Panelling
18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Poplar
Early 20th Century Chinese Panelling
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Walnut
Early 20th Century Panelling
Mahogany
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Panelling
Faience
Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Panelling
Wood, Paper
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Elm
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Panelling
Hardwood
19th Century Antique Panelling
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Panelling
Wood
Mid-17th Century French Renaissance Antique Panelling
Oak
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Pine
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Panelling
Poplar
1880s American Industrial Antique Panelling
Tin
Mid-18th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century Panelling
Oak
1880s American Industrial Antique Panelling
Tin
Early 20th Century Panelling
Wood, Oak
1830s Italian Baroque Antique Panelling
Gesso, Stained Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
1880s American Industrial Antique Panelling
Tin
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Mid-19th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
Early 20th Century Panelling
Teak
Mid-19th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
Early 20th Century Panelling
Oak
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
2010s Japanese Modern Panelling
Textile
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Panelling
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Panelling
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Wood
Mid-19th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
Early 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Pine
Late 19th Century English Antique Panelling
Mahogany, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
18th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Panelling
Velvet, Wood
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
1990s American Modern Panelling
Brass
19th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Panelling
Glass
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Sheet Metal
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Walnut
1890s Chinese Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century German Antique Panelling
Art Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Panelling
Glass, Elm
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Brass
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.