Good Questions: Source for Asian Screens?

Lyn sent in a good question: Hi....I have a pied d'terre in SF. I am trying to locate Asian Screens (Chinese) or other types of room dividers that will separate my LR from the DR...

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Any good sources for screens? Please share them with us in the comments....thanks!

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There are dozens of places in SF to get Asian screens - just take a walk through any shopping district in town and you'll see a shop or two.

posted by bepsf on January 5th 2009 at 2:18pm
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Check out Genji Antiques in Japantown: http://www.genjiantiques.com ... they usually have a fair variety of screens. I believe there are a couple of other stores in Japantown that may have them, too, like the amazing hardware store.

posted by trygve on January 5th 2009 at 3:08pm
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Ditto on Japantown, that is where I bought mine.

posted by nordynono on January 5th 2009 at 3:18pm
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Kiku, Sutter at Franklin

posted by djfoakland on January 5th 2009 at 3:45pm
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If you are interested in the real thing, try Shen's Gallery in Santa Cruz. They have a huge collection of original architectural items from China, as well as furniture and art pieces. It's also a fun place to hang out, and they will serve you some excellent tea while you browse.

For example, look at their collection of windows, which could possibly be used for screens: http://www.antiquesforliving.com/main.html

posted by gyre2k on January 5th 2009 at 6:51pm
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I bought my shoji screen at homedecorators.com. They're not known for quality, but mine has lasted for 5 years so far, and I love it.

posted by KimberlyM on January 5th 2009 at 6:52pm
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