Panelling
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Panelling
Walnut
1880s French Country Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
1860s French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Stone
19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Oak
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Panelling
Pine
19th Century French Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Moorish Antique Panelling
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Panelling
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Panelling
Oak
1830s French Art Deco Antique Panelling
Stucco
1830s Argentine Art Deco Antique Panelling
Bronze
1830s French Art Deco Antique Panelling
Stucco
1830s French Art Deco Antique Panelling
Stucco
19th Century European Regency Antique Panelling
Paper, Birch
19th Century French Antique Panelling
Canvas
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Stone
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Pine
1890s American Antique Panelling
Copper, Iron
1890s North American Antique Panelling
Copper, Iron
1890s American Antique Panelling
Copper, Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Panelling
Bronze
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Panelling
Faience
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Panelling
Terracotta
1810s French Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Canvas
19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Panelling
Wood
1880s European Victorian Antique Panelling
Mahogany
19th Century Asian Antique Panelling
Stone
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
19th Century Antique Panelling
Walnut
19th Century American Industrial Antique Panelling
Plaster, Paint
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Elm
Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Paint
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Oak
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Panelling
Faience
Mid-19th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Panelling
Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Panelling
Mahogany, Wood
1830s Italian Baroque Antique Panelling
Gesso, Stained Glass, 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.