Panelling
20th Century French Beaux Arts Panelling
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Walnut, Oak
19th Century English Antique Panelling
20th Century American Victorian Panelling
Walnut
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
1920s Italian Vintage Panelling
Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Wood
20th Century Dutch Panelling
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Panelling
Glass, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Panelling
Mahogany
Late 17th Century European Baroque Antique Panelling
Fabric
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Antique Panelling
Oak, Wood
20th Century British Georgian Panelling
Satinwood
19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Elm, Lacquer
1880s Antique Panelling
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
1950s Vintage Panelling
Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Glass
1950s American Vintage Panelling
Walnut
1930s French Vintage Panelling
Glass, Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Panelling
16th Century French Antique Panelling
Paint, Wood
1910s Vintage Panelling
Oak
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
Late 20th Century French Directoire Panelling
Bronze
17th Century Spanish Antique Panelling
Pine
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Wood
1720s French Régence Antique Panelling
Fir
20th Century English Gothic Revival Panelling
Oak
20th Century English Gothic Revival Panelling
Oak
20th Century British Gothic Revival Panelling
Oak
20th Century British Gothic Revival Panelling
Oak
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Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.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.