Panelling
2010s Mexican Brutalist Panelling
Wood
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Copper
1980s Italian Vintage Panelling
Ceramic
1980s Italian Vintage Panelling
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling
Porcelain, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 18th Century English Jacobean Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 18th Century French Antique Panelling
Plaster, Wood
1880s French Country Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Panelling
Wood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Stone
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Panelling
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Panelling
Iron
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Panelling
Pine
Early 20th Century Edwardian Panelling
Tulipwood, Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XIV Panelling
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century French Antique Panelling
Wood
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Iron
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Panelling
Walnut
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Pine
Early 20th Century Japonisme Panelling
Paper
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Panelling
Wood, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Art Glass
1950s European Vintage Panelling
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Panelling
Wood
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Panelling
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Panelling
Straw
1960s American Victorian Vintage Panelling
Iron
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Panelling
Brass
20th Century French Napoleon III Panelling
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Stone
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Ceramic
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Panelling
Wood
17th Century French Antique Panelling
Softwood
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century Renaissance Panelling
Wood
2010s English Modern Panelling
Glass
1830s French Art Deco Antique Panelling
Stucco
19th Century European Regency Antique Panelling
Paper, Birch
20th Century French Panelling
Wood
1830s Argentine Art Deco Antique Panelling
Bronze
1830s French Art Deco Antique Panelling
Stucco
1830s French Art Deco Antique Panelling
Stucco
Antique and Vintage Panelling
Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.
The earliest known folding screens date back to the Zhou dynasty in China from the 4th to 3rd century B.C. Techniques for decorating leather and cloth turned panels into works of art. Through trade between the West and East, folding screens became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Screens imported in the 17th century from China and Japan were prized for their exoticism.
Panels today are still as practical as they are beautiful whether in large open spaces or for outdoor use. Screens create a sense of luxury and elegance and can match details like the wood trim of a room for a consistent look. They’re tasteful statement pieces you can use to showcase artwork or an intricate design while conveniently breaking up a room or filling a space that appears empty. Because of their vertical shape, panels draw the eye upward and can create the illusion of a higher ceiling and a more open room.
A vibrant screen can fulfill the same purpose as an accent wall, allowing you to play with color and light. You can use it as a surface to bounce light or add diffuse lighting behind it for a warm effect.
On 1stDibs, we offer screens and panels to help you create private spaces while introducing an object that evokes sophistication. Our modern panels include bold pieces that make strong statements, or you can opt for metal panelling to reflect light. If you’re looking for vintage items, neoclassical panelling is an ornate option.