How do you divide a room quickly?

To quickly divide a room, you can use a freestanding room divider. If you wish to leave the room open but visually divide it, try placing accent rugs under the furniture in different areas. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of room dividers.

What do you call a room divider?

Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.

What are room dividers called?

What room dividers are called depends on their style. Large collapsible walls are partition walls, while sectioned panels with hinges are screens. Japanese-style room dividers are known as shoji blinds. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of room dividers from some of the world's top dealers.

What can be used as room dividers?

The simplest things that can be used as room dividers are room divider furnishings that stand up on their own. You can also use folding screens, pocket doors, bookcases, curtains, trellises, hanging shelves and other objects and furniture pieces as room dividers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of room dividers.

Do room dividers fall easily?

Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.

Are room dividers a good idea?

Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.

What is the cheapest way to divide a room?

Lightweight Japanese paper lattice screens known as shōji are a versatile way to define a living space and block drafts. Painted folding screens known as byōbu are also used as decorative elements, often featuring landscapes, animals, and flowering plants. Chinese folding screens were traditionally comprised of monumental hinged panels, intricately carved and decorated with panoramic landscapes or stone inlay.

What is the Carlton room divider made of?

The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.

What can I use instead of a room divider?

There are many things that you can use instead of a room divider. If you want to be able to open up the room or quickly create more privacy, curtains suspended from the ceiling can be a good choice. Folding screens are another option that give you the flexibility to change your room easily. For a more permanent solution, you can divide the room with case goods like bookcases. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture from some of the world's top dealers.

What are those Chinese room dividers called?

Chinese room dividers are also called pingfengs. The term pingfeng in traditional Chinese literally means “wind blocker” or “wind wall.” Some people also refer to these room dividers as folding screens because they consist of hinged panels that allow them to fold up when not in use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of folding screens from some of the world's top dealers.

How do I keep my room dividers from falling down

For standing room dividers, make sure you set them up in an accordion or or zig zag fold pattern to keep them from falling down.

Can you use curtains as a room divider?

Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.

Can you attach a room divider to the wall?

Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.

Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?

Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

Room Divider Screen

Chinese Screens Carved Wood

Wood Paneled Room

Divided Mirror

Hand Painted 4 Panel Screen

Art Deco Screenes

Mirrored Screen

Mid Century Modern 4 Panel Screen

Midcentury Modern Divider

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Bird in flight Room Divider, Blackened Steel and Sculptures, By Margit Wittig

$26,732 / item

Pia Manu Hand Crafted Room Divider in Burnished Concrete and Stained Glass

By Pia Manu

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pia Manu, room divider, burnished concrete, stained glass, steel, Belgium, 1970s This unique piece

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Pia Manu Hand Crafted Room Divider in Burnished Concrete and Stained Glass

$58,000

"Roomie" a Room Divider by eliaselias in Vintage Fabric, Danish Design, 2023

Located in Odense, DK

Introducing the "Roomie", a large room divider hand crafted by the visionary eliaselias team in

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

"Roomie" a Room Divider by eliaselias in Vintage Fabric, Danish Design, 2023

$3,800

French Wrought Iron Room Divider by Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, 1950s

By Atelier Marolles

Located in Chicago, IL

A sculptural three-panel room divider by French artist Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, France

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Room Divider by Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, 1950s

$9,200

FINE ANTIQUE ROOM DIVIDER TITLED IN CHINESE "MIDSUMMER PAiNTING OF XINWEI YEAR"

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

painted Chinese full sized room divider titled in Chinese "Midsummer Painting of Xinwei Year" A highly

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

FINE ANTIQUE ROOM DIVIDER TITLED IN CHINESE "MIDSUMMER PAiNTING OF XINWEI YEAR"

$3,221

Postmodern Room Divider / Paravent, Nilla Rosa by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s

By Mario Botta, Alias

Located in Renens, CH

Nilla Rosa room divider by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy. No longer in production. The room

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Room Divider / Paravent, Nilla Rosa by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s

$6,009

1960 s Art Wall Unit or Room Divider with Sculpture by Jelínek

Located in Praha, CZ

Unique mid-century artistic wall unit or room divider made of metal with two wooden benches and

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Copper

1960 s Art Wall Unit or Room Divider with Sculpture by Jelínek

$3,551

Unique 8 Tall Post Modern Resin Composite Industrial Loft Screen Wall Divider

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post Modern 8' foot Industrial loft wall divider featuring resin composite wall in two 4' X 4

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Unique 8 Tall Post Modern Resin Composite Industrial Loft Screen Wall Divider

$896 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Fractal room divider in stained colored glass and brass by Andrea Mancuso

By Analogia Project

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The resulting piece is a sculptural object composed of triangular panes of colored glass arranged in a gradient that shifts from bright emerald green to pale sage with each pane care...

Category

2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Fractal room divider in stained colored glass and brass by Andrea Mancuso

$26,782

Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s, Restored

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Wien, AT

This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s, Restored

$4,500

A 19th Century English Raised Panel Pine Room Divider great color and Patination

Located in Buchanan, MI

A 19th Century English Raised Panel Pine Room Divider great color and Patination

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

A 19th Century English Raised Panel Pine Room Divider great color and Patination

$2,400

Set of 3, Silent Trees, Acoustic Room Divider by Made by Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 3, Silent Trees, Acoustic Room Divider by Made By Choice Nordic Silence Collection with

Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Cork

Set of 3, Silent Trees, Acoustic Room Divider by Made by Choice

$8,895 / set

Victorian 3 Panel Room Divider Decorated With Sepia Decoupage Scenes of The Day

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Three Panel Two Sided Room Divider Decorated With Sepia Decoupage Scenes of The Day With

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper, Leather

Victorian 3 Panel Room Divider Decorated With Sepia Decoupage Scenes of The Day

$1,782

Postmodern Five-Panel Room Divider by Doro with Two Asiatic Elephants, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1980s. This screen is hand painted and signed by Doro and features fabric details

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Postmodern Five-Panel Room Divider by Doro with Two Asiatic Elephants, Italy

$1,900

Room divider in art deco style with birds, geometric patterns, red, yellow, blue

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Unique six-piece lacquered room divider with painted decor of birds and geometric patterns, brass

Category

Vintage 1970s European Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Room divider in art deco style with birds, geometric patterns, red, yellow, blue

$18,955 Sale Price

20% Off

1910-30s Japanese antique large Kimono display rack room divider wabi sabi decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

room divider / partition with fabrics on it. Especially, this one is larger than ordinary Iko, both

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

1910-30s Japanese antique large Kimono display rack room divider wabi sabi decor

$3,564

21st Century Siren Room Divider in Golden Brass and Wood, Made in Italy

By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

. Features: Room divider with a 24 ct gold-plated brass structure made up of three folding modules

Category

2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Gold Plate, Metal

21st Century Siren Room Divider in Golden Brass and Wood, Made in Italy

$9,976 Sale Price

20% Off

Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s

By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Designed by Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, a well known furniture manufacturer and dealer. In the last few years, these claustras have become increasingly rare with an equally increa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s

$2,137

Artistic Hand Painted French Screen Divider in a Festive White and Deep Red

Located in Bronx, NY

Artistic Hand painted Screen divider in a festive white and deep red.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Belle Époque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood

Artistic Hand Painted French Screen Divider in a Festive White and Deep Red

$2,950

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

By Julia Dodza

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a minimalist or classic

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

$3,551

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type C, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

By Julia Dodza

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type C, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

$3,551

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type A, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

By Julia Dodza

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type A, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

$3,551 / item

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type C, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

By Julia Dodza

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a minimalist or classic

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type C, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

$3,551

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type a, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

By Julia Dodza

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for Minimalist or Classic

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type a, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

$3,551

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

By Julia Dodza

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art

$3,551

Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Coromandel Room Screen

Located in Westfield, MA

use as a room divider, dressing screen, or statement accent in both traditional and eclectic interiors

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Coromandel Room Screen

$1,275

Decorative Standing Divider

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Vintage Divider decorative screen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile

Decorative Standing Divider

$4,800

Set of Scandinavian Modern Screens or Room Dividers in Stained Beechwood, 1940s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

Scandinavian cabinetmaker. Beautiful five-panel screen, room divider, framing with intricately carved geometric

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Beech

Set of Scandinavian Modern Screens or Room Dividers in Stained Beechwood, 1940s

$7,007 / set

Bi Mirror-Divider

By Scapin Collezioni

Located in Milan, IT

The new BI divider mirror is an intelligent piece of furniture with a double function. It consists

Category

2010s Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Bi Mirror-Divider

$5,570 / item

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Multi color by Alessandra Baldereschi

By Alessandra Baldereschi, DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A large screen designed as a theatre curtain represents imaginary natural landscapes on both sides

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

DeCastelli Painting Room Divider in Multi color by Alessandra Baldereschi

$31,229 / item

Botanical Hand-Painted Room Divider with Vibrant Flowers and Vines, Vintage

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage hand-painted room divider featuring vibrant flowers and delicate vines. This vintage hand

Category

20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Botanical Hand-Painted Room Divider with Vibrant Flowers and Vines, Vintage

$3,200

Metal Screen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rustic metal screen/room divider made from weathered, bent metal, exuding an aged and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Metal Screen

$1,200

Folding Iron and Stone Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Four-panel room divider with wrought iron frame and stone inserts, signed by the artist. Metal

Category

20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Folding Iron and Stone Divider

$1,050

DeCastelli Monolìte Divider by Tipstudio

By TIPSTUDIO, DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monolìte is an architectonic partition that, like a solid body smoothed by nature’s erosive elements, evokes geological formations along its surface. This partition is a vertical el...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Monolìte Divider by Tipstudio

$22,780 / item

Vintage Divider w/ Mother of Pearl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous folding screen with mother of pearl designs. Asian style design with birds in trees, all

Category

20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Divider w/ Mother of Pearl

$1,500

Large Post Modern Plexiglasss Wall Divider

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large 8' tall foot post modern plexiglasss wall divider made of 3 pieces of custom made plexi

Category

Vintage 1980s American Industrial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plexiglass

Large Post Modern Plexiglasss Wall Divider

$1,380

Perspectiva Space Divider by Colección Estudio

By Colección Estudio

Located in Geneve, CH

Perspectiva space divider by Colección Estudio Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 163 cm Materials: oak

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Felt, Oak

Perspectiva Space Divider by Colección Estudio

$1,924 / item

Lacquer Brass Divider by Frank Kyle

By Frank Kyle

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This striking and modernist three-panel screen finished in deep brown lacquer has raised brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Lacquer Brass Divider by Frank Kyle

Price Upon Request

Customizable Schonbuch Lola Divider by Bodo Sperlein

By Schönbuch

Located in New York, NY

Each panel of the room divider can be a different colour. Combinations of basic or accent colours

Category

2010s European Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Customizable Schonbuch Lola Divider by Bodo Sperlein

$3,122 / item

Arts Crafts Oak Folding Screen

Located in Cambridge, US

USA, ca. 1920s. A handsome three-panel folding screen or room divider with strong Arts & Crafts

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arts Crafts Oak Folding Screen

$2,400

1970s Geometric Steel Screen - Large

Located in London, England

The Geometric Screen/Room Divider is a versatile and stylish piece that adds functionality and

Category

Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

1970s Geometric Steel Screen - Large

$6,772

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare rosewood screen / room divider. Sanded and polished to enhance its rich, natural

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

$18,000

1970s Geometric Steel Screen - Small

Located in London, England

Made from Brushed Steel in the 1970s. The Geometric Screen/Room Divider is an ideal addition to

Category

Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cut Steel

1970s Geometric Steel Screen - Small

$5,129

4 Panel Florentine Italian Dressing Screen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

. Perfectly scaled, this four-panel screen can be used as a dressing screen, room divider, or decorative

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

4 Panel Florentine Italian Dressing Screen

$2,495

Bill Curry Cattail Screen/Sculpture

By Bill Curry Design Line

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare and beautiful screen or room divider. Stunning in person, ignore the tangle in the photo

Category

Vintage 1960s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Bill Curry Cattail Screen/Sculpture

$7,900

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare rosewood screen / room divider. Sanded and polished with a natural oil to the reveal

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

$16,000

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite rare antique rosewood carved into this beautiful screen or room divider. Andrianna

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Rosewood Screen

$11,340 Sale Price

40% Off

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Flowers Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

perfect for creating a light, relaxed vibe in any room. Use this versatile piece as a room divider

Category

Late 20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Flowers Screen

$1,850

Hand-Painted Asian Screen, Eight Panels

Located in Bradenton, FL

Mid 20th Century hand-painted Asian Screen/Room Divider, Eight Panels. Features intricate artwork

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hand-Painted Asian Screen, Eight Panels

$1,450

Antque Chinese Gold Wall Screen Fouble Sided

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Chinese 3 ft tall double sided screen or room divider in 4 panels. One side is gold leaf

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Antque Chinese Gold Wall Screen Fouble Sided

$1,060

19th Century Leather Studded Folding Screen

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A 19th century studded leather three-sectional folding screen, or room divider, its decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather

19th Century Leather Studded Folding Screen

$1,450

Three Panel Hand Painted Folding Screen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Circa 1950's Vienna Werkstätte style three panel folding screen/room divider. Hand painted on both

Category

20th Century Vienna Secession Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Three Panel Hand Painted Folding Screen

$1,650

Art Deco Style Walnut Screen with 6 Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

The Art Deco Style Walnut Screen with 6 Panels is a stylish and elegant room divider for your home

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Style Walnut Screen with 6 Panels

$4,200 / item

Organic Modern Italian Geometric Black Pink Aqua Murano Glass Curtain / Divider

By Cosulich Interiors Antiques

Located in New York, NY

avventurina, a contemporary work of art as a very decorative solution for a screen or room divider, is

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Organic Modern Italian Geometric Black Pink Aqua Murano Glass Curtain / Divider

$15,800 / item

Organic Modern Italian Geometric Gray Purple Aqua Murano Glass Curtain / Divider

By Vévé Glass

Located in New York, NY

decorative solution for a screen, room divider and also as a wall-mounted sculpture work of art. It is

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Chrome

Organic Modern Italian Geometric Gray Purple Aqua Murano Glass Curtain / Divider

$15,800

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Palm Screen

Located in Hilversum, NL

unique and rare piece. Whether used as a decorative element, a room divider, or even a shower screen in a

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Palmwood, Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Palm Screen

$7,066 / item

Six-Panel Tapestry Upholstered Screen, France, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Colorful six-panel folding screen or room divider. Each wood panel is clad in a vivid wool tapestry

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wool

Six-Panel Tapestry Upholstered Screen, France, 1940s

$8,076

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Room Divider Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the room divider screen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every room divider screen was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a room divider screen, we have 547 options in-stock, while there are 99 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the room divider screen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A room divider screen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful room divider screen that is worth considering.

Finding the Right Screens-room-dividers for You

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.

Questions About Room Divider Screen

How do you divide a room quickly?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To quickly divide a room, you can use a freestanding room divider. If you wish to leave the room open but visually divide it, try placing accent rugs under the furniture in different areas. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of room dividers.
What do you call a room divider?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.
What are room dividers called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
What room dividers are called depends on their style. Large collapsible walls are partition walls, while sectioned panels with hinges are screens. Japanese-style room dividers are known as shoji blinds. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of room dividers from some of the world's top dealers.
What can be used as room dividers?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The simplest things that can be used as room dividers are room divider furnishings that stand up on their own. You can also use folding screens, pocket doors, bookcases, curtains, trellises, hanging shelves and other objects and furniture pieces as room dividers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of room dividers.
Do room dividers fall easily?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.
Are room dividers a good idea?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.
What is the cheapest way to divide a room?
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PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
Lightweight Japanese paper lattice screens known as shōji are a versatile way to define a living space and block drafts. Painted folding screens known as byōbu are also used as decorative elements, often featuring landscapes, animals, and flowering plants. Chinese folding screens were traditionally comprised of monumental hinged panels, intricately carved and decorated with panoramic landscapes or stone inlay.
What is the Carlton room divider made of?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What can I use instead of a room divider?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
There are many things that you can use instead of a room divider. If you want to be able to open up the room or quickly create more privacy, curtains suspended from the ceiling can be a good choice. Folding screens are another option that give you the flexibility to change your room easily. For a more permanent solution, you can divide the room with case goods like bookcases. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
What are those paper room dividers called?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Paper room dividers are often called decorative screens or merely room dividers depending on the design. 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. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of room dividers and decorative screens.
What are those Chinese room dividers called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
Chinese room dividers are also called pingfengs. The term pingfeng in traditional Chinese literally means “wind blocker” or “wind wall.” Some people also refer to these room dividers as folding screens because they consist of hinged panels that allow them to fold up when not in use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of folding screens from some of the world's top dealers.
How do I keep my room dividers from falling down
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Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
For standing room dividers, make sure you set them up in an accordion or or zig zag fold pattern to keep them from falling down.
Can you use curtains as a room divider?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.
Can you attach a room divider to the wall?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.
Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

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