in Baltimore, MD
an American mid century artist from Maryland. Mercur worked in a layered colored Expressionist style
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Huge Chinoiserie Folding Screen, circa 1950
Located in Athens, GA
This is a take on Modern Chinese Art that is Inspired by Night Revels of Han Xizai... The painting
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paint

Hand Painted Abstract Expressionism Calligraphy Asian Screen
By Sōfu Teshigahara
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand painted abstract expressionism calligraphy Asian folding screen, in the manner of Robert
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Fabric, Wood, Paper

Mid Century Abstract Silkscreen C. Daniel Gelakoska Framed
Located in Baltimore, MD
tone trim and a hanging wire attached to the back. This silkscreen will add style to any mid-century
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Metal

1960s Rattan Screen Panels Room Divider, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
screens are in good vintage pre owned condition with normal signs of surface wear. Structurally sound and
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Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Rattan

Scandinavian Mid Century Modernist Abstract Painting, 1960
Located in Utrecht, NL
Abstract Mid Century modernist painting in a beautiful colourway by unknown artist. Purchased from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling Chinese export lacquered four-panel coromandel screen featuring a flora and fauna
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Light Gray Privacy Screen or Room Divider with 50's Printed Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950's light gray enameled metal frame privacy screen or room divider with original 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Metal

Set of Chinese Figurative Mid Century Watercolor Landscapes
Located in Lomita, CA
additions to artwork. The paintings are of traditional subject matter but the style is relatively modern
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

1950s Asian Eight-Panel Silk Embroidered Folding Floor Screen Room Divider
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Chinese Embroidered Eight-Fold Floor Screen or room divider in good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Fabric, Silk, Wood

Colourful Mid-Century Modern Italian Partition Wall or Room Divider
Located in Berlin, DE
Colourful Mid-Century Modern Italian Partition Wall or Room Divider Partition wall or room divider
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass, Metal

Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes.. Salvaged from an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Steel

Mid-Century Room Divider - Screen in Iron with Linen by St. Herzog Munich 1990s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Screen in iron with heavy linen fabric covering by Stefan Herzog. The naturalistic object has a
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Four Panel Painted Room Divider, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern four panel painted and gilt wood fantasy room divider. C 1950
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Post modern Memphis screen made in Italy 1980
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
worldwide, influenced by pop culture, Art Deco, Pop Art, and mid-century aesthetics. Memphis Design brought
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Post modern Memphis screen made in Italy 1980
Post modern Memphis screen made in Italy 1980
H 74.81 in W 94.49 in D 0.79 in
Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Bamboo in the Moonlight on Silver
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern painting of the moon through a bamboo grove. Mineral pigments on silver.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Screen Pair, Tigers by Kishi Renzan, Late Edo Period
Located in Kyoto, JP
Kishi Renzan (1804-1859) Tigers Pair of six-panel Japanese screens. Ink and gold-leaf on
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Balinese Painting on Silk with Bamboo and Woven Rattan Frame, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large Balinese Painting on Silk with an outstanding bamboo and woven rattan frame. This marvellous painting was realized in Bali around the 1960s and is signed on the bot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Silk, Glass, Paint

Midcentury Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Dressing Screen or Room Divider
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage 1970s classic room divider in rattan. It features a tri-fold design in bamboo. The measurements are opened as shown. Ready to use condition.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Rattan

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Mid Century Modern Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern screen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century modern screen was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern screen, we have 1202 options in-stock, while there are 35 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern screen, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern screen, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern screen over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Ludvik Volak are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Screen?

The average selling price for a mid century modern screen at 1stDibs is $2,561, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $240,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Screen
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

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