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Wim Rietveld Room Divider Bookcase, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Delft, NL
Wim Rietveld room divider bookcase, 1960s A metal black and cream white bookcase, which can
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld Room Divider Bookcase, 1960s
Wim Rietveld Room Divider Bookcase, 1960s
H 64.77 in W 37.01 in D 17.13 in
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Located in Oakville, CT
Repurposed cast iron library book case ends with adjustable shelves. Overall dimensions are 24" x 48" x 84 1/2" high Upper shelves measure 15" x 47" Lower shelves measure 23" x 47".
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
H 84.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
create a room division. The clean lines look great against period details as well as in modern spaces and
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2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

20th Century Italian Beech Wood Bookcase / Room Divider, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
as a room divider. A very stylish and versatile piece of modernist design. CONDITION In Great
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20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Contemporary modern room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgium
By barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Oblique 01.1, a room divider or bookcase that knows how to divide every space, without losing the
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2010s Belgian Other Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Modern Minimal Black Zigzag Modular Bookcase Room Divider, USA
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
system, is versatile as a modern room divider as well as a backdrop in any space, be it a residence or
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Contemporary room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgian design
By barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Oblique 01.1, a room divider that knows how to divide every space, without losing the sense of
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2010s Belgian Other Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Carved Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Solid Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!. Unique
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Copper with Brass Étagère, Bookcase, Room Divider with Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s copper and brass Étagère, bookcase, showcase, room divider with smoked glass shelves and 2
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Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Chinese Lacquered Elm Bookcase Etagere Dry Bar Cabinet Room Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
. Great for use as a dry bar, room divider, display cabinet or bookcase. Measure: 73".
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Carlton Memphis Milano Bookcase or Room Divider by Ettore Sottsass, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
" room divider or bookcase, designed by Sottstass in 1981, Italy. The iconic Carlton piece was part of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. Manner of Milo
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Aria Bookcase / Space Divider
By Chendù
Located in Milan, IT
Iron and i-Mesh® bookcase and space divider, Aria separates without closing, moves and organizes
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Aria Bookcase / Space Divider
Aria Bookcase / Space Divider
H 70.87 in W 47.25 in D 8.67 in
'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
includes four individual units. Units can be added to form a larger room divider or shelving unit
Category

2010s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

'Naturoscopie I, ' Organic Bookcase and Room Divider by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Paris, FR
'Naturoscopie I' is a spectacular design piece that takes its organic inspiration from basic structures found in nature. From the cell to the star and planetary systems, the universe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases

Materials

Copper

'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in London, GB
divider, half bookcase and full size sculptural marvel. Designed in 1981, the Carlton formed part of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Gerrit Rietveld inspired Room Divider or Bookcase by Wim Rietveld, Dutch, 1960s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch minimalistic metal room divider or bookcase by Wim Rietveld, the son of Gerrtit Rietveld. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Evans Clark Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Highland, IN
display shelf or a room divider. The mahogany case has five shelves on each side attached with a piano
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
to create a room division. The clean lines look great against period details as well as in modern
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel shelves. Unattributed but potentially Italian taking influence from Memphis Milano.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
H 72.45 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Very rare MOP bookcase / room divider by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning modular MOP bookcase/room divider. Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rattan Folding Room Divider Shelving Unit
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large rattan shelving unit features a 4-piece folding frame with 4 shelves. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition details. For a shipping qu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
to create a room division. The clean lines look great against period details as well as in modern
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Storage unit, wall unit, room divider, pine, Europe, circa 1970 Monumental and spacious room
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Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
H 101.19 in W 95.67 in D 25.6 in
Paul Mccobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company, Features Mahogany, solid brass and glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider This is a mid century Bamboo Bookshelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Industrial Room Divider by Wim Rietveld for De Bijenkorf, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Rietveld; Gerrit Rietveld; room divider; bookcase; industrial; shelving unit; industrial design
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan ...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Formica

Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1950s
By Drevopodnik Holesav, Ludvik Volak
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden claustra. Wear and tear due to time and the age of the claustra.
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

An Art Deco circular room divider. Not a vintage item.
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco circular room divider. Not a vintage item. I sincerely hope the photos do this piece
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Arthur Umanoff Design Étagère Room Divider
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
RARE and Unique iron, wood and woven faux grass étagère designed by Arthur Umanoff for the Mayan collection by Shaver Howard Furniture CO. and produced in the 1960's. This piece look...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Paso shelving was designed to embody simplicity and harmony through the use of rhythmical geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete secti...
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 S" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 M" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Omni Style Wall Unit Room Divider in Teak After George Nelson, Usa, circa 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
and one with three deep drawers. The room divider system also includes three upper cabinets, two of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered teak this cleverly designed and expertly crafted pie...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian Teak Room Divider
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
elegance. As a freestanding unit this works also great as a room divider.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Teak Room Divider
Italian Teak Room Divider
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
Kant Bookcase
By Itamar Harari, Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
sides, making this a sophisticated and modern room divider as well. The unique Silhouette that leaves
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Kant Bookcase
Kant Bookcase
H 70.87 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This 2-piece Brasilia Room Divider was delicately restored to preserve the original patina. We
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
H 72.75 in W 54 in D 17 in
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
By Evans Clark, Glenn of California
Located in San Francisco, CA
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. A rare form and
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Envelope Bookcase
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
against a wall, or used as superb room divider, this piece of functional decor will make a statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Envelope Bookcase
Envelope Bookcase
H 79.93 in W 49.22 in D 15.36 in
Dedalo Bookcase
By Officine Tamborrino
Located in Milan, IT
visually alluring and can be used both as a wall bookcase and as a functional divider in a loft or
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Dedalo Bookcase
Dedalo Bookcase
H 82.68 in W 78.75 in D 11.82 in
Vardy Bookcase
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Vardy bookcase is an important George III design architectural library breakfront bookcase
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Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vardy Bookcase
H 109.45 in W 82.68 in D 19.69 in
Musa Brown Bookcase
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant piece that can serve as a room divider and bookcase, this superb design allows to store
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Musa Brown Bookcase
Musa Brown Bookcase
H 74.81 in W 72.84 in D 18.9 in
Willy Guhl Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Concrete modular bookcase by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s Individual concrete cubes
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Bookcase
Willy Guhl Bookcase
H 55 in W 72 in D 12 in
Bespoke Vardy Bookcase
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Vardy Bookcase is an important George III design architectural library breakfront bookcase
Category

Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Paint

Bespoke Vardy Bookcase
Bespoke Vardy Bookcase
H 99.81 in W 82.68 in D 19.69 in
Mahogany open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century mahogany open bookcase, the rectangular top above two bays of adjustable shelves
Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mahogany open bookcase
Mahogany open bookcase
H 35 in W 52 in D 16 in
Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
An excellent quality Mahogany Open Bookcase produced by Niagara Furniture. The top section features
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Open Bookcase
Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 49 in W 55 in D 17 in
Large Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
An excellent quality Large Mahogany Bookcase produced by Niagara Furniture. The top section
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Bookcase
Large Mahogany Bookcase
H 84 in W 55 in D 17 in
Willy Guhl Cube Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cubes - can be arranged in various different forms according to space and use. Great as a room divider
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Cube Bookcase
Willy Guhl Cube Bookcase
H 72 in W 72 in D 14.5 in
George II Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1755. Fitted throughout with it's original lacquered
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Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Bookcase
George II Mahogany Bookcase
H 90.5 in W 56 in D 23 in
Paolo Ferrari, "Totem", Bookcase
By Paolo Ferrari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A curved sculptural bookcase and room divider with carved wood totem supports. Paolo Ferrari is an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Paolo Ferrari, "Totem", Bookcase
Paolo Ferrari, "Totem", Bookcase
H 55 in W 102 in D 54 in
Dune 50" White Oak Bookcase
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
that also works as a great display case or room divider. Available in two sizes, the bookcases can be
Category

2010s Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Dune 50" White Oak Bookcase
Dune 50" White Oak Bookcase
H 50 in W 36 in D 14 in
Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century large Regency mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed
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Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
H 96 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
Tree Life Eucalyptus Wood Bookcase
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
A striking piece of functional decor that will infuse any living room with refined sophistication
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tree Life Eucalyptus Wood Bookcase
Tree Life Eucalyptus Wood Bookcase
H 71.66 in W 35.04 in D 15.75 in
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Room Bookcase Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic room bookcase divider available at 1stDibs. A room bookcase divider — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 122 options for an antique or vintage room bookcase divider now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the room bookcase divider you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each room bookcase divider bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made room bookcase divider has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Wim Rietveld and Evans Clark are consistently popular.

How Much is a Room Bookcase Divider?

Prices for a room bookcase divider start at $704 and top out at $78,709 with the average selling for $3,475.

Finding the Right bookcases for You

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured objects, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase. Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and antique bookcases of the era, rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs, were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

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Questions About Room Bookcase Divider
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.