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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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

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Teak

Separè Room Divider with Horizontal Divisions by Mingardo

$2,760 / 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

$1,259

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

Materials

Leather

MyFlower Milky White Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini

$3,435 / item

MyFlower Milky White Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini

Located in Geneve, CH

MyFlower Milky White Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini Dimensions: D 24 x W 110 x H 175 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 20 kg. Available in different color options. This product ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Other

MyFlower Flame Red Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini

$3,435 / item

MyFlower Flame Red Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini

Located in Geneve, CH

MyFlower Flame Red Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini Dimensions: D 24 x W 110 x H 175 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 20 kg. Available in different color options. This product is...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Other

MyFlower Jet Black Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini

$3,435 / item

MyFlower Jet Black Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini

Located in Geneve, CH

MyFlower Jet Black Room Divider by Flavio Lucchini Dimensions: D 24 x W 110 x H 175 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 20 kg. Available in different color options. This product is...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Other

Orientalist Room Divider in Wrought Iron, France, 1900s

$3,292 / item

Orientalist Room Divider in Wrought Iron, France, 1900s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Oriental room dividers, inspired by the Han Dynasty's rich craftsmanship and handcrafted from enduring wrought iron - the very "iron" that shaped Western history. This unique set, da...

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Antique Early 1900s French Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unique Vertigo Room Divider Module by Draga & Aurel

$4,180 / item

Unique Vertigo Room Divider Module by Draga & Aurel

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Vertigo Room Divider by Draga & Aurel The published price corresponds to ONE (01) bar. Please contact us for full module quotations. Unique piece. Dimensions: W 30 D 10 H 200,...

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2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

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

$5,338

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...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood

19th-century French gilded wood three-panel room divider

$3,435

19th-century French gilded wood three-panel room divider

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Antique 19th century three panel room divider in gilt and carved wood. This eclectic piece harmoniously combines the French court styles, recognizable by the elegant Louis XIV style ...

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Antique 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

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Fabric, Wood

The New Old Divider Nude Screen Divider in Ash Wood, Fabric & Metal by KIMU

$3,699 / item

The New Old Divider Nude Screen Divider in Ash Wood, Fabric & Metal by KIMU

Located in Geneve, CH

The New Old Divider Nude Screen Divider in Ash Wood, Fabric & Metal by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: D 8 x W 23,5 x H 26 cm. Materials: Linen and metal. Available in different color...

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2010s Taiwanese Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

7ft Hand Painted Six Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen Divider

$6,500

7ft Hand Painted Six Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen Divider

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Absolutely stunning double-sided, six panel, Asian inspired Coromandel screen room divider. The divider features 6 hand carved and hand painted wood panels in the most beautiful tone...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Paint

1970 Bamboo Mirrored Tri-Fold 6 Panels Room Divider

$9,985 / set

1970 Bamboo Mirrored Tri-Fold 6 Panels Room Divider

Located in Staten Island, NY

1970s Bamboo Mirrored Tri-Fold 6 Panels Room Divider, bought and well kept by the original owner in US for the past 50+ years This gorgeous 1970s Bamboo Mirrored Tri-Fols Room Div...

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Vintage 1970s North American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Simbolo Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

$11,899 / item

Simbolo Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

Located in Geneve, CH

Simbolo Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme Dimensions: D 1 x W 210 x H 80 cm. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum. A room divider expression of one’s own personality...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Other, Aluminum

Mid-Century Three-Panel Room Divider with Bamboo Detailing

$450

Mid-Century Three-Panel Room Divider with Bamboo Detailing

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautifully crafted three-panel room divider featuring a dark wood frame and translucent panels inset with a bamboo leaf motif.

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

Materials

Wood, Fiberglass

1970s Geometric Room Divider, Brushed Steel, Organic Modern, Europe

$5,057

1970s Geometric Room Divider, Brushed Steel, Organic Modern, Europe

Located in London, England

Made from Brushed Steel in the 1970s. The Geometric Screen/Room Divider is an ideal addition to modern, contemporary, or even eclectic interiors, as it adds a touch of sophistication...

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Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cut Steel

Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy 1980

$3,800

Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy 1980

By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta

Located in Vienna, AT

Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy Beautiful space screen designed by Achille Castiglioni.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silk Embroidered Screen Room Divider Byobu C.1900

$11,858Sale Price|35% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silk Embroidered Screen Room Divider Byobu C.1900

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese Meiji period silk embroidered screen /room divider Byobu C.1900 Kyoto, Japan. Silk embroidered satin lacquer framed panels.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Lacquer

Hand-Forged Iron Three-Panel Divider/Floor Screen, 87x74.5

$2,495

Hand-Forged Iron Three-Panel Divider/Floor Screen, 87x74.5

Located in Oakwood, GA

Hand-Forged Iron Three-Panel Divider/Floor Screen, 87"H x 74.5"W Sculptural three-panel folding screen Hand-forged iron Artisan craftsmanship Composed with abstracted botanical eleme...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Plissé Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

$4,432 / item

Plissé Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

Located in Geneve, CH

Plissé Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme Dimensions: D 40 x W 150 x H 188 cm. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum. Modular metal walls or free-standing dividers rev...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Birch Conveyor Belt Room Screen from USA

$45,000

Birch Conveyor Belt Room Screen from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A room divider or screen fashioned from a birch conveyor belt, the birch slats joined by riveted bands of leather.

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20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider - 3 Panels

$598Sale Price|39% Off

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider - 3 Panels

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Add elegance and functionality to your space with this wonderful vintage Chinese room divider. The black lacquered divider showcases a hand carved and painted floral design on both s...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Richard "Dick" Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider by Modernica

$26,000

Richard "Dick" Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider by Modernica

By Don Harvey

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a free standing "Contemporary" model C-20 Sculpta room divider. Born in 1919 and raised in New York City, Richard "Dick" Harvey studied art at Brooklyn Tech High school an...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Divi...

Materials

Resin, Wood

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia

$11,452 / item

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia

By Sebastiano Bottos

Located in Pordenone, IT

The " Cortina " screen by Sebastiano Bottos is a geometric piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed pine wood elements, the result of an innovating working process th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Sculptural 'Bird in flight' Room Divider, Eclectic Contemporary Design

$28,109 / item

Sculptural 'Bird in flight' Room Divider, Eclectic Contemporary Design

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features sculptured resin birds in flight.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Room Divider by Joaquim Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes, 1960

$49,247

Room Divider by Joaquim Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes, 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Room Divider Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brazil, 1960 Black and white painted jacaranda Measurements 280 cm x 3,5 cm x 201,2h cm 110,23 in in x 1,37 in x 71,29h in ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Jacaranda

Italian Embossed & Painted Leather Room Divider, 9.5' x 7' Tall

$5,040

Italian Embossed & Painted Leather Room Divider, 9.5' x 7' Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

This mid century Italian embossed and painted leather screen would be a beautiful room divider, dressing screen, or perhaps used to add visual interest and fill a corner space within...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia

$12,025 / item

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia

By Sebastiano Bottos

Located in Pordenone, IT

The "Cortina" screen designed by Sebastiano Bottos is a sculptural piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed wood elements, the result of an innovating processing tech...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Room Divider / Paravent, Textile & Hand-Linked Chainmail, Post-Modern

$7,400

Room Divider / Paravent, Textile & Hand-Linked Chainmail, Post-Modern

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Gonfalon Paravent is a spatial divider that oscillates between architecture and textile, solidity and fluidity. First conceived in 2020 and revisited in a second edition in 2026, th...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Room Divider in Brazilian Hardwood by Leo Strauss

$5,760Sale Price / item|65% Off

Contemporary Room Divider in Brazilian Hardwood by Leo Strauss

By Leo Strauss

Located in Atibaia, BR

The Sarrafo Room Divider is a furniture-art. Its multifunctional aspect enables you to use it in different environments and for multiple functions. Inspired by the simplicity of the...

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2010s South American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

The New Old Divider Calm Grey Screen Divider in Ash Wood, Fabric & Metal by KIMU

$1,557 / item

The New Old Divider Calm Grey Screen Divider in Ash Wood, Fabric & Metal by KIMU

Located in Geneve, CH

The New Old Divider Calm Grey Screen Divider in Ash Wood, Fabric & Metal by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: D 13 x W 66 x H 169 cm. Materials: Ash, fabric, and metal. Available in dif...

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2010s Taiwanese Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Birch Conveyor Belt Room Screen from USA

$35,000

Birch Conveyor Belt Room Screen from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A room divider or screen fashioned from a birch conveyor belt, the birch slats joined by riveted bands of leather.

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Bookcase and Room Divider, 1960

$2,702

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Bookcase and Room Divider, 1960

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider This is a mid century Bamboo Bookshelf, beautifully and sturdily designed on small legs, the shelf unit has a geometric design to...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Eames 6 Panel Oak Room Divider by Herman Miller

$3,500

Eames 6 Panel Oak Room Divider by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Toledo, OH

Eames 6 panel oak room divider by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and Manufactured by Herman Miller in the 1940's. A durable woven polypropylene mesh connects the 6 ...

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

Materials

Oak, Bentwood

French Tambour Pine Room Divider Attributed to Jomain Baumann, 1940s

$4,800

French Tambour Pine Room Divider Attributed to Jomain Baumann, 1940s

By Jomaine Baumann

Located in Chicago, IL

A gentle rhythm of wood and movement, this 1940s tambour room divider, attributed to French designer Jomain Baumann, brings elegance to the act of defining space.

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

20th Century Wood and Hand Painted Fabric Folding Room Divider

$1,259

20th Century Wood and Hand Painted Fabric Folding Room Divider

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

20th Century Spanish folding hand painted room divider. By unknown manufacturer from Spain. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...

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

Materials

Wood

Fragment Room Divider in Resin & Marble by Fict Studio

$11,842 / item

Fragment Room Divider in Resin & Marble by Fict Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Proportions Of Stone Low Table in Natural Stone, Glass & Aluminum by Lee Sisan Dimensions: L 92 x H 140 cm Materials: Glass, aluminum, and natural stone. Dimensions may vary. Pl...

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2010s South Korean Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Marble

Vintage Scandinavian Chinoiserie-Style Wood and Printed Fabric Room Divider

$4,695

Vintage Scandinavian Chinoiserie-Style Wood and Printed Fabric Room Divider

Located in Odense, DK

Striking vintage three-panel room divider featuring a richly patterned printed fabric depicting exotic birds perched among flowering branches and lush botanical motifs.

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Anglo-Japanese Four Panel Silk Embroidered Screen Room Divider C.1940

$4,662

Art Deco Anglo-Japanese Four Panel Silk Embroidered Screen Room Divider C.1940

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Anglo-Japanese Four Panel Silk Embroidered Screen Room Divider C.1940 Reverse finished adorned with striking hand-embroidery depicting birds, cherry-blossom, acer and pine ...

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Silent Tree, Acoustic Room Divider by Made By Choice

$2,863 / item

Silent Tree, Acoustic Room Divider by Made By Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

Silent Tree, Acoustic Room Divider by Made By Choice with Katrín Ólína Nordic Silence Collection Dimensions: 55 x 70 x 180 cm Materials: Solid Ash, Cork Finishes: Heat-treated Co...

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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Cork

Neo-Gothic Room Divider by Carl Durkow, Stainless Steel & Aluminum

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

Neo-Gothic Room Divider by Carl Durkow, Stainless Steel & Aluminum

By Carl Durkow

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A one-of-a-kind room divider for the ages. Flowing curtains, melting wax.

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2010s American Gothic Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Vintage Gilded Ganesha Carved Room Divider Doorway-A Pair

$6,500 / set

Vintage Gilded Ganesha Carved Room Divider Doorway-A Pair

Located in Bensalem, PA

Exquisite pair of hand carved Ganesha gilded framed doorway or room dividers these are finished front and back with stunning detail they also stand on their own but recommend securin...

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Vintage 1970s Indian Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Room Divider, Victorian Style, Italy, 1910

$2,679

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Room Divider, Victorian Style, Italy, 1910

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Room Divider – 4-Panel Victorian Privacy Screen with Ornate Floral Fabric Description: Bring timeless elegance into your space with this antique 4-panel w...

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Vintage 1910s Italian Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Architectural Four-Panel Faux Bamboo and Rattan Room Divider, 1970s

$1,895

Architectural Four-Panel Faux Bamboo and Rattan Room Divider, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Architectural Four-Panel Faux Bamboo and Rattan Room Divider, 1970s An impressively built and visually striking four-panel folding screen, crafted with cabinetmaker-level precision ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Galactica Bow Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

$26,353 / item

Galactica Bow Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

Located in Geneve, CH

Galactica Bow Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme Dimensions: D 50 x W 250 x H 235 cm. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum. Galactic divider with glitter and reflecti...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Other

Architectural Mirrored Room Divider by Edra with Rotating Triangular Panels

$14,950 / set

Architectural Mirrored Room Divider by Edra with Rotating Triangular Panels

By Edra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional architectural room divider was designed and manufactured in Italy by Edra, reflecting the company’s reputation for pushing the boundaries between furniture, sculptur...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Frida Escobedo, Room Divider 2019

$32,984 / item

Frida Escobedo, Room Divider 2019

By Frida Escobedo

Located in Barcelona, ES

Room divider Manufactured by SIDE GALLERY Barcelona, 2019 Iron and painted coloured glass Measurements 175 cm x 4 cm x 200 cm 68,89 in. x 1,57 in. x 78,74 in. Edition Edi...

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2010s Mexican Paintings and Screens

Materials

Iron

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider "Kirigami" by Sebastiano Bottos Italia

$9,734 / item

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider "Kirigami" by Sebastiano Bottos Italia

By Sebastiano Bottos

Located in Pordenone, IT

The result is an incredibly light object with acrylic coloured shelves able to be interpreted as a scenographic room divider, background or sculpture. Wood like you've never seen be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Four-Fold Coromandel Style Room Divider, c. 1940s–1950s

$4,459

Chinese Four-Fold Coromandel Style Room Divider, c. 1940s–1950s

Located in London, GB

An elegant mid-20th-century Chinese four-panel folding screen, finished in a deep black lacquer and richly decorated with finely detailed figural and architectural scenes in gilt and...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Red Shades Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

$13,216 / item

Red Shades Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

Located in Geneve, CH

Red Shades Room Divider in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme Dimensions: D 20 x W 178 x H 180 cm. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum. Out-of-scale lipsticks that hide, but not com...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Other

Lacquer De Chine Floral Room Divider, Four-Fold, Brass Feet

$4,730Sale Price|30% Off

Lacquer De Chine Floral Room Divider, Four-Fold, Brass Feet

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The lacquered finish displays the subtle craquelure and patination expected from a traditionally finished decorative screen, adding both character and authenticity. Equally suited t...

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20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century French Pine Room Divider with Sunburst Accents, 1960s

$3,150

Mid Century French Pine Room Divider with Sunburst Accents, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

The overall craftsmanship showcases French modernist sensibility — elegant yet honest in materiality and function. Ideal as a room divider, wall accent, or architectural screen, thi...

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

Materials

Pine

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Mirror Room Divider, 1960s

$3,206

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Mirror Room Divider, 1960s

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Behold this charming room divider from the 1960s, crafted with love and care from bamboo and mirror glass.

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

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s

$1,924

Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Żory, PL

This ash-veneered divider designed by Ludvik Volak features his well-known arrangement of curved, interconnected shapes. Made from bent plywood, it remains in solid vintage condition...

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

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Plywood

Pine Wood Room Divider by S.N.S.A. , France 1930s.

$2,805

Pine Wood Room Divider by S.N.S.A. , France 1930s.

By Jomaine Baumann

Located in The Hague, NL

Its flexible structure allows it to stand freely and shape curves, perfect for a dressing room or as a room divider, can also be rolled up for easy storage.

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

Materials

Pine

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain & Carved Rosewood Frame Room Divider

$4,500

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain & Carved Rosewood Frame Room Divider

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain with Ornate Carved Rosewood Dragon Motif Frame Room Screen/Room Divider This beautiful hand carved Chinese hardwood and porcelain piece is a ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood, Paint

Pinewood Room Divider by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1940s

$8,417

Pinewood Room Divider by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful room divider by Alvar Aalto, made from vertical slats of pine, snugly adjoined. Can be shaped in various ways and stands steadily on the ground.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Cedar Folding Screen by Magui Peredo, Modular Architectural Divider

$5,700

Contemporary Cedar Folding Screen by Magui Peredo, Modular Architectural Divider

Located in Zapopan, MX

Contemporary folding screen in red-tinted cedar, designed by Mexican architect Magui Peredo as part of an exploration of flexible spatial boundaries and multifunctional furniture. T...

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2010s Mexican Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cedar

Modern Three-Panel Screen Divider with Steel and Marble Finish

$3,500

Modern Three-Panel Screen Divider with Steel and Marble Finish

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perfect room divider or screen for home, business, or showroom.

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20th Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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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

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 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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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