Panelling
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
1830s Italian Baroque Antique Panelling
Gesso, Stained Glass, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Stucco
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Walnut
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Panelling
Ash, Cork
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Panelling
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Panelling
Composition
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Panelling
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
20th Century French Panelling
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Art Glass
Late 20th Century French Directoire Panelling
Bronze
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Hardwood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
1940s English Vintage Panelling
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Panelling
Glass
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Panelling
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Poplar
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Panelling
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood, Mahogany, Stained Glass
Mid-20th Century French Panelling
Plywood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Cherry
Early 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Panelling
Bronze
18th Century Georgian Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Panelling
Wood, Mahogany
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Ceramic
1970s Vintage Panelling
Resin, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Metal
2010s English Modern Panelling
Glass
Early 20th Century Panelling
Oak
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Panelling
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Panelling
Steel
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 18th Century English Antique Panelling
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Panelling
Pine
2010s Portuguese Modern Panelling
Brass
Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Paint
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Panelling
Iron
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Panelling
Glass, Wood
1950s Vintage Panelling
Glass
Early 20th Century English Panelling
Paper
2010s Portuguese Modern Panelling
Brass
Early 20th Century Panelling
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Panelling
Marble
Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Panelling
Marble
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Panelling
Poplar
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Poplar
19th Century Italian 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.