Panelling
20th Century American Victorian Panelling
Walnut
18th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Stucco
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
1860s French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Stone
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Panelling
Scagliola
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Early 1900s French Antique Panelling
Plaster, Wood
Early 18th Century French Antique Panelling
Wood
20th Century French Beaux Arts Panelling
Ceramic
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood, Plaster
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Walnut, Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Panelling
Boxwood
1880s Antique Panelling
20th Century British Georgian Panelling
Walnut
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Panelling
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Victorian Panelling
Wood, Oak
1980s Canadian Vintage Panelling
Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Pine
Late 17th Century Antique Panelling
Abalone
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Giltwood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
1810s French Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Panelling
Wrought Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Panelling
Mahogany
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Kingwood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Panelling
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Panelling
Marble
Early 20th Century Panelling
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Panelling
Marble
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Pine
1880s American Industrial Antique Panelling
Tin
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Alpaca, Mirror, Beech, Plywood, Paper
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Elm, Lacquer
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
1950s Italian Gothic Revival Vintage Panelling
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Panelling
Silver Leaf
2010s Portuguese Modern Panelling
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Panelling
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Panelling
Glass, Wood
19th Century Antique Panelling
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Panelling
Elm, Paper
19th Century Renaissance Antique Panelling
Walnut
Early 20th Century Panelling
Mahogany
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.