I wasn’t planning on buying a room divider. Honestly, I didn’t even know I needed one until I saw this Javanese Gebyok panel sitting in my living room after delivery. At first I thought, “This is either going to look incredible or completely out of place.”

It’s hard to describe the presence this piece has. Carved from old teak wood and covered in detailed Ukiran motifs, it’s not just a divider—it’s more like a quiet storyteller. The tumpal triangles repeat down the center with this hypnotic rhythm, and the flowing scrollwork at the top softens everything. It surprised me how much it changes the energy of the room. Where I used to feel like my couch and desk were fighting for space, now there’s a natural break that still keeps the area open.

The wood has this deep, worn patina that only comes with time. You can tell it’s lived a life before mine, and that’s oddly comforting. I kept thinking about Patrick Kane’s quote on legacy the other day while I was adjusting the angle of the panel—how some things carry history forward in a way that feels intentional, not just old.

It’s not cheap at $1,260, but standing in my room looking at it, I don’t regret it. It’s not just decor. It’s a conversation piece, a daily reminder of craftsmanship I’ll never see in modern furniture. And yeah, it divides my space just fine too.