Panelling
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century English Victorian Panelling
Wood, Oak
1960s American Victorian Vintage Panelling
Iron
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Panelling
Terracotta
1880s European Victorian Antique Panelling
Mahogany
20th Century American Victorian Panelling
Walnut
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Wood
1950s Asian Vintage Panelling
Wood
19th Century Moorish Antique Panelling
Bronze
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling
Wood
Early 18th Century English Jacobean Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
1880s European Victorian Antique Panelling
Mahogany
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Panelling
Wood
1750s French Antique Panelling
Oak
19th Century Asian Antique Panelling
Stone
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Victorian Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Oak
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Panelling
Iron
19th Century British Victorian Antique Panelling
Marble
Early 2000s English Victorian Panelling
Oak
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Panelling
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Panelling
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Panelling
Fabric, Glass, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Panelling
Pine
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian 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Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.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.