How do you adjust the screen height?

A brass collar or wooden screw mechanism secures the framed panel to the vertical pole. Loosening this fixture allows the panel to slide up or down before tightening again at the desired level. This functional design lets people seated near the hearth position the textile shield precisely where heat protection is required.

Where were pole screens used?

These items stood in reception rooms and parlours close to open coal or wood fires. Their primary purpose was to shield delicate complexions from the fierce heat of the hearth. As heating methods changed, they remained in rooms as decorative furniture pieces that displayed fine needlework and timber turning.

How do I date a pole screen?

Dating relies on timber choices, leg designs, and the style of the base turning. Georgian and Regency examples often feature tripod legs and slender poles, while Victorian versions show heavier proportions. Archival records and current listings demonstrate that these items span the late eighteenth century through the mid nineteenth century.

Are pairs common for pole screens?

Pairs appear occasionally in both current listings and archive records alongside single pieces. They were originally placed symmetrically on either side of a large fireplace or mantelpiece. Finding a matching pair of poles and embroidered panels increases the visual impact in a larger period room.

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These embroidered pole screen pieces are adjustable fireside heat reflectors you will want for their decorative textile panels and fine timber stands.