Panelling
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Metal
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Panelling
Metal
1920s Italian Vintage Panelling
Wood
1940s French Beaux Arts Vintage Panelling
Plaster, Wood
1920s Italian Vintage Panelling
1920s Indian Vintage Panelling
Teak
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
2010s Mexican Brutalist Panelling
Wood
17th Century French Antique Panelling
Softwood
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
1880s French Country Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Elm
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Moorish Antique Panelling
Bronze
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Copper
1750s French Antique Panelling
Oak
1880s European Victorian Antique Panelling
Mahogany
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Panelling
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Iron
1940s French Vintage Panelling
Pine
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Wood
1940s French Vintage Panelling
1940s French Vintage Panelling
Glass
1940s American Vintage Panelling
Birch, Canvas
1940s Italian Vintage Panelling
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Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.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.