Panelling
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Ceramic
19th Century European Regency Antique Panelling
Paper, Birch
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Pine
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Panelling
Boxwood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Panelling
Boxwood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Panelling
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Panelling
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century German Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Art Glass, Pine
2010s Mexican Brutalist Panelling
Wood
Early 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Panelling
Oak
1950s Asian Vintage Panelling
Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Panelling
Wood
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Copper
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Panelling
Ceramic
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
19th Century Moorish Antique Panelling
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Panelling
Paper
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Panelling
Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Panelling
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Art Glass, Pine
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Panelling
Glass, Pine, Cut Glass
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Stained Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Pine
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Panelling
Silk, Wood
20th Century British Art Nouveau Panelling
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau 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Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.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.