How do I use a room divider at home?

A multi-fold divider partitions large living areas into intimate zones or conceals storage corners. Position the panels at slight angles to ensure stability while displaying the painted artwork to full effect.

What is a fire screen used for?

These smaller screens sit in front of hearths during summer months to hide empty grates. They add colour and texture to a fireplace setting when the fire is unlit.

How are leather screens constructed?

Heavy leather hides are stretched over wooden frames, sometimes embossed with raised patterns, and then painted and gilded. This technique creates a sturdy panel that withstands regular folding and handling.

How do I distinguish between European and Oriental styles?

European examples often draw on Neoclassical, French Chateau, or Baroque motifs with oil paint on canvas or leather. Oriental versions typically utilise lacquered wood panels featuring traditional Asian pictorial subjects.