How did people use pole screens?

Occupants placed them between their seating and the fireplace to block the intense radiant heat of the flames, protecting delicate complexions and expensive furniture finishes from scorching. The adjustable panel could be raised or lowered to suit someone sitting or standing. Smaller variants served specialised functions, such as positioning a shade to direct candle or lamp illumination away from the eyes during reading or microscopy.

Are all adjustable screens for the fireplace?

While the vast majority are fireside pole screens designed for domestic sitting rooms, the category includes scientific apparatus and lighting accessories. The materials and mechanisms remain similar, utilising sliding brackets on vertical shafts. Candle holders and microscopy shades share the core mechanical principle of height adjustment, though their primary purpose involves managing light rather than heat.

How do I date a pole screen?

Dating relies on the stylistic markers of the woodturning, the foot design, and the materials used for the frame and panel insert. Georgian and Regency examples favour mahogany and rosewood with slender, elegant tripod bases. Victorian pieces often display heavier proportions, more elaborate carving, and specific textile panels such as Berlin wool work or Aesthetic movement motifs.

Can the panels be adjusted easily?

Original brass thumbscrews, internal springs, or counterweight cord systems allow the panel to slide along the pole and hold its position. Over time, these mechanisms may require gentle handling to ensure smooth movement without straining the timber. Many surviving pieces retain their functional brass components, permitting the panel height to be altered just as it was when first manufactured.

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An antique adjustable screen offers a practical way to deflect hearth heat or direct candle glare, combining utility with fine cabinet-making.

19th century

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Large Regency Goncalo Alves Screen

From Carse Antiques

£365

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Antique Adjustable Pole Screen, English, Fireside Shield, Regency, Circa 1820

19th century

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Antique Adjustable Pole Screen, English, Fireside Shield, Regency, Circa 1820

From London Fine Antiques

£895

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19th century

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Rare 19th Century Solid Walnut, Etched Glass, and Bronze Fire Screen with Adjustable Doors.

From Serpentine Antiques

£445

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19th century

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Regency Rosewood Pole Screen

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£150

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Antique Pole Screen, English, Giltwood, Glass, Fireside Reflector, Regency, 1820

19th century

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Antique Pole Screen, English, Giltwood, Glass, Fireside Reflector, Regency, 1820

From London Fine Antiques

£1,975

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19th century

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English Regency Pole Screen

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£950

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19th century

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19th Century William IV Mahogany Pole Screen

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£895

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Antique Fireside Pole Screen, English, Needlepoint, Adjustable, William Iv, 1835

18th century

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Antique Fireside Pole Screen, English, Needlepoint, Adjustable, William Iv, 1835

From London Fine Antiques

£895

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19th century

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Victorian Satinwood Pole Screen

From Robert Dee

£125

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A Rare Regency Original Fire Screen with Adjustable Poker Work Panel

19th century

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A Rare Regency Original Fire Screen with Adjustable Poker Work Panel

From Pendle Antiques

£525

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The listings span the eighteenth to nineteenth centuries, recording woods like mahogany, rosewood, and satinwood alongside brass, glass, and textile panels.

1880-1900 a Candle Holder with Adjustable Shade by Afc

19th century

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1880-1900 a Candle Holder with Adjustable Shade by Afc

From Lancaster Antiques

£295

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Pair of Late George III Mahogany Pole Screens

18th century

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Pair of Late George III Mahogany Pole Screens

From Georgian Antiques

£2,000

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19th century

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Pair of 19thc Mahogany Pole Screens

From Robert Dee

£195

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George III Sheraton Pole or Fire Screen, Circa 1790

18th century

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George III Sheraton Pole or Fire Screen, Circa 1790

From Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

£1,200

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19th century

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Adjustable Firescreen

From Masons Antiques

£175

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A Victorian Gilt Brass Tapestry Banner Hanger

19th century

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A Victorian Gilt Brass Tapestry Banner Hanger

From Hatchwell Antiques

£775

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Antique Adjustable Screen

Large Regency Goncalo Alves Screen

Antique Adjustable Pole Screen, English, Fireside Shield, Regency, Circa 1820

Rare 19th Century Solid Walnut, Etched Glass, and Bronze Fire Screen with Adjustable Doors.

Regency Rosewood Pole Screen

Antique Pole Screen, English, Giltwood, Glass, Fireside Reflector, Regency, 1820

English Regency Pole Screen

19th Century William IV Mahogany Pole Screen

Antique Fireside Pole Screen, English, Needlepoint, Adjustable, William Iv, 1835

Victorian Satinwood Pole Screen

A Rare Regency Original Fire Screen with Adjustable Poker Work Panel

1880-1900 a Candle Holder with Adjustable Shade by Afc

Pair of Late George III Mahogany Pole Screens

Pair of 19thc Mahogany Pole Screens

George III Sheraton Pole or Fire Screen, Circa 1790

Adjustable Firescreen

A Victorian Gilt Brass Tapestry Banner Hanger

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