Antique Japanese Shoin Door (書院) — Wood, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-359-1) - 1

Antique Japanese Shoin Door (書院) — Wood, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-359-1)

SKU:
25M-359-1
$1,200.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 67 1/2"W x 13 1/2"H (upper), 17 1/2" W x 37"H (lower)
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Shoin Door — 1920s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-359)
An Intricate Portal into Japan’s Refined Past

This exquisite antique shoin door set from the Taisho era is a masterpiece of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, designed to divide space with elegance and light. Originally used in a shoin-zukuri style room—typical of scholars’ studies and refined residential interiors—this set features breathtaking kumiko latticework that embodies the Japanese pursuit of harmony through detail.

Each panel is a tribute to geometric precision and visual serenity. The intricate floral motifs and rhythmic vertical lines allow soft light to filter through while offering privacy and beauty. Whether used architecturally or decoratively, this piece becomes a luminous focal point steeped in heritage.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1920s, Taisho Era

  • Material: Natural wood with lacquer finish

  • Use: Interior partition, transom, or wall-mounted decor

  • Features:
    • Set of 4 main door panels with a matching upper transom
    • Delicate hand-carved kumiko patterns
    • Lustrous lacquered frame with traditional joinery
    • Symbolic floral and wave-like motifs throughout

  • Dimensions: 67 1/2"W x 13 1/2"H (upper), 17 1/2" W x 37"H (lower)

  • Condition: Excellent condition with minimal age wear

Like a silent poem crafted in wood, this shoin door whispers of quiet rooms, filtered light, and the timeless beauty of Japanese interior tradition.

Additional Information
size:
67 1/2"W x 13 1/2"H (upper), 17 1/2" W x 37"H (lower)