Paintings and Screens
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Paper
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Paper
1980s Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Hardwood
20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Eggshell, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Paper
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
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Paper
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Canvas
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint, Paper
20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Brass
1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Bone, Hardwood, Lacquer
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paper
1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Silk, Glass, Paint
2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Paper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Hardwood, Paper
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Paint, Paper
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Wool
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood
1950s French Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Art Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Metal
1980s North American Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paint, Paper
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Canvas, Paint
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paintings and Screens
Hardwood, Paper
1990s Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Foil
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Canvas
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Paintings and Screens
Paint
20th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Lacquer
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings and Screens
Cotton, Teak
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Fabric, Silk, Wood
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.