Modern Screens and Room Dividers
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite rare antique rosewood carved into this beautiful screen or room divider.
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Reclaimed Wood
Contemporary Organic Form Organic Plain Black Fiberglass Screen by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead Screen by kar
Dimensions: W 158 x D 56 x H 150.
Materials: MDF frame.
Available also in black.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Other
Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Abstract Coating in Silk by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Kazimir screens, Abstract coating in silk by Colé Italia with Julia Douza
Dimensions: H 159, D116, W40 cm.
Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy prints and a steel shaped rusted support;
the structure is composed with 2 with frames in steel or in wood upholstered.
Also available: different coatings, Jersey and Silk Upholstery, Type A, B, C, Custom Printing.
The shapes and decor of these three screens...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Steel
Reverso Separè Mulberry by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Exploring transparency in epoxy resin, Reverso is a dual-facing room divider that adds a colored veil to the surrounding space. The soft, shaded nuances are achieved through a handcr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Kazimir Screen, Type C, Floral Coating in Silk by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Kazimir screen, Type C, Floral coating in silk by Colé Italia with Julia Douza
Dimensions: H.159 D.116 W.40 cm
Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fantasy p...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Steel
Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Floral Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Kazimir screens, floral coating in Jersey by Colé Italia with Julia Douza
Dimensions: H.159 D.116 W.40 cm
Materials: Partition screen with j...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Otto screen in Aluminium by altreforme in Limited Edition
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
The Otto screen, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas is among the protagonists of this special collection: mirrored finishes that reflected the colors of the sea, Prussian bl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Aluminum
Shade Low Divider in Pink Vip Upholstery with Matt Black Base by Marco Zito
By Marco Zito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shade, as in the Japanese meaning of “divider”, has been restyled in a contemporary way and found a place in the living area. Shade is a filter, a divider, a compact system created for constructing spaces: decorating, separating, reserving private and intimate corners. The two sizes and the different textiles for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Upholstery
Henley Street Paravant by Yabu Pushelberg in Solid Oak Frame with Natural Cane
Located in Toronto, ON
This Henley Street Paravant by Yabu Pushelberg in nude brushed ultra matte lacquered oak is paired with woven cane accents.
A sustainably sourced soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Cane, Oak, Natural Fiber, Rattan
Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Kazimir screens, abstract coating in Jersey by Colé Italia with Julia Douza
Dimensions: H.159 D.116 W.40 cm
Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Steel
Half-Size FSW-6 Screen by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Half-size FSW-6 screen in ash plywood and canvas. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller, Zeeland, MI, circa 1948. Unmarked.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Plywood
Lionel Jadot and Zaventem Ateliers, Spin Love, BE
By Lionel Jadot
Located in New York, NY
Bringing together 15 of Europe’s most exceptional artisans working across the design spectrum, Jadot has spearheaded the creation of an extraordinary mixed-media, multi-functional object in the form of an unique ping pong table, titled “Spin Love.” In addition to its recreational use, "Spin Love" can be divided with each table top elevated to serve as a double-sided room divider or screen, with a matching pair of standing floor lamps. One of the most ambitious works of decorative arts today, “Spin Love” connects the talents of the idiosyncratic, visionary artists that make up Zaventem Ateliers. Jadot is the mastermind behind Zaventem, an experimental artist workspace accommodating 32 separate workshops dedicated to the production and transformation of materials, allowing a group of exceptional craftsmen working in ceramics, leather, metal, marble, textiles, and wood to collaborate, experiment, and inspire one another. As a physical representation of the ingenuity and creative drive housed within the walls of Zaventem Ateliers, “Spin Love” asserts their commitment to old world craftsmanship, free thinking, and modern innovation.
In conceiving “Spin Love” Jadot aimed to create a work where visionary design and idiosyncratic craftsmanship meets the already collaborative energy, humor and playfulness he had amassed within Zaventem. Each individual element, from the mixed media table tops to the unique ping pong paddles, showcases the height of the artists’ specific expertise.
The double sided clover-shaped table top can be divided into two separate tables, each with the ability to be raised to stand upright, acting as a dual-faced screen allowing for four distinct visual options.One bifurcated table half features black and white geometrically patterned leather collages from Niyona, a French custom leather design company. Its corresponding half is composed of precious wood marquetry work by Alexandre Lowie with a steel star detail jewelry designer by Luna Lotta. The second table is composed of an integration of metalwork by Maison Jonckers and textiles from Studio Krjst enclosed within poured resin. On one side each artist’s work is tessellated into a tightly controlled pattern. Flipping the table over reveals an expressive and chaotic assemblage of patterns and textures.
The freestanding, movable lamps...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Marble, Metal
HOLLY HUNT Arolle Screen
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Arolle screen
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 49.25 W x 9.78 D x 29.9 H inch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Modern screens and room dividers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern screens and room dividers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage screens and room dividers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern screens and room dividers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original screens and room dividers, popular names associated with this style include Draga & Aurel, Kiki van Eijk, Marco Zito, and Sebastiano Bottos. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for screens and room dividers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $928 and tops out at $180,000 while the average work can sell for $7,200.