Panelling
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century French Régence Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Panelling
Velvet, Wood
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Panelling
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Stucco, Lacquer
20th Century American Victorian Panelling
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Panelling
Kingwood
20th Century Dutch Panelling
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Renaissance Antique Panelling
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Panelling
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
20th Century British Georgian Panelling
Satinwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Glass
1980s Canadian Vintage Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Cherry
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
1910s Polish Art Nouveau Vintage Panelling
Pine
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Brass, Iron
18th Century French Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
1880s French Country Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
1950s Asian Vintage Panelling
Wood
17th Century French Antique Panelling
Softwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Panelling
Velvet
19th Century Moorish Antique Panelling
Bronze
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century Renaissance Antique Panelling
Oak
2010s American Panelling
Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Panelling
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Fiberglass, Resin
2010s French Panelling
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier French Folk Art Antique Panelling
20th Century French Panelling
Glass
20th Century French Panelling
Wood
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Panelling
1940s French Vintage Panelling
Glass
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Panelling
Oak
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Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.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.