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French Iron Screen

France, 19th Century

$1,695

Antique

One-Of-A-Kind

Rare

Found in Montpellier, this late-19th-century French screen was made to divide a room without closing it off. Folding screens like this stood across a corner to make a private spot to dress or bathe, or simply to break up a large room, the open ironwork letting light and air pass straight through so it never felt like a wall. Every scroll was bent by hand and the panels filled with iron flowers, turning a plain divider into something worth looking at from both sides. Sylvie sets it beside a bath or across a bedroom corner, as much for the shadows it throws as for the screening.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

  • Age:

    19th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Painted Metal

  • Dimensions:

    73" H x 60" W x 1" D

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    Dear collector, this piece shows rust spots, flaking paint, and surface wear from years of use. We love it for its history and authenticity. The weathered rust patina and layers of worn paint reflect a life well lived. Each panel of the screen measures 19.5" wide.

    All items are final sale.