Abstract: A room dividing system in which a folding screen also serves to provide functional shelving is disclosed. A plurality of generally planar vertical panels are provided in two discrete widths. The panels have a plurality of vertically spaced holes in their vertical edge surfaces. Hinge plates, and shelf supports, can be attached to the panel using the holes in the vertical edge surfaces. Links interconnect respective hinge plates to join the panels together to provide a plurality of rectangular alcoves. Rectangular shelves fit in the alcoves and have underlying recesses engaged by the shelf supports. The shelves thus hold the panels together to provide structural rigidity and prevent collapse of the system.