Panelling
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Panelling
Elm, Paper
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Panelling
Metal
Early 18th Century French Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century French Régence Antique Panelling
Oak
Late 20th Century German Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Poplar
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Panelling
Metal
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
16th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Panelling
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Metal
1970s German Modern Vintage Panelling
Wood
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Panelling
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Plywood
1920s Italian Vintage Panelling
Wood
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Panelling
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Panelling
Wood, Hardwood
19th Century English Antique Panelling
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Stucco, Lacquer
1940s French Beaux Arts Vintage Panelling
Plaster, Wood
20th Century American Victorian Panelling
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Kingwood
20th Century French Beaux Arts Panelling
Ceramic
19th Century Renaissance Antique Panelling
Walnut
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Brass
19th Century English Antique Panelling
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Antique Panelling
Oak, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Art Glass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
20th Century Dutch Panelling
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
1920s Italian Vintage Panelling
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Panelling
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 17th Century European Baroque Antique Panelling
Fabric
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
20th Century British Georgian Panelling
Satinwood
1930s French Vintage Panelling
Glass, Wood
1880s Antique Panelling
19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Elm, Lacquer
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Panelling
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Elm
Early 18th Century English Jacobean Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Art Glass, Pine
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Panelling
Wood
1980s Canadian Vintage Panelling
Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Wood
1720s French Régence Antique Panelling
Fir
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.