Antique Japanese Kumiko Style Ranma Transom — Architectural Wood Decor, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25S-487-2)

Antique Japanese Kumiko Style Ranma Transom — Architectural Wood Decor, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25S-487-2)

Refined Taisho-era transom with crisp kumiko lattice and warm cedar tone.

This antique Japanese transom showcases an elegant horizontal composition, originally used above a desk alcove or window in a traditional washitsu. The finely worked kumiko lattice is laid out in a rhythmic grid, allowing soft, filtered light to pass through the shoji paper backing while maintaining privacy and a sense of calm.

Framed in a warm, honey-toned wood with mitered corners, the panel retains a clean, architectural presence that suits both classic Japanese interiors and modern minimalist spaces. Display it as a transom, mount it as wall art, or repurpose it as a sliding shoji-style screen to bring authentic Taisho-period character into your home.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho period (early 20th century)
• Material: Wood frame with kumiko lattice and shoji paper
• Use: Shoin door / ranma-style interior panel, decorative wall hanging, or room divider element
• Features: Traditional kumiko shoji lattice; horizontal shoin door format; warm natural wood finish; original Japanese joinery; versatile for antique Japanese interior design
• Dimensions: 29 1/2"W x 1 1/4"D x 14 3/4"H
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor surface marks and age-appropriate wear

A timeless shoin panel that adds quiet Japanese elegance and texture to any curated space.

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.