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Screens and Room Dividers For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Large 8' Foot Mid-century 4 Panel Folding Screen w/ Yellow Acrylic Panels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 8' foot tall Mid-century folding screen made of 4 panels each 97" Tall by 17.5" wide. Each panel features a unique hardwood frame with a geometric design over yellow translucen...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Hardwood
Room Divider
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage 1960s French bamboo three fold room divider or screen.
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1960s French Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage bamboo and wicker PARAVENT
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage screen dating from 1960.
Made of Italy, this four-panel screen, is distinguished by the simplicity of its wicker curl design, and is a vintage decorative elemen...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Metal Sculpture by Salvatore Messina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Salvatore Messina, sculpture, aluminum, Italy, 1960
Salvatore Messina (1916-1982) tackled the question of movement and the concept of space through his metal sculptures. The three-d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Bamboo & Woven Wicker 4 Panel Folding Screen , 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1920, Woven Wicker, Multi-Colored Diamond Pattern
Early bamboo and woven wicker folding room divider screen with 4 panels each 60" Tall by 19" wide. Each divider section features a ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Edwardian Satinwood Folding Screen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Edwardian veneered satinwood, beveled glass and oriental silk dressing screen.
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Glass, Wood, Fabric
Victorian Privacy Screen, Circa 1905
Located in Lučenec, SK
A nice and stylish hand carved late Victorian privacy screen. The original fabric was damaged during World War II, so it was replaced with high quality fabric. The privacy screen con...
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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Antique French Hand Painted Three Panel Dressing Screen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louie XV style three panel folding dressing screen having decorative painted canvas panels depicting winged cherubs playing in green, red and ochre floral landscape sc...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint
Jules Wabbes Illuminated Library in Wood and Brass
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, bookcase, in brass and wood, Belgium, 1960s
Rare wall unit designed by master furniture-maker Jules Wabbes. This exceptional piece could be use...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Marquetry Screen by Michel Lefevre
Located in London, England
Height: 106cm
Width: 210cm
Designer: Michel Lefevre
Date: 1960s
Signed: Signed
Materials: Wood
Description: Made in the 1960s and newly restored by the artist himself. The Michel L...
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1960s European Organic Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Willy Guhl 50 Piece Modular Concrete Cube Bookcase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning monumental 50 piece concrete bookcase by Willy Guhl. Made up of 4 different sized hand-made concrete cubes. Completely modular and able to be arranged in a multitude of ways...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Concrete
Architectural "Sculpta-Grille" Freestanding Room Divider by Richard Harvey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning architectural “Sculpta-Grille” freestanding room divider by Richard Harvey for Harvey Design Workshop, Inc. in the United States, ci...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Resin, Plastic, Walnut
Large Antique Coromandel or Kuancai Lacquer Screen Six Panel Chinese Export
Located in London, GB
A superbly decorative six-panel lacquered 'Coromandel' screen, exquisitely carved and hand-painted with oriental figures, flowers and exotic beasts on a dark brown background, in the traditional 17th century manner.
China, Canton, Qing dynasty, late 19th – early 20th century.
Why we like it
We like its impressive proportions which make it perfect for a feature wall, and the exquisite quality of decoration. The subtlety of colours lends a 'soft' look to the piece. The central motif depicts a scene set in the gardens of a Han dynasty palace, while the outer borders are decorated with the “one hundred antiques” motif interspersed with floral arrangements. In this regard, the present screen not only conveys auspicious meanings but also demonstrate the owner’s fine scholarly taste.
History
The term 'Coromandel', which is used to describe this particular type of lacquer technique (kuancai), is rather misleading. In the 18th century it was used commercially to indicate the place from which these objects were shipped to England through the East India Companies, and had no reference to China, the place of their origin. Similarly, Chinese painted wallpaper was often called 'India paper' in historic documants.
The kuancai lacquer technique, literally meaning “cut out colour” and found almost exclusively on screens, emerged in the 16th century to serve the domestic market. The iconographic elements were carved through the built-up coats of dark lacquer and filled with pigments and gold. Seventeenth century examples usually consisted of twelve panels, and were often employed in entrance halls or as room dividers or windscreens for gardens and terraces. They were often commissioned as gifts and depicted court scenes, episodes from the world of the immortals, panoramic or landscape views and auspicious symbols. This type of lacquerware was flourishing during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722) and saw a revival in the 19th century.
Stylistically the present screen may be compared with the twelve-panel lacquer screen from the Kangxi period in the Victoria and Albert Museum illustrated by W. De Kesel and G. Dhont in Coromandel Lacquer Screens, ill. 23, pps 36-37.
Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism, called chinoiserie in Europe. In the 20th century, Coromandel screens still remained a staple in the European interior design. Coco Chanel had a collection of 32 rare Coromandel screens, which she proudly displayed in her home at 31 Rue Cambom, Paris. She one...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Soft Grey Textile Room Divider, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Textile room divider, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. It has some stains as shown on the photos.
Un...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Textile
Early 20th-C. Hand Painted French Chinoiserie Oil On Canvas Screen - 3 Panels
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French hand painted chinoiserie folding screen. It has three panels and looks wonderful mounted on a wall as well. The piece does show some age wear.
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Paint, Canvas, Wood
Red Lacquer Two Sides Four Pane Screen, France, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Four panel two sides red lacquer screen with brass hinges.
In the style of maison Jansen.
France 1960.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand Painted Three Panel French Wood Room Divider or Partition Screen
Located in Seattle, WA
vintage hand painted three panel french wood room divider and or space partition screen.
Dimensions 48W 1D 71H.
Category
1960s French Provincial Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Antique Moroccan Fire Screen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Moroccan screen crafted with mahogany in an architecturally interesting form featuring onion dome finials, geometric inlays of mother of pearl,...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Mahogany
Attr Alphonse Mucha (Czech, 1860-1939), Art Nouveau “Four Seasons” Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Art Nouveau "Four Seasons" Floor Screen attributed to Alphonse Mucha is a captivating piece of art that beautifully encapsulates the essence of the changing seasons. Each panel o...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Burlap, Wood, Canvas
Mid Century Trompe L'oeil Panels by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of mid century Trompe L'oelil panels by Palladio depicting shelves in the style of Fornasetti.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
ART DECO ANTiQUE CIRCA 1920'S POLISHED CHROME FIRE GUARD SCREEN WITH BEAR ON TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1920'S Art Deco polished chrome with Bear on top Fire Screen or Guard
A very good looki...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Chrome
Pair Continental 2-Panel Painted Canvas Low Screens
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Painted and nailhead decorative half screens
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather
Vintage Rattan room divider or room divider made in Italy 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Rattan room divider or room divider made in Italy 1960
A stylish bamboo vintage room divider that you don't often come across anymore.
Beautifully designed with an eye for ...
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Original Oil on Canvas Painted 4 Panel Screen Room Divider England circa 1900-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painted panels form this impressive baroque style folding screen from the early 1900's.
A city street scene with horse drawn carriage and lady walking along si...
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Early 20th Century English Baroque Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Jugendstil screen no.1057 by J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil screen no.1057 by J&J Kohn with new secession fabric.
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquered Ebonized Six-Panel Decorative Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Divide a room or decorate a living room wall with this elegant antique folding screen. Crafted in China circa 1920, the free standing screen stands on bracket feet dressed with brass...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Room dividers in (parchment leather ) and wood , France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Each screen sheet measures 45 cm (17.71 inch).
Each screen has 3 sheets 135 long (53.13 inch)
Exhibited at Original antique show ( Miami beach ) and Palm beach "American Internationa...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Parchment Paper
Court Gold Italian Harlequin Panel Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian wooden folding screen from the 19th century is a true marvel of craftsmanship and artistry. Standing at 63" tall and spreading 66" wide when opened up, it features hand painted harlequin jester people who were known for entertaining royalty. This screen is a unique piece, one-of-a-kind with its own personality.
Crafted in the early 20th century, this court gold Italian harlequin...
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Early 20th Century Italian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Art Nouveau Commedia Dell’Arte Painted Paravent/Screen Paris ca 1920
Located in Doha, QA
This spectacular Art Nouveau Era Paravent/Screen is a true eye catcher and one of a kind piece of art full of fantasy and eccentric imagination.
It has been designed and painted in ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Linen, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage oriental folding screen Bamboo with fabric, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo wooden folding screen, screen or partition with four wall panels. Bamboo in combination with a beautiful drawing of flowers and birds in cheerful colors lan...
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1960s Indonesian Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Asian Modernist / Chinese carved & hand painted two-panel screen , divider.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Asian Modernist / Chinese carved & hand painted two-panel screen , room divider.Signed by the artist,, Age approbate wear consistent with use and age.. Hand delivery avail to New Yo...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C. Floral Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century Floral 3 panel Folding Screen. Burnished gold color with trailing leaves and flowers. This piece also has d-rings on the back, giving you the option to mount it.
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Early 20th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Victorian Cameo Brass Peacock Fireplace Fan Folding Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Cameo brass peacock fireplace fan folding screen.
Gorgeous French brass "peacock fan" full size fireplace screen. Lovely when th...
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1920s Victorian Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Gilt Mirrored Back Three-Panel Louis XVI Style Folding Screen Gilt Gold Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Three panel Louis XVI style folding screen or room separator. Gilt gold finish having six small mirrors above finely carved panels. Reverse is upholster...
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Early 20th Century French Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mirror
Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Screen by John Pearson
By John Pearson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts magnificent large copper fire screen
Depicting galleon at sea
Maker /Designer John Pearson (1859-1930)
Circa 1905
John Pearson was an Arts and Crafts designer maker...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Copper
Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Munich, DE
Made from woven pine stripes in massive wooden frames connected with leather.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Pine
Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 Panel Folding Screen Bohemian
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 panel folding screen with starburst pattern. This unique Bohemian style four part lattice wall divider features th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Large Scale Midcentury Teak Folding Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning large scale midcentury teak folding room divider
Features a gorgeous square lattice design. In excellent condition!
Height 71”
Wi...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Teak
Wire Three-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Highland, IN
This delicate, airy design in iron with a curly scrollwork pattern, has three articulating panels which help delineate space while maintaining translucency.
72.5"h X 57"w
1st D...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
Rare & Collectable Antique Chinese Export Soapstone Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made and highly collectable Chinese Export circa 1920’s Soapstone room divider folding screen depicting Geisha Girls
Please...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Chinese Antique Screens, Doors, Orchids and Pomegranates
Located in Somis, CA
This is a pair of beautiful, early 20th century Chinese antique door screens. The top section is formed by a Chinese longevity pattern, which are c...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Stained Glass Panels, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of antique stained glass panels. Note the wear and tear.
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Early 20th Century Medieval Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Stylized Hand Painted Art Deco Screen / Divider Signed Marian B. Jeffries C.1928
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized hand painted Art Deco screen / divider signed Marian B. Jeffries c.1928. Amazing colors. Charming motif. Consisting of three oak framed panels, cente...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Masonite
Arts and Crafts Marquetry Fire Screen
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Marquetry Fire Screen
This piece hails from the 1920s it is probably from the Rowley Gallery of Kensington, it made in an Oak frame and has an inlaid marquetry pan...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
French Stylized Art Deco Fireplace Screen, French Riviera Acquisition
Located in Miami, FL
French Stylized Art Deco fireplace screen, French Riviera acquisition
Offered for sale is a French Art Deco highly stylized fireplace screen recently acquired from a client who pu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Aluminum
French Faux Bamboo Giltwood Fireplace Screen C1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming faux bamboo giltwood fire screen frame C1900 France. Great decorative piece, nicely distressed with good patina. Ready to upholster to suit your interior - please ask for de...
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Early 1900s French Antique Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This six-panel screen borrows from the Roman practice as an homage to the great designers that came before. Ancient roman courtyard houses typically had architectural elements crown ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paper
Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider
This is a mid century Bamboo Bookshelf, beautifully and sturdily designed on small legs, the shelf unit has a geometric design to...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Wonderful Pine Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Munich, DE
Made from woven pine stripes in massive wooden frames connected with leather.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Pine
Art Nouveau Vanity Folding Mirror Screen with Marquetry, 1901
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Exceptional dressing / vanity polyptych folding screen (5 panels).
Mahogany structure with inlays / marquetry of different essences with floral motifs.
Copper handles, hinges and...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Copper
Rare Folding Screen by Arthur Court, USA, circa 1960, Polished Cast Aluminum
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine Arthur Court folding screen / room divider in polished cast aluminum. Great condition. Laying flat screen measures 66 inches wide. Other dimensions below.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Room Divider Screen Paravent Regency Steampunk Steel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Vintage 3 Panel Steel Room Divider Screen Paravent...
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1960s Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
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Steel
Pair of Tall Bamboo and Glass Bookcases, Room Dividers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Tall Bamboo and Glass Bookcases, Room Dividers
These are a pair of midcentury Age Darkened Bamboo Bookshelves, beautifully and sturdil...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
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Bamboo
French Soft Pink Velvet Large Room Divider, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
20th century soft pink velvet room divider.
By unknown manufacturer, France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Velvet
Gold Leaf Room Divider or Screen with Two Panels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Room divider or screen, gold leaf, lacquered wood, France, 1960s.
Gold leaf folding screen from French origin. The two panels are carefully decorated with a geometric pattern on the...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
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Gold Leaf
Jugendstil Screen / Room Divider, Painted Glass, Art Nouveau, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare antique jugendstil screen / room divider in glass & metal. This fine European folding screen will complementary many modern interior style...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Four-Panel Decorated Screen by Enzo Strada
By Enzo Strada
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian folding four-panel screen with bucolic transfer painting. 1960s
Each panel measures cm.53 x 3 x H 148.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Carved Walnut Barley Twist and Cane Firescreen
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved walnut barley twist and cane firescreen, featuring arabesques, rosettes, and foliate carved in high relief, central walnut veneer oval medallion s...
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Early 1900s English Antique Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique and Vintage Screens and Room Dividers
Whether they are implemented as decorative accents or makeshift partitions to ensure privacy, antique and vintage folding screens and room dividers easily introduce sophistication and depth to any space in your home.
The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties.
Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. They took on considerable event-based importance when the structures gained popularity in the East Asian country, as the folding screens were used in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. Later, artists elsewhere warmed to folding screens and sought to create their own.
In European countries such as France, where they were known as paravent, folding screens began to materialize in apartments in Paris, gaining favor with the likes of pioneering couturier Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, who is said to have accrued more than 30 and used them as a precursor to what we now know as wallpaper.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique and vintage folding screens and room dividers, which, given their history, may do a better job of bringing people and cultures together in your home than sectioning off a space. Search by material to find options in metal, fabric or wood, or browse by style for mid-century modern designs and examples from the Art Deco era.
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