Good Questions: Taller Room Screens?

"Hello AT,

I am looking for a colorful, modern freestanding screen (or temporary partition) to block the view of an unused doorway. Everything that i have found is only 6' tall, and i need it to be at least 7' high.

Anyone know where i could find a screen that is taller than 6'?

Thanks, Michael"

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Dear Michael, indeed, you are right, most screens seem to be sized at around 6'. We don't know where to look specifically, except that you this is clearly a one-off sort of hunt you are on, so vintage or antique would be the way to go.

However, a far easier solution would be to buy a screen you like and add short legs. What do you think? Since it would be on the floor, an addition at the bottom would be the least visible place to make a change, and 4"x4" post could be cut to any length to give you the height you need. Staining or painting would take care of the coloring. To attach, we would use a double ended screw of the type that is used to attach curtain rods end on end.

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We've had a similar search and have come across the following resources:

http://www.architonic.com

-They have over fifty different screens, some of which are made to order (i.e. your specs) But they're not cheap. Look for "furnishings/screens".
At the other end of the spectrum:

http://www.northsculpture.com/

not the best looking site, but you said colorful, and they'll make it any size you want. I wonder if they'll cover it with you're choice of fabric, if so, could look good.

Good luck - let us know if you find something.

Nick

posted by nick on 2005-09-30 12:00:33

I love Garnet Hill's Wave Screen
garnethill.com

and CB2's Bubbles Room Divider
http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=104&f=1971

but alas both are not tall enough.

The Toord Boontje "Until Dawn Curtain" (also CB2.com) is tall enough, but probably not the intended effect.

Ballard Design's Hargate and Trifold screens both come taller than 6' and may be too traditional, but available in a wide choice of fabrics.

ballarddesigns.com
(use their keyword search for screen)

posted by patrick (the other one) on 2005-09-30 18:35:51

Are you into DIY? I've got some great plans for a cool plexiglas screen/room divider from a retro book I have. If interested let me know.

posted by Jamie on 2005-09-30 22:26:02

Try www.nishojiscreen.com , I'm pretty sure that's the website,if not, phone # is 516-326-4998, & ask for Tommy, excellant workmanship & prices are not bad. Good Luck

posted by Bill on 2005-10-01 04:06:03

Hi Jamie. (Is this Jamie pup, or another Jamie?)

I would be interested in the plexiglass divider, because I love retro DIY. Can't email off the names anymore (that I know of, anyway), so if you see this post, will you email me? (fiona.taylor@gmail.com)

Thanks!

posted by Fiona on 2005-10-03 10:25:23

Hey Jamie,
Came across this website and saw your post regarding the plexiglass room divider... I am actually looking to do something like this... if I could hear about that idea that would be great.. thanks.. please email me at elhess@hotmail.com

thanks a bunch!

posted by Erika on 2005-10-21 22:29:07

Hello,

Does anyone have any insight on where I might get a mirrored screen? Been looking for a while without any luck.

Cheers.
Laurie

posted by Laurel Wornom on 2005-11-11 14:22:21

Jamie,
We are looking for plexiglass plans for a room divider for our home office. Please send via email if you would (martay_j@yahoo.com)....
thanks,
Marty

posted by marty on 2006-12-05 18:48:22