Set of Six Chinese Geometric Lattice Door Panels, c. 1850

A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as this were used in traditional courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining priv...

This elegant, 19th-century door panel evokes life in a traditional courtyard home, where the openwork lattice design allowed light and air to flow into the inner rooms while maintain...

A Chinese antique six-panel folding screen from the early 20th century, with green, blue and yellow stained glass, geometric motifs and wooden panels. Created in China during the first half of the 20th century, this large folding screen features six panels each adorned with a careful arrangement of opaque octagonal motifs surrounded by colorful stained glass with scrolling or textured motifs. The lower section is made of delicately raised panels surrounded by recessed accents. Folding screens likely originate back to the Han Dynasty, circa 200 BC as evidence in tombs shows. The Chinese considered screens as objects of contemplation and a source of spiritual and creative inspiration. The screens were used to protect from drafts, to provide a sense of privacy or to simply partition a room. With its nice proportions and complimenting colors, this Chinese antique stained glass folding screen...

A set of six Chinese lacquered elmwood interior doors from the 19th century with original finish, perfect to be made into a screen. This set of six interior doors comes from China, w...