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Room divider/bookcase by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro - Netherlands, 1960
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brussels , BE
Minimalist yet colorfull room divider/ shelves from the 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Gun Metal, Stainless, Glass Etagere Shelves or Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Gun Metal, Stainless, Glass Etagere Shelves or Room Divider Offered for sale is a fine-quality gun
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Mirth Shelves/Divider
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
The extraordinary Mirth Shelving/Room Divider is a harmonious blend of functionality and artistic
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Cement

Mirth Shelves/Divider
Mirth Shelves/Divider
H 66 in W 71 in D 12 in
Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
consists of three separate shelves. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Shelves

Materials

Wood

Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
H 43.31 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s This sizable and minimalist
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
H 73.04 in W 95.67 in D 14.18 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving This wall unit measures: 54 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Asymmetrical Zitan Wood Collector's Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique blending of classical Chinese and Art Deco Étagère/ room divider, first quarter of the 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood
Located in Oostende, BE
Circle-shaped book shelf in tropical wood. Can be used as room divider or simply to display books
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Polished Stainless Steel Library/ Room Divider by Willy Rizzo, Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
bookcase/ room divider made of polished stainless steel construction with smoked glass shelves on different
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Yuma Kano Rust Harvest Shelf Acrylic Art room divider
By Yuma Kano
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shelf designed by Yuma Kano. Surface half transparent material is acrylic. This acrylic is what rust was transformed. Artist calls it "Rust Harvest." He is making "Rust Harvest" acr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere black
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding black lacquer room divider for Planner Group
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding Maple with walnut finish room divider for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s This midcentury room
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s This midcentury room
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s This midcentury room
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s This midcentury room
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s This midcentury room
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case Additional
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

"Lb7" Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi Marked
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Rovereta, SM
library, Franco Ablini for Poggi, Italy, 1950. Elegant Franco Albini library or room divider
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

"Lb7" Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi Marked
"Lb7" Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi Marked
H 122.05 in W 102.76 in D 13.78 in
Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
wonderful way to seprate a room’s function, and be free standing as a room divider. Just the thing to show
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Room Divider Shelf by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Greding, DE
Large room divider shelf in white designed by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell. Discolored in places
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal System Teak Double Sided Room Divider, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system teak, double sided room divider, made in Denmark. Custom ordered
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Walnut

20th Century Italian Wall Unit / Room Divider By Vittorio Dassi, c.1960
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
be used as a room divider. Designed by and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi, this classic unit features
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine

Danish oak room divider modular library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnul
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish solid oak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnulf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out Top Finished Back
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out and Top Finished Back Dimensions. 60 W
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Room Divider in Dark Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider in Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s A memorable stained
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Rattan Shelf Display Unit with Built in Planter Room Divider Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cabinet. Can be used in the kitchen to display China, in a sun room as an accent piece. The planter can be
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Formica, Plywood

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This 2-piece Brasilia Room Divider was delicately restored to preserve the original patina. We
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
H 72.75 in W 54 in D 17 in
Italian Teak Room Divider
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
elegance. As a freestanding unit this works also great as a room divider.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Teak Room Divider
Italian Teak Room Divider
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
1960s French Smoky Glass and Chrome-Plated Shelves
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
shelves. The design is sleek and elegant, and this piece would look beautiful in a private home, as well
Category

Vintage 1960s French Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Brass Shelving / Étagère/Divider, Kim Moltzer, Late 1960s, France
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Distinctive and sculptural vintage brass shelves / étagère, dating from late 1960s France, and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Richard Watson Wall-Mounted Shelves in Walnut, Customizable, Organic Modern
By Richard Watson
Located in Brookline, MA
form of the shelves to be uninterrupted. The sculptural divides are made from select boards that have
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Factory Cart with 12 Shelves Made for Buffalo China
By Wellington Machine co
Located in Buffalo, NY
around the porcelain chinaware. Perfect for loft design, room divider, hand delivery avail to New York
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel, Iron

ClassiCon Paris 3 Shelves in Black by E. Barber & J. Osgerby
Located in New York, NY
rear, only fronts and can thus also be placed standing freely in the center of a room as a room divider
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Paris 4 Shelves in Walnut by E. Barber & J. Osgerby
Located in New York, NY
rear, only fronts and can thus also be placed standing freely in the center of a room as a room divider
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Cover Curtain, a Room Separator/Bookshelf, 4 Lines+18 Rulers by Vantot
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
curtain, a spatial room divider meets a bookshelf. Showcasing your favorite book covers as a rhythmic mood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal

ClassiCon Paris 2 Shelves in Light Grey by E. Barber & J. Osgerby
Located in New York, NY
rear, only fronts and can thus also be placed standing freely in the center of a room as a room divider
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider This is a mid century Bamboo Bookshelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

ClassiCon Paris 3 Shelves in White and Grey by E. Barber & J. Osgerby
Located in New York, NY
rear, only fronts and can thus also be placed standing freely in the center of a room as a room divider
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

A Pair of 1970s Shelves / étagère in Chromed Metal, Solid Wood and Smoked Glass
Located in Roma, IT
room divider. This pair of vintage bookcases are probably made in Italy during the space age era
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Room divider by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960’s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Room divider designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. This set features two
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Room divider by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960’s
Room divider by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960’s
H 74.81 in W 33.08 in D 23.63 in
Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider "Kirigami" by Sebastiano Bottos Italia
By Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
light object with acrylic coloured shelves able to be interpreted as a scenographic room divider
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

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
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Large brass room divider shelf, attr. to Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Greding, DE
Large room divider shelf made of brass with a dark brown lacquered base with three drawers and two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Carved Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Solid Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!. Unique
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

AM Floor Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
. Designed to display objects and books and double as a room divider.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Room Divider with Shelves in Mahogany and Brass
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico, DF
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Mexican room divider formed with two structures in mahogany and polished
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in The Hague, NL
ceiling eliminating the need for wall fixings, making it suitable for room dividing as each of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelving unit can be placed against a wall or as a room divider. Dimensions 103" width x 14" depth x 106
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etagere
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
glass shelves. It is strong and sturdy and would look great as a room divider or in office. We have
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books, objects and plants. The shelves are designed to look
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
elongated glass shelves, divided into 3 triangular high sections with two lower units, one on each side and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
placed in front of a wall or as a room divider free-standing also the arrangement of the items can be
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modular Etagere in Sycamore Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
of the columns, which invites the piece to float and act as a room divider. An incredibly versatile
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sycamore

Mid Century Modular Etagere in Sycamore Wood
Mid Century Modular Etagere in Sycamore Wood
H 80.75 in W 118 in D 13.75 in
Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etageres, Set of Three
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
etagere has 3 smoked glass shelves. Theya re strong and sturdy and would look great as a room divider or
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

French modern smoked glass metal lacquered wood bookcase by Alain Delon, 1980s
By Alain Delon
Located in MIlano, IT
numerous shelves. Furthermore, being self-supporting, it can be used as a divider within a room, allowing
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Transitional Mahogany Étagères
Located in Westwood, NJ
Transitional mahogany Étagère, a wonderful large wooden bookcase or room divider fitting in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pair of Transitional Mahogany Étagères
Pair of Transitional Mahogany Étagères
H 59 in W 52.5 in D 19.5 in
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Room Divider Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of room divider shelves available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all room divider shelves available were constructed with great care. Find 121 antique and vintage room divider shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of room divider shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Room divider shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Ludvik Volak, Thonet and Poul Cadovius each produced beautiful room divider shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Room Divider Shelves?

Prices for room divider shelves start at $250 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $4,225.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Room Divider Shelves
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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 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 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 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.
  • 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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