What can be used as room dividers?

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.

What can I use instead of a room divider?

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.

Can you use curtains as a room divider?

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.

What type of lights are used in offices?

The main types of lights usually used in offices are fluorescent/compact fluorescent (CFL) or LED. Office spaces typically feature bright white light with blue tones with the intention of bringing an energetic feel to the space. The sparkle that your office space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting on 1stDibs.

What are used office chairs worth?

What used office chairs are worth can vary greatly. The maker, age, style, type and condition will all impact the value. Chairs made by certain makers may be worth quite a bit. Examples of chairs that are often highly sought after include those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll and Arne Jacobsen. Checking the sales history for chairs similar to yours can give you a rough idea of its value. For a more specific valuation, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a wide variety of office chairs on 1stDibs.

Used Office Dividers

Mid Century Modern Room Divider Shelving

Bedroom Set Ash

Freda Diamond

Teak Book Case

Midcentury Design Room Dividers

Tjerk Reijenga For Pilastro

Patterned Plywood

Plywood Cabinet 1960s

Vitra "Dancing Wall" Movable Office Room Dividers, Fabric and White Board Sides

$2,400 / item

H 77.75 in W 65 in D 21 in

Vitra "Dancing Wall" Movable Office Room Dividers, Fabric and White Board Sides

By Vitra

Located in Miami, FL

Vitra "Dancing Wall" Movable Office Room Dividers, Fabric and White Board Sides Offered for sale

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Metal

Antique Industrial Pedestal Workbench Cabinet With Dividers

$3,795

H 40 in W 43.5 in D 27.5 in

Antique Industrial Pedestal Workbench Cabinet With Dividers

Located in Dekalb, IL

" in depth with a standing height of 40". Three of the drawers feature removable dividers. Each drawer

Category

1920s American Industrial Used Office Dividers

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Bentwood Room Dividers by Ludvik Volak, 1960s

$2,813

H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in

Sculptural Bentwood Room Dividers by Ludvik Volak, 1960s

By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

A striking pair of sculptural bentwood room dividers designed by Ludvík Volák and produced by

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Captain's Dividers, Display Ornament, Brass, Cartography, Navigation

$411

H 7.49 in W 6.5 in D 3.94 in

Vintage Captain's Dividers, Display Ornament, Brass, Cartography, Navigation

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage captain's dividers display ornament. An English, brass cartography navigation

Category

Late 20th Century British Used Office Dividers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century American Crackled Glass w/ Brass Dividers by Paul Hanson

$1,850 / set

H 35 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Mid Century American Crackled Glass w/ Brass Dividers by Paul Hanson

Located in San Francisco, CA

consist of 4 stacked clear crackled glass spheres w/ brass dividers on a circular base.

Category

20th Century Used Office Dividers

Materials

Brass

1960s Pair of Teak Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

$3,826Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in

1960s Pair of Teak Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

By Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism. Versatile sectional design, perfect a...

Category

1960s Danish Used Office Dividers

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s

$2,950 / item

H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in

Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-century room dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Prague 1960s. We have acquired a memorable

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s

$2,450 / item

H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in

Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-century room dividers in Blond Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s. A memorable blond

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s

$2,950 / item

H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in

Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-century room dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Prague 1960s. We have acquired a memorable

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Recent Sales

One of a Kind Tommi Parzinger Folding Screen, from His Personal Office

Unavailable

H 97 in W 18 in D 1 in

One of a Kind Tommi Parzinger Folding Screen, from His Personal Office

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

, made specifically for his personal office. Tommi Parzinger (1903-1981) was a German furniture

Category

1950s American Used Office Dividers

1950s Iron Room Dividers Shelves by Freda Diamond

Unavailable

H 57.5 in W 44.5 in D 14 in

1950s Iron Room Dividers Shelves by Freda Diamond

By Freda Diamond

Located in San Diego, CA

Iron room dividers or shelves by Freda Diamond (1905-1998). Solid square iron with expanded metal

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Iron

Philippe Starck 'Stanton Mick', Pair of Illuminated Room Dividers

Unavailable

H 77.96 in W 55.12 in D 25.99 in

Philippe Starck 'Stanton Mick', Pair of Illuminated Room Dividers

By Philippe Starck

Located in Cologne, DE

Philippe Starck 'Stanton Mick', a pair of illuminated Room Dividers Execution: Electrorama

Category

1970s French Used Office Dividers

Materials

Steel

Japanese Painted Camphor Wood Domed Chest w/Stylized Cats

Unavailable

H 15 in W 31 in D 16 in

Japanese Painted Camphor Wood Domed Chest w/Stylized Cats

Located in Glendale, CA

, towels, paper, etc. China storage. Office supplies Add dividers for wine or liquor storage. Add an

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Used Office Dividers

Materials

Wood

Baumann Fils & Cie Midcentury Paravent Paris Room Divider Screen

Sold

H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 0.79 in

Baumann Fils & Cie Midcentury Paravent Paris Room Divider Screen

By Baumann France

Located in BARCELONA, ES

possibly fabric or lacquered panels make it an eye-catching addition to a living room, bedroom, or office

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Style Birch Room Dividers

Sold

H 64 in W 56.25 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Birch Room Dividers

Located in Middleburg, VA

Pair of Art Deco Style Birch Room Dividers. Square form with a compartment above three drawers and

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Used Office Dividers

Materials

Wood, Birch, Burl

20th Century Scandinavian Room Dividers & Book Shelves, c.1950

Sold

H 71.66 in W 35.04 in D 11.03 in

20th Century Scandinavian Room Dividers & Book Shelves, c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A stunning pair of beech wood room dividers with curved detail, staggered shelving of different

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Wood, Beech

A Chic French Art Deco Mirrored Floor Lamp with Walnut Dividers

Sold

H 60 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

A Chic French Art Deco Mirrored Floor Lamp with Walnut Dividers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A chic French art deco mirrored floor lamp with walnut dividers; the tall quadrangular shaft

Category

1930s French Used Office Dividers

Pair of Large Open Back Bookcases Shelves Wall Units Room Dividers

Sold

H 69 in W 64 in D 14 in

Pair of Large Open Back Bookcases Shelves Wall Units Room Dividers

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice high quality all solid wood craftsmanship free standing bookcases - room dividers.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Teak Book Shelves & Room Dividers Design by Ludvik Volak, c1970

Sold

H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 6.3 in

20th Century Teak Book Shelves & Room Dividers Design by Ludvik Volak, c1970

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Versatile pair of teak book shelves and room dividers, beautifully curved, very tall and perfect to

Category

20th Century Czech Used Office Dividers

Materials

Pine

Large Set Mahogany Color Midcentury Room Dividers in Bentwood, circa 1960s

Sold

H 88.1 in W 35.1 in D 5.9 in

Large Set Mahogany Color Midcentury Room Dividers in Bentwood, circa 1960s

By Ludvik Volak, Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Midcentury flower (dividing) wall made of bent mahogany color plywood and features geometric patterns, designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1950s-1960s and manufactu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Large Set of Mahogany Color Midcentury Room Dividers in Bentwood, circa 1960s

Sold

H 88.59 in W 35.44 in L 88.59 in

Large Set of Mahogany Color Midcentury Room Dividers in Bentwood, circa 1960s

By Thonet, Ludvik Volak

Located in Almelo, NL

A large set of room dividers from a hotel from Prague purchased from the original owners. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Art Deco Carved Magazine Rack with Scalloped Dividers in Original Blue Paint

Sold

H 28.25 in W 22.63 in D 11 in

Art Deco Carved Magazine Rack with Scalloped Dividers in Original Blue Paint

Located in Milford, NH

highlight with cut out handles, scalloped dividers, and great overall patina. Dates to circa 1920-1930 in

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Office Dividers

Materials

Pine

Matching Pair of Mahogany Double Sided Bookcases on Wheels Great Room Dividers

Sold

H 66.74 in W 94.49 in D 24.22 in

Matching Pair of Mahogany Double Sided Bookcases on Wheels Great Room Dividers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

dividers to break up space in a home context Condition wise they have been deep cleaned hand condition

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Oak

Large Set of Mahogany Color Midcentury Room Dividers in Bentwood, circa 1960s

Sold

H 88.1 in W 35.1 in L 88.1 in

Large Set of Mahogany Color Midcentury Room Dividers in Bentwood, circa 1960s

By Ludvik Volak, Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Midcentury flower (dividing) wall made of bent mahogany color plywood and features geometric patterns, designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1950s-1960s and manufactu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Large Set Midcentury Room Dividers for Thonet in Bent Wood, circa 1960s

Sold

H 88.1 in W 35.1 in D 5.9 in

Large Set Midcentury Room Dividers for Thonet in Bent Wood, circa 1960s

By Ludvik Volak, Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Midcentury flower (dividing) wall made of the bent ash plywood and features geometric patterns, designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1950s-1960s and manufactured by ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Italian Wall Unit / Room Dividers in Teak and Brass, Italy, circa 1950-70

Sold

H 73.23 in W 33.08 in D 13.39 in

Italian Wall Unit / Room Dividers in Teak and Brass, Italy, circa 1950-70

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Italian room divider / wall unit in teak with brass details - Italy, circa 1950-70 The wall unit can be set-up in different ways. The brass feet are adjustable in height for leveli...

Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare complete desk set by Jules Wabbes

Sold

H 78.15 in W 165.36 in D 29.93 in

Rare complete desk set by Jules Wabbes

By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes

Located in Brussels, BE

, each offering dividers for office supplies, files sliding holders and a top sliding shelf for a cup of

Category

1960s Belgian Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Set of 8 Palaset Stackable Modular Wall Unit Cabinets, Ristomatti Ratia, 1970's

Sold

H 13.75 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in

Set of 8 Palaset Stackable Modular Wall Unit Cabinets, Ristomatti Ratia, 1970's

By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia

Located in Culver City, CA

units for the office, room dividers, LP and record storage and as platforms for their vintage turntables

Category

1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Miniature Red Folding Screen by Piero Fornasetti with Musical Instrument Motifs

Sold

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in

Miniature Red Folding Screen by Piero Fornasetti with Musical Instrument Motifs

By Fornasetti

Located in Chicago, IL

A miniature folding screen by Piero Fornasetti with musical instrument motifs on the front in red and black and the reverse side showing black background with white sun motif. Minia...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Wood

Collection of Antique Steel Wing Dividers

Sold

H 12 in W 4 in D 1 in

Collection of Antique Steel Wing Dividers

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Collection of antique steel wing dividers. CREATOR Samson Tools Mfg. Co. DATE

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Used Office Dividers

Materials

Steel

Tjerk Reijnga Pair of Room Dividers Pilastro The Netherlands, 1960

Sold

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 9.45 in

Tjerk Reijnga Pair of Room Dividers Pilastro The Netherlands, 1960

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Very nice modernist pair of bookcases or room dividers designed by Tjerk Reijnga for Pilastro, The

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Fiberglass Room Dividers by Don Harvey

Sold

H 58.75 in W 33.5 in D 4 in

Sculptural Fiberglass Room Dividers by Don Harvey

Located in Hollywood, CA

A freestanding three-dimensional sculptural room divider by Don Harvey composed of overlapping cast fiberglass ovals. Supported by white Carrera marble and ebonized wood base. Pric...

Category

1960s American Used Office Dividers

Materials

Marble

Triangular or Three-Legged Brass Dividers, 19th Century

Sold

H 5.91 in W 1.19 in D 1.58 in

Triangular or Three-Legged Brass Dividers, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Very good model of a triangular dividers or three-legged, datable from the 19th century. This

Category

Mid-19th Century Used Office Dividers

20th Century Scandinavian Design Pair of Room Dividers in Rosewood

Sold

H 55.12 in D 118.12 in

20th Century Scandinavian Design Pair of Room Dividers in Rosewood

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of rosewood room dividers designed and produced in Denmark around 1950. Unique and excellent

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 2 Black Metal Room Dividers or Bookcase by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro

Sold

H 40.16 in W 39.38 in D 9.06 in

Set of 2 Black Metal Room Dividers or Bookcase by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Set of 2 black metal room dividers or bookcase by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, The Netherlands 1960

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Office Dividers

Materials

Metal

People Also Browsed

19th Century Antique Carpenter's Workbench in Solid Maple Wood and Steel

$1,550

H 31.825 in W 82.75 in D 39 in

19th Century Antique Carpenter's Workbench in Solid Maple Wood and Steel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carpenter's workbench from the 19th Century showcases solid maple wood construction with steel hardware and vise mechanism. The piece features integrated tool storage compartments bu...

Category

Late 19th Century Estonian Industrial Used Office Dividers

Materials

Steel

Vintage Passementerie Workbench, 1950s

$1,840

H 66.93 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in

Vintage Passementerie Workbench, 1950s

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Vintage Passementerie Workbench, 1950s Vintage Design Old piece of furniture of passementerie coming from a manufacture of Lyon. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Wood Colo...

Category

20th Century French Industrial Used Office Dividers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Workbench, Wood and Metal, 20th Century Czech

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 32 in W 90.1 in D 33.9 in

Vintage Industrial Workbench, Wood and Metal, 20th Century Czech

Located in High Point, NC

With its workmanlike design and warm natural finish, this vintage wooden table makes a striking Industrial accent. Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have origina...

Category

20th Century Czech Industrial Used Office Dividers

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Industrial Wabi Sabi Cast Iron and Wood Console Work Table

$5,028

H 34.65 in W 79.14 in D 27.56 in

Early 20th Century Industrial Wabi Sabi Cast Iron and Wood Console Work Table

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Industrial workbench from the early 20th century. Made from wood and cast iron with outstanding original patina. A unique piece of furniture, perfect as a console table, with a wash...

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Used Office Dividers

Materials

Iron

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Used Office Dividers", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Used Office Dividers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used office dividers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used office dividers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ash. There are all kinds of used office dividers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used office dividers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used office dividers over the years, but those made by Ludvik Volak, Thonet and Freda Diamond are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Office Dividers?

Prices for used office dividers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used office dividers begin at $704 and can go as high as $26,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,627.