Paintings and Screens
1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Fabric, Paper
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Glass, Paint
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Glass
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Mirror
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint
1980s Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Hardwood
20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Eggshell, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
1960s Thai Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paint
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Canvas
1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Bone, Hardwood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Brass
1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Hardwood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Fruitwood
1950s French Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Art Glass, Mirror, Wood
1980s North American Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paint, Paper
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Metal
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Enamel
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Hardwood, Paper
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Paint
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Paint
20th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Lacquer
1990s Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Foil
20th Century American Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silver Leaf
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paint, Paper
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Soapstone
20th Century American Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Paint
Antique Asian Paintings and Screens
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.