Freestanding Room Divider
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Walnut, Spruce
Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum
2010s American Minimalist Shelves
Lacquer, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Italian Other Shelves
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Sideboards
Plastic
20th Century Italian Minimalist Sideboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Coat Racks and Stands
Iron
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1950s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Pine
American Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Screens and Room Dividers
Metal
Vintage 1960s English Sideboards
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Czech Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Pine
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
2010s Swedish Modern Shelves
Oak
2010s Swedish Modern Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Cherry, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Console Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Console Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Shelves
Lucite
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Steel
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How Much is a Freestanding Room Divider?
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To 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 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.
- What are room dividers called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Paper 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Chinese 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- Do room dividers fall easily?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Whether 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ettore 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.