Quintessential Things Screens and Room Dividers

This striking four-panel folding screen, crafted in mid-20th-century China, marries graphic modernity with timeless decorative motifs. Each panel’s upper edge undulates to create a sculptural, multi-level silhouette, while the deep black lacquer ground provides a dramatic backdrop for the carefully rendered scene. Two graceful cranes—painted in soft whites with red-tipped crowns—stand poised in concentric gold-line ripples, their long legs and outstretched wings rendered in subtly shaded brushwork that conveys both strength and serenity. Surrounding the birds, abstract reeds and ribbon-like forms sweep across the panels in gradients of teal, lavender, and gold, suggesting stylized waterways and wind-blown foliage. Unobtrusive brass hinges allow the screen to extend into a full, bold arc or collapse flat for easy storage. Measuring approximately 80½″ high by 80½″ wide overall, it is substantial enough to define a seating area, screen an entryway, or serve as a moody focal wall. Surface wear—including fine lacquer crazing and minor scuffs—speaks to decades of use and imbues the piece with authentic vintage character. Whether displayed in a minimalist loft, an Art Deco–inspired interior, or alongside antique furnishings, this black-lacquer heron screen...

Yosemite is a Contemporary 4 Panel Folding Screen, designed by the Portuguese Architecture & Interior Design Studio Ding Dong. The screen has 2 ...

Hand-painted on silk Japanese four-panel screen. Decorations of temples, trees, and mountains.

This beautiful room divider is comprised of three hinged panels each crafted of 4 squares of pergamino. It is a warm neutral to enhance your décor.

Chinese six-panel lacquer screen. This lovely and versatile screen is in the great style of Coco Chanel who loved to decorate with Coromandel s...

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century Folding Screen with Rattan pole 4-panel room divider featuring stacked rattan decorative corners. Crafted with natural ratt...

Handsome bamboo rattan folding three-panel dressing screen or room divider featuring a mirrored back. Hand-crafted by McGuire in the California organic...

An Italian hand painted wood room divider from the 20th century. This antique accordion style folding screen from Italy features 4 connected panels, ...

This elegant two-panel byōbu screen likely dates to the early 20th century and embodies the timeless refinement of Japanese folding screens. Each panel is constructed on a lightweigh...

Art Nouveau four panel folding screen, Mahogany Frame, glass top floral patterned silk looking fabric bottom. H: 1.5 mtr W: 2.00 mtr fully extended

This four-panel folding screen is a vivid celebration of botanical artistry rendered in delicate polychrome paint over a finely crackled ground. Each of the four slender panels stand...

Large chinoiserie 8-panel Coromandel two-sided lacquered wood room divider screen. One scenic side with landscapes, buildings, and figures and boats. Other side painted black with go...