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Mid-Century Japanese 4-Panel Folding Room Divider/Separè  1940s
Mid-Century Japanese 4-Panel Folding Room Divider/Separè  1940s

Mid-Century Japanese 4-Panel Folding Room Divider/Separè 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century Japanese 4-panel folding room divider 1940s Purchased from a Sicilian merchant. Good

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Floral Four-Panel Folding Screen Divider
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Floral Four-Panel Folding Screen Divider

Vintage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Floral Four-Panel Folding Screen Divider

Located in Yonkers, NY

room. Use it as a decorative room divider to define spaces in an open-plan layout, or position it as an

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Four Panel Painted Room Divider, C 1950
Mid-Century Modern Four Panel Painted Room Divider, C 1950

Mid-Century Modern Four Panel Painted Room Divider, C 1950

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Mid-Century Modern four panel painted and gilt wood fantasy room divider. C 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Room Divider, Fabric & Wood, 20th Century, Floral
Louis XVI Style Room Divider, Fabric & Wood, 20th Century, Floral

Louis XVI Style Room Divider, Fabric & Wood, 20th Century, Floral

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A delightful little 18th century-style three-sectional room divider, crafted from fabric stretched

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frida Escobedo, Room Divider 2019
Frida Escobedo, Room Divider 2019

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

Category

2010s Mexican Paintings and Screens

Materials

Iron

Unusual Pop Modernist Painted "wavey" 3-panel Bamboo Screen / Divider
Unusual Pop Modernist Painted "wavey" 3-panel Bamboo Screen / Divider

Unusual Pop Modernist Painted "wavey" 3-panel Bamboo Screen / Divider

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Pop Modernist Painted "wavey" 3-panel Bamboo Screen / Divider.. Amazing pop modernist

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Separé Room Divider by Omri Revesz & Damian Tatangelo for Mingardo
Separé Room Divider by Omri Revesz & Damian Tatangelo for Mingardo

Separé Room Divider by Omri Revesz & Damian Tatangelo for Mingardo

By Mingardo, Damian Tatangelo, Omri Revesz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Separé eoom divider by Omri Revesz & Damian Tatangelo for Mingardo. Separè is a multi-use room

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron, Brass

Schonbuch Lola Screen/Divider Designed by Bodo Sperlein in STOCK
Schonbuch Lola Screen/Divider Designed by Bodo Sperlein in STOCK

Schonbuch Lola Screen/Divider Designed by Bodo Sperlein in STOCK

By Schönbuch

Located in New York, NY

Screenplay in several parts. The LOLA room divider creates new spaces. A modern take on the

Category

2010s German Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes
Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes

Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes.. Salvaged from an

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Gaetano Pesce Limited Edition Paravento Risacca Room Divider by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Limited Edition Paravento Risacca Room Divider by Cassina

Gaetano Pesce Limited Edition Paravento Risacca Room Divider by Cassina

By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Limited Edition Room Divider Paravento Risacca designed by Gaetano Pesce . Manufactured by Cassina

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Christopher Guy "Carree" room divider, or frame for mirror, Brutalist Style
Christopher Guy "Carree" room divider, or frame for mirror, Brutalist Style

Christopher Guy "Carree" room divider, or frame for mirror, Brutalist Style

By Christopher Guy

Located in Buchanan, MI

Christopher Guy "Carree" room divider, or frame for mirror, Brutalist Style

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Contemporary curved and organic bomb room divider by Mircea Anghel
Contemporary curved and organic bomb room divider by Mircea Anghel

Contemporary curved and organic bomb room divider by Mircea Anghel

Located in 1204, CH

One-of-a-kind dining table. Born in Romania in 1986, Mircea Anghel is a self-taught designer based in Portugal and the founder of Cabana Studio. From a young age, growing up in Buch...

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2010s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Antique restored bentwood Art Nouveau room divider from the 19th century
Antique restored bentwood Art Nouveau room divider from the 19th century

Antique restored bentwood Art Nouveau room divider from the 19th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This antique bentwood Art Nouveau wooden room divider in Thonet style will be a true eye-catcher in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

DOUGLAS Room Divider - Natural - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise
DOUGLAS Room Divider - Natural - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise

DOUGLAS Room Divider - Natural - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise

By Le Tenon & la Mortaise

Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA

Elegant Three-Panel Folding Screen - Natural version Bring softness and sophistication to your

Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Fir

DOUGLAS Room Divider - Green - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise
DOUGLAS Room Divider - Green - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise

DOUGLAS Room Divider - Green - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise

By Le Tenon & la Mortaise

Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA

Elegant Three-Panel Folding Screen - Green version Bring softness and sophistication to your

Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Fir

Mid-Century Modern Folding Four-Panel Geometric Room Divider in Teak
Mid-Century Modern Folding Four-Panel Geometric Room Divider in Teak

Mid-Century Modern Folding Four-Panel Geometric Room Divider in Teak

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern four-panel geometric room divider crafted in warm teak, offering both style

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

Materials

Teak

Restored MidCentury Room Divider, by L. Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, Czech, 1960s
Restored MidCentury Room Divider, by L. Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, Czech, 1960s

Restored MidCentury Room Divider, by L. Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, Czech, 1960s

By Drevopodnik Holesov, Ludvik Volak

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic room divider is one of the most famous designs by Ludvík Volák. Manufactured in the

Category

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

Materials

Ash, Lacquer, Wood

Fine Wrought Iron Scrolls Motif 4 panels Room Divider c1970s MINT
Fine Wrought Iron Scrolls Motif 4 panels Room Divider c1970s MINT

Fine Wrought Iron Scrolls Motif 4 panels Room Divider c1970s MINT

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Wrought Iron Scrolls Motif 4 panels Room Divider c1970s MINT

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig
Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig

Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Kensington, MD

your stuff. - Finished on the back for placement in the middle of a room. - Use the drop-down surface

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

Materials

Teak

Colorful Midcentury Sunshine Metal Room Divider in- or Outdoor, 1960s
Colorful Midcentury Sunshine Metal Room Divider in- or Outdoor, 1960s

Colorful Midcentury Sunshine Metal Room Divider in- or Outdoor, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Was mounted on the wall, there are holes for wall mounting. Could also be mounted on the ceiling. The paint is partly off, here and there rust. But therefore has its absolute vi...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

DOUGLAS Room Divider - Lilac - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise
DOUGLAS Room Divider - Lilac - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise

DOUGLAS Room Divider - Lilac - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise

By Le Tenon & la Mortaise

Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA

Elegant Three-Panel Folding Screen - LILAC VERSION Bring softness and sophistication to your

Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Fir

Mid-Century Modern Purple Wood Gold Brass Italian Screen Divider
Mid-Century Modern Purple Wood Gold Brass Italian Screen Divider

Mid-Century Modern Purple Wood Gold Brass Italian Screen Divider

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian floor screen composed of four bodies made of lacquered solid wood, with applications in

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen Divider with Repeating Floral Motif
Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen Divider with Repeating Floral Motif

Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen Divider with Repeating Floral Motif

Located in Yonkers, NY

quality. Elegant and versatile, this decorative screen functions equally well as a folding room divider

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman
Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman

Post Modern Copper Tone Geometric Folding Room Divider by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-Modern folding room divider designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs in the United States

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Rattan Room Divider, Starburst Design, Mid Century, MCM, Boho Chic, Backdrop
Rattan Room Divider, Starburst Design, Mid Century, MCM, Boho Chic, Backdrop

Rattan Room Divider, Starburst Design, Mid Century, MCM, Boho Chic, Backdrop

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This stylish rattan room divider features a starburst design, perfect for adding a touch of mid

Category

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

Materials

Rattan

1950s Four Panel Gold Leaf Room Divider Double-Sided Japanese Inspired
1950s Four Panel Gold Leaf Room Divider Double-Sided Japanese Inspired

1950s Four Panel Gold Leaf Room Divider Double-Sided Japanese Inspired

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Exceptional 1950s Glamour Japanese inspired Asian Room Divider in Mahogany Wood and Gold Leaf

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

1970s Beech Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov
1970s Beech Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov

1970s Beech Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov

By Drevopodnik Holesov, Ludvik Volak

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Richard Harvey Sculpta-Grille Model C-20 Freestanding Room Divider, 1959
Richard Harvey Sculpta-Grille Model C-20 Freestanding Room Divider, 1959

Richard Harvey Sculpta-Grille Model C-20 Freestanding Room Divider, 1959

By Richard Harvey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This freestanding model C-20 Sculpta-Grille room divider by Richard Harvey for Harvey Design

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider, Vinyl Cord & Steel, USA, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Room Divider, Vinyl Cord & Steel, USA, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider, Vinyl Cord & Steel, USA, 1960s Design

Located in Glendale, CA

1960s modern vinyl cord room divider. This 3 paneled room divider is made of durable vinyl cord and

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Unusual Art Nouveau Style 3 Panel Decorative Wrought Iron Screen/Divider
Unusual Art Nouveau Style 3 Panel Decorative Wrought Iron Screen/Divider

Unusual Art Nouveau Style 3 Panel Decorative Wrought Iron Screen/Divider

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Art Nouveau style 3 panel iron screen / room divider, Highly decorated, wonderful patina

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Room Divider circa 1930 Austria
Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Room Divider circa 1930 Austria

Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Room Divider circa 1930 Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage room divider or small chest from walnut circa 1930, Vienna. A wonderful Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

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

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

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Żory, PL

This room divider was designed by Ludvik Volák for Drevopodnik Holešov in the 1960s. It has been

Category

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

Materials

Plywood

Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland
Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland

Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Room divider model 100 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Room Divider Made of Rio-Palisander by Gilbert Marklund
Scandinavian Modern Room Divider Made of Rio-Palisander by Gilbert Marklund

Scandinavian Modern Room Divider Made of Rio-Palisander by Gilbert Marklund

By Gilbert Marklund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian Modern Room Divider Rio-Palisander by Gilbert Marklund. This piece is entirely unique

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider

By Glenn of California, Evans Clark

Located in San Francisco, CA

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. A rare form and

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Fine Custom Made George Smith Chelsea Hardwood & Floral Upholstered Room Divider
Fine Custom Made George Smith Chelsea Hardwood & Floral Upholstered Room Divider

Fine Custom Made George Smith Chelsea Hardwood & Floral Upholstered Room Divider

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith full size room divider which has a

Category

20th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Asian Hand-Painted Four Panel Upholtered and Framed Table Screen / Divider
Asian Hand-Painted Four Panel Upholtered and Framed Table Screen / Divider

Asian Hand-Painted Four Panel Upholtered and Framed Table Screen / Divider

Located in Germantown, MD

Asian Japanese Hand-Painted water color Four-Panel Upholtered and Framed Table Screen / Divider in

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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Room Divider attr. to Jaap Gidding, The Netherlands
Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Room Divider attr. to Jaap Gidding, The Netherlands

Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Room Divider attr. to Jaap Gidding, The Netherlands

By Jaap Gidding

Located in Hellouw, NL

Painted wood becomes a stage for movement in this three-panel room divider, where bold composition

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak

FINE ANTIQUE ROOM DIVIDER TITLED IN CHINESE "MIDSUMMER PAiNTING OF XINWEI YEAR"
FINE ANTIQUE ROOM DIVIDER TITLED IN CHINESE "MIDSUMMER PAiNTING OF XINWEI YEAR"

FINE ANTIQUE ROOM DIVIDER TITLED IN CHINESE "MIDSUMMER PAiNTING OF XINWEI YEAR"

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

painted Chinese full sized room divider titled in Chinese "Midsummer Painting of Xinwei Year" A highly

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Multicolored Room Divider Model "Meteorite" by Sang Hoon Kim, Memory Foam
Multicolored Room Divider Model "Meteorite" by Sang Hoon Kim, Memory Foam

Multicolored Room Divider Model "Meteorite" by Sang Hoon Kim, Memory Foam

By Sang Hoon Kim

Located in Barcelona, ES

Room divider model "Meteorite" Manufactured by Sang Hoon Kim Seoul, 2021 Memory foam His

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Foam

Unique Paravent- Lamp, Illuminated room divider from 1988 by Elsa Prochazka
Unique Paravent- Lamp, Illuminated room divider from 1988 by Elsa Prochazka

Unique Paravent- Lamp, Illuminated room divider from 1988 by Elsa Prochazka

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Movable Room- divider with many tiny lamps outside.[nbsp]This piece of art is a unique piece[nbsp

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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Separè Room Divider with Semi-Transparent and Natural Fabric by Mingardo
Separè Room Divider with Semi-Transparent and Natural Fabric by Mingardo

Separè Room Divider with Semi-Transparent and Natural Fabric by Mingardo

Located in Geneve, CH

Separè room divider with semi-transparent and natural fabric by Mingardo Dimensions: D72 x W20 x

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Carlton Wood Room Divider, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Carlton Wood Room Divider, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

Carlton Wood Room Divider, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase and room divider

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Plastic

1950s Italian Teak and Black-Lacquered Room Divider with Diamond-Patterned Doors
1950s Italian Teak and Black-Lacquered Room Divider with Diamond-Patterned Doors

1950s Italian Teak and Black-Lacquered Room Divider with Diamond-Patterned Doors

By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Dronten, NL

Elegant and rare 1950s Italian mid-century modern room divider and freestanding bookcase crafted in

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Woven Rattan Room Divider by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico
Woven Rattan Room Divider by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico

Woven Rattan Room Divider by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with a woven rattan screen. The piece can be folded or spread out to reach its full length of 64 inches

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

Materials

Rattan, Pine

MOD Raw Steel Room Divider or Wall Art with Interesting Repeated Pattern
MOD Raw Steel Room Divider or Wall Art with Interesting Repeated Pattern

MOD Raw Steel Room Divider or Wall Art with Interesting Repeated Pattern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MOD raw steel room divider or wall art. Beautiful raw steel sheets with interesting repeat pattern

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Industrial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Pine Tambour Room Divider by Jomain Baumann for Baumann, 1930s
French Art Deco Pine Tambour Room Divider by Jomain Baumann for Baumann, 1930s

French Art Deco Pine Tambour Room Divider by Jomain Baumann for Baumann, 1930s

By Baumann France, Jomaine Baumann

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A vintage French tambour room divider in warm pine, designed by Jomain Baumann for Baumann and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Vintage MCM  Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers
Vintage MCM  Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers

Vintage MCM Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

desirable as a room divider/bookcase. This added feature of the finished back provides multiple choices for

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Modular Metal & Textile Room Divider for Salon of Art + Design by Costantini
Modular Metal & Textile Room Divider for Salon of Art + Design by Costantini

Modular Metal & Textile Room Divider for Salon of Art + Design by Costantini

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Modular Metal & Textile Room Divider for the Salon of Art + Design at the Park Avenue Armory by

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2010s Argentine Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

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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
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many things that you can use instead of a room divider. If you want to be able to open up the room or quickly create more privacy, curtains suspended from the ceiling can be a good choice. Folding screens are another option that give you the flexibility to change your room easily. For a more permanent solution, you can divide the room with case goods like bookcases. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Paper room dividers are often called decorative screens or merely room dividers depending on the design. The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties. Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of room dividers and decorative screens.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 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.
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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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs 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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