How do you divide a room quickly?

To quickly divide a room, you can use a freestanding room divider. If you wish to leave the room open but visually divide it, try placing accent rugs under the furniture in different areas. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of room dividers.

What do you call a room divider?

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

What are room dividers called?

What room dividers are called depends on their style. Large collapsible walls are partition walls, while sectioned panels with hinges are screens. Japanese-style room dividers are known as shoji blinds. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of room dividers from some of the world's top dealers.

What can be used as room dividers?

The simplest things that can be used as room dividers are room divider furnishings that stand up on their own. You can also use folding screens, pocket doors, bookcases, curtains, trellises, hanging shelves and other objects and furniture pieces as room dividers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of room dividers.

What is the cheapest way to divide a room?

Lightweight Japanese paper lattice screens known as shōji are a versatile way to define a living space and block drafts. Painted folding screens known as byōbu are also used as decorative elements, often featuring landscapes, animals, and flowering plants. Chinese folding screens were traditionally comprised of monumental hinged panels, intricately carved and decorated with panoramic landscapes or stone inlay.

What is the Carlton room divider made of?

The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.

Do room dividers fall easily?

Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.

Are room dividers a good idea?

Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.

What can I use instead of a room divider?

There are many things that you can use instead of a room divider. If you want to be able to open up the room or quickly create more privacy, curtains suspended from the ceiling can be a good choice. Folding screens are another option that give you the flexibility to change your room easily. For a more permanent solution, you can divide the room with case goods like bookcases. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture from some of the world's top dealers.

What are those Chinese room dividers called?

Chinese room dividers are also called pingfengs. The term pingfeng in traditional Chinese literally means “wind blocker” or “wind wall.” Some people also refer to these room dividers as folding screens because they consist of hinged panels that allow them to fold up when not in use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of folding screens from some of the world's top dealers.

How do I keep my room dividers from falling down

For standing room dividers, make sure you set them up in an accordion or or zig zag fold pattern to keep them from falling down.

Can you use curtains as a room divider?

Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.

Can you attach a room divider to the wall?

Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.

Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?

Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

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Neoclassic Four Fold Room Divider Screen by Maitland Smith c 1970/1980s

$1,695

Neoclassic Four Fold Room Divider Screen by Maitland Smith c 1970/1980s

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Neoclassic, Hollywood Regency, dressing screen, room divider having four panels, each 79.5 H x 18 W inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper

Art Deco Six-Piece Room Divider Screen with Hand-Painted Birds, 1970

$18,237Sale Price|20% Off

Art Deco Six-Piece Room Divider Screen with Hand-Painted Birds, 1970

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Unique six-piece lacquered room divider with painted decor of birds and geometric patterns, brass feet, art deco style, probably second half of the 20thcentury.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition Italy

$2,600

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, comes from Italy. Heavy and very well crafted with leather cross bindings and but...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1970s Rattan Room Divider Screen Floor Mirror

$1,295

1970s Rattan Room Divider Screen Floor Mirror

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan mirror room screen you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Folding Plywood Room Divider Screen Hand-Painted Two-Tone Wood Oil 1990s Bedroom

$3,984

Folding Plywood Room Divider Screen Hand-Painted Two-Tone Wood Oil 1990s Bedroom

Located in London, GB

This multi-functional screen works beautifully as an accent piece in a living room corner, a stylish space divider, or a bedroom changing screen.

Category

1990s Danish Japonisme Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Room Divider/Screen/Wooden Sculpture

$1,350

Vintage Industrial Room Divider/Screen/Wooden Sculpture

By Industrial Production

Located in London, Lambeth

Wonderful vintage Industrial wooden screen. With flexible movement to take on shapes can be rolled up into a cylinder. Fantastic patina on the wood. Originally From a fabric mill, c...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Folding 3 Panel Room Divider Screen in Rattan & Wicker, 1970s Boho Style

$980

Italian Folding 3 Panel Room Divider Screen in Rattan & Wicker, 1970s Boho Style

Located in San Diego, CA

Authentic Italian rattan and wicker screen from the 70s. Very nice work of rattan with its curls and patterns. 3 panels, usable in various positions. Vintage product. Unique piece...

Category

20th Century Italian Bohemian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

WODAN, Exceptional Room Dividing Screen by Herman Blondeel & Hans Weyers, 1991

$18,283

WODAN, Exceptional Room Dividing Screen by Herman Blondeel & Hans Weyers, 1991

By Hans Weyers, Herman Blondeel

Located in Brussels, BE

Let's open the doors of our imagination to Wodan, a five-part screen with respectable dimensions (360cm x 200cm). Instigated by Claude André, the director of his own homonym gallery,...

Category

1990s Belgian Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal, Copper

Folding Screen/Room Divider by Wharton Esherick, 1939

$68,000

Folding Screen/Room Divider by Wharton Esherick, 1939

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Three-panel room divider screen made by Wharton Esherick, father of the Studio Furniture Movement, signed and dated 1939.

Category

20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

1950s Hand Painted Leather Room Divider

$3,000 / item

1950s Hand Painted Leather Room Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Absolutely stunning and unique room divider screen. Hand painted on leather. Lovely patina.

Category

20th Century American Primitive Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather

Arts and Crafts Style Oak Paneled Room Divider Three Panel Screen

$1,450

Arts and Crafts Style Oak Paneled Room Divider Three Panel Screen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic classic styled art's and crafts oak paneled room divider screen. Three sections of solid oak which flex and support itself.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Welded Aluminum Room Divider, Art Deco Style

$3,500Sale Price|30% Off

Welded Aluminum Room Divider, Art Deco Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Welded together by a craftsman to create this absolutely sensational room divider screen. Ships disassembled in three parts.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum

Chic Post Modern Hand Crafted Gilded Wood Room Divider by James Johnston

$4,200

Chic Post Modern Hand Crafted Gilded Wood Room Divider by James Johnston

By James Johnston

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Super stylish and chic hand crafted artful room divider / screen by 20th century NYC artist James Johnston, known for his unconventional wooden room dividers having asymmetrical shap...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Jean Touret Room Divider in Wrought Iron for Atelier Marolles, France 1960's

$4,500

Jean Touret Room Divider in Wrought Iron for Atelier Marolles, France 1960's

By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A room divider / screen by designer Jean Touret for his French company, Atelier Marolles, circa 1960's.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Hand Painted Peacocks Folding Room Divider Bamboo Screen.

$1,380

Mid-Century Hand Painted Peacocks Folding Room Divider Bamboo Screen.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Mid-Century Hand Painted Peacocks Folding Room Divider Screen Tortoise Finish Bamboo. Bohemian, Tiki, Eclectic, Asian Style.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Bohemian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Radiant Screen by Baker Furniture Thomas Pheasant

$6,950

Radiant Screen by Baker Furniture Thomas Pheasant

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in North York, ON

Radiant Screen by Baker Furniture Thomas Pheasant. This beautiful mahogany wood room divider screen from Baker Furniture, made in the USA, is sure to add a touch of sophistication to...

Category

2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mahogany

Lacquered 4 Panel Screen

$3,000Sale Price|50% Off

Lacquered 4 Panel Screen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderfully shaped room divider screen. Painted a rich shade of burgundy. !

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Alberts Tibro ‘Spåna’ Folding Screen Wood and Leather

$3,400

Alberts Tibro ‘Spåna’ Folding Screen Wood and Leather

Located in New York, NY

Rustic in material, refined in craftsmanship, a 4 panel room divider screen from Alberts in Tibro SE. An airy weave from strips of beech make up the panels and split hide straps bind...

Category

Mid-20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hide, Beech

Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen

$5,600

Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large chinoiserie 8-panel Coromandel two-sided lacquered wood room divider screen. One scenic side with landscapes, buildings, and figures and boats.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Decorative Floral Scene Theme Molded Glass Panel w/ Wrought Iron Stand Base MINT

$6,500

Decorative Floral Scene Theme Molded Glass Panel w/ Wrought Iron Stand Base MINT

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Vittorio Livi

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Decorative Floral Scene Theme Molded Glass Panel Room Divider Screen w/ Wrought Iron Stand Base MINT.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Black Lacquer Folding Screen w/ Fiberglass Maple Leaf Inserts

$1,771Sale Price|30% Off

Black Lacquer Folding Screen w/ Fiberglass Maple Leaf Inserts

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Black lacquer folding room divider screen with 4 panels each 63" Tall by 19.5" wide.

Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Chinese Export 8 Panel Coromandel Gold Leaf Lacquer Folding Screen Room Divider

$6,000

Chinese Export 8 Panel Coromandel Gold Leaf Lacquer Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Dayton, OH

This double-sided vintage Chinese Coromandel eight-panel room divider screen is a striking masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and versatile, grand-scale decor.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Stunning Art Deco Style Six Panel Screen

$3,530

Stunning Art Deco Style Six Panel Screen

Located in Bradenton, FL

Stunning six panel screen/room divider. Screen is designed to replicate tiles of the art deco era, painted in rich colors including sage green, rust, burgundy, and pink.

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Style Four Fold Leather and Suede Screen c. 1970's

$895

Hollywood Regency Style Four Fold Leather and Suede Screen c. 1970's

By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Stylish Hollywood Regency four fold room divider screen, having a suede surface backing, and a leather front with tonal repeating triangle decorations.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Suede

Chinoiserie Coromandel Six Panel Screen

$3,995

Chinoiserie Coromandel Six Panel Screen

Located in Bradenton, FL

A mid 20th Century Chinoiserie decorated room divider screen with six panels. The black lacquer finish is decorated in front with a lavish, richly detailed river scene in relief, wit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

6 Panel Faux Library Trompe L'oeil Folding Screen

$1,200

6 Panel Faux Library Trompe L'oeil Folding Screen

Located in New York, NY

Impressive six fold room divider, screen featuring a faux library with antique leather bound books.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Room Divider with Aubusson Tapestries Featuring Birds and Floral Motifs

$8,913

Room Divider with Aubusson Tapestries Featuring Birds and Floral Motifs

Located in Antwerp, BE

Four Panel Room Divider Screen with Aubusson Carpets - 20th Century A beautiful four panel room divider decorated with fine Aubusson carpets depicting a lush Italian landscape.

Category

20th Century French Aubusson Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Copper

Metal Screen / Room Divider

$4,800

Metal Screen / Room Divider

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A blackened, perforated 1/2" steel plate screen / room divider with a graphic circular pattern.

Category

Early 2000s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Wicker Screen Room Divider

$975

Wicker Screen Room Divider

Located in New York, NY

A blonde/light tan wicker four (4) screen room divider with brass hardware. Very good condition as shown in images and video.

Category

Early 2000s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Folding Screen - Room Divider

$1,502

Folding Screen - Room Divider

Located in København, København

Tall and decorative vintage stained wood screen or room divider. At one time the room divider had fabric attached on one side.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Unique room divider set in walnut and glass Italy 1970

$28,967 / set

Unique room divider set in walnut and glass Italy 1970

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This monumental set of four custom-made room divider screens was designed by an interior architect for a private penthouse in Palermo, Sicily during the 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th century screen/room divider ..

$3,999

19th century screen/room divider ..

Located in Brecht, BE

a lovely poetic piece of the 19th century ... a genuine, rare find with lovely colors ... I can offer professionaly packing...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile, Paper

Chinese 18th century Qianlong Period lacquered Coromandel screen

$69,500

Chinese 18th century Qianlong Period lacquered Coromandel screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most elegant Chinese 18th century Qianlong Period lacquered Coromandel screen. This exceptionally detailed eight panel room divider/screen displays intricately incised...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Iron

Handcrafted Poplar Wood Screen/Room Divider

$6,284

Handcrafted Poplar Wood Screen/Room Divider

By Cassina

Located in Brussels, BE

Sculptural Elegance for Any Space This stunning handcrafted room divider, meticulously designed in solid poplar wood, features a unique interlocking pattern, this piece combines bot...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Poplar

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider

$940

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

China, 1940s-1960s Folding screen or room divider in black lacquer with hand painted decoration.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

$1,131Sale Price|34% Off

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

By Alberts Tibro

Located in Munich, DE

Made from woven pine stripes in massive wooden frames connected with leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

$1,485Sale Price|27% Off

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

By Alberts Tibro

Located in Munich, DE

Made from woven pine stripes in massive wooden frames connected with leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Vintage Chinese 6 Panel Screen/Room Divider

$593

Vintage Chinese 6 Panel Screen/Room Divider

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Chinese 6 Panel Screen – master-crafted folding room divider with lacquered artistry and oversized presence for interiors with curated luxury.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider

$4,400

French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Oakland, CA

French Art Deco tambour room divider / folding screen crafted of heart pine, can be coiled and shaped into multiple positions to fit the space as needed.

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Damascan Inlay Screen Room Divider Arabic 1930s

$1,553

Damascan Inlay Screen Room Divider Arabic 1930s

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Damascan inlay three panel screen or room divider Featuring intricate inlay work with mother of pearl and other arabesques Great interiors piece and we date this work of art...

Category

Vintage 1930s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bamboo Screen Room Divider Headboard 1960s

$2,396Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Bamboo Screen Room Divider Headboard 1960s

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 5 Panel 1960s Tiger Bamboo & Wicker Screen Room Divider or Headboard Can be used as a room divider, wall...

Category

Vintage 1960s Bohemian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wicker

2000s Leather Books Motif Screen/Room Divider

$4,400

2000s Leather Books Motif Screen/Room Divider

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Every bibliophiles dream. Populate your favorite room with the look of classics by everyone from Emerson to Wilde. Antique-look leather "bindings" are set into wood for a distinguish...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Romantic Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Etched Glass Paravent Screen Room Divider

$5,032Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Etched Glass Paravent Screen Room Divider

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 4 Panel Etched Glass Screen Art Deco Style This unique four-panel etched glass room divider fea...

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Six Panel Room Divider Floor Screen

$2,184Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Six Panel Room Divider Floor Screen

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Japanese Six Panel Room Divider Floor Screen.

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Paper

Alvar Aalto Room / Screen Divider, Finland, 1960s

$11,427

Alvar Aalto Room / Screen Divider, Finland, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Excellent vintage condition with signs of usage and patina. Pinewood. Produced by Artek, Finland, late 1960s. Measures: Height 150 cm W 200 cm.

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Woven Palm and Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

$2,500

Woven Palm and Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

By Clara Porset

Located in Austin, TX

Woven Palm and Pine Folding Screen Room Divider In the style of Clara Porset.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Pine

French Self Supporting Vertical Tambour Screen, Room Divider

$3,889

French Self Supporting Vertical Tambour Screen, Room Divider

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Self Supporting Vertical Tambour Screen, Room Divider This is a French Art Deco Style Self-Supporting Vertical Tambour Room Divider or Screen made with vertical strips of pi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Hollywood Regency 6-Panel Decorative Screen Room Divider

$6,400

Hollywood Regency 6-Panel Decorative Screen Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid 20th century, Hollywood Regency decorative screen, room divider features 6 folding beech wood panels with brass hinges.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Beech

Postmodern folding aluminium screen / room divider on castors

$6,212

Postmodern folding aluminium screen / room divider on castors

Located in London, England

Special commission for an ethnographic antique dealership in Munich, this aluminium folding screen / room divider was designed and made in collaboration by Wildgruber (Architect) &am...

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mahogany & Straw Marquetry Veneer Folding Screen / Room Divider.

$3,800

Mahogany & Straw Marquetry Veneer Folding Screen / Room Divider.

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hinged for flexibility, the screen functions as both a sculptural room divider and a statement decorative object, evoking the quiet modernism and artisanal elegance of 1930s Parisian...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Screens and R...

Materials

Mahogany

Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider

$1,800

Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider

By James Mont

Located in Atlanta, GA

Asian black lacquer folding screen or room divider, probably Chinese, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

3 Panel Double Sided Mirror Screen / Room Divider

$2,140

3 Panel Double Sided Mirror Screen / Room Divider

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid century mirrored screen / room divider. The three panels are mirrored front and back, with the front side featuring brass arches.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Room Divider

$1,165

Room Divider

Located in København, København

Vintage 1960s French bamboo three fold room divider or screen.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Large Decorative Wrought Iron Filigree Screen Room Divider

$3,188Sale Price|20% Off

Large Decorative Wrought Iron Filigree Screen Room Divider

Located in Miami, FL

Large decorative wrought iron filigree screen room divider with four legs for a steadiness.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptural Three-Panel Midcentury Bamboo Screen Room Divider

$1,750

Sculptural Three-Panel Midcentury Bamboo Screen Room Divider

Located in Den Haag, NL

Sculptural three-panel midcentury bamboo screen room divider.

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo

Folding Screen Room Divider Classicon Brick Screen - Eileen Gray LIMITED EDITION

$72,471 / item

Folding Screen Room Divider Classicon Brick Screen - Eileen Gray LIMITED EDITION

By Eileen Gray

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Classicon Model: Brick Screen Designer: Eileen Gray (1922–1925) Type: Folding Screen / Room Divider The Brick Screen by Eileen Gray is an iconic folding screen that exemplifi...

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Chinoiserie Eight Panel Coromandel Folding Screen, Room Divider

$4,200

Chinoiserie Eight Panel Coromandel Folding Screen, Room Divider

Located in Hanover, MA

Chinese export lacquered coromandel folding screen with 8 panels 84” high x 16” wide each x 0.5” thick. Maximum width 128”. Stylized landscape design on both front and back featuring...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Folding Screen - Room Divider ClassiCon Folding Screen design Eileen Gray -White

$12,542 / item

Folding Screen - Room Divider ClassiCon Folding Screen design Eileen Gray -White

By Eileen Gray

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: ClassiCon Model: Folding Screen Designer: Eileen Gray (1930) Type: Folding Screen / Room Divider Designed in 1930, the Folding Screen by Eileen Gray is a visionary piece that...

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Folding Screen - Room Divider ClassiCon Folding Screen design Eileen Gray - Red

$12,542 / item

Folding Screen - Room Divider ClassiCon Folding Screen design Eileen Gray - Red

By Eileen Gray

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: ClassiCon Model: Folding Screen Designer: Eileen Gray (1930) Type: Folding Screen / Room Divider Designed in 1930, the Folding Screen by Eileen Gray is a visionary piece that...

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Folding Screen - Room Divider ClassiCon Folding Screen design Eileen Gray -Black

$12,542 / item

Folding Screen - Room Divider ClassiCon Folding Screen design Eileen Gray -Black

By Eileen Gray

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: ClassiCon Model: Folding Screen Designer: Eileen Gray (1930) Type: Folding Screen / Room Divider Designed in 1930, the Folding Screen by Eileen Gray is a visionary piece that...

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the room divider screen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every room divider screen was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a room divider screen, we have 547 options in-stock, while there are 99 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the room divider screen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A room divider screen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful room divider screen that is worth considering.

Finding the Right Screens-room-dividers for You

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.

Questions About Room Divider Screen

How do you divide a room quickly?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To quickly divide a room, you can use a freestanding room divider. If you wish to leave the room open but visually divide it, try placing accent rugs under the furniture in different areas. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of room dividers.
What do you call a room divider?
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Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.
What are room dividers called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
What room dividers are called depends on their style. Large collapsible walls are partition walls, while sectioned panels with hinges are screens. Japanese-style room dividers are known as shoji blinds. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of room dividers from some of the world's top dealers.
What can be used as room dividers?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The simplest things that can be used as room dividers are room divider furnishings that stand up on their own. You can also use folding screens, pocket doors, bookcases, curtains, trellises, hanging shelves and other objects and furniture pieces as room dividers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of room dividers.
What is the cheapest way to divide a room?
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PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
Lightweight Japanese paper lattice screens known as shōji are a versatile way to define a living space and block drafts. Painted folding screens known as byōbu are also used as decorative elements, often featuring landscapes, animals, and flowering plants. Chinese folding screens were traditionally comprised of monumental hinged panels, intricately carved and decorated with panoramic landscapes or stone inlay.
What is the Carlton room divider made of?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
Do room dividers fall easily?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.
Are room dividers a good idea?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.
What can I use instead of a room divider?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
There are many things that you can use instead of a room divider. If you want to be able to open up the room or quickly create more privacy, curtains suspended from the ceiling can be a good choice. Folding screens are another option that give you the flexibility to change your room easily. For a more permanent solution, you can divide the room with case goods like bookcases. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
What are those paper room dividers called?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Paper room dividers are often called decorative screens or merely room dividers depending on the design. The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties. Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of room dividers and decorative screens.
What are those Chinese room dividers called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
Chinese room dividers are also called pingfengs. The term pingfeng in traditional Chinese literally means “wind blocker” or “wind wall.” Some people also refer to these room dividers as folding screens because they consist of hinged panels that allow them to fold up when not in use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of folding screens from some of the world's top dealers.
How do I keep my room dividers from falling down
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Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
For standing room dividers, make sure you set them up in an accordion or or zig zag fold pattern to keep them from falling down.
Can you use curtains as a room divider?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.
Can you attach a room divider to the wall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.
Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

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