Art Deco–Inspired Five-Part Lacquered Screen [ Link ]
I am a big art deco fan, and this fanciful five-panel screen would do justice to any sophisticated living room.
by 1stdibs
Softwall [ Link ]
Modern design is always seeking ways to reinvent how we function in a space. This felt Softwall was created to divide up an area in a room or office and to function as a storage wall for small, infrequently used objects. Pretty clever, no?
by B&B Italia
Phillip Lloyd Powell Pierced 'New Hope' Floor Screens at [ Link ]
If your design bent is art nouveau, these screens are just the thing for you. The sinuous tendrils are hand-carved out of walnut by noted woodworker Phillip Lloyd Powell.
by 1stdibs
Venini Suspended Murano Glass Elements Screen [ Link ]
This is yummy Murano elegance in a 1960s multicolored glass screen from Venini. This would make me ooh and ah if I saw it hanging in a room.
by 1stdibs
Picasso Theme Folding Screen [ Link ]
There's no need to go to the museum for a Picasso fix. Just put this creative floor screen in a corner of your living room and voilà!
by 1stdibs
Rondelay [ Link ]
A Higgins Glass Rondelay wall screen is a delight to behold. The glass pieces were all made in the 1960s, so this piece has some history. Letting it hang from the ceiling creates a mesmerizing room divider for all to behold.
by Higgins Glass Studio
Gaetano Pesce Screen [ Link ]
This room divider has yellow lacquered shelves that tilt out. It's sort of a screen-meets-bookshelf. Designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1982, there is a lot of design bang for the buck in this little beauty.
by 1stdibs
Cubist Screen [ Link ]
I love a screen made of movable pieces. It lets the light softly pass through and creates a really interesting vertical wall. This one is made out of brown mahogany.
by Niedermaier Furniture
Screen #0410012 [ Link ]
Here is another version of a screen with movable panels joined together. The clean white lacquer squares are really striking.
by Art & Tradition
Piero Fornasetti Pompeiana Folding Screen [ Link ]
If you do not know about Piero Fornasetti and his wonderful designs, here is a great place to start. The whimsical reality in this folding screen definitely makes this a collector's item.
by 1stdibs
Undulating Large Screen Floor Lamp [ Link ]
This undulating screen also functions as a floor lamp! It's kind of a cool, sexy combination, don't you think? The screen is made of woven rattan covered in a soft fabric that allows the light to shine through.
by 1stdibs
Four Panel Folding Screen [ Link ]
This French folding screen from the 1960s has a boldly colored checkerboard motif that is fantastic. It would be so fun mixed into a contemporary room.
by 1stdibs
Ateliers Jean Prouvé Screen [ Link ]
Just imagine this gorgeous movable partition in a large loft apartment. How dramatic would that be? It's much more interesting than a Sheetrock wall if you ask me. This was designed in the 1950s by the famous French architect Jean Prouvé.
by 1stdibs
Vintage Midcentury Screen With Hard Edge Painting [ Link ]
This screen is painted in what is called a Hard Edge style. I was surprised to see it attributed to the 1960s, but that doesn't take away from its unusual styling and impact.
by 1stdibs
Ultra Chic Modernist 6-Paneled Mirrored Screen [ Link ]
There is nothing more classic than a beveled mirrored screen. Chic and sophisticated with modernist overtones, this one would literally shine in a living room or dining room. It has a stunning silver-leafed backside as well.
by 1stdibs
'Mercury Rising' Screen [ Link ]
This floor screen takes the prize for artistic originality. Designed by British artist Sophie Coryndon, it is an outstanding example of Japanese lacquer techniques and gold leafing. The fabulous alligator baying at the moon is non-stop wonderful.
by Sophie Coryndon
Mobile Elements Screen [ Link ]
This screen is part of a modern furniture grouping from Cassina called "Mobile Elements." The designer, Antonio Citterio, wanted to create simple pieces that could easily be moved around the office or home to create privacy. I love the bright orange color and think the concept is just so very clever.
by ddc nyc
Woven Straw Screen [ Link ]
Nada Debs comes from Morocco, and her floor screen has a bit of an exotic touch. The woven straw texture filters light gently while still maintaining a sense of privacy.
by Mondo Collection
Bordoni Leather Screen [ Link ]
I just had to share with you a traditional leather screen with nailheads. This Bordoni leather screen is an excellent example of traditional design. Screens of this type are always considered in good taste by one and all, and they can look gorgeous in modern and traditional homes.
by Richard Shapiro Antiques and Works of Art
Studded Screen [ Link ]
How chic is this studded patent leather screen? It is screaming 1970s "razzamatazz" all over!
by 1stdibs
Screen or Five-Set Wall Panels [ Link ]
One of my haunts for art deco–style furnishings in Los Angeles is Anne Hauck Antiques. I was delighted to come upon this set of five wall panels executed in the style of Jean Dunand, another rather famous art deco furniture designer you should be aware of. The black lacquer and gold leaf variations are stunning.
by 1stdibs
Wood Screen by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller [ Link ]
A re-issue of a famous designer's work can be a way to purchase something in perfect condition at a much more affordable price point. Herman Miller did just that with an original folding panel wood screen design from legendary designers Charles and Ray Eames.
by 1stdibs
Modernist Folding Screen [ Link ]
Simplicity meets elegance in this 1950s modernist folding screen made of fabric and metal. I think this would slip beautifully into a country house or a wonderful house at the beach.
by 1stdibs
Pair of Asian Wall Screens or Room Dividers [ Link ]
These floor screens/room dividers were created out of wood and are replete with Asian design symbols. The peeling paint adds to their mystery and charm. I would love to see these in a contemporary room as an unexpected contrast to sleek modern furnishings.
by 1stdibs
Spring Screen [ Link ]
This hanging room divider, composed of metal springs, is a free-form design that can be customized to fit your home. Truth be told, I used one just like it to separate a dining room/living room area in an apartment in New York City. It looked smashing!
Next: 10 Great Ways to Use Room Screens
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Attached is an image of a room using the "Notre Dame" design as a divider that creates an intimate living room space, while keep the entire floor open and welcoming.
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Fair warning, I'm pretty sure all the screens shown here are serious investment pieces. What a statement they make though!