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Gun Metal, Stainless, Glass Etagere Shelves or Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Gun Metal, Stainless, Glass Etagere Shelves or Room Divider Offered for sale is a fine-quality gun
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Friso Kramer "Stabilux" Two Section Industrial Shelves or Room Divider
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
perfect for displaying your favorite books and accessories and works as a low room divider. In original
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Fine Chinese Circular Display Stand Shelves Bookcase Mingei Room Divider Jumu
Located in London, GB
heirlooms, this versatile and jaw-dropping piece makes a great display cabinet, bookcase or even a room
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Shelves

Materials

Elm

20th Century Room divider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful solid teak room divider. Can be used for various purposes. Consists of 2 parts. In
Category

1990s Taiwanese Shelves

Materials

Teak

20th Century Room divider
20th Century Room divider
H 72.84 in W 76.78 in D 10.63 in
1970s MCM Circular Brass or Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
further from one another. Can be placed against a wall or use as a room divider. In fine condition
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
consists of three separate shelves. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Shelves

Materials

Wood

Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
H 43.31 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s This sizable and minimalist
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
H 73.04 in W 95.67 in D 14.18 in
Chinese Asymmetrical Zitan Wood Collector's Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique blending of classical Chinese and Art Deco Étagère/ room divider, first quarter of the 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Poul Cadovius Room Divider Teak Royal Wall System Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this very exclusive and rare poul cadovius room divider comes with 2 Steel telescopic
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mirth Shelveing/Room Divider in Polished Concrete by Neal Aronowitz
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
The extraordinary and playful Mirth Shelving/Room Divider is a harmonious blend of functionality
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Cement

Rattan and Bamboo Room Divider with Sunbrust Accents, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
By Úľuv
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This room divider was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the ULUV company in the 1960s. It is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Assymetrical shelf in stained wood, 1980's - Room Divider Shelf
Located in Uccle, BE
Assymetrical shelf in stained wood , 1980's
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Brass Bookshelf / Room Divider, 4 Drawers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century mODERNIST sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb circa 1950’s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
prime example of Scandinavian functionalism. Versatile sectional design, perfect as a room divider or
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Rare Modular room divider mod. 835. resin ABS Gianfranco Frattini Prod. Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vittoria, IT
Raro set di 6 moduli paravento componibile modello 835. Resina ABS stampata. Produzione Bernini 1968 circa. Domus n.470, gennaio 1969, pubblicità; Domus n.483, febbraio 1970, p.44
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Resin

Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
wonderful way to seprate a room’s function, and be free standing as a room divider. Just the thing to show
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case Additional
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system , 1960s Bookcase - Mobile
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Paul McCobb for Calvin Two Piece Etagere / Room Divider Circa 1960s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
aluminum framework and hardware. Can also serve as a room divider if desired. Base measures: 60" wide, 18
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Display Shelf/ Room Divider Super-Structure Model 5223
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Versatile Room Divider/ Display Shelf, Super-Structure Model number 5223
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

20th Century Italian Wall Unit / Room Divider By Vittorio Dassi, c.1960
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
be used as a room divider. Designed by and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi, this classic unit features
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine

Danish oak room divider modular library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnul
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish solid oak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnulf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Two sides Danish teak free standing room divider shelving Unit, by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s used as a room divider Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Room Divider in Dark Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider in Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s A memorable stained
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Rattan Shelf Display Unit with Built in Planter Room Divider Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cabinet. Can be used in the kitchen to display China, in a sun room as an accent piece. The planter can be
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Formica, Plywood

Brass Shelving / Étagère/Divider, Kim Moltzer, Late 1960s, France
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Distinctive and sculptural vintage brass shelves / étagère, dating from late 1960s France, and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Divider by Ludvik Volak from Drevopodnik Holesov, 1970s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This divider (Claustra) was originally designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov in the
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-Century Divider by Ludvik Volak from Drevopodnik Holesov, 1970s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This divider (Claustra) was originally designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov in the
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal

Carved Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Solid Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!. Unique
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Room Divider with Shelves in Mahogany and Brass
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico, DF
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Mexican room divider formed with two structures in mahogany and polished
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

1970's MacDougall Room Divider with Desk in Birch, Walnut and Yellow Formica
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970's Stewart MacDougall room divider with desk, multiple shelves, storage cabinets
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Solid Oak and Iron Room Divider Storage Unit with Stained Glass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 3 section Brutalist solid Oak and iron room divider storage unit with adjustable shelves
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

A set of Benches / Shelves / Room Dividers in Solid Oregon Pine, Denmark 1960s
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen, Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Ystad, SE
each other as a Sculptural a Room Divider or a pair of Shelves. The set displays a Minimalist and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Credenza w/ Tambour Doors in the Manner of Lorenza Bozzoli, Fattori, Italy, 2000
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Deland, FL
finished back allows this piece to be used in the center of a room or as a room divider. All three shelves
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

18th century, Italian Solid Walnut Wood Trumeau
Located in IT
decorated with fine inlays that create frames and geometric elements. Inside a large room is divided by
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Wood Room Divider/Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury wood room divider/shelves. Made of white oak.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Wood Room Divider/Shelves
Midcentury Wood Room Divider/Shelves
H 58.5 in W 98 in D 8 in
Room divider/bookcase by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro - Netherlands, 1960
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brussels , BE
Minimalist yet colorfull room divider/ shelves from the 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

California Artisan Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary one of a kind custom room divider and storage unit. This was removed from a home
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Fir

California Artisan Room Divider
California Artisan Room Divider
H 54.5 in W 77 in D 13.5 in
1980s Palma & Vannicola Room Divider
Located in London, GB
Primary colored particle board and glass storage/room divider by the Italian Palma and Vinnicola
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Shelves

1980s Palma & Vannicola Room Divider
1980s Palma & Vannicola Room Divider
H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Commissioned Ico Parisi Room Divider
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Commissioned Ico Parisi room divider for Lenno House (Casa Fontana) on Lake Como. Unique piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal

Commissioned Ico Parisi Room Divider
Commissioned Ico Parisi Room Divider
H 109.45 in W 107.49 in D 31.5 in
POUL CADOVIUS Abstracta room divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
POUL CADOVIUS Abstracta room divider. The abstracta system designed by Poul Cadovius for the Royal
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

POUL CADOVIUS Abstracta room divider
POUL CADOVIUS Abstracta room divider
H 39.38 in W 65.36 in D 16.74 in
Danish Room Divider by Poul Cadovius System Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Perpignan, FR
Made of teak, this room divider include four sliding doors units, two on both side and eight
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie
Dividing room/wall unit designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood

Shelf and Room Divider, Designed by Max Frommeld
By Max Frommeld
Located in London, GB
therefore acts as a room divider and is most likely placed 'off the wall'. Most suitable for open plan
Category

2010s British Shelves

Materials

Laminate

Shelf and Room Divider, Designed by Max Frommeld
Shelf and Room Divider, Designed by Max Frommeld
H 57.09 in W 129.93 in D 26.38 in
Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
scholars’ display stand/room divider. Featuring multi-tiered open shelves staggered and asymmetrical
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

California Modern Walnut and Brass Suspension Room Divider or Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous California Modern suspension room divider or wall unit, walnut shelves and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Room Divider Shelving Unit
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in London, Greater London
Rare Paul McCobb (1917-1969) planner group room divider shelving unit with bench, designed in circa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cor Alons Unique Room Divider with Shelving, Dutch, circa 1950
By Cor Alons
Located in Maastricht, NL
A unique room divider by Dutch designer Cor Alons, from circa 1950. The divider is made of two pine
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Ash, Pine, Wood

Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Portland, ME
Wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius in 3 bays, 8 shelves, 2 cabinets. This system is both rare and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Edward Wormley Open Frame Lit Shelf Room Divider for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
graduated adjustable shelves are lit by a three socket incandescent lighting system concealed under the top
Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Brass

Etagere Brass and Glass Room Divider by Romeo Rega from Italy - Shelve
By Romeo Rega
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
glass shelves. Will work perfectly as a floating room divider. The whole item is in excellent condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Design Teak Room Divider Shelving Unit Storage G Plan Era Midcentury
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
room divider shelving unit in stunning teak with it’s beautiful lines, rich grain and stunning tapered
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Munster, DE
system that offers high stability, even if the shelf is to be in the middle of the room.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Natural Wood Spatial Screen Partition, Room Divider with Shelves by Rive Roshan
By Rive Roshan
Located in Eindhoven, NL
shelves) for contemporary interiors. The natural wood spatial screen partition can be used to divide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Spatial Partitions/Room Divider w/ Shelves, Natural Wood Ed. by Rive Roshan
By Rive Roshan
Located in Eindhoven, NL
screen partition can be used to divide spaces, improve acoustics, create storage (with added shelves) or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Normann Copenhagen Jam 8 Pole Bookcase by Rudolph Schelling Webermann
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
various sizes and can be placed against a wall or used as a room divider. The shelves' softly rounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Normann Copenhagen Jam 6 Pole Bookcase by Rudolph Schelling Webermann
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
available in various sizes and can be placed against a wall or used as a room divider. The shelves' softly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Room Divider Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of room divider shelves available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all room divider shelves available were constructed with great care. Find 121 antique and vintage room divider shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of room divider shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Room divider shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Ludvik Volak, Thonet and Poul Cadovius each produced beautiful room divider shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Room Divider Shelves?

Prices for room divider shelves start at $250 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $4,225.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Room Divider Shelves
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.