Victorian Needlepoint Fire Screen 18th Century

Name: Victorian Dog Tapestry Needlepoint Screen Labrador Terrier 1850
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240006
Price: 1150 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectFire Screens
Period18th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Wool, Canvas
ColourWarm Brown, Beige
MotifsCarved scrollwork, turned column, cabriole legs, dog portraiture
SizeH 116 cm (46 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This Victorian fire screen stands 116 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. The piece is formed from a warm brown mahogany frame holding a wool and canvas needlepoint tapestry panel under glass, depicting a large hound and a small terrier inside a wooden kennel amidst beige foliage and pink flowers. The rectangular frame has elaborate carved scrollwork at the top and corners, and mounts onto a central turned column standing on a four-way cross base with carved cabriole legs and scroll feet. Positioned by a fireplace hearth in an English country house setting, the screen blocks radiant heat while adding decorative dog portraiture to a living space.

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A Victorian needlepoint fire screen is a decorative piece of hearth furniture designed to shield occupants from the direct heat of an open fire while showcasing detailed hand-stitched textile artwork. Popularised in the nineteenth century, these screens frequently feature floral motifs, animal portraits, or romanticised rustic scenes set within carved timber frames.

Traditional Victorian fire screens were constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut for the carved framing and pedestal base. The central panels typically comprised wool and silk yarn hand-stitched onto a canvas foundation using needlepoint or tapestry techniques.

Authentic Victorian screens display evidence of period cabinetmaking, such as hand-carved scrollwork, turned columns, and original brass or iron fixings. The textile panel will show subtle variations characteristic of hand-stitching, often with mild colour fading on the front compared to the reverse side.

Place the screen beside a traditional fireplace hearth, within an alcove, or as a decorative accent in a reading nook to introduce texture and historic detail. The rich wood tones and textured needlepoint complement classic country house aesthetics as well as eclectic, layered modern spaces.

Position the screen away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and active fire embers to prevent fading, warping, and drying of wool threads. Gently clean the carved timber with a soft dust cloth and brush the textile panel lightly with a soft-bristled brush or vacuum using a mesh-covered nozzle.

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Victorian Dog Tapestry Needlepoint Screen Labrador Terrier 1850

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