Presented here is a charmingly evocative antique fire guard, framed in warm, solid mahogany and elevated by an intricately hand-worked needlepoint tapestry. Visually, the piece is defined by its beautifully preserved textile centrepiece—a delicate arrangement of pastel floral blooms and scrolling foliate motifs, safely encased behind glass. The mahogany frame boasts clean, straight architectural lines, terminating in elegant splayed feet and crowned with a beautifully sculpted carrying handle that speaks to its functional portability.

Historically, pieces of this nature were essential parlour elements in British domestic design, utilized to shield inhabitants from the intense heat of open hearths while providing a canvas for highly skilled domestic needlework. Built to endure, this fire screen serves as a prime "Sustainable Heritage" asset. By choosing a well-crafted antique over modern, mass-produced decorative items, you are securing a piece of enduring quality that brings immediate historical gravitas, craftsmanship, and romantic character into the contemporary home.

This piece is an exceptional living room accent. It is perfectly scaled to dress an empty or unused fireplace during the summer months, or to serve as a freestanding piece of textile art in a moody library or reading corner, adding an instant layer of softness and heritage to the space.

Condition & Restoration: Honest historical patina. The mahogany frame has been carefully cleaned and polished with traditional waxes to nourish the timber, while the glazed tapestry remains well-preserved and vibrant, ensuring it is ready for immediate placement.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: H: 75cm | W: 62cm 

• Material: Mahogany (Swietenia) and Textile

• Origin: United Kingdom

• Why Buy This: A highly decorative, beautifully aged investment piece that perfectly blends practical utility with the enduring charm of historical textile art.

• Viewing: Request a personal video walk-through of this piece

• Delivery: Dispatched via our specialist antique couriers (blanket-wrapped) directly from our Sudbury, Suffolk showroom.

• Scarcity: One available. Once sold, this specific needlework pattern cannot be replicated.