How do I place a multi-fold screen in a room?

Position the panels in a gentle zig-zag configuration to ensure the screen stands securely without needing wall attachments. This arrangement allows the hinged sections to support one another while displaying the painted artwork across the room. Consider placing the divider against plain walls to highlight the lacquer work or use it to delineate zones within an open-plan space. Ensure clearance around the folds so the panels move freely without scraping flooring.

What is the difference between coromandel and lacquer?

Coromandel refers specifically to an incised lacquer technique where artisans carve into thick layers of dark lacquer to expose contrasting underlayers. Standard lacquer work relies on painted, gilt, or inlaid decoration resting flat upon the surface without deep carving. Both finishes require a wooden substrate, but coromandel pieces yield a distinct tactile depth through their incised channels. You will find this technique frequently on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Chinese panels listed on this page.

Can these screens be used as permanent room dividers?

These folding pieces function effectively as movable partitions to separate functional areas within larger rooms. Their hinged construction means you can alter their position or fold them flat when floor space is needed elsewhere. Keep in mind that while they offer visual privacy and block sightlines, they do not function as soundproof structural walls. Position them away from heavy foot traffic to protect the painted surfaces from accidental bumps.

How are different periods identified on these screens?

Dating relies on examining the construction materials, hinge types, and stylistic vocabulary used in the painted or carved decoration. Eighteenth-century examples often feature deep coromandel work, while Victorian pieces incorporate papier-mâché or specific European interpretations of Chinese motifs. Twentieth-century items frequently show machine-made hardware alongside traditional hand-finishing techniques. Comparing the core wood and the wear patterns on the lacquer helps anchor the piece to its era of manufacture.

Search 0

3,687 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTSNEW

Chinoiserie Folding Room Divider

LATEST STOCK

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Chinoiserie Folding Room Divider

19 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

These chinoiserie folding room divider panels bring dramatic painted storytelling and rich lacquer into a room, offering height and architectural division.

Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Eight Fold Screen, Late 19th Century

1900 - 1920

Save

Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Eight Fold Screen, Late 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£18,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

Antique Privacy Screen, English, Handpainted, 3 Panel Room Divider, Victorian

1900 - 1920

Save

Antique Privacy Screen, English, Handpainted, 3 Panel Room Divider, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,195

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

1900 - 1920

Save

Stunning Chinese 6 Fold Room Divider

From John Howkins Antiques

£3,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

← 1 2 →

65,502

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

4,363

Antique Uploads This Month

440,987

Total Antiques Sold

Chinoiserie Folding Room Divider

Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Eight Fold Screen, Late 19th Century

Antique Privacy Screen, English, Handpainted, 3 Panel Room Divider, Victorian

Stunning Chinese 6 Fold Room Divider

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories