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.

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 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.

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.

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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Mid Century Bamboo 3 Fold Dressing Screen, Room Divider This is a very appealin

$1,688

Mid Century Bamboo 3 Fold Dressing Screen, Room Divider This is a very appealin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid Century Bamboo 3 Fold Dressing Screen, Room Divider This is a very appealing piece, the screen is made from 1.5” wide giant bamboo, the top of each fold is curved it is in good ...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Bamboo

Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina

$5,250

Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina

By Salvatore Messina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Salvatore Messina, room divider or wall unit, aluminum, Italy, 1960s Salvatore Messina (1916–1982) explored the themes of movement and spatial concepts through his innovative metal ...

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

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Aluminum

1980 Arched Gold Egrets Room Divider

$3,450

1980 Arched Gold Egrets Room Divider

Located in Staten Island, NY

1980 Arched Gold Egrets Room Divider 4 Panels Arched Room Divider, made in Hong Kong Taller screen height: 84 Shorter screen height: 66.5 Width: 18

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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

3 Panel Arched Wicker Woven & Rattan Folding Screen

$1,380Sale Price|40% Off

3 Panel Arched Wicker Woven & Rattan Folding Screen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1950 Woven Wicker room divider folding screen with an arched top. This rattan and woven wicker folding room divider screen was 3 panels each 65" Tall by 18" wide.

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Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Jean Michel Frank Style Cognac Leather Folding Screen Room Divider Art Deco 73”h

$2,450

Jean Michel Frank Style Cognac Leather Folding Screen Room Divider Art Deco 73”h

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

It is a versatile piece and can be used as a folding screen, room divider, or headboard. Retains wonderful original patina.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

4 Panel Needle point Room Divider

$1,500

4 Panel Needle point Room Divider

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Perfectly versatile, this room divider can serve as a decorative screen, privacy partition, or backdrop accent.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile

Rare Water Hyacinths and Teak Screen Room Divider in the Manner of Audoux Minet

$8,500

Rare Water Hyacinths and Teak Screen Room Divider in the Manner of Audoux Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare water hyacinths and teak screen /room divider in the manner of Audoux Minet decorated with 49 small teak windows.

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Vintage 1970s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Teak

1970 Pencil Reed Rattan Room Divider

$9,985

1970 Pencil Reed Rattan Room Divider

Located in Staten Island, NY

1970 Pencil Reed Rattan Room Divider. Owner bought this beautiful room divider back in 1970 and has kept this in its original shape as best as they could. Overall amazing vintage co...

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Vintage 1970s North American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

1980 Gold & Pink Birds Room Divider

$3,950

1980 Gold & Pink Birds Room Divider

Located in Staten Island, NY

1980 Gold Pink Birds Room Divider, made in Japan 4 panels room divider with beautiful colored birds and brass legs, perfect for any space

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood

Rattan Arched Mirror Room Divider, 1970

$13,000

Rattan Arched Mirror Room Divider, 1970

Located in Staten Island, NY

Rattan Arched Mirror Room Divider, 1970 Gorgeous one of a kind rattan mirrored room divider from the 1970s Massive size with 7 feet tallest for the center and 5 feet tall for the s...

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Vintage 1970s Philippine Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Light Gray Privacy Screen or Room Divider with 50's Printed Fabric

$625

Mid-Century Light Gray Privacy Screen or Room Divider with 50's Printed Fabric

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three-panel folding privacy screen with a light gray enameled metal frame and original 1950s printed fabric. Fabric panels gather from the top rail to the floor on each section, held...

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

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Fine Asian Carved Teak 4 Panels Screen Room Divider Mint!

$3,730

Fine Asian Carved Teak 4 Panels Screen Room Divider Mint!

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Asian Carved Teak 4 Panels Screen Room Divider Mint!

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20th Century Southeast Asian Hollywood Regency Paintings and Screens

Materials

Teak

Vintage Room Divider With Floral Motif.

$1,095

Vintage Room Divider With Floral Motif.

Located in Seattle, WA

Three Pane Room Divider , Painted Green on one Side with a Floral Motif on the Other. Edges are Yellow , the Top of the Middle Pane is White, Probably From Exposure to the Elements O...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

$2,237

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

Located in Kent, Dover

A French three fold room divider in hand stitched black crocodile skin. The reverse of plain dark wood, and with brass hinges.

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

Materials

Leather

Restored Bamboo & Woven Wicker 4 Panel Folding Screen , 1920

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

Restored Bamboo & Woven Wicker 4 Panel Folding Screen , 1920

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1920, Woven Wicker, Multi-Colored Diamond Pattern Early bamboo and woven wicker folding room divider screen with 4 panels each 60" Tall by 19" wide.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo and Cane 3 Screen Divider

$944Sale Price|20% Off

Bamboo and Cane 3 Screen Divider

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Bamboo and Cane room divider is great for any room. The woven cane is double sided.

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20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Antique Photographic Prop Screen, Japanese, Silk Cotton, Room Divider, Victorian

$1,708Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Photographic Prop Screen, Japanese, Silk Cotton, Room Divider, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique photographic prop screen. A Japanese, silk cotton embroidered 4-fold room divider, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Caleidoscopio Room Divider by Atlas Project

$7,466 / item

Caleidoscopio Room Divider by Atlas Project

Located in Geneve, CH

Caleidoscopio Room Divider by Atlas Project Dimensions: D 10 x W 60/182 x H 180 cm. Materials: Black powder painted iron, linden wood, brushed brass, suede fabric, and mirror. Cale...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Screen room divider with mirrors on each panel in lacquered wood and gilt bronze

$10,284

Screen room divider with mirrors on each panel in lacquered wood and gilt bronze

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Four-leaf screen in an empire green lacquered wood frame. The main face is richly decorated in gilded bronze with Commedia dell'Arte masks, foliage, garlands, stars, a cross and a sw...

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Antique 1880s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Space Poetry Moss Green Room divider

$9,172 / item

Space Poetry Moss Green Room divider

By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Space Poetry is a collection of sculptural objects in which Kiki van Eijk researches the relationship between space and architecture. Her findings are translating into a series of pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Organic Material

Asian Chinoiserie Coromandel Screen Six-Panel Bronze Relief Pagoda Room Divider

$5,800

Asian Chinoiserie Coromandel Screen Six-Panel Bronze Relief Pagoda Room Divider

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Chinoiserie screen, coromandel screen, Chinese folding screen, six‑panel screen, gilt bronze screen, Asian room divider, Chinoiserie décor, Chinese landscape screen, pagoda screen, t...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider

$9,095 / set

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider The lower of the room divider measures: 54 wide x 17 deep x 26.75 inches high The upper of the room divider measures: 52 wide x 13 ...

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

Materials

Walnut

Rare & Collectable Vintage Chinese Export Hardstone Folding Screen Room Divider

$24,986

Rare & Collectable Vintage Chinese Export Hardstone Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made and highly collectable Chinese Export circa 1940’s Hardstone room divider folding screen. A truly stunning and exquisit...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Stone

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Oriental Fireplace Screen Fire Screen Divider

$1,295

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Oriental Fireplace Screen Fire Screen Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Oriental Fireplace Screen Fire Screen Divider. Item featured is painted on both sides with village scene and bird scene, black lacquer finish, nice impr...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Kiranami Leather and Wood tiles Room Divider

$19,510 / item

Kiranami Leather and Wood tiles Room Divider

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Milan, IT

Kiranami is a pewter painted aluminium room divider featuring a self-locking mechanism. It combines three types of tiles in grey ash wood, pelle plus 9313, and anilina nubuck 9252 le...

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2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Giò Mango Leather Three‑Panels Room Divider

$12,210 / item

Giò Mango Leather Three‑Panels Room Divider

By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

The Giò room divider features an inlaid water-resistant saddle leather surface with subtle geometric detailing. Comprising three hinged panels, it offers flexible space division and ...

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2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather

Vintage Mirrored Metal Square Patterned Room Divider

$1,050

Vintage Mirrored Metal Square Patterned Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Enhance your space with this stunning Vintage Mirrored Metal Square Patterned Room Divider. This exquisite piece features a captivating square pattern that beautifully reflects light...

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

Materials

Mirror

Contemporary Hand-Crafted Multicoloured Sculptural Room Divider

$26,344

Contemporary Hand-Crafted Multicoloured Sculptural Room Divider

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features hand-crafted sculptural elements.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

FULL SIZED ViNTAGE CHINESE EXPORT BLACK LACQUERED FOLDING SCREEN ROOM DIVIDER

$3,849

FULL SIZED ViNTAGE CHINESE EXPORT BLACK LACQUERED FOLDING SCREEN ROOM DIVIDER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made Chinese Export Vintage room divider folding screen with the period "Made in the Peo...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Room Divider

$5,395 / set

Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Room Divider

By Conant Ball

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Conant ball mid century maple room divider This room divider measures: 52 wide x 21.5 deep x 68.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vinta...

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

Materials

Maple

Natural Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design

$3,395 / item

Natural Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural Fold room divider by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 4 x W 70 x H 170 cm Materials: oak wood, leather straps.

Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Red Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design

$3,634 / item

Red Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Red Fold room divider by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 4 x W 70 x H 170 cm Materials: oak wood, leather straps.

Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950s Asian Eight-Panel Silk Embroidered Folding Floor Screen Room Divider

$5,900

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Room Divider by Vittorio Borrachia, Italy, 1955

$9,718

Room Divider by Vittorio Borrachia, Italy, 1955

Located in Barcelona, ES

Vittorio Borrachia Room Divider Manufactured by Vittorio Borrachia Italy 1955 Larch wood, formica Measurements: 280 cm x 44 cm x 300h cm 110.23 in x 17.32 in x 118.11 P...

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Vintage 1950s European Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Formica, Wood

Moeraki Hybrid Sculptural Room-Divider - Albane Salmon

$19,871 / item

Moeraki Hybrid Sculptural Room-Divider - Albane Salmon

By Albane Salmon

Located in Geneve, CH

Moeraki Hybrid Sculptural Room-Divider - Albane Salmon Solid sycamore wood, partly dyed, oil finish H. 195 x L. 186 x P. 180 cm. One of a kind. Variations possible on demand Inspire...

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2010s European Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Sycamore

Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider

$3,000

Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider Circa 1930. We offer this rare and beautiful Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider made in Olinalá Mexico. About Ol...

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Penca Room Divider Short by Francisco Torres

$4,253 / item

Penca Room Divider Short by Francisco Torres

Located in Geneve, CH

Penca Room Divider Small by Francisco Torres Dimensions: D 30 x W 135 x H 120 cm Materials: Steel. The concept of the Penca family, designed by Francisco Torres and Rosa Hanhausen, ...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres

$4,367 / item

Penca Room Divider Tall by Francisco Torres

Located in Geneve, CH

Penca Room Divider Small by Francisco Torres Dimensions: D 30 x W 105 x H 180 cm Materials: Steel. The concept of the Penca family, designed by Francisco Torres and Rosa Hanhausen, ...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Welcome Biombo Room Divider by Sofia Alvarado

$13,080 / item

Welcome Biombo Room Divider by Sofia Alvarado

Located in Geneve, CH

Welcome Biombo Room Divider by Sofia Alvarado Unique piece Materials: Metal base, Guayacan wood, mirror glass Dimensions: 185cm (H) x 300cm (W) FI is an ornamental artist who embodi...

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2010s Panamanian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Chloe 38 Natural Canaletto Walnut Modular Room Divider

$10,850 / item

Chloe 38 Natural Canaletto Walnut Modular Room Divider

By Pacini & Cappellini

Located in Milan, IT

A sculptural modular room divider designed to create fluid separation with visual lightness, composed of 38 suspended elements in solid canaletto walnut, linked by leather and metal ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Round Four Panel Room Divider

$2,100

Art Deco Style Round Four Panel Room Divider

Located in Sarasota, FL

A round Art Deco style room divider circa 1980. Four panels are carved into a circular orb shape above square ming scrolled bases. In front is carved the profile of a woman in Art De...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Aliseo 3-Panel Patterned Golden Fabric Room Divider

$10,500 / item

Aliseo 3-Panel Patterned Golden Fabric Room Divider

By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie

Located in Milan, IT

A playful interplay of convex and concave lines outlines this exclusive room divider, a design brimming with stylish sartorial allure. A daring patterned golden-toned fabric covers i...

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2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Folding Geometric Room Divider

$1,500

Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Folding Geometric Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish mid-century screen featuring a minimalist frame and geometric design, ideal for use as a room divider or decorative accent.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Victorian Three Panel Carved Walnut Room Divider Gargoyles

$5,900

Victorian Three Panel Carved Walnut Room Divider Gargoyles

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique Victorian carved walnut three panel room divider. Images of gargoyles, shells, grapes and mythical heads. 73.5" tall x 58" wide.

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20th Century Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Onda Su Onda Maple Burl Veneer Room Divider

$8,505 / item

Onda Su Onda Maple Burl Veneer Room Divider

By Biosofa

Located in Milan, IT

Precious Burl Wood Wave Sculpture designed by Daniel Nikolovski. This nature-inspired room divider has a subtle wavy silhouette that is both visually stunning and elegant.

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2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Plissade Sculptural Textile Room Divider, by Luis Marie

$2,686 / item

Plissade Sculptural Textile Room Divider, by Luis Marie

By Luis Marie Studio

Located in ROTTERDAM, NL

Plissade Affresco is a sculptural textile room divider that combines spatial division and acoustic comfort.

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2010s Dutch Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cotton, Recycled PET

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Paneled Room Divider with a Copper Relief Panel Burlap

$2,195

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Paneled Room Divider with a Copper Relief Panel Burlap

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Absolutely fantastic Arts and Crafts 3 paneled room divider screen. In quarter sawn oak with an amazing architectural feature of a hand hammered copper panel in the middle top of the...

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Antique Early 1900s North American Arts and Crafts Panelling

Materials

Copper

French Pine Room Divider with Sunburst Accents, 1960s

$2,790

French Pine Room Divider with Sunburst Accents, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

French Pine Room Divider with Sunburst Accents, 1960s This tall and visually arresting French room divider from the 1960s is a rare example of sculptural mid-century craftsmanship r...

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Pine

Mid Century Black Metal Room Divider Planter, 1970s

$905Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Black Metal Room Divider Planter, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare and highly decorative Mid Century room divider produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Crafted from black lacquered metal, the piece features a dynamic geometric grid enr...

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Deco Birdseye Maple Rolling Room Divider

$4,125

Vintage Art Deco Birdseye Maple Rolling Room Divider

Located in Dekalb, IL

Striking Art Deco room divider crafted from richly figured birdseye maple with contrasting walnut banding and a fluted upper gallery. The piece rests on carved wooden feet fitted wit...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Monochrome Contemporary Design

$26,337 / item

Hand-Crafted Sculptural Room Divider, Monochrome Contemporary Design

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features hand-crafted sculptural elements .

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

1970s Three-Panel Rattan Room Divider with Wicker Panels

$1,571

1970s Three-Panel Rattan Room Divider with Wicker Panels

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

The elegant pattern and warm tones make it an ideal decorative screen, room divider, or interior statement piece.

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Vintage 1970s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

1970 Arched Japanese Room Divider, Made in Paris

$3,450

1970 Arched Japanese Room Divider, Made in Paris

Located in Staten Island, NY

1970 arched Japanese room divider, Made in Paris. This one of a kind arched room divider was found in a mansion whose owner bought it from France in 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Embroidered Textile Room Divider, 1950s

$1,880

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Embroidered Textile Room Divider, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful and highly decorative textile room divider or freestanding screen, Scandinavia, circa 1950s.

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

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Wood

Vintage Chinese Wood Screen Wall Art, Architectural Divider

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Chinese Wood Screen Wall Art, Architectural Divider

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents early Chinese Large Screen Asian Wall Art architectural wood window screen divider intricate pattern 39.25 h x 45.75 w x 1.13 unsigned Original vintage condition Re...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

LOVELY FULL SIZED ANTiQUE CHINESE EXPORT HAND CARVED FOLDING SCREEN ROOM DIVIDER

$5,336

LOVELY FULL SIZED ANTiQUE CHINESE EXPORT HAND CARVED FOLDING SCREEN ROOM DIVIDER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made and super decorative Chinese floral room divider folding screen depicting Birds of Peach...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood

Kurt Østervig Style Mid Century Teak Bookshelf Room Divider

$3,695

Kurt Østervig Style Mid Century Teak Bookshelf Room Divider

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kurt Østervig Style Mid Century Teak Bookshelf Room Divider This bookshelf room divider measures: 72 wide x 16.5 deep x 67.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Bookshelf Room Div...

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

Materials

Teak

Separè Room Divider with Horizontal Divisions by Mingardo

$2,753 / item

Separè Room Divider with Horizontal Divisions by Mingardo

Located in Geneve, CH

Separè room divider with Horizontal Divisions by Mingardo Dimensions: D72 x W20 x H170 cm Materials: satin natural brass structure. Iron base Weight: 17 kg Also Available in d...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass, Iron

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Black & Green Color

$31,229 / item

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Black & Green Color

By Alessandra Baldereschi, DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A large screen designed as a theatre curtain represents imaginary natural landscapes on both sides: a night sky and the outline of a series of hills. The chromatic variations obtaine...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Metal

Gilt Leather Room Divider with Rich Carving, Circa 1860

$1,256

Gilt Leather Room Divider with Rich Carving, Circa 1860

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

A decorative gilt leather room divider dating to circa 1860, featuring beautifully embossed and gilt leather panels set within an elaborately carved wooden frame. The rich carving an...

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Antique 1850s Screens and Room Dividers

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Leather

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Room Divider Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

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

What are room dividers called?
1 Answer
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.
How do you divide a room quickly?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
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.
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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