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Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Paso shelving was designed to embody simplicity and harmony through the use of rhythmical
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 S" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Mirth Shelves/Divider
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
The extraordinary Mirth Shelving/Room Divider is a harmonious blend of functionality and artistic
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Cement

Mirth Shelves/Divider
Mirth Shelves/Divider
H 66 in W 71 in D 12 in
Exclusive Chrome Omega Shelf from Abhika Mod. Austin-Shelf
Located in Berlin, DE
. Chrome shelving room divider in Art Deco style round shape. - Stabile solid construction in high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Plus Storage Module M
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
unit with options ranging from a shelving room divider, to a space saver placed off to the side. Let
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Concrete

Plus Storage Module M
Plus Storage Module M
H 14.76 in W 14.17 in D 28.94 in
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
H 72.45 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
to create a room division. The clean lines look great against period details as well as in modern
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Plus Storage Module S
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
with options ranging from a shelving room divider, to a space saver placed off to the side or a stool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Concrete

Plus Storage Module S
Plus Storage Module S
H 14.76 in W 14.17 in D 14.76 in
Rattan Folding Room Divider Shelving Unit
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large rattan shelving unit features a 4-piece folding frame with 4 shelves. Good condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
to create a room division. The clean lines look great against period details as well as in modern
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
create a room division. The clean lines look great against period details as well as in modern spaces and
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider The credenza bottom measures: 54 wide x 17 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving This wall unit measures: 54 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
includes four individual units. Units can be added to form a larger room divider or shelving unit
Category

2010s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 M" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

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 81.11 in W 95.87 in D 13.98 in
Brass Shelving / Étagère/Divider, Kim Moltzer, Late 1960s, France
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
designed by Kim Moltzer (1938-2015). This unit is divided into 3 display niches in staggered levels, in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

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

Gun Metal, Stainless, Glass Etagere Shelves or Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
metal, stainless steel, and glass etagere shelving unit that can be used as a room divider. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Industrial Room Divider by Wim Rietveld for De Bijenkorf, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Rietveld; Gerrit Rietveld; room divider; bookcase; industrial; shelving unit; industrial design
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Bookcases and/or room divider by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s.
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase has a brilliant brass structure, blue smoked
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Collector's Display Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique piece is a classical Chinese art deco display/room divider in the original condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
shelving unit or a room divider. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s, this divider
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner Use alone or add to your wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
bookcase, a sophisticated cabinet, a practical storage shelf, or even as an intriguing room divider. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Rare Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Double Sided Room Divider Credenza with S
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, room divider has 3 sliding doors on both sides revealing shelving on either side. This is perfect to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Room Divider in Dark Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
as a wall-mounted shelving unit or room divider. Square edges in dark colour plywood and features
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
Vintage rattan shelving unit with a built in planter. Herringbone decoration on this very versable
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Formica, Plywood

Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
Inspired by ancient Chinese gardens and shaped like natural water droplets, 'Shuidi' can divide a
Category

Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
H 45.28 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
Inspired by ancient Chinese gardens and shaped like natural water droplets, 'Shuidi' can divide a
Category

Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 8.67 in
White Marble Dining Table and Bar Unit, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy 1960s
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
is on castors and can be moved around the room. The piece can be divided in two parts: upper and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Division Shelving by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Division Shelving by Phase Design Dimensions: D 38,1 x W 91,4 x H 112,4 cm. Materials: Powder
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Division Shelving by Phase Design
Division Shelving by Phase Design
H 44.26 in W 35.99 in D 15.01 in
1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
By Ficks Reed
Located in Burbank, CA
. It's well built, and also has a finish in the back. It can be used as a divider to divide a space. It
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
H 77.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
condition with minor scratches. A versatile shelving unit for use in a kitchen, media room, library or as a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Nickel

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, Mid-Century standing shelving unit or room divider. Reminiscent of Poul Cadovius
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique French Walnut Shelving Unit 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit 19th Century in Walnut Louis Philippe Style The Walnut Shelving
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Oak Shelving Units Denmark, Niels Gammelgaard 1970s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice looking Shelving system beautiful Ebonized solid oak shelves. Ideal as a room divider or
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Industrial Shelving Rack Rolling Bookcase Cart Factory Trolley
Located in Trensacq, FR
for loft design, room divider, kitchen storage cart, rolling bookcase etc.. and suitable for use
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

19th Century Primitive Polychrome Divided Country Grain Bin
Located in Milford, NH
, as a divider for recycling, and even stand vertically in a room for shelving. Wonderful patina and
Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
freely on the floor, acting as a room/space divider or be placed alongside a wall.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
as a storage facility and room divider. In addition, this item consists of five columns in different
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kensington, MD
used as a room divider or against a wall. Colored shelves make it playful. Curved and linear units in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Free Standing Italian 60s Shelving System by Imb Serie Selex
Located in Genova, IT
la rende perfetta anche per utilizzo come 'room divider' Finitura in legno di teak. marchio del
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
be used as an open bookshelf divider to divide a space. It has a curved designed as shown. It was
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Burl

Colourful Postmodern Formica Lacquer Bent Metal Cubic Shelving Unit on Wheels
By Peter Shire, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in PARIS, FR
room divider, the piece can be placed both centrally in a room or against a wall. Its height blocks the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
as a storage facility and room divider. In addition, this item consists of three columns in different
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
personal preferences. Par example, you can use it simultaneously as a storage facility and room divider. In
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Studio Pepe For Ivan Redaelli Hill Steel Wall Unit With Leather Shelving
By Studiopepe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
divider. Measures 71” W x 13.5 deep by 79.5 high. Condition: Please see detail photos. The overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Sideboard for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Porto, PT
used as room divider because it has rosewood veneer in the back.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

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Shelving Room Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shelving room divider you’re looking for. A shelving room divider — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 35 options for an antique or vintage shelving room divider now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a shelving room divider — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A shelving room divider made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shelving room divider that is appealing in its simplicity, but Casey Lurie, &New and G Plan Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Shelving Room Divider?

Prices for a shelving room divider can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $80,068, while the average can fetch as much as $4,339.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Shelving Room Divider
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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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