Screen Divider Screen
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
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Brass
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
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Brass
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Silver
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Fabric, Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood
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Silk, Lacquer
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Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Wood, Lacquer
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Wood
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Wood
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Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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Wood
20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers
Bamboo, Cane
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Poplar
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Pine
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Pine
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Pine
20th Century French Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Vintage 1930s Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
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Brass
Early 2000s Italian Romantic Screens and Room Dividers
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers
Rattan
20th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers
Fabric, Wood
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Pine
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Pine
20th Century Unknown Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Louis XIII Screens and Room Dividers
Glass
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Cane
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Fabric, Wood
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Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Walnut
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Pine
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Wood
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Bamboo
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Fabric, Wood
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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.
- What is a Chinese screen?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Chinese screen can refer to a number or things, including standing folding room dividers, architectural window or door screen panels, or even decorative latticework hangings.
- How are Coromandel screens made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Coromandel screens were made with a technique used in the 16th and 17th centuries, where large panels of wood were primed with ash, lacquer compound and even pig’s blood. You’ll find a variety of Coromandel screens from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Japanese screens are called Byōbu and are made from many panels with beautiful calligraphy and paintings. These folding screens can be a decorative and interesting way to separate rooms in a living space. Find a collection of Japanese screens for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A dressing screen is a translucent folding screen that typically acts as a room divider to provide privacy and diffuse light throughout the room. They are often called room dividers or folding screens. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, new and vintage dressing screens.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Screen printing (or serigraphy) involves forcing ink onto a surface through a screen made of fine material to form a picture or pattern.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A fire screen is often called a fireguard. It's a protective screen that is positioned in front of a fireplace in order to keep flames and hot embers from flying into the room. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage fire screens, fire tools and chimney pots.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese Coromandel screen is a folding piece of furniture produced in China by artisans working with a certain material. Specifically, the screens are Coromandel, a hardwood that features black and brown stripes. The screens often function as room dividers, but some people display them purely for decorative purposes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Coromandel screens.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Andy Warhol is one of the most famous artists to work with screen printing, so much so that the technique is frequently associated with him. He first began working with it in 1962, and used it to create his photographic screen prints. Shop an array of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Victorian fire screens were used for safety, and this is why people continue to use them to this day. When placed in front of the fireplace, the screen prevents sparks from flying out into the room. In addition, screens reduce glare and lessen heat output, making it more pleasant to sit in front of a crackling fire. Shop a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there are two standard sizes for fireplace screens: 39 inches by 31 inches and 44 inches by 33 inches. However, not all fireplace screens are standard. As a result, it is best to measure your fireplace before shopping for a screen. Find a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A firescreen is the metal screen that is placed in front of the fireplace to prevent ashes and sparks from leaving the hearth. This screen can be opened to access the fireplace.
- Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a glass fireplace screen can get hot. Typical fireplaces can reach temperatures of over 500 degrees and can shatter the glass if not crafted to withstand the heat. It’s important to keep an eye on any fireplace when there is a fire burning to ensure safety. Shop a selection of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1967, Andy Warhol began publishing a series of screen prints through his printing company, Factory Additions. Using a publicity image of Marilyn Monroe, Warhol printed 10 images from five screens: one was the original photograph and four others emphasized different areas of color to reflect Monroe’s vibrant personality. Browse a selection of Andy Warhol art, prints and photos from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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