{"title":"Screens","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-english-bifold-screens-w-decorative-paint-finish-723-4","title":"Pair of antique English bi-fold screens w\/ decorative paint finish 72¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA stunning pair of bi-fold screens made in the early-nineteenth century in England. The fronts are decorated with exquisite floral motifs and garlands applied by hand using stencils on paper. The glossy brown and the way the paper has been fixed to the wooden frames with pretty studs is evocative of leather furniture. The backs are covered with canvas. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlease note wear, and that repairs have been made. Handle with care.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eEnd to end 92¼\" wide. Individual panels are 22\" wide. 72¾\" high\u003cbr\u003eEnd to end 234cm wide. Individual panels are 56cm wide. 185cm high\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47254525575506,"sku":"16646","price":4990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC03030-Edit.jpg?v=1699541223"},{"product_id":"french-modernist-leather-and-wood-folding-screen-c-1980-59-x-941-2","title":"French Modernist Leather and Wood Folding Screen c.1980 - 59\" x 94½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis French four-panel paravent from the 1980s is crafted in dark-stained wood and detailed with wide bands of chocolate-brown leather set in horizontal, channelled rows, giving the screen a warm, architectural rhythm. The rectilinear leaves fold on patinated brass hinges, and the mix of smooth leather and sturdy timber creates a grounded, quietly luxurious presence. The leather shows natural creasing and gentle waviness from age, along with scattered scuffs and small abrasions; the wooden frames carry rubbed edges and minor nicks, and the hinges are pleasantly tarnished. In good, timeworn condition, the screen feels both tactile and substantial, bringing an inviting sense of depth and privacy to a bedroom, dressing area, or living space.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUse it to define a seating area or discreetly soften the presence of a workstation without interrupting the flow of light. In a bedroom, it works well as a dressing screen, a backdrop for a console or valet, or even as a sculptural bedhead that lends the space a rich, layered look. Its warm brown palette blends effortlessly with linen upholstery, wicker, and bronze lighting, and it can mellow the crisp lines of modern interiors or harmonize with rustic, stone-floored rooms just as naturally. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 59\" high x 94½\" wide x 1¼\" thick \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 150cm high x 240cm wide x 3cm thick\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072586051922,"sku":"23183","price":3195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC06386-Modifier.jpg?v=1763627247"},{"product_id":"19th-century-provencal-two-panel-neoclassical-painted-canvas-screen-63","title":"19th Century Provençal Two-Panel Neoclassical Painted Canvas Screen - 63\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA rare 19th-century two-panel folding screen in painted canvas, originating from an estate in Aix-en-Provence and imbued with the lyrical spirit of southern France. One face presents a lively neoclassical composition animated by fountains, winged cherubs, dolphins, and small pastoral landscape reserves, all framed within scrolling ornament in soft, sun-faded tones. The reverse offers a quieter, more restrained presence, rendered in warm sepia hues and centered with entwined monograms beneath a coronet, suggesting a commission linked to a noble household.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe surface bears the gentle marks of time, with scattered paint wear, small edge losses to the canvas, and areas of soft abrasion that lend the piece a sense of poetic nostalgia and lived history. Far from detracting, this patina enhances its charm, evoking centuries of domestic life and seasonal light. The structure remains sound, and the hinges function smoothly, allowing the screen to stand and fold with ease. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis screen brings an elegant and atmospheric note to a living room or bedroom, serving equally well as a light room divider, headboard, or backdrop behind a console. The sepia monogrammed side suits calm, tonal interiors, while the painted face introduces a touch of theatrical color and whimsy. It may also be displayed as wall art, used to anchor a reading corner, or paired with patinated woods, linen upholstery, and antique mirrors, offering a deeply poetic Provençal presence that feels at home in both traditional and contemporary settings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition and wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 63\" high x 49¼\" wide x \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 160cm high x 125cm wide x\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52306138890578,"sku":"23462","price":3795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC09254_edda7fb7-8369-4d24-bd4c-a35cb788868b.jpg?v=1766133970"},{"product_id":"1950s-french-painted-three-panel-folding-screen-w-roosters","title":"1950s French Painted Three-Panel Folding Screen w\/ Roosters","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA three-panel folding screen in painted wood, dating to the 1950s and likely French, set against a mellow ochre ground and animated on the front by hand-painted roosters. The figures are set within a sparsely composed pine landscape, evoking a sense of open, tranquil nature. The screen is decorated on both sides with the reverse presenting a quieter composition of pine branches alone. The brushwork is lively and assured throughout, in tones of black, ivory, russet, and muted gold. The handling of line and composition shows a clear inspiration drawn from East Asian silks and ink painting, interpreted through a mid-century European decorative sensibility.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSigned at the lower right, the screen remains in good vintage condition, with gentle surface wear, small edge nicks, and light marks consistent with age and use, all of which contribute to its vintage character The rooster, long the emblem of France, symbolizing vigilance, pride, and the coming of light, anchors the composition, lending the screen both symbolism and decorative presence. Together, the painterly execution, cross-cultural references, and emblematic subject make this screen a striking and spirited accent for both traditional and modern interiors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis screen brings warmth and movement to a room, whether used as a freestanding divider, set behind a console as a dramatic backdrop, or mounted as a statement artwork. Its double sided decoration allows it to float in a dressing area, study, or bedroom, while the honeyed palette softens modern lines and complements natural materials. It also makes a characterful headboard or a graceful way to delineate an entry from a living space, adding an inviting country note with painterly sophistication.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 63¾\" high. Each panel 20½\" wide x 1¼\" thick \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 162cm high. 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One side is painted in soft, muted tones with delicate bird motifs perched on flowering branches, evoking an East Asian aesthetic with a light and poetic touch.  The composition is airy and asymmetrical, set against a gently aged cream background with patina and texture that enhance its subtle decorative quality.\nThe reverse is covered with a dark lacquered canvas enriched with gilt chinoiserie scenes. These depict stylized landscapes, figures, and architectural elements in a dense composition. This creates a striking contrast with the lighter painted side, not only in terms of colour but also between richly layered composition and a more open, airy one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach panel is topped with a shaped crest, lending an elegant, undulating silhouette to the upper line. In contrast, the feet are simple and straight, subtly elevating the ensemble and bringing a sense of lightness to the overall form. The screen folds easily, making it both decorative and practical as a room divider or backdrop.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInspired by the long European fascination with Asian art known as chinoiserie, a style that remained highly popular into the early 20th century, this screen reflects a taste for refinement and escapism. 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Rich in romantic Belle Époque charm, the composition depicts an ethereal female figure surrounded by cherubs, doves, and flowering foliage within a dreamy pastoral landscape. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAndré Charles Voillemot (1822–1893) was a French painter celebrated for his romantic allegorical and decorative compositions in the neo-Rococo taste. A regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon, he received a silver medal in 1870 and was named a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur the same year. Today, his elegant Belle Époque paintings are increasingly appreciated by collectors of 19th century French art. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDecorated on one side only, the scene unfolds gracefully across the four arched panels, creating a theatrical decorative effect, while the reverse is finished in a deep dark tone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis screen would make a dramatic backdrop, room divider, or wall decoration in a living room, bedroom, or dressing area. A wonderfully romantic and highly decorative piece that captures the refined spirit of Belle Époque interiors and the enduring appeal of French allegorical art. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 72\" high x 49¼\" wide x 4¼\" thick \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 183cm high x 125cm wide x 11cm thick\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53368174117202,"sku":"24478","price":5795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC02427_e2cc3c0c-cdf2-4f06-a158-ec08542df1cf.jpg?v=1778246979"},{"product_id":"rare-and-spectacular-18th-century-folding-screen-with-hand-painted-paper-panels-55-x-1413-4","title":"Rare and Spectacular 18th Century Folding Screen w\/ Hand-Painted Paper Panels - 55\" x 141¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA spectacular and highly atmospheric 18th century six-panel folding screen decorated on one side with painted scenic paper panels and on the reverse with richly patterned domino paper. Monumental in scale and deeply evocative, the screen retains the poetic irregularities and faded beauty that only centuries of use can create. The principal side is decorated with a succession of oriental-inspired landscapes, garden pavilions, flowering trees, and architectural follies unfolding across the six leaves. The lower sections are richly filled with stylized floral and foliate motifs that anchor the compositions and add remarkable decorative density.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe reverse is covered in richly patterned domino paper, a traditional woodblock-printed and hand-colored paper widely used in the 18th century for both decorative objects and interiors. Here, the panels display an extraordinary succession of exotic figures, flowering vases, birds, and fantastical foliage arranged in rhythmic vertical compositions inspired by the taste for the Orient that swept through Europe in the period. The remarkable richness and vibrancy of the printed decoration give the reverse every bit as much visual impact as the principal painted side, allowing the screen to be appreciated equally from both directions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis extraordinary piece creates architecture within a room. Whether used to soften a wall, divide a space, frame a bed, or form a backdrop behind a console, it brings scale, depth, and an unmistakably collected atmosphere to an interior. The richly painted side introduces romance and theatricality, while the domino paper reverse offers a more rhythmic decorative presence, allowing the mood of the room to shift depending on its orientation. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 55\" high x 165¼\" long x 1½\" thick \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 140cm high x 420cm long x 4cm thick\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53584258302290,"sku":"24633","price":13995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC05049-Modifier.jpg?v=1779890459"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/collections\/DSC08883-Modifier_fde23de2-8bc8-4663-b5ae-17d5cf464265.jpg?v=1776174936","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/collections\/screens.oembed","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}