Bentwood room dividers – Ludvik Volak and Drevopodnik Holesov

Bentwood room dividers attributed to Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, Czechoslovak work from the 1960s. Can be used as shelving or space dividers. Some photographs show several examples; pieces are sold individually.

Version with rounded corners.

• H 225 cm x W 90 cm
• Impeccable condition.

These openwork room dividers were designed to organize space while preserving the flow of light. Their open structure separates different areas of an interior without the heavy feel of a traditional partition, a quality particularly appreciated in contemporary layouts.

Room dividers designed to structure space

Thanks to their substantial height and shallow depth, these pieces fit easily into a living room, office, dining room, or professional space. They visually define different functions while maintaining a fluid reading of the interior volume.

The repetitive design of the open compartments also offers many display possibilities for books, decorative objects, plants, or collections. Used alone or combined in multiples, these room dividers can form an open bookcase, a space divider, or an architectural element that fully contributes to the room’s layout.

Available in different finishes, this version combines dark surfaces with light edges that highlight the module design. The rounded corners soften the composition and give it a more elegant presence than some right-angled variants. This contrast in wood tones also enhances the overall graphic effect, particularly visible when the piece is viewed from the side.

This versatility explains their lasting success with enthusiasts of storage furniture. They can also be compared to modular shelving developed during the second half of the 20th century, sharing the same pursuit of flexibility and adaptation to different domestic uses.

Their openwork structure and small footprint make them a particularly suitable solution for open-plan interiors, where the need to create distinct zones must go hand in hand with maintaining brightness and a sense of space.