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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
Brazilian Sideboard Room Divider
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful highboard attributed to Carlo Hauner. Doors can be chosen for both directions!
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Brazilian Sideboard Room Divider
Brazilian Sideboard Room Divider
H 59.06 in W 72.84 in D 14.18 in
Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in North York, ON
of this room divider cabinet is the rear cabinet modification. The tambour design has been extended
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Functionalist Room Divider Denmark, 1930s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Functionalist Room Divider and Jardinieres made in Denmark in the 1930s in lacquered plywood
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Plywood

Functionalist Room Divider Denmark, 1930s
Functionalist Room Divider Denmark, 1930s
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
to create a room division. The clean lines look great against period details as well as in modern
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
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 shelves. Unattributed but potentially Italian taking influence from Memphis Milano.
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
Dunbar Room Divider by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A two piece mahogany room divider with Japanese wood block printers plates. Designed by Edward
Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Dunbar Room Divider by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Room Divider by Edward Wormley
H 67.75 in W 60.25 in D 18 in
Important French Room Divider, 19th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: French room divider Date/Period: XIX Century Dimension: 183cm x 165cm. Materials: Wood
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Important French Room Divider, 19th Century
Important French Room Divider, 19th Century
H 72.05 in W 64.97 in D 4.73 in
Wim Rietveld Room Divider Bookcase, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Delft, NL
Wim Rietveld room divider bookcase, 1960s A metal black and cream white bookcase, which can
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld Room Divider Bookcase, 1960s
Wim Rietveld Room Divider Bookcase, 1960s
H 64.77 in W 37.01 in D 17.13 in
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 imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition details. For a shipping qu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

Andre Sornay Room Divider Cabinet, France, 1955
By Andre Sornay
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning minimalistic room divider wardrobe designed by cabinet maker Andre Sornay, France 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Andre Sornay Room Divider Cabinet, France, 1955
Andre Sornay Room Divider Cabinet, France, 1955
H 62.21 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Forest house Sculptural table by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This shelf consists of three separate shelves. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chai...
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
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Located in Oakville, CT
Repurposed cast iron library book case ends with adjustable shelves. Overall dimensions are 24" x 48" x 84 1/2" high Upper shelves measure 15" x 47" Lower shelves measure 23" x 47".
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
H 84.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Danish Teak Tambour Door Sideboard Room Divider
Located in Kensington, MD
A Danish modern teak sideboard / room divider. Featuring tambour doors that slide open to reveal
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

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 81.11 in W 95.87 in D 13.98 in
Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
to create a room division. The clean lines look great against period details as well as in modern
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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
Modern Minimal Room Divider Dressing Room Privacy Screen in Burgandy
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray screen is a freestanding room divider named after the iconic modernist architect-designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut Media Cabinet Room Divider with Shoji Doors
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
providing privacy to the storage space. Use this cabinet for media storage or as a room divider, the back
Category

2010s American Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Paul Mccobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company, Features Mahogany, solid brass and glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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
create a room division. The clean lines look great against period details as well as in modern spaces and
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Large Curved Dressing Room Privacy Screen / Room Divider in Forest Green
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray Screen is a freestanding room divider named after the iconic modernist architect-designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

Walnut Media Console Room Divider with Sliding Shoji Doors
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
providing privacy to the storage space. Use this cabinet for media storage or as a room divider, the back
Category

2010s American Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

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

Bofinger Produktion Antoine Philippon Rosewood Room Divider HiFi-Lowboard
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq, Bofinger
Located in Oldenburg, NI
70s made from Rosewood. Can be used as a room divider because both sides are equipped with shelves.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

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

Modern Minimal Yellow Aluminium Privacy Screen / Room Divider
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray Screen is a freestanding room divider, named after the iconic modernist architect-designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

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

1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan ...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Formica

An Art Deco circular room divider. Not a vintage item.
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco circular room divider. Not a vintage item. I sincerely hope the photos do this piece
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Burl

Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1950s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden claustra. Wear and tear due to time and the age of the claustra.
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Unique Hand-Carved Floral Walnut Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely stunning walnut room divider featuring gorgeous hand carved floral motifs on each
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Vittorio Dassi Midcentury Italian Modern Walnut Room Divider/ Buffet / Credenza
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian Modern buffet / room divider / credenza with a walnut case featuring three upper
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

20th Century Italian Beech Wood Bookcase / Room Divider, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
as a room divider. A very stylish and versatile piece of modernist design. CONDITION In Great
Category

20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Natural Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Fold room divider by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 4 x W 70 x H 170 cm Materials: oak
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Natural Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design
Natural Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design
H 66.93 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Red Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Fold room divider by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 4 x W 70 x H 170 cm Materials: oak wood
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Red Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design
Red Fold Room Divider by Storängen Design
H 66.93 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Polished Stainless Steel Library/ Room Divider by Willy Rizzo, Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Library/ Room Divider, designed by Willy Rizzo. France, Willy Rizzo, 2012. A large contemporary
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Contemporary room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgian design
By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Oblique 01.1, a room divider that knows how to divide every space, without losing the sense of
Category

2010s Belgian Other Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary modern room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgium
By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Oblique 01.1, a room divider or bookcase that knows how to divide every space, without losing the
Category

2010s Belgian Other Bookcases

Materials

Marble

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

Kenneth Lind Mid-Century Wood & Metal Room Divider, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Kenneth Lind room divider made with vintage walnut and metal, circa 1950s. Fair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modern Minimal Privacy Screen / Pink Room Divider in Aluminium
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray Screen is a freestanding room divider named after the iconic modernist architect-designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

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

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 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

Contemporary Modern Minimal Black Zigzag Modular Bookcase Room Divider, USA
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
system, is versatile as a modern room divider as well as a backdrop in any space, be it a residence or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Room Divider, Restored
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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

Breathtaking Aldo Tura Sideboard or Room Divider with Real Back
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant sideboard in lacquered goatskin in good vintage condition on brass base. Hinges have been changed to high end ones - adjustable in three dimensions.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Goatskin

Antique Chinese Lacquered Elm Bookcase Etagere Dry Bar Cabinet Room Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
. Great for use as a dry bar, room divider, display cabinet or bookcase. Measure: 73".
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Elm

1970's MacDougall Room Divider / Office in Birch & Walnut and Yellow Formica
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970's Stewart MacDougall Room Divider with Desk, Multiple Shelves, Storage Cabinets
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Birch, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Arthur Umanoff Design Étagère Room Divider
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
RARE and Unique iron, wood and woven faux grass étagère designed by Arthur Umanoff for the Mayan collection by Shaver Howard Furniture CO. and produced in the 1960's. This piece look...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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

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Room Dividing Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of room dividing storage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every item from our selection of room dividing storage was constructed with great care. Find 297 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of room dividing storage now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of room dividing storage — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of room dividing storage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of room dividing storage over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Glenn of California and Ludvik Volak are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Room Dividing Storage?

The average selling price for a piece of room dividing storage at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs 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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Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.