Additionally, they plan to hide the two-story penthouse with a wood screen, similar to one that was visible on the rooftop in 1920.

Painted wood screens designed to fit a specific site, or purpose, are a specialty of Shawn Ranck, a woodworker for about five years.

Nothing is more amazing or impressive than the huge carved wood screen at the entrance.

The wood screen is also ornately carved and dates from the late 15th century.

There was a large fireplace in one end wall, and a carved wood screen stood across a corner at the other end.

Atmosphere: A long storefront decorated with filigreed wood screens and art from India.

The entrance is divided by a wood screen to block the light with two doors in front and one door on each side.

Whether it forms the back of a chair or supplies a motif for a wood screen, the shape conveys a comforting sense of the familiar.

This room, too, is stunning, with Oriental wood screens and an Aubusson rug the size of a wading pool.

A number of ornate fireplaces survived, although some were hidden behind wood screens.