Panelling
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Paint
Mid-19th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
Mid-19th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Panelling
Mahogany, Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
Mid-19th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Panelling
Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Sheet Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Panelling
Elm, Paper
1890s Chinese Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century German Antique Panelling
Art Glass, Wood
19th Century French Régence Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Brass
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Oak
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Poplar
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Panelling
Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Panelling
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Panelling
Wood, Hardwood
1920s Italian Vintage Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Marble
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Panelling
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Antique Panelling
Metal
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Renaissance Antique Panelling
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Panelling
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Antique Panelling
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Walnut, Oak
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
1920s Italian Vintage Panelling
1880s Antique Panelling
19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Elm, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Wood
1920s Indian Vintage Panelling
Teak
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Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.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.