1960 French Louis XVI Gold Beech 2-Panel Folding Room Divider Screen

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Description

This elegant circa 1960 Louis XVI–style two-panel folding room divider combines carved beechwood craftsmanship, a warm antique-gold finish, and romantic … Read more This elegant circa 1960 Louis XVI–style two-panel folding room divider combines carved beechwood craftsmanship, a warm antique-gold finish, and romantic portrait textile panels. Handmade in the French decorative tradition, the screen is designed to be attractive from both sides, making it equally suitable as a functional room divider or a decorative interior feature.

The frame is crafted from solid beechwood and decorated with refined Louis XVI-inspired details, including carved floral motifs, graceful curves, and classical ornamental accents. The antique-gold finish highlights the sculptural carving and displays subtle tonal variation and patina that complement its vintage character.

Both panels are upholstered in a refined cotton-silk blend fabric featuring romantic French portrait scenes inspired by 19th-century imagery. The portraits are pressed directly onto the cotton-silk fabric rather than hand-painted or woven, allowing the scenes to retain fine pictorial detail while preserving the soft texture and subtle sheen of the textile.

The screen is fully double-sided, with decorative portrait fabric on both the front and reverse, allowing it to be positioned freely within a room rather than only against a wall.

The two panels are connected with functional hinges, allowing the screen to be folded, adjusted, or positioned at different angles depending on the space.

Date / Period: Circa 1960
Maker / Brand: French artisan craftsmanship, unmarked
Style: Louis XVI / Neoclassical Revival
Color: Antique gold with multicolor portrait textiles
Materials: Solid beechwood and cotton-silk fabric
Category: Folding Screen / Room Divider – 2 Panels
Number of Panels: 2 connected panels
Origin: French style / European craftsmanship

Approximate Measurements

Overall Width: 120 cm / 47 in
Overall Height: 140 cm / 55 in

Its versatile proportions make the screen ideal as a privacy divider in a bedroom or dressing room, a decorative backdrop in a salon or boutique, or an architectural accent in a living room, hallway, or hospitality interior.

Double-Sided Design

The pressed portrait scenes are present on both sides of the cotton-silk panels, allowing the screen to be viewed attractively from either direction. This makes it especially practical for dividing an open space or positioning away from a wall.

Condition

Very good vintage condition with minor age-related wear consistent with its circa 1960 date and previous use.

The antique-gold frame remains attractive and well preserved, with subtle surface variation that contributes to its vintage appearance. The cotton-silk portrait panels remain clean and decorative on both sides, and the hinges function properly.

The screen is solid, stable, functional, and ready for display or use.

Shipping

The two-panel screen will be professionally protected with high-quality packing materials, with particular care given to the carved frame, hinges, and textile panels.

Worldwide shipping is available from our warehouse in the Netherlands using a reliable international transport service. Tracking and insurance are included. See less