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Pair Regency Pole Screens Fire Needlepoint Tapestry 1830
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Pair Regency Pole Screens Fire Needlepoint Tapestry 1830

18th century
Sold 13 October 2026 · Canonbury Antiques
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Charming pair of late Regency pole screens

Intricately decorated with needlepoint tapestry

One screen features a vivid floral spray and the other shows a flowering fruit

We date these to circa 1830 and they are in great shape

Stand on hand carved tripartite base with paw feet

A beautiful addition to any room, decorative pole screens served an important function in the 18th century

The tall thin screens shielded people’s faces from the direct heat of the fire as people wore a lot of make up in those days and often needed protection from the heat

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

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Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Regency Rosewood Pole Screens to the 18th Century.

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Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
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SA925851
Description
Charming pair of late Regency pole screens

Intricately decorated with needlepoint tapestry

One screen features a vivid floral spray and the other shows a flowering fruit

We date these to circa 1830 and they are in great shape

fig 1. A pair of antique Regency rosewood pole screens with carved triform bases and adjustable framed needlepoint tapestry panels.
fig 1. Pair Regency Pole Screens Fire Needlepoint Tapestry 1830

Stand on hand carved tripartite base with paw feet

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A beautiful addition to any room, decorative pole screens served an important function in the 18th century.
Canonbury Antiques

The tall thin screens shielded people’s faces from the direct heat of the fire as people wore a lot of make up in those days and often needed protection from the heat

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

We are open by appointment - please get in touch

Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Regency Rosewood Pole Screens to the 18th Century.

Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
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SA925851
Canonbury Antiques
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A pair of antique Regency rosewood pole screens with carved triform bases and adjustable framed needlepoint tapestry panels.
Pair Regency Pole Screens Fire Needlepoint Tapestry 1830
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A pair of antique Regency rosewood pole screens with carved triform bases and adjustable framed needlepoint tapestry panels.
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  • ObjectFire Screens
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Wool Tapestry, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTriform base, Needlepoint tapestry, Carved scroll feet, Turned standard
  • SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This pair of late Regency pole screens dates to circa 1830 and follows the Regency style in dark brown rosewood. Each stand rises on a hand-carved tripartite base with carved scroll paw feet supporting a turned standard with decorative mouldings and a pointed finial. An adjustable shaped frame holds a tapestry panel that slides along the central pole. One screen displays a needlepoint floral spray in shades of pink, yellow, and green on a cream ground, while the other shows a flowering fruit design in warm tones under a glass glaze. The screens measure 144 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 58 cm deep. In a contemporary home, these decorative pole screens work well placed in a fireplace alcove, living room, or study. Originally designed to shield the face from the direct heat of an open fire, they function today as accent furnishings that highlight traditional textile arts and woodworking. The rich grain of the rosewood timber, combined with the detailed carving on the feet and the contrasting needlepoint designs, makes these pieces suitable for placement near seating areas or as decorative room accents.

FAQs

Pole screens were developed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to protect sitting individuals faces from the direct heat of open fires, preventing skin flushing and the melting of wax-based cosmetics. They featured adjustable embroidered or painted panels mounted on slim vertical poles set into weighted bases.

During the Regency period, pole screens were constructed from solid and veneered dense hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany. The central panels contained hand-stitched needlepoint tapestry or wool embroidery behind protective glass, supported by carved triform bases.

Authentic Regency pieces feature hand-carved decorative elements such as acanthus leaves, turned vasiform columns, or scrolled feet, along with brass screw mechanisms for panel height adjustment. Look for hand-stitched wool tapestries on linen canvas and evidence of genuine timber patination.

Positioning a symmetrical pair flanking a modern fireplace or within alcoves adds historical grounding and structural height to a living room. They can also be placed in empty corners or beside a console table to act as vertical decorative sculptural accents.

Keep the screens away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and active damp hearths to prevent the wool threads from fading and wood from warping. Clean timber surfaces with microfibre cloths and specialised beeswax polish, avoiding direct contact with the antique textile.
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