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Mid Century Bamboo 3 Fold Dressing Screen, Room Divider This is a very appealin
Mid Century Bamboo 3 Fold Dressing Screen, Room Divider This is a very appealin

Mid Century Bamboo 3 Fold Dressing Screen, Room Divider This is a very appealin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid Century Bamboo 3 Fold Dressing Screen, Room Divider This is a very appealing piece, the screen is made from 1.5” wide giant bamboo, the top of each fold is curved it is in good ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Bamboo

Neoclassic Four Fold Room Divider Screen by Maitland Smith c 1970/1980s
Neoclassic Four Fold Room Divider Screen by Maitland Smith c 1970/1980s

Neoclassic Four Fold Room Divider Screen by Maitland Smith c 1970/1980s

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Neoclassic, Hollywood Regency, dressing screen, room divider having four panels, each 79.5 H x 18 W inches.

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Wood, Paper

Fine Decorative Arts Gilded Paint Decorated Florentine 4 Panel Dressing Screen
Fine Decorative Arts Gilded Paint Decorated Florentine 4 Panel Dressing Screen

Fine Decorative Arts Gilded Paint Decorated Florentine 4 Panel Dressing Screen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

It can be used as a dressing screen, room divider, privacy screen, or decorative backdrop, ideal for bedrooms, dressing rooms, salons, or boutique retail spaces.

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1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Walnut

Large Vintage Dressing Screen, Oriental, Folding, Privacy, Room Divider, Retail
Large Vintage Dressing Screen, Oriental, Folding, Privacy, Room Divider, Retail

Large Vintage Dressing Screen, Oriental, Folding, Privacy, Room Divider, Retail

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage dressing screen. An Oriental, mahogany folding privacy screen or room divider, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.

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1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Mahogany

Midcentury Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Dressing Screen or Room Divider
Midcentury Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Dressing Screen or Room Divider

Midcentury Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Dressing Screen or Room Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage 1970s classic room divider in rattan. It features a tri-fold design in bamboo. The measurements are opened as shown. Ready to use condition.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Rattan

French Self Supporting Vertical Tambour Screen, Room Divider
French Self Supporting Vertical Tambour Screen, Room Divider

French Self Supporting Vertical Tambour Screen, Room Divider

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Self Supporting Vertical Tambour Screen, Room Divider This is a French Art Deco Style Self-Supporting Vertical Tambour Room Divider or Screen made with vertical strips of pi...

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1950s Art Deco Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Pine

French-Style Mirrored Three-Panel Gilded Folding Screen
French-Style Mirrored Three-Panel Gilded Folding Screen

French-Style Mirrored Three-Panel Gilded Folding Screen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Each panel is fitted with reflective mirror glass, enhancing light and creating a sense of depth and openness in the room. The tri-fold design allows for flexible placement—perfect a...

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Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

Materials

Wood

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Handpainted 3-Panel Room Divider
Handpainted 3-Panel Room Divider

Handpainted 3-Panel Room Divider

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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...

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20th Century Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Bronze

Four Panel Hand Painted French Cherub Putti Musical Dressing Screen Room Divider
Four Panel Hand Painted French Cherub Putti Musical Dressing Screen Room Divider

Four Panel Hand Painted French Cherub Putti Musical Dressing Screen Room Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Four vintage panel hand painted French cherub putti musical dressing room divider. Item features 4 folding sections, wood frame hand painted cherubs in a musical theme which are pain...

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

Materials

Wood

Paint Decorated 6 Panel Chinese Dressing Screen Room Divider Manner James Mont
Paint Decorated 6 Panel Chinese Dressing Screen Room Divider Manner James Mont

Paint Decorated 6 Panel Chinese Dressing Screen Room Divider Manner James Mont

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful paint decorated James Mont or Chinese style screen. The screen is bright and light visually and doesn't take up a lot of visual space, but does of course serve th...

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20th Century Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Fabric, Wood

French Hand Painted Dressing Screen or Room Divider
French Hand Painted Dressing Screen or Room Divider

French Hand Painted Dressing Screen or Room Divider

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French or Italian Hand painted in oil on canvas dressing or room divider screen mounted on wood and backed with fabric.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

3 Fold Art Deco Dressing Screen, Bird’s-Eye Maple Room Divider
3 Fold Art Deco Dressing Screen, Bird’s-Eye Maple Room Divider

3 Fold Art Deco Dressing Screen, Bird’s-Eye Maple Room Divider

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

3 fold Art Deco dressing screen, bird’s-eye maple room divider This is a very stylish Art Deco Piece, the frame is in beautifully figured bird’s Eye Maple with Ormolu decoration t...

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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Maple

Vintage Nautical Custom Viking Clipper Ship Fabric Room Divider Dressing Screen
Vintage Nautical Custom Viking Clipper Ship Fabric Room Divider Dressing Screen

Vintage Nautical Custom Viking Clipper Ship Fabric Room Divider Dressing Screen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Nautical Custom Viking Clipper Ship Tapestry Fabric Room Divider Dressing Screen. Circa Late 20th Century.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Oriental Soapstone Geisha Girl 4 Panel Room Divider Dressing Screen
Vintage Oriental Soapstone Geisha Girl 4 Panel Room Divider Dressing Screen

Vintage Oriental Soapstone Geisha Girl 4 Panel Room Divider Dressing Screen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Oriental Soapstone Geisha Girl 4 Panel Room Divider Dressing Screen. Item features four folding sections, decorated on both sides, carved soapstone raised figures, central pa...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Soapstone

Alvar Aalto 20th Century Tambour Pine Screen By Artek
Alvar Aalto 20th Century Tambour Pine Screen By Artek

Alvar Aalto 20th Century Tambour Pine Screen By Artek

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Very practical in use as a dressing screen or room divider and easy to store when not in use.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

Vintage Dressing Mirror, Continental, Gilt, 3 Panel Room Divider, Privacy Screen
Vintage Dressing Mirror, Continental, Gilt, 3 Panel Room Divider, Privacy Screen

Vintage Dressing Mirror, Continental, Gilt, 3 Panel Room Divider, Privacy Screen

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage dressing mirror. A Continental, gilt resin 3-panel divider or privacy screen, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Mirror

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Folding Three-Panel Screen
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Folding Three-Panel Screen

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Folding Three-Panel Screen

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome bamboo rattan folding three-panel dressing screen or room divider featuring a mirrored back.

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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Brass

Stunning 1960s Cloud Form Mirrored Screen in the Style of Guy de Rougemont
Stunning 1960s Cloud Form Mirrored Screen in the Style of Guy de Rougemont

Stunning 1960s Cloud Form Mirrored Screen in the Style of Guy de Rougemont

By Guy de Rougemont

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

This work is as much an art work as a practical mirror and could equally be used as a dressing screen or room divider., the rear of the mirrored sections are finished in black felt a...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Chrome, Steel

large quality Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded dressing screen room divider
large quality Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded dressing screen room divider

large quality Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded dressing screen room divider

Located in Wisbech, England

Large Chinoiserie black lacquer dressing screen room divider late 20th Century. Attractive design.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Wood

Decorative Three Panel Folding Room Divider, Dressing Screen
Decorative Three Panel Folding Room Divider, Dressing Screen

Decorative Three Panel Folding Room Divider, Dressing Screen

Located in New York, NY

Upholstered front and back decorative folding dressing screen, room divider. Each panel has a floral pattern print on red ground (vintage linen Danish fabric ) with light cream back ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

4 Panel Florentine Italian Dressing Screen
4 Panel Florentine Italian Dressing Screen

4 Panel Florentine Italian Dressing Screen

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H 78.25 in W 20 in D 1.75 in

4 Panel Florentine Italian Dressing Screen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Keywords: Florentine folding screen, gilt dressing screen, Italian room divider, vintage Florentine screen, gold leaf screen, 1940s Italian furniture.

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1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Walnut

Three Panel Wood and Corregated Glass Room Divider Dressing Screen
Three Panel Wood and Corregated Glass Room Divider Dressing Screen

Three Panel Wood and Corregated Glass Room Divider Dressing Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive three panel folding room divider or dressing screen featuring a rich wood frame with ridged corregated glass windows measuring 16 by 50 inches.

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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Metal

French Modern Folding or Dressing Screen Divider, Roll Up Pine
French Modern Folding or Dressing Screen Divider, Roll Up Pine

French Modern Folding or Dressing Screen Divider, Roll Up Pine

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nice Mid-Century screen or room divider. Made in France, predecessor to the classic Eames plywood screen, Alvar Aalto.

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1940s French Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

Vintage Japanese Two-Panel Privacy Screen, Art Deco, Room Divider, Circa 1940
Vintage Japanese Two-Panel Privacy Screen, Art Deco, Room Divider, Circa 1940

Vintage Japanese Two-Panel Privacy Screen, Art Deco, Room Divider, Circa 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Striking Art Deco-era Japanese design – A refined balance of functionality and decorative artistry Two-panel folding screen – Providing a versatile and mobile privacy solution Carved...

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1940s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Mahogany

Italian Hand-Painted Folding Screen Divider
Italian Hand-Painted Folding Screen Divider

Italian Hand-Painted Folding Screen Divider

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H 72.75 in W 80 in D 0.75 in

Italian Hand-Painted Folding Screen Divider

Located in Atlanta, GA

The back-sides of this piece are un-adorn. This Italian screen with hand-painted canvas, would be a beautiful room divider, dressing screen, or perhaps used to add visual interest an...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Fabric, Wood

English Hand-Painted Fox Hunt Wooden Dressing Screen
English Hand-Painted Fox Hunt Wooden Dressing Screen

English Hand-Painted Fox Hunt Wooden Dressing Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Beautiful English Victorian hand-painted wooden dressing screen or room divider. Features a painted four panel front depicting an idyllic English fox hunt landscape scene with horsem...

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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Lacquered Painted and Gilt Four-Panel Screen or Room Divider
19th Century Lacquered Painted and Gilt Four-Panel Screen or Room Divider

19th Century Lacquered Painted and Gilt Four-Panel Screen or Room Divider

Located in Miami, FL

A beautifully detailed 19th century four panel, hand-carved and hand-painted dressing screen or room divider featuring social gatherings of families, musicians and scholars, around p...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Brass

Chinese Regency Gold Reticulated Tri Fold Dressing Mirror Room Divider Screen
Chinese Regency Gold Reticulated Tri Fold Dressing Mirror Room Divider Screen

Chinese Regency Gold Reticulated Tri Fold Dressing Mirror Room Divider Screen

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Chinese Chippendale / Hollywood Regency style gold giltwood tri fold full length dressing mirror / room divider featuring three double hinged beveled mirror panels with retic...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Mirror, Giltwood

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Linen, Velvet

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

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H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...

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2010s Italian Other Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Blown Glass

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Brass

Italian 1940s Pair of Gesso Sculpted Mirrors
Italian 1940s Pair of Gesso Sculpted Mirrors

Italian 1940s Pair of Gesso Sculpted Mirrors

$7,500

H 27.17 in W 16.54 in D 2.37 in

Italian 1940s Pair of Gesso Sculpted Mirrors

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in CA, CA

An Italian pair of wall mirrors from the 1940s, made of sculpted wood and gesso, cream matt lacquered.

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1840s Italian Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Gesso, Wood

Vintage Hand-painted "Trompe L'oile" Folding Screen, Maitland-Smith Style
Vintage Hand-painted "Trompe L'oile" Folding Screen, Maitland-Smith Style

Vintage Hand-painted "Trompe L'oile" Folding Screen, Maitland-Smith Style

By Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Hand-painted "Trompe L'oile" Folding Screen, Maitland-Smith Style Offered for sale is a vintage three panel folding-screen that is painted with hand-painted with a "trompe l...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Chinoiserie Floral Three-Panel Bamboo Screen Room Divider With Cracked L
Vintage Chinoiserie Floral Three-Panel Bamboo Screen Room Divider With Cracked L

Vintage Chinoiserie Floral Three-Panel Bamboo Screen Room Divider With Cracked L

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A charming and decorative piece, this vintage three-panel folding screen features a bamboo frame with a beautifully aged lacquered floral chinoiserie design in warm ochre tones. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Rattan

Hand-Painted Floral Screen with Butterflies, Vintage Four-Panel Divider
Hand-Painted Floral Screen with Butterflies, Vintage Four-Panel Divider

Hand-Painted Floral Screen with Butterflies, Vintage Four-Panel Divider

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage four-panel hand-painted screen with butterfly and flower motifs. A celebration of artistry and nature, this vintage Chinese four-panel screen brings elegance to any space w...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Wood, Paper

Three Panel Art Deco Privacy Screen or Room Divider with Decorative Detail
Three Panel Art Deco Privacy Screen or Room Divider with Decorative Detail

Three Panel Art Deco Privacy Screen or Room Divider with Decorative Detail

By Florence Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant three panel, designed in the style of the "Amsterdam School" an off-shoot of Art Deco. Can be used as a room divider or privacy screen. Made with a dark oak frame and distinc...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Fabric, Oak

Pair French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels
Pair French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels

Pair French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels

Located in Dayton, OH

2 Wall hanging Neoclassical Archictural panels, circa last quarter 20th century. Depicting the interior walls of a temple or residence of royalty. Each is painted on board with a me...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Hardwood, Paint

4 Panel Needle point Room Divider
4 Panel Needle point Room Divider

4 Panel Needle point Room Divider

$1,500

H 75.25 in W 17.5 in D 1.5 in

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. Hand-stitched with intricate floral motifs, it showcases urns overflowing with...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Textile

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider/Screen
Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider/Screen

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider/Screen

$795

H 72.25 in W 64.75 in D 0.88 in

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider/Screen

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Delve into the elegance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider/Screen. Featuring intricate carvings and vibrant hand-painted scenes of na...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Wood

Rare Pierre-Adrien Ekman Hand Painted Folding Screen / Room Divider
Rare Pierre-Adrien Ekman Hand Painted Folding Screen / Room Divider

Rare Pierre-Adrien Ekman Hand Painted Folding Screen / Room Divider

Located in Forney, TX

An extraordinarily scarce French hand-painted oil on canvas wooden three panel folding screen - room divider; Signed P.A. Ekman (Pierre-Adrien Ekman, France, 1904-1993), fabulous Tro...

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Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Floral Four-Panel Folding Screen Divider
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Floral Four-Panel Folding Screen Divider

Vintage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Floral Four-Panel Folding Screen Divider

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage four-panel folding screen blends Victorian-inspired Chinoiserie charm with timeless elegance, where East meets West in a striking artistic expression. Hand-painted panel...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Wood, Paper

Mid-Century Italian Painted Trompe L’Oeil French Style Wallpaper Screen Divider
Mid-Century Italian Painted Trompe L’Oeil French Style Wallpaper Screen Divider

Mid-Century Italian Painted Trompe L’Oeil French Style Wallpaper Screen Divider

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century Italian French Louis XVI style hand painted wall paper folding screen or room divider. Each panel is a trompe l’oeil neoclassical seen mimicking architectural ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Poplar, Paper

Antique French folding screen painted in the Romantic style
Antique French folding screen painted in the Romantic style

Antique French folding screen painted in the Romantic style

Located in London, GB

Decorated with figures of winged cherubs amongst vases of flowers and other similar subjects, the reverse painted with landscape scenes. This beautiful antique French folding screen...

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19th Century French Romantic Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider

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Wood

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Vintage Dressing Screen Room Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage dressing screen room divider you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage dressing screen room divider — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage dressing screen room divider you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage dressing screen room divider is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. McGuire Furniture Company and S.N.S.A. each produced at least one beautiful vintage dressing screen room divider that is worth considering.

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.

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