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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"Roomie" a Room Divider by eliaselias in Vintage Fabric, Danish Design, 2023

$3,800

"Roomie" a Room Divider by eliaselias in Vintage Fabric, Danish Design, 2023

Located in Odense, DK

Introducing the "Roomie", a large room divider hand crafted by the visionary eliaselias team in 2023. This innovative piece seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetics, redefining...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Riva 1920 MA – Modular Wooden Room Divider in Solid Walnut by Authentic Design

$5,523 / item

Riva 1920 MA – Modular Wooden Room Divider in Solid Walnut by Authentic Design

By Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The MA room divider by Riva 1920, designed by Authentic Design, is a sculptural modular screen crafted entirely from solid wood.

Category

2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Bookcase or a Room Divider in bamboo and tinted glass, France 1970s

$2,841

Vintage Bookcase or a Room Divider in bamboo and tinted glass, France 1970s

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant mid-century modern room divider and shelving unit in the style of Czech designer Ludvík Volák, dating to the 1970s. The piece features a str...

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

Materials

Bamboo, Smoked Glass

Postmodern Room Divider / Paravent, Nilla Rosa by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s

$5,741

Postmodern Room Divider / Paravent, Nilla Rosa by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s

By Mario Botta, Alias

Located in Renens, CH

Nilla Rosa room divider by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy. No longer in production. The room divider or paravent consists of two sheets of perforated metal bent into geometrical sh...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Flower Motif Screen or Partial Space Divider c1960's Probably Italian

$1,950

Vintage Flower Motif Screen or Partial Space Divider c1960's Probably Italian

Located in Highwood, IL

Vintage Flower Motif Screen or Partial Space Divider from the 1960's and we're guessing it was hand-made in Italy. Unique resort furniture with floral motifs once dominated the Medit...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

1960's Art Wall Unit or Room Divider with Sculpture by Jelínek

$3,392

1960's Art Wall Unit or Room Divider with Sculpture by Jelínek

Located in Praha, CZ

Unique mid-century artistic wall unit or room divider made of metal with two wooden benches and sculpture by Jelínek (signed).

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

Materials

Metal, Copper

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

$5,750Sale Price / item|50% Off

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 Costantini and Virginia Harper Costantini collaborated with Virginia Harper for t...

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2010s Argentine Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Room Divider Wall Unit, by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s

$2,159

Mahogany Room Divider Wall Unit, by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s

By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Designed by Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, a well known furniture manufacturer and dealer. In the last few years, these claustras have become increasingly rare with an equally increa...

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

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood

Solid Douglas Fir Room Divider - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise

$1,017 / item

Solid Douglas Fir Room Divider - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise

By Le Tenon & la Mortaise

Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA

DOUGLAS is a three panels room divider, geometric solid-wood folding screen, joined by hinges that fold in both directions, configure into a Z or U shape to carve out a reading corne...

Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Fir

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

$4,500

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

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Wien, AT

This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. This is made of bent beech plywood and ash veneer. Completely restored. Exce...

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

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Riva 1920 MORSE Small Perforated Room Divider in Cedar Wood by Authentic Design

$3,522 / item

Riva 1920 MORSE Small Perforated Room Divider in Cedar Wood by Authentic Design

By Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The MORSE room divider by Riva 1920, designed by Authentic Design, is a sculptural modular paravento composed of hinged panels crafted in solid scented Lebanese cedar wood with glued...

Category

2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cedar

A 19th Century English Raised Panel Pine Room Divider great color and Patination

$2,400

A 19th Century English Raised Panel Pine Room Divider great color and Patination

Located in Buchanan, MI

A 19th Century English Raised Panel Pine Room Divider great color and Patination

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Set of 3, Silent Trees, Acoustic Room Divider by Made by Choice

$8,514 / set

Set of 3, Silent Trees, Acoustic Room Divider by Made by Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 3, Silent Trees, Acoustic Room Divider by Made By Choice Nordic Silence Collection with Katrín Ólína Dimensions: 55 x 70 x 180 cm Materials: Solid Ash, Cork Finishes: Hea...

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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Cork

Historic St.Louis 1875 Mercantile Salvaged Doors 4 panel Floor Screen Divider

$4,500

Historic St.Louis 1875 Mercantile Salvaged Doors 4 panel Floor Screen Divider

Located in St. Louis, MO

This 19th century four panel floor screen, or room divider has stories to tell. First the door panels were made in 1875 as part of The Merchants Exchange Building - St.

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Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Fractal room divider in stained colored glass and brass by Andrea Mancuso

$26,209

Fractal room divider in stained colored glass and brass by Andrea Mancuso

By Analogia Project

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The resulting piece is a sculptural object composed of triangular panes of colored glass arranged in a gradient that shifts from bright emerald green to pale sage with each pane care...

Category

2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

French Wrought Iron Room Divider by Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, 1950s

$8,300

French Wrought Iron Room Divider by Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, 1950s

By Atelier Marolles

Located in Chicago, IL

A sculptural three-panel room divider by French artist Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, France, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unique 8' Tall Post Modern Resin Composite Industrial Loft Screen Wall Divider

$1,195 / item

Unique 8' Tall Post Modern Resin Composite Industrial Loft Screen Wall Divider

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post Modern 8' foot Industrial loft wall divider featuring resin composite wall in two 4' X 4' sections with geometric cutouts. These panels are mounted to a steel square tubular fra...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Victorian 3 Panel Room Divider Decorated With Sepia Decoupage Scenes of The Day

$1,334

Victorian 3 Panel Room Divider Decorated With Sepia Decoupage Scenes of The Day

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Three Panel Two Sided Room Divider Decorated With Sepia Decoupage Scenes of The Day With Leather Binding Grand screen depicting Victorian lives & deities in original cond...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper, Leather

Postmodern Five-Panel Room Divider by Doro with Two Asiatic Elephants, Italy

$1,818

Postmodern Five-Panel Room Divider by Doro with Two Asiatic Elephants, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1980s. This screen is hand painted and signed by Doro and features fabric details. It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as i...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Chinoiserie Oriental Eglomise Antiqued Mirror Glass 3 Panel Room Screen

$3,200

Antique Chinoiserie Oriental Eglomise Antiqued Mirror Glass 3 Panel Room Screen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Chinoiserie Oriental Eglomise Antiqued Mirror "Vase" Decorated Glass 3 Panel Screen Small Room Divider. Item features a distressed gold/silver gilt wood finish, nice fretwork...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Decorative Room Divider

$1,275

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Decorative Room Divider

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage mid-century wood screen that's tall and architectural. With linear details and minimal lines, this piece complements a variety of styles. The featured height give...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Colonial Revival Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Art Deco 9' Foot X 6' Foot Rattan & Woven Wicker Wall Divider Screen

$1,933Sale Price / item|35% Off

Art Deco 9' Foot X 6' Foot Rattan & Woven Wicker Wall Divider Screen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored coastal 1939 pole rattan room divider woven wall in the style of mid-century designers like Paul Frankl and Paul Laszlo.

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Vintage 1930s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan, Oak

21st Century Siren Room Divider in Golden Brass and Wood, Made in Italy

$9,530Sale Price|20% Off

21st Century Siren Room Divider in Golden Brass and Wood, Made in Italy

By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

Features: Room divider with a 24 ct gold-plated brass structure made up of three folding modules.

Category

2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Gold Plate, Metal

1850-90s Japanese antique large Kimono display rack room divider wabi sabi decor

$3,030

1850-90s Japanese antique large Kimono display rack room divider wabi sabi decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique large Kimono display rack called "Iko", manufactured in circa 1850s -1890s (late Edo to Meiji period), estimate from the style & conditions. With arched top rod...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Artistic Hand Painted French Screen Divider in a Festive White and Deep Red

$2,950

Artistic Hand Painted French Screen Divider in a Festive White and Deep Red

Located in Bronx, NY

Artistic Hand painted Screen divider in a festive white and deep red.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Belle Époque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

$3,392

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

By Julia Dodza

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a minimalist or classic room, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorati...

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type C, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

$3,392

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type C, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

By Julia Dodza

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic room, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorati...

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Large room divider with a print of Piazza Bra in Verona, Italy, with brass edges

$5,456

Large room divider with a print of Piazza Bra in Verona, Italy, with brass edges

Located in IT

Each panel is finished with a brass frame. The screen is suitable for decorating a wall in a home, a farmhouse, or even a room.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type a, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

$3,392

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type a, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

By Julia Dodza

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for Minimalist or Classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decoratio...

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Set of Scandinavian Modern Screens or Room Dividers in Stained Beechwood, 1940s

$6,694 / set

Set of Scandinavian Modern Screens or Room Dividers in Stained Beechwood, 1940s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful five-panel screen, room divider, framing with intricately carved geometric design medallions in wood and negative space.

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Beech

Bi Mirror-Divider

$5,465 / item

Bi Mirror-Divider

By Scapin Collezioni

Located in Milan, IT

The new BI divider mirror is an intelligent piece of furniture with a double function. It consists of two wings that ensure privacy and intimacy, while also becoming an elegant full-...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Metal Screen

$1,200

Metal Screen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rustic metal screen/room divider made from weathered, bent metal, exuding an aged and authentically weathered aesthetic.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Multi color by Alessandra Baldereschi

$31,229 / item

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Multi color by Alessandra Baldereschi

By DeCastelli, Alessandra Baldereschi

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

Botanical Hand-Painted Room Divider with Vibrant Flowers and Vines, Vintage

$3,675

Botanical Hand-Painted Room Divider with Vibrant Flowers and Vines, Vintage

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage hand-painted room divider featuring vibrant flowers and delicate vines.

Category

20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Folding Iron and Stone Divider

$1,050

Folding Iron and Stone Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Four-panel room divider with wrought iron frame and stone inserts, signed by the artist. Metal dancers on top. Stone inserts can be taken out and moved to fill out the missing areas....

Category

20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

DeCastelli Monolìte Divider by Tipstudio

$22,780 / item

DeCastelli Monolìte Divider by Tipstudio

By TIPSTUDIO, DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monolìte is an architectonic partition that, like a solid body smoothed by nature’s erosive elements, evokes geological formations along its surface. This partition is a vertical el...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Divider w/ Mother of Pearl

$1,500

Vintage Divider w/ Mother of Pearl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous folding screen with mother of pearl designs. Asian style design with birds in trees, all done with iridescent pearl. Each panel is 18" wide, 53" total when open. Please conf...

Category

20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Huge classic folding screen

$4,901

Huge classic folding screen

Located in MILL, NL

Very large folding screen / room divider. Originally from France. Presumably made around the 1960s–1970s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak

Large Post Modern Plexiglasss Wall Divider

$1,380

Large Post Modern Plexiglasss Wall Divider

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large 8' tall foot post modern plexiglasss wall divider made of 3 pieces of custom made plexi. There is a directional caution pattern along the top.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Industrial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plexiglass

Perspectiva Space Divider by Colección Estudio

$3,619 / item

Perspectiva Space Divider by Colección Estudio

By Colección Estudio

Located in Geneve, CH

Perspectiva space divider by Colección Estudio Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 163 cm Materials: oak wood, grey wool felt Also available in ebonized oak wood and tzalam wood. Colle...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Felt, Oak

Lacquer & Brass Divider by Frank Kyle

$9,000Sale Price|40% Off

Lacquer & Brass Divider by Frank Kyle

By Frank Kyle

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This striking and modernist three-panel screen finished in deep brown lacquer has raised brass patterning on both sides and is set on stylish brass feet. Designed and manufactured b...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

De Castelli Bosque Metal Divider by Lina Obregón

$35,100 / item

De Castelli Bosque Metal Divider by Lina Obregón

By DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Like a small thicket, Bosque is a vegetal structure which creates an intimate space to escape to when you seek peace, quiet and a sense of protection. A dramatic room divider which i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Nouveau room devider ca. 1900

$6,706

Art Nouveau room devider ca. 1900

Located in MILL, NL

Double-sided folding screen / room divider. One side features Art Nouveau painting, with characteristic swirling patterns and swans.

Category

Antique 1890s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

$18,000

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare rosewood screen / room divider. Sanded and polished to enhance its rich, natural tones.

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

1970s Geometric Steel Screen - Large

$6,702

1970s Geometric Steel Screen - Large

Located in London, England

The Geometric Screen/Room Divider is a versatile and stylish piece that adds functionality and aesthetic appeal to any interior space.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Bill Curry Cattail Screen/Sculpture

$7,900

Bill Curry Cattail Screen/Sculpture

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare and beautiful screen or room divider. Stunning in person, ignore the tangle in the photo it was hard to stop the movement when photo's were taken.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Arts & Crafts Oak Folding Screen

$2,400

Arts & Crafts Oak Folding Screen

Located in Cambridge, US

A handsome three-panel folding screen or room divider with strong Arts & Crafts design.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

$11,340Sale Price|40% Off

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite rare antique rosewood carved into this beautiful screen or room divider. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

$16,000

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare rosewood screen / room divider. Sanded and polished with a natural oil to the reveal the beautiful wood grain.

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Four-Panel Etched Glass Screen

$22,000

Four-Panel Etched Glass Screen

Located in New York, NY

This spectacular glass screen or room divider came from a private home in the south of France.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass

De Castelli Millerighe Metal Divider by R&D De Castelli

$26,280 / item

De Castelli Millerighe Metal Divider by R&D De Castelli

By DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rhythmic sequence of stainless-steel elements in different diameters defines the silhouette of this elegant metal room divider, letting the eye pass through and creating a refined ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Painted Harlequin Wood Folding Screen

$4,450

Vintage Painted Harlequin Wood Folding Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 80 inches wide, 1 inch deep, and 78 inches high, this substantial folding screen functions beautifully as a room divider, dressing screen, or dramatic decorative backdrop.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Gonfalon Paravent Spatial Divider in Metal, Textile & Chainmail by Panorammma

$9,235 / item

Gonfalon Paravent Spatial Divider in Metal, Textile & Chainmail by Panorammma

Located in Geneve, CH

Gonfalon Paravent Spatial Divider in Metal, Textile & Chainmail by Panorammma Dimensions: D 3 x W 165 x H 195 cm. Materials: Onyx. Foldable piece. Suggested for interior use. Custom...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Other

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Flowers Screen

$1,850

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Flowers Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The airy design and organic texture make it perfect for creating a light, relaxed vibe in any room. Use this versatile piece as a room divider, privacy screen, or decorative accent t...

Category

Late 20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Hand-Painted Asian Screen, Eight Panels

$1,450

Hand-Painted Asian Screen, Eight Panels

Located in Bradenton, FL

Mid 20th Century hand-painted Asian Screen/Room Divider, Eight Panels. Features intricate artwork on a series of panels connected by hinges.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper

Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Folding Screen, Wood, Crackle Finish

$1,295

Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Folding Screen, Wood, Crackle Finish

Located in Perkasie, PA

Dimensions: 48"W x 1"D x 79"H Suggested 1stDibs Keywords: THEODORE ALEXANDER, Theodore Alexander furniture, Neoclassical folding screen, French folding screen, painted folding scree...

Category

1990s Vietnamese Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Three Panel Hand Painted Folding Screen

$1,650

Three Panel Hand Painted Folding Screen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Circa 1950's Vienna Werkstätte style three panel folding screen/room divider. Hand painted on both sides with gold and silver leaf in floral and geometric motifs and red lacquered ba...

Category

20th Century Vienna Secession Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Antque Chinese Gold Wall Screen Fouble Sided

$848Sale Price|20% Off

Antque Chinese Gold Wall Screen Fouble Sided

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Chinese 3 ft tall double sided screen or room divider in 4 panels. One side is gold leaf, the other black enamel.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Rare MOP Modular Bookcase/Divider by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy

$8,184

Rare MOP Modular Bookcase/Divider by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

COMPACT FREESTANDING MOP BOOKCASE IN LAMINATED MIXED WOODS An exceptional compact example of the iconic MOP modular bookcase, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. (ch...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

English Early 20th Century Bloomsbury Folding Screen

$4,400

English Early 20th Century Bloomsbury Folding Screen

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The panels can be positioned to use as a self-supporting room divider or privacy screen, even mounted to the wall as a mural; the reverse side does show evidence of prior water damag...

Category

Early 20th Century English Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

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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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