Antique Japanese 4 Panels Screen Divider - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-445)

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25D-445
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Antique Japanese Panels Screen Divider, Taisho Era (SKU 25D-445)

Taisho-era inspired bamboo and wood byobu-style room divider with serene landscape cut-outs

This antique Japanese 4-panel screen divider evokes the quiet elegance of a traditional machiya townhouse. Slender vertical bamboo slats are framed in warm-toned hardwood, creating a light, semi-transparent partition that softens and filters the space rather than closing it off, much like a classic byobu or summer susōkabe screen.

Across the midsection of each panel runs a horizontal band of darker wood, delicately pierced with minimalist motifs of distant mountains and flying birds, suggesting a tranquil landscape glimpsed at dusk. Sturdy black metal hinges allow the four folding panels to be angled freely, making this vintage screen ideal as a subtle room divider, privacy screen, or decorative backdrop in both Japanese and contemporary interiors.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taisho period style (early 20th century)
  • Material: Bamboo slats and hardwood frame with metal hinges
  • Use: Folding room divider, privacy screen, or decorative byobu-style accent
  • Features: 4-panel folding construction; vertical bamboo weaving; carved mountain and bird landscape band; warm natural finish; traditional Japanese screen divider design
  • Dimensions: --
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear

A refined choice for bringing authentic Japanese atmosphere and gentle visual separation to any room.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.