Screens

French antique screens combine practicality with decorative presence, offering a flexible way to define space while introducing height, texture, and visual interest. Our collection brings together original folding, concertina, and paneled screens dating from the 18th through the 20th centuries, selected for craftsmanship, condition, and architectural character.

The selection includes painted canvas screens, hand-decorated wooden examples, and more restrained paneled forms designed to complement a wide range of interiors. Historically used to shield drafts, create privacy, or divide large rooms, screens became increasingly decorative over time, often incorporating painted scenes, fabric panels, or carved details. Their movable nature makes them among the most versatile furnishings in the home.

Each screen is precisely measured, clearly documented, and professionally photographed, with condition carefully noted. Stock availability is maintained in real time. All pieces ship directly from France and are packed using methods developed for transporting antique furniture and decorative objects.

French antique screens are particularly well suited to bedrooms, bathrooms, dressing areas, and guest rooms, where they can create privacy or delineate space without permanent alteration. They pair naturally with gilt mirrors, chandeliers, indoor planters, and other decorative elements, contributing both function and architectural presence to an interior.