English Oak Metamorphic Tapestry Fireguard and Occasional Table

A fire screen and side table in one, this clever dual-purpose piece converts between the two with a simple tilting mechanism that never fails to catch a visitor's eye.

Pieces like this were a practical staple of the British drawing room, designed for homes where beauty and function had to earn their place side by side. The solid oak frame carries the honest warmth that comes only with genuine age, and the hand-embroidered tapestry panel at its center speaks to the kind of careful domestic craft that was once commonplace.

Wear is consistent with its age, the patina is rich, and the tapestry sits protected under glass in good condition. It settles naturally beside an armchair or in front of a hearth, equally at home in a traditional or eclectic interior.