An assortment of Japanese rimpa screens is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese rimpa screens — often made from
metal,
paper and
gold — can elevate any home. Japanese rimpa screens have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of Japanese rimpa screens to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Art Deco Japanese rimpa screens are of considerable interest. Japanese rimpa screens have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Rimpa School are consistently popular.
Japanese rimpa screens can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $28,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.
Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.