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Antique Chinese Folding Fire Screen
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Antique Chinese Folding Fire Screen

1900 - 1920
Description

An impressive Chinese six-panel folding screen featuring carved soapstone decoration dating from circa 1920s. Each panel has three recessed windows profusely decorated with colourful carved soapstone. The four inner panels are decorated with female figures with trees and the end panels feature scholars objects and vases with cherry blossom and bamboo leaves. The screen is supported by square legs with decorative pierced pelmet. The reverse side is decorated with a scratch carved landscape with mountains, houses and trees. Standing 3ft6? tall the six folding panels fold away completely on brass hinges, so when not required it can be neatly tucked away. Would make a wonderful fire screen or could be hung on a wall as a decorative wall feature.

Construction:

Wood and soapstone

Condition Report:

A small section of soapstone missing (see photo) to one panel. Various scuffs and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Height: 107cm

Open Width: 139cm

Closed width: 23cm

Depth: 3cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Chinese Folding Fire Screen to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208171
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An impressive Chinese six-panel folding screen featuring carved soapstone decoration dating from circa 1920s. Each panel has three recessed windows profusely decorated with colourful carved soapstone.
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The four inner panels are decorated with female figures with trees and the end panels feature scholars objects and vases with cherry blossom and bamboo leaves.
Antique Furniture Direct

The screen is supported by square legs with decorative pierced pelmet. The reverse side is decorated with a scratch carved landscape with mountains, houses and trees. Standing 3ft6? tall the six folding panels fold away completely on brass hinges, so when not required it can be neatly tucked away. Would make a wonderful fire screen or could be hung on a wall as a decorative wall feature.

fig 1. A six-panel dark wood folding screen decorated with inlaid colourful hardstone figures, vases, and botanical motifs.
fig 1. Antique Chinese Folding Fire Screen

Construction:

Wood and soapstone

Condition Report:

A small section of soapstone missing (see photo) to one panel. Various scuffs and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Height: 107cm

Open Width: 139cm

Closed width: 23cm

Depth: 3cm

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Chinese Folding Fire Screen to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208171
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A six-panel dark wood folding screen decorated with inlaid colourful hardstone figures, vases, and botanical motifs.
Antique Chinese Folding Fire Screen
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A six-panel dark wood folding screen decorated with inlaid colourful hardstone figures, vases, and botanical motifs.
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  • ObjectFire Screens
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialHardwood, Lacquer, Hardstone, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHardstone inlay, Pierced apron, Brass hinges, Figural panels
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 139 cm (55 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Chinese folding fire screen dates from circa 1920s in the Qing Dynasty style and comprises six dark brown hardwood panels connected by brass hinges. Each panel incorporates recessed windows decorated with colourful carved soapstone inlay depicting female figures, trees, scholars objects, vases, cherry blossom, and bamboo leaves, complemented by a pierced apron above square feet. The timber exhibits a dark polished finish with visible scuffs and marks commensurate with age, alongside a small section of missing soapstone on one panel. The piece measures 107 cm high, 139 cm wide when open, and 3 cm deep, folding away completely for storage. Today, the screen is suited for placement by a fireplace hearth or as a decorative wall feature in a study, library, or living room.

FAQs

Folding screens originated in ancient China as functional windbreaks and room dividers, later evolving during the Ming and Qing dynasties into decorative tabletop items designed to shield breezes, protect scholars desks, or screen hearths.

These screens typically feature frames carved from dense hardwoods such as Hongmu or Zitan, coated in natural lacquers and detailed with hand-carved inlays of soapstone, mother-of-pearl, jadeite, or bone set into dark wood panels.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved relief details with natural variation in the stone inlays, traditional mortise-and-tenon frame joinery, patinated brass hinges, and subtle surface wear along edges and structural joints.

A small folding screen serves as a focal point when displayed on a sideboard, fireplace hearth, or deep window sill, pairing well with contemporary minimalist decor, dark timber accents, or classic Chinoiserie elements.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush to clean intricate stone relief work. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent wood movement and preserve the natural lacquer finish.
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