Vintage Mahogany Framed Fire Guard with Panelled Tapestry
This vintage mahogany fire guard combines a traditional timber frame with a decorative needlepoint panel, making it a practical and attractive piece for a period or traditional interior. The dark wood frame has a gently arched top rail and a shaped stand with sweeping, curved feet that lift the screen above the floor. Within the frame, the panel is worked as a patchwork of nine square designs separated by a gold ground and a red and green geometric border. The squares show a range of motifs, including a blue and yellow ditsy print, a green damask-style pattern, pink and cream roses, a blue paisley design, and a pink leaf and floral pattern. The stitching gives the piece a warm, textile-led character, and the mahogany frame grounds the colours with a classic, cabinet-maker’s finish.
Good Overall Condition for Its Age
This fire guard shows the expected signs of age and use, with some wear and handling marks to the mahogany frame and stand. The needlepoint panel appears well preserved, with colours that remain rich and the stitching looking largely intact. The original panel and frame appear to have been kept together, which adds to the authenticity of the piece. Buyers interested in vintage fireside furniture, needlework, or traditional British decorative pieces may find this fire guard appealing, particularly as a display piece, a statement item for a period home, or a reference example of mid-twentieth-century tapestry work. Interested parties are encouraged to view the photographs and contact the saleroom with any specific questions before the sale.
