Room dividers were big in the 70s and 80s, usually wooden, heavily carved with intricate designs. While they may have lost the spotlight for a bit, the Gucci Decor Show in 2016 brought them back in trend, and they've not left really. But, with the pandemic, they made a second-comeback! Not only does it add to the decor in your house but also is a great way to optimise a small space. You can now find them in modern designs made out of different materials, used to define spaces in interesting ways. So, if you’re looking to incorporate this ancient piece of furniture in modern ways into your home, keep reading for some awesome brands with great options and across prices in case you want to go budget or want to splurge. If you're not convinced you need one, by the end of it we’ll have you convinced!
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Gulmohar Lane
Gulmohar Lane is a Jaipur based brand that beautifully marries Indian design sensibilities with contemporary aesthetics from their furniture to their home decor collection. Made from solid hardwood and intricately weaved cane rattan work, this 2 piece divider is an absolute work of art. It's a beautiful blend of crisp and curved edges. It's supposed to be durable and quite lightweight which makes it easy to use, the fact that there is no joint between both pieces also gives you the freedom to place it however you like. Plus, It's available in three wood-panel finish options. If this style appeals to you also check out Mohh's Ikoma Room Divider.
Price: INR 43,900
Jaypore
Jaypore is your one-stop online shop for curated crafts from across the country, from apparel to furniture and home decor. Very Spanish looking, this divider is a great option if you want to add colour and design to an otherwise plain area/room. It is made from Acacia Wood And MDF which has been handpainted in beautiful florals.
Price: INR 24,578
Sirohi
Sirohi sells beautiful up-cycled home decor online, known for supporting local artisans and having great quality products. This handwoven macrame screen divider (made from wood and recycled cotton) is inspired by the Victorian era especially designed for the work-from-home environment, so, you can create a small professional space for yourself. It takes about 8 hours to weave one panel which you can get made in two styles - white and multicoloured.
Price: INR 12,000 per panel
Iqrup + Ritz
A contemporary and well-curated furniture and décor brand, Iqrup+Ritz's collection of screens is not something you'll be able to find easily. This prism screen is a nod to 20th-century modernism and cubism. If you look closely it also has gold wooden details that further highlights the design. Note that it takes 12-16 weeks to dispatch this panel as everything is made to order.
Price: INR 1,92,352
Wooden Twist
Proving that room dividers don’t necessarily need to burn a hole in your pocket, this intricately carved wooden screen from Wooden Twist is made from mango wood frame and MDF Panels. Each panel is 20" wide and 72" in height. You even have the option to get 2 panels, 3 panels or 4 - according to your space. You can also find similar wooden carved options on Pepperfry.
Price: INR 5,799 for 2 panels
Urban Ladder
Urban Ladder is a trusted brand with a wide variety of furniture, from tables and chairs to sofas and shoe cabinets. This dark walnut finish divider also doubles up as a shelf, and as people of the 21st century who doesn’t love functional pieces of furniture? Delivery is within 4-5 days with a 12-month warranty as well.
Price: INR 10,682
Kam Ce Kam
Founded in 2019, Kam Ce Kam is the brainchild of Jehanara Knowles a London-based designer. Bringing together wood, cane and glass, this screen incorporates the early use of dividers as dressing room essentials. It features soft curves and folds which help give any room a softer and calmer look and feel. It's available in black ash and natural ash finishes.
Price: INR 3,28,600
Rooshad Shroff
Rooshad Shroff has won multiple awards in the field of Architecture and Interior Design. This screen is a result of 600 man-hours on woodwork and 900 man-hours of embroidery, it's no less than a masterpiece. Made from recycled old Burma teak wood with open grain PU polish and zardozi with cotton thread it combines two different textures. The result of great handiwork and design experimentation, this product by the award-winning architect is an icon of contemporary Indian design.
Price: On request
Gucci
If we're mentioning big names, how can one forget Gucci, they have a beautiful collection of fabric screens starting at approximately INR 10,72,309 going all the way up to INR 24,50,992! And yes, while that's way too high a price we expect no less from Gucci.
Pro-Tip: A cheaper alternative is DIY-ing this fabric type of room divider, find a local carpenter and get cloth from a nearby fabric market and in no time, you'll be able to create a similar work of art as well.
