At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wood carved Asian screen for your home. Frequently made of
wood,
metal and
lacquer, every wood carved Asian screen was constructed with great care. Find 142 options for an antique or vintage wood carved Asian screen now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood carved Asian screen — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wood carved Asian screen, designed in the
Art Nouveau or
Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood carved Asian screen over the years, but those crafted by
Asian Style and
Woka Lamps are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a wood carved Asian screen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $285 and can go as high as $169,877, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.