Panelling
19th Century Asian Antique Panelling
Stone
20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
1890s American Antique Panelling
Copper, Iron
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Brass
1860s French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Stone
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood, Plaster
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century English Antique Panelling
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Panelling
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Alpaca, Mirror, Beech, Plywood, Paper
19th Century Renaissance Antique Panelling
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Panelling
Terracotta
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Panelling
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Panelling
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Composition
20th Century American Victorian Panelling
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Glass
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Panelling
Hardwood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Giltwood
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Pine
1970s French Vintage Panelling
Wood
Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
1950s Asian Vintage Panelling
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Aluminum
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Panelling
Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Pine
1810s French Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Canvas
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Panelling
Velvet, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Fiberglass, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Panelling
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Panelling
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Kingwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Panelling
Mahogany
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Panelling
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Panelling
Boxwood
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 1900s French Antique Panelling
Plaster, Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Panelling
Silver Leaf
1950s American Vintage Panelling
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Walnut, Oak
Early 18th Century French Antique Panelling
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Panelling
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Panelling
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Panelling
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Plaster, Poplar
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Panelling
Scagliola
Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Paint
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.