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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

Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
H 72.45 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Bookshelf Room Divider by Frank Kyle
By Frank Kyle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, spectacular Room Divider from the early 1950s by sculptor and designer
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Brass, Copper

Italian Teak Room Divider
By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani, Gianfranco Frattini
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
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
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Copper

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
Category

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

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Mahogany Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Horomerice, CZ
"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 incre...
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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...
Category

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

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Rattan Folding Room Divider Shelving Unit
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large rattan shelving unit features a 4-piece folding frame with 4 shelves. Good condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

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
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

Freestanding Mid Century Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D16 H70.5 SHELF HEIGHTS 18,24, 12.5, 11 Fully restored large Wall unit in structurally sound
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Storage unit, wall unit, room divider, pine, Europe, circa 1970 Monumental and spacious room
Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
H 101.19 in W 95.67 in D 25.6 in
Brutalist Oak and Iron Room Divider Storage Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 3 section brutalist solid oak and iron room divider storage unit with adjustable shelves
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Oak and Iron Room Divider Storage Unit
Brutalist Oak and Iron Room Divider Storage Unit
H 76.25 in W 17.75 in D 100.75 in
1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Centre shops throughout UK. This room divider is typical of the Schreiber style, clean lines with Danish
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Formica, Beech

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

Hollywood Regency Wall Unit or Room Divider, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hollywood Regency wall unit or room divider Denmark 1950s. This is a very special wall unit
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Buffets

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

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

1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Centre shops throughout UK. This shelf unit is typical of the Schreiber style, Danish style minimal with
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Formica

Richard "Dick" Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider by Modernica
By Don Harvey
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a free standing "Contemporary" model C-20 Sculpta room divider. Born in 1919 and raised
Category

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

Materials

Resin, Wood

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

Pia Manu Hand Crafted Room Divider in Burnished Concrete and Stained Glass
By Pia Manu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pia Manu, room divider, burnished concrete, stained glass, steel, Belgium, 1970s This unique piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Concrete, Steel

'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
includes four individual units. Units can be added to form a larger room divider or shelving unit
Category

2010s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner Use alone or add to your wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Room Divider, Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional "superstructure" wall unit display cabinet or room divider By Edward
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1970's XL Modern Lucite w/Melamine Room Divider/ Wall Unit - Interchangeable
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's XL Lucite with Melamine Room Divider/ Screen/ Wall Unit. Compartmentaized with faux exotic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Lucite

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

Cerused Oak Modular Wall Unit Shelving or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
shelf, or even as an intriguing room divider. The world truly is your oyster with this one-of-a-kind
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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
Vintage Rattan Shelf Display Unit with Built in Planter Room Divider Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage rattan shelving unit with a built in planter. Herringbone decoration on this very versable
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Formica, 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

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Omni Style Wall Unit Room Divider in Teak After George Nelson, Usa, circa 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Deland, FL
and one with three deep drawers. The room divider system also includes three upper cabinets, two of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

White Marble Dining Table and Bar Unit, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy 1960s
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Arosio, IT
is on castors and can be moved around the room. The piece can be divided in two parts: upper and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

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

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Bookshelf
By Stonehill
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak shelving unit. Room divider by Stonehill, made in the UK, 1960s. One
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

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

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

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Gun Metal, Stainless, Glass Etagere Shelves or Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
metal, stainless steel, and glass etagere shelving unit that can be used as a room divider. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Vienna, AT
Flower (dividing) wall made of the bent beech plywood and features geometric paterns. In restored
Category

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

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov Mahogany
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Vienna, AT
Flower (dividing) wall made of the bent beech and mahogany plywood and features geometric patterns
Category

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

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Industrial Room Divider by Wim Rietveld for De Bijenkorf, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Rietveld; Gerrit Rietveld; room divider; bookcase; industrial; shelving unit; industrial design
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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

Bookcases and/or room divider by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s.
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase has a brilliant brass structure, blue smoked
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Solid Cast Bronze Large Scale Room Divider Syracuse, NY 1964
Located in New York, NY
Lobby room divider from the Public Safety Building in Syracuse, NY and crafted in 1964. This is a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Tic-Tac-Toe Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
Category

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

Materials

Rattan

Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Ebonized Double-Sided Room Divider, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized birch double sided wall unit or room divider
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
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
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
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
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
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
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
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
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

TALL Bouk Mayer Made and Designed Modern Contemporary Sideboard / Room Divider
Located in Markington, GB
divider This architectural (contemporary / modern) designed unit has three superb retro surf board
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sideboards

Materials

Tulipwood

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal System Teak Double Sided Room Divider, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Buffalo, NY
, unusual double sided wall unit, room divider, designed by Poul Cadovius, featuring two cabinets, drop down
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Walnut

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

Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
bookcase, a sophisticated cabinet, a practical storage shelf, or even as an intriguing room divider. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this magnificent room divider or wall unit is the ideal companion to any entertainment home or creative
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Le Corbusier Les Unites d´Habitation Room Divider Cabinet Firminy 1960s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Aachen, NW
Very rare room divider and pass through storage system by Le Corbusier out of the housing complex
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Laminate

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Room Divider Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the room divider unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every room divider unit was constructed with great care. Find 80 options for an antique or vintage room divider unit now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a room divider unit — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A room divider unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made room divider unit has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ludvik Volak, Paul McCobb and Drevopodnik Holesov are consistently popular.

How Much is a Room Divider Unit?

A room divider unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,995, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $80,068.

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 Unit
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 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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