How do you divide a room quickly?

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.

Can you attach a room divider to the wall?

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.

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.

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 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.

What do you call a room divider?

Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.

What are room dividers called?

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.

What is the cheapest way to divide a room?

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.

What is the Carlton room divider made of?

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.

Do room dividers fall easily?

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.

Are room dividers a good idea?

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.

What are those Chinese room dividers called?

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.

How do I keep my room dividers from falling down

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.

How many colors should you use in a room?

According to many of the top interior designers , choosing how many colors you should use in your room should be based on the 60-30-10 rule. 60 Percent of the room should be a dominant color, 30 percent should be a secondary color and 10 percent an accent color. Based on this, three colors is the optimal amount to decorate with.

Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?

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.

Can a chaise lounge be used in a living room?

Yes, a chaise lounge can be used in a living room, provided you have enough space for one. In fact, many people like to be able to stretch out and relax on one while enjoying conversation, reading or watching television in their seating areas. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chaise lounges.

Can I use a lounge chair in a living room?

Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.

Used Room Dividers

Wood Paneled Room

Carved Wood Screen

Divided Mirror

3 Panel Screen Divider

Vintage Folding Screens

Mid Century Modern Style Room Screens

Art Deco Room Screen

Midcentury Modern Divider

Room Divider

$6,800

Room Divider

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A cream leather room divider consisting of three separate panels each connected using leather hinges and adorned with studded hardware along the edges.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Room Dividers

Materials

Leather

Room Divider

$512

Room Divider

Located in København, København

Vintage 1960s French bamboo three fold room divider or screen.

Category

1960s French Used Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Glass Room Divider

$5,400

Glass Room Divider

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A three panel mirrored screen.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Room Dividers

Materials

Glass

Wicker Screen Room Divider

$975

Wicker Screen Room Divider

Located in New York, NY

A blonde/light tan wicker four (4) screen room divider with brass hardware. Very good condition as shown in images and video.

Category

Early 2000s Used Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Metal Screen / Room Divider

$4,800

Metal Screen / Room Divider

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A blackened, perforated 1/2" steel plate screen / room divider with a graphic circular pattern.

Category

Early 2000s American Used Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Brutalist "cord" paravent / room divider

$1,146

Brutalist "cord" paravent / room divider

Located in BE

This 1960s French room divider is a striking example of mid-century design, increasingly sought after today.

Category

1960s Used Room Dividers

Materials

Cord, Oak

Folding Screen - Room Divider

$1,485

Folding Screen - Room Divider

Located in København, København

Tall and decorative vintage stained wood screen or room divider. At one time the room divider had fabric attached on one side.

Category

1950s French Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Monumental Tri Fold Room Divide

$4,300

Monumental Tri Fold Room Divide

Located in Chicago, IL

c. Unknown. Large MDF room divider perfect for layering/dividing a large space.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)

19th century screen/room divider ..

$3,954

19th century screen/room divider ..

Located in Brecht, BE

a lovely poetic piece of the 19th century ... a genuine, rare find with lovely colors ... I can offer professionaly packing...

Category

19th Century French Used Room Dividers

Materials

Textile, Paper

Asian Modern Room Divider Screen

$2,950

Asian Modern Room Divider Screen

Located in Houston, TX

Asian Modern Room Divider Screen. Offered is a beautiful three panel black Hollywood Regency or Asian Modern three panel room divider screen with a Greek key design.

Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

1970's French room diver

$1,463

1970's French room diver

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in BE

This 1970s French room divider, crafted with an iron frame and woven rattan/rope panels, strongly echoes the distinctive style of Audoux Minet.

Category

1970s French Used Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Pencil Reed Walnut Room Divider

$900

Pencil Reed Walnut Room Divider

Located in Pasadena, TX

This room divider is made in an Asian inspired style.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinese Export Used Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

1970s Oversized Bamboo Room Divider

$6,500

1970s Oversized Bamboo Room Divider

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This oversized bamboo room divider really makes a massive statement while serving both as a super minimalistic artistic piece as well as being large enough to create a true privacy w...

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Charlotte Perriand Style Room Divider

$7,350

Charlotte Perriand Style Room Divider

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Chicago, IL

This piece works great as a cabinet or as a room divider - both sides feature sliding doors and are identical.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Oak Room Divider from USA

$24,000

Oak Room Divider from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sculptural lacquered dark oak room divider with thirteen swollen cylinder dowels.

Category

20th Century American Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau room devider ca. 1900

$6,666

Art Nouveau room devider ca. 1900

Located in MILL, NL

Double-sided folding screen / room divider. One side features Art Nouveau painting, with characteristic swirling patterns and swans.

Category

1890s Used Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas

Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina

$5,250

Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina

By Salvatore Messina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Salvatore Messina, room divider or wall unit, aluminum, Italy, 1960s Salvatore Messina (1916–1982) explored the themes of movement and spatial concepts through his innovative metal ...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum

Luigi Spandolini Modular Room Divider

$7,050

Luigi Spandolini Modular Room Divider

By Pierluigi Spandolini, Kartell

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s for Kartell, produced in Italy. It is fully modular, composed of lids, cylinders, and double cylinders that allow it to flex. The piece is in great good condition but does h...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Plastic

1920s Italian Room Divider/Screen

$2,380Sale Price|20% Off

1920s Italian Room Divider/Screen

Located in London, GB

A fine carved early 20th century Italian hardwood room divider. The four panel screen features distinctly carved leaves in distressed soft green paint.

Category

1920s Italian Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Prototype Biomorphic Room Divider by Steelcase

$2,900

Prototype Biomorphic Room Divider by Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 2007. Michigan. Removable wooden slats with metal base. Prototype from Steelcase employee.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

1950s Hand Painted Leather Room Divider

$3,000 / item

1950s Hand Painted Leather Room Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Absolutely stunning and unique room divider screen. Hand painted on leather. Lovely patina.

Category

20th Century American Primitive Used Room Dividers

Materials

Leather

Room Divider by Fred Leyman

$21,354

Room Divider by Fred Leyman

By Fred Leyman

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Spectacular sculptural room divider by Fred Leyman, custom-made for Majorna Library in Gothenburg in 1963.

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s Ash Room Divider, Czechoslovakia

$1,439Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Ash Room Divider, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Ash

Shōwa Era Japanese Gridded Screen Room Divider

$3,651

Shōwa Era Japanese Gridded Screen Room Divider

Located in London, GB

A Shōwa era screen or room divider in stained cedar timber, formed from two gridded, architectural sliding doors - now connected by patinated brass two-way hinges.

Category

1930s Used Room Dividers

Materials

Cedar

1970 Pencil Reed Rattan Room Divider

$9,985

1970 Pencil Reed Rattan Room Divider

Located in Staten Island, NY

1970 Pencil Reed Rattan Room Divider. Owner bought this beautiful room divider back in 1970 and has kept this in its original shape as best as they could.

Category

1970s North American Art Deco Used Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Witco Midcentury Modern Wood Brutalist Room Divider

$1,800

Witco Midcentury Modern Wood Brutalist Room Divider

By Witco

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Witco (Western International Trading Co.) hand crafted midcentury modern room divider having a primitive brutalist inspired style.

Category

1960s American Primitive Used Room Dividers

Materials

Cypress

4 Panel Needle point Room Divider

$1,500

4 Panel Needle point Room Divider

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This 4 panel needlepoint room divider is an elegant fusion of decorative artistry and practical design.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Used Room Dividers

Materials

Textile

1980 Gold & Pink Birds Room Divider

$3,950

1980 Gold & Pink Birds Room Divider

Located in Staten Island, NY

1980 Gold Pink Birds Room Divider, made in Japan 4 panels room divider with beautiful colored birds and brass legs, perfect for any space

Category

1980s Japanese Post-Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional Victorian Four-Fold Mahogany Room Screen

$6,214

Exceptional Victorian Four-Fold Mahogany Room Screen

Located in Wijnegem, BE

Exceptional Victorian Four-Fold Mahogany Room Screen England, circa 1860 A fine and decorative Victorian four-panel room screen, crafted in richly figured mahogany and dating from c...

Category

1860s English Victorian Used Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1980 Arched Gold Egrets Room Divider

$3,450

1980 Arched Gold Egrets Room Divider

Located in Staten Island, NY

1980 Arched Gold Egrets Room Divider 4 Panels Arched Room Divider, made in Hong Kong Taller screen height: 84 Shorter screen height: 66.5 Width: 18

Category

1980s Hong Kong Art Deco Used Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Rattan Arched Mirror Room Divider, 1970

$13,000

Rattan Arched Mirror Room Divider, 1970

Located in Staten Island, NY

Rattan Arched Mirror Room Divider, 1970 Gorgeous one of a kind rattan mirrored room divider from the 1970s Massive size with 7 feet tallest for the center and 5 feet tall for the s...

Category

1970s Philippine Post-Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Room Divider With Floral Motif.

$1,095

Vintage Room Divider With Floral Motif.

Located in Seattle, WA

Three Pane Room Divider , Painted Green on one Side with a Floral Motif on the Other.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider

$9,095 / set

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider The lower of the room divider measures: 54 wide x 17 deep x 26.75 inches high The upper of the room divider measures: 52 wide x 13 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

$2,239

Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider

Located in Kent, Dover

A French three fold room divider in hand stitched black crocodile skin.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Leather

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider

$940

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

China, 1940s-1960s Folding screen or room divider in black lacquer with hand painted decoration.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Chinese 6 Panel Screen/Room Divider

$593

Vintage Chinese 6 Panel Screen/Room Divider

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Chinese 6 Panel Screen – master-crafted folding room divider with lacquered artistry and oversized presence for interiors with curated luxury.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Welded Aluminum Room Divider, Art Deco Style

$3,500Sale Price|30% Off

Welded Aluminum Room Divider, Art Deco Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Welded together by a craftsman to create this absolutely sensational room divider screen. Ships disassembled in three parts.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Used Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum

Black Lacquer And Brass Room Divider Screen

$22,500

Black Lacquer And Brass Room Divider Screen

Located in Houston, TX

Black Lacquer And Brass Room Divider Screen. Offered is a dramatic high style black lacquer with inlaid brass wire 4 panel room divider screen with foliage and a leopard.

Category

1980s Unknown Post-Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Six Panel Room Divider Floor Screen

$2,730

Antique Japanese Six Panel Room Divider Floor Screen

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Japanese Six Panel Room Divider Floor Screen.

Category

1870s Japanese Chinoiserie Used Room Dividers

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Style Round Four Panel Room Divider

$2,100

Art Deco Style Round Four Panel Room Divider

Located in Sarasota, FL

A round Art Deco style room divider circa 1980. Four panels are carved into a circular orb shape above square ming scrolled bases.

Category

1960s Unknown Art Deco Used Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Three-panel room divider in wicker and rattan

$3,694

Three-panel room divider in wicker and rattan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This exceptional three-panel room divider evokes the relaxed sophistication and renewed interest in organic materials that defined mid-20th-century design.

Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Birch Conveyor Belt Room Screen from USA

$45,000

Birch Conveyor Belt Room Screen from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A room divider or screen fashioned from a birch conveyor belt, the birch slats joined by riveted bands of leather.

Category

20th Century American Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

$1,480Sale Price|27% Off

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

By Alberts Tibro

Located in Munich, DE

Made from woven pine stripes in massive wooden frames connected with leather.

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

$1,127Sale Price|34% Off

Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

By Alberts Tibro

Located in Munich, DE

Made from woven pine stripes in massive wooden frames connected with leather.

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Vintage Mirrored Metal Square Patterned Room Divider

$1,050

Vintage Mirrored Metal Square Patterned Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Whether used in a living room, bedroom, or studio apartment, this room divider offers privacy without sacrificing style.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Bamboo Screen Room Divider Headboard 1960s

$2,246Sale Price|25% Off

Vintage Bamboo Screen Room Divider Headboard 1960s

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 5 Panel 1960s Tiger Bamboo & Wicker Screen Room Divider or Headboard Can be used as a room divider, wall...

Category

1960s Bohemian Used Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wicker

Mid-Century Teak Four Panel Room Divider Screen

$2,650

Mid-Century Teak Four Panel Room Divider Screen

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Teak Four Panel Room Divider Screen. Offered is a versatile four panel screen or room divider with a geometric fretwork pattern allowing see through while maintaining spa...

Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Teak

2000s Leather Books Motif Screen/Room Divider

$4,400

2000s Leather Books Motif Screen/Room Divider

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Populate your favorite room with the look of classics by everyone from Emerson to Wilde.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Romantic Used Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Damascan Inlay Screen Room Divider Arabic 1930s

$1,555

Damascan Inlay Screen Room Divider Arabic 1930s

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Damascan inlay three panel screen or room divider Featuring intricate inlay work with mother of pearl and other arabesques Great interiors piece and we date this work of art...

Category

1930s Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Woven Palm and Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

$2,500

Woven Palm and Pine Folding Screen Room Divider

By Clara Porset

Located in Austin, TX

Woven Palm and Pine Folding Screen Room Divider In the style of Clara Porset. Circa 1950.

Category

1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Alvar Aalto Room / Screen Divider, Finland, 1960s

$11,299

Alvar Aalto Room / Screen Divider, Finland, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Excellent vintage condition with signs of usage and patina. Pinewood. Produced by Artek, Finland, late 1960s. Measures: Height 150 cm W 200 cm.

Category

1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider

$4,400

French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Oakland, CA

French Art Deco tambour room divider / folding screen crafted of heart pine, can be coiled and shaped into multiple positions to fit the space as needed.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

French Yellow and Red Room Divider Screen

$3,250

French Yellow and Red Room Divider Screen

Located in New York, NY

French yellow and red room divider screen. Large French 7’-0” four panel screen in soft yellow and red printed paper mounted panels depicting the art of the bird hunt dedicated to th...

Category

20th Century French Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Room Divider by Vittorio Borrachia, Italy, 1955

$9,604

Room Divider by Vittorio Borrachia, Italy, 1955

Located in Barcelona, ES

Vittorio Borrachia Room Divider Manufactured by Vittorio Borrachia Italy 1955 Larch wood, formica Measurements: 280 cm x 44 cm x 300h cm 110.23 in x 17.32 in x 118.11 P...

Category

1950s European Used Room Dividers

Materials

Formica, Wood

Double Sided Room Divider With Crane and Bamboo Design

$7,200

Double Sided Room Divider With Crane and Bamboo Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Decorated on both sides, the screen works especially well as a freestanding room divider, where the crane scene and the bamboo motif can be appreciated from opposite sides of the room.

Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Victorian Three Panel Carved Walnut Room Divider Gargoyles

$5,900

Victorian Three Panel Carved Walnut Room Divider Gargoyles

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique Victorian carved walnut three panel room divider. Images of gargoyles, shells, grapes and mythical heads. 73.5" tall x 58" wide.

Category

20th Century Victorian Used Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Birch Conveyor Belt Room Screen from USA

$35,000

Birch Conveyor Belt Room Screen from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A room divider or screen fashioned from a birch conveyor belt, the birch slats joined by riveted bands of leather.

Category

1940s American Industrial Used Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Etched Glass Paravent Screen Room Divider

$4,717Sale Price|25% Off

Vintage Etched Glass Paravent Screen Room Divider

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 4 Panel Etched Glass Screen Art Deco Style This unique four-panel etched glass room divider fea...

Category

1970s Art Deco Used Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Three-Panel Walnut Room Divider Screen with Teak Inlays

$1,000

Three-Panel Walnut Room Divider Screen with Teak Inlays

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This large folding room divider is crafted of a walnut frame with circular teak inlays along its border.

Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

1970s Three-Panel Rattan Room Divider with Wicker Panels

$1,553

1970s Three-Panel Rattan Room Divider with Wicker Panels

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

A stylish 1970s three-panel rattan room divider featuring beautifully woven wicker panels and an attractive natural design.

Category

1970s Used Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Recent Sales

Decoupage Room Screen

Unavailable

H 73.23 in W 79.14 in D 1.97 in

Decoupage Room Screen

Located in Warrington, GB

Late 19th Century Room screen. Original decoupage decoration to one side and upholstery to the other.

Category

19th Century Used Room Dividers

Materials

Mahogany

Handpainted Room Divider

Unavailable

H 89 in W 80 in

Handpainted Room Divider

Located in New York, NY

Depicting a long billed bird atop a tree in a flower garden.

Category

20th Century French Used Room Dividers

Mid Century Room Divider

Unavailable

H 66 in W 50 in D 12 in

Mid Century Room Divider

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful folding mid century room divider with original fabric.

Category

1950s American Used Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

"Prairie Style" Room Dividers

Unavailable

H 93 in W 73.5 in D 0.5 in

"Prairie Style" Room Dividers

Located in New York, NY

They may be wall-mounted or suspended mid-room from the two small loops at the top of each panel.

Category

1950s American Used Room Dividers

Ornate Vintage Room Divider, Screen

Unavailable

H 65.16 in W 60.24 in D 3.94 in

Ornate Vintage Room Divider, Screen

Located in West Sussex, GB

Highly decorative metal room divider with three panels. Finished in gilt metal.

Category

1960s European Used Room Dividers

Yellow and Black Room Divider

Unavailable

H 63 in W 69.3 in D 8.67 in

Yellow and Black Room Divider

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Maastricht, NL

A black and yellow room divider in the manner of Mathieu Mategot.

Category

1980s European Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Handpainted 3-Panel Room Divider

Unavailable

H 71 in W 57.5 in D 1 in

Handpainted 3-Panel Room Divider

Located in Atlanta, GA

Three-panel bronze mounted and inlaid Louis XVI-style center of the room dressing screen or room divider with hand painted portraits and scenes of a young maiden near a pond, all top...

Category

20th Century Used Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Halabala Room Dividers / Wall units

Unavailable

H 89.38 in W 35.83 in D 6.3 in

Halabala Room Dividers / Wall units

By Drevopodnik Holesav, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Schoten, BE

Set of six room dividers or screens designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Drevopodnik Holesav in the 1960s.

Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Room Divider

Unavailable

H 88.59 in W 35.83 in D 6.3 in

Mid 20th Century Room Divider

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Lučenec, SK

Midcentury wall divider designed by Czech architect, Ludvik Volak and produced by Drevopodnik Holešov in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, made of the bent beech plywood and fe...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Ash

Room Divider, Original from 1950

Unavailable

H 82.68 in W 122.05 in D 1.58 in

Room Divider, Original from 1950

By Jean Royère

Located in Brussels, BE

Beautiful and exclusive room divider, specially designed and customized for private house (see last photo).

Category

1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Large architectural screen/room divider

Unavailable

H 73 in W 105 in D 6 in

Large architectural screen/room divider

Located in Dallas, TX

Large double sided three piece screen of Architectural panels. These panels were salvaged from a bank in Oklahoma City and made into this screen. The measurements are of the screen ...

Category

1950s Used Room Dividers

Big Room Divider J. Spompinato, 1984

Unavailable

H 67.33 in W 28.35 in D 1.19 in

Big Room Divider J. Spompinato, 1984

Located in Brugge, BE

Fantastic intergalactic lacquered room divider which pictures a moon like form, red squares and a relief wave form.

Category

1980s Used Room Dividers

Tall Mosaic wall panes/ room dividers

Unavailable

H 79 in W 19 in D 2.5 in

Tall Mosaic wall panes/ room dividers

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Hand cut mirror mosaic wall panels/ room dividers. carfully cut mirrors glued to panels and set in black grout.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Three-Panel Bamboo Screen Room Divider

Unavailable

H 78 in W 72 in D 2 in

Three-Panel Bamboo Screen Room Divider

Located in Southampton, NY

Handsome bamboo screen, faux tortoise, made in China.

Category

1960s Chinese Used Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Italian Mahagohni Paravent / Room Divider, 1950s

Unavailable

H 73.43 in W 78.35 in D 0.79 in

Italian Mahagohni Paravent / Room Divider, 1950s

Located in Basel, CH

Paravent freshly upholstered and restored with linen fabric. Frame made of mahogany wood, very elegantly finished. Made in Italy by a carpenter for a family in Milan in the 1950s. Ve...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Mahogany

Mario Botta Room Divider for Alias

Unavailable

H 138 in W 142 in D 72 in

Mario Botta Room Divider for Alias

By Mario Botta

Located in Brugge, BE

The Nilla Rosa screen designed in 1990s by Swiss architect Mario Botta and produced by Alias, Italy. Perforated and stretched steel frames enameled in black creating an Op-art effect...

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Lacquered Room Divider- Selling Individually

Unavailable

H 65 in W 60 in D 3 in

Post Modern Lacquered Room Divider- Selling Individually

Located in Los Angeles, CA

H65 -54 W60 Post Modern Room divider fully restored. Features three lacquered dividers in a pink and cream faux marble finish that can be displayed in different configurations.

Category

1990s Art Deco Used Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

6 Panel Coromandel Laquer Oriental Room Divider

Unavailable

H 84 in W 96 in

6 Panel Coromandel Laquer Oriental Room Divider

Located in New York, NY

Six panel coromandel laquer room divider depicting various Chinese scenes.

Category

20th Century Chinese Used Room Dividers

great italian room divider screen, very decorative.

Unavailable

H 75.99 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in

great italian room divider screen, very decorative.

Located in Sittard, NL

Great Italian room divider. 2 parts. Good used condiiton.

Category

1970s Italian Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large French Constructivist Room Dividers-3 Available

Unavailable

H 81.5 in W 48.125 in

Large French Constructivist Room Dividers-3 Available

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fantastic room dividers in steel. 3 available. Priced individually.

Category

1950s French Used Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Tree Wood Indian Screen Divider, Room Divider

Unavailable

H 72 in W 24 in D 16 in

Tree Wood Indian Screen Divider, Room Divider

Located in Orlando, FL

Immaculate shape. This one of a kind room divider will no doubt be an excellent add-on to your home or office décor.

Category

2010s Indian Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Stunning Large Scale Midcentury Teak Folding Room Divider

Unavailable

H 71 in W 120 in D 2 in

Stunning Large Scale Midcentury Teak Folding Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning large scale midcentury teak folding room divider Features a gorgeous square lattice design.

Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Teak

Mid 20th Century Room Divider With Round Edges

Unavailable

H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 6.3 in

Mid 20th Century Room Divider With Round Edges

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Lučenec, SK

Midcentury room divider designed by Czech architect, Ludvik Volak and produced by Drevopodnik Holešov in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, made of the bent beech plywood and fe...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Ash

Decorative 3 Panels Room Divider in Wood Branches

Unavailable

H 68.9 in W 70.87 in D 9.85 in

Decorative 3 Panels Room Divider in Wood Branches

Located in Brussels , BE

Decorative 3 panels room divider in wood branches.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Architectural Trompe L'oeil Painted Room Divider Screen

Unavailable

H 66 in W 87 in D 1.25 in

Architectural Trompe L'oeil Painted Room Divider Screen

Located in New York, NY

Exceptionally well executed Trompe L'oeil black and white four panel screen or room divider. The image gives a 3 dimensional perspective of arches, columns and balustrades.

Category

1960s Unknown Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Coromander Laquered Signed F. Edward Church Room Divider

Unavailable

H 72 in W 120 in

Coromander Laquered Signed F. Edward Church Room Divider

Located in New York, NY

Depicting peacocks showing their plumes. Signed by F. Edward Church

Category

20th Century Unknown Used Room Dividers

Italian Room Divider in the Style of Parisi

Unavailable

Italian Room Divider in the Style of Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fantastic wall unit with three X supports. Parisi maybe?

Category

1950s Italian Used Room Dividers

Tall Hand-Painted Decorative Screen or Room Divider

Unavailable

H 108 in W 108 in D 1 in

Tall Hand-Painted Decorative Screen or Room Divider

Located in Austin, TX

Six panel tall decorative hand-painted screen. Each Panel, 18" x 108" H. Overall measurement: 108 x 108.

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Room Dividers

Materials

Paper

Wrought Iron 3-Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider

Unavailable

H 73 in W 60 in D 1 in

Wrought Iron 3-Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic wrought iron 3-panel folding screen or room divider. An alluring, wonderfully wild, overgrown motif; an open, graphic edifice with criss-crossing iron spindles and adjoin...

Category

1970s Modern Used Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Bone Sculpture" Room Divider or Screen by Don Harvey

Unavailable

H 82.5 in W 120 in D 5.5 in

"Bone Sculpture" Room Divider or Screen by Don Harvey

By Don Harvey

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Sections of ABS white plastic pieced together and wood framed measuring 10' tall. Can be floated in a room as a room divider or screen or mounted on a wall as a work of art.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Room Dividers

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Used Room Dividers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used room dividers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used room dividers — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Used room dividers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern used room dividers are consistently popular styles. Charles and Ray Eames, Ludvik Volak and Herman Miller each produced beautiful used room dividers that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Screens And 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.

Questions About Used Room Dividers

How do you divide a room quickly?
1 Answer
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.
Can you attach a room divider to the wall?
1 Answer
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.
What are those paper room dividers called?
1 Answer
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.
What can be used as room dividers?
1 Answer
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.
Can you use curtains as a room divider?
1 Answer
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.
What can I use instead of a room divider?
1 Answer
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.
What do you call a room divider?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.
What are room dividers called?
1 Answer
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.
What is the cheapest way to divide a room?
1 Answer
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.
What is the Carlton room divider made of?
1 Answer
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.
Do room dividers fall easily?
1 Answer
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.
Are room dividers a good idea?
1 Answer
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.
What are those Chinese room dividers called?
1 Answer
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.
How do I keep my room dividers from falling down
1 Answer
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.
How many colors should you use in a room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 21, 2019
According to many of the top interior designers, choosing how many colors you should use in your room should be based on the 60-30-10 rule. 60 Percent of the room should be a dominant color, 30 percent should be a secondary color and 10 percent an accent color. Based on this, three colors is the optimal amount to decorate with.
Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?
1 Answer
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.
Can a chaise lounge be used in a living room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, a chaise lounge can be used in a living room, provided you have enough space for one. In fact, many people like to be able to stretch out and relax on one while enjoying conversation, reading or watching television in their seating areas. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chaise lounges.
Can I use a lounge chair in a living room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.

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