$2,995
H 62 in W 142 in D 0.75 in
Korean Asian Large 8-Panel Silk Embroidered Byobu Bird Butterfly Screen, 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous early to midcentury Korean embroidered eight-panel screen depicting scenic nature motifs of flowering trees, playful birds, and floating butterflies. Rare and hard to come...
Silk, Paper
$12,001Sale Price|35% Off
H 67.33 in W 88.98 in D 0.79 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silk Embroidered Screen Room Divider Byobu C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique Japanese Meiji period silk embroidered screen /room divider Byobu C.1900 Kyoto, Japan.
Silk, Lacquer
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean four-panel folding screen circa 1830s, from the late Joseon Dynasty. The painting depicts a vivid hunting scene on four vertical scroll panels mounted with brocade borders. ...
Brocade, Wood, Paper
$49,713 / set
H 88.19 in W 83.86 in D 25.6 in
Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Main suite set from the liner Giulio Cesare launched in 1920 in Palermo with first voyage from Genoa in 1922. Completely fitted out by the Ducrot firm of Palermo. Excellent cabinetry...
Steel
$16,756 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
English 19th Century Edwardian Folding Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive antique English five-panel folding screen from the 19th century, this was probably used in a commercial or hospitality setting to divide a large space into more intimate pr...
Cotton, Mahogany
$14,000
H 87 in W 39 in D 1 in
Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 'Playful Cat' by Hirose Toho, 1920s Taisho
By Hirose Toho
Located in Kyoto, JP
Playful Cat Hirose Toho (1875-1930) Hanging scroll, ink, mineral pigments and gofun on silk. Painting inscription: Toho Sha Painting seals: Upper - Hirose Hitoshi Lo...
Silk
Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...
Glass
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
Mid-Edo Hawk Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Step into the world of Mid Edo Japan with our six-panel Hawk screen, each depicting a different hawk. In this period, hawks were revered not only for their majestic beauty but also f...
Wood, Paper
$14,900
H 66 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene antique Mirror, Late 19th Century. White shell abalone Inlaid Middle Eastern Mirror. Antique Middle Eastern Moorish mirror in the Turkish S...
Walnut, Shell, Abalone
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in Dm 13 in
French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. This floral motif Galle lamp is made i...
Crystal, Bronze
$32,291
H 21.66 in Dm 10.99 in
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Emile Galle ''Vosges Paysage'' Cameo Glass 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking French Art Nouveau table lamp by Emile Gallé early 1900 model: ''Vosges Paysage'' simply exquisite. Multilayer glass lamp with engraved decoration in brilliant reserve...
Bronze
$2,800
H 19 in W 30.5 in D 2 in
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Made Fan in a Lacquered Frame, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Chinoiserie hand-made fan in a lacquered frame, circa 1870.
Lacquer, Paper
Japanese Four-Panel Screen, Young Bamboo and Morning Glory
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on gold, signature reads: Okyo.
Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method. ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Rare Pair of Early Period Makuzu Kozan Takauki High-Relief Vases
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of ceramic vases with gilt, paint and high-relief decoration by imperial artist Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916, also known as Miyagawa Kozan) circa 1876-81 (late Meiji perio...
Ceramic
Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.