Panelling
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Panelling
Enamel
2010s Mexican Brutalist Panelling
Wood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Panelling
Oak
1910s Unknown Greek Revival Vintage Panelling
Wood
Late 18th Century French Antique Panelling
Terracotta
19th Century French Régence Antique Panelling
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Panelling
Walnut
1750s French Antique Panelling
Oak
17th Century French Antique Panelling
Softwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Panelling
Walnut
Early 20th Century Indian Panelling
Teak
20th Century Dutch Panelling
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s German Modern Vintage Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Panelling
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
1950s Asian Vintage Panelling
Wood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Panelling
Brass
16th Century Spanish Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Panelling
Oak
1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Copper
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Panelling
Terracotta
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Panelling
Copper
1840s French Louis XIII Antique Panelling
Walnut, Giltwood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Panelling
Wood, Paint
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Pine
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Panelling
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Panelling
Oak
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Panelling
Metal
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Panelling
Wood
Late 18th Century French Medieval Antique Panelling
Wood, Fruitwood, Oak, Pine
19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Ceramic
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Panelling
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Panelling
Wood, Hardwood
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Panelling
Oak
1890s American Antique Panelling
Copper, Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Panelling
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Panelling
Velvet, Wood
Mid-17th Century French Renaissance Antique Panelling
Oak
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Panelling
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Marble
19th Century English Antique Panelling
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Panelling
Wood, Pine
20th Century French Napoleon III Panelling
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Panelling
Stone
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Panelling
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century British Panelling
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Panelling
Sheet Metal
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Panelling
Wood
19th Century American Industrial Antique Panelling
Plaster, Paint
Early 1900s French Antique Panelling
Plaster, Wood
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Panelling
Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Victorian Panelling
Walnut
20th Century French Beaux Arts Panelling
Ceramic
18th Century Antique Panelling
Pine
Antique and Vintage Panelling
Originally made for functional use to reflect sunlight, reduce drafts and create shade, antique and vintage panelling and screens have expanded to be decorative elements.
The earliest known folding screens date back to the Zhou dynasty in China from the 4th to 3rd century B.C. Techniques for decorating leather and cloth turned panels into works of art. Through trade between the West and East, folding screens became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Screens imported in the 17th century from China and Japan were prized for their exoticism.
Panels today are still as practical as they are beautiful whether in large open spaces or for outdoor use. Screens create a sense of luxury and elegance and can match details like the wood trim of a room for a consistent look. They’re tasteful statement pieces you can use to showcase artwork or an intricate design while conveniently breaking up a room or filling a space that appears empty. Because of their vertical shape, panels draw the eye upward and can create the illusion of a higher ceiling and a more open room.
A vibrant screen can fulfill the same purpose as an accent wall, allowing you to play with color and light. You can use it as a surface to bounce light or add diffuse lighting behind it for a warm effect.
On 1stDibs, we offer screens and panels to help you create private spaces while introducing an object that evokes sophistication. Our modern panels include bold pieces that make strong statements, or you can opt for metal panelling to reflect light. If you’re looking for vintage items, neoclassical panelling is an ornate option.