Panelling
1880s French Country Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Antique Panelling
Plaster, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling
Porcelain, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Gold Leaf
17th Century French Antique Panelling
Softwood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Stone
19th Century French Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Panelling
Walnut
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Iron
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Pine
1950s Asian Vintage Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Ceramic
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Panelling
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
20th Century French Napoleon III Panelling
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Stone
1830s French Art Deco Antique Panelling
Stucco
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood
1830s French Art Deco Antique Panelling
Stucco
20th Century French Panelling
Wood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Panelling
Teak
1830s French Art Deco Antique Panelling
Stucco
19th Century French Antique Panelling
Canvas
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Panelling
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood, Plaster
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Alpaca, Mirror, Beech, Plywood, Paper
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Panelling
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Pine
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Panelling
Enamel
19th Century Asian Antique Panelling
Stone
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Walnut
20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Panelling
Wood
1810s French Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Canvas
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Panelling
Wood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Hardwood
1950s French Space Age Vintage Panelling
Iron
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Panelling
Faience
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Art Glass, Pine
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Elm
2010s Japanese Modern Panelling
Textile
Early 1900s French Antique Panelling
Wood
1750s French Antique Panelling
Oak
16th Century French Antique Panelling
Walnut
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Panelling
Wood
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.