Vintage Japanese Tsuitate Four-Panel Bamboo Folding Screen, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26M-714

Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Bamboo Folding Screen, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26M-714

A four-panel bamboo screen with open lattice inserts and pierced wood nature motifs -- effortless Japandi style for any modern interior.

A byobu is a traditional Japanese folding screen used to divide interior spaces, create privacy, and introduce decorative beauty into a room. This four-panel screen follows that long-standing craft tradition, pairing tightly threaded split-bamboo slat panels with open diagonal lattice inserts set into a dark-finished wood frame. The upper register of each panel features a gracefully curved top rail with horizontal cross-bar detailing reminiscent of shoji joinery -- a refined architectural touch that elevates this piece above a standard room divider. At the mid-section of each panel, a trio of framed inserts combines the open bamboo lattice with smaller carved wood panels featuring delicate pierced nature motifs -- birds in flight, rounded fruit forms, and trailing botanical lines -- rendered in warm honey-toned wood. The lower base panels repeat these nature carvings across the full width of the screen, grounding the composition with quiet decorative artistry. The panels are connected by hinges that allow the screen to accordion-fold compactly for storage or be arranged in a gentle zigzag configuration for freestanding stability.

In today's home, this vintage Japanese room divider is as hardworking as it is beautiful. Use it to zone an open-plan living room or bedroom, create a private corner in a home office, or conceal a utility area with style. Its natural bamboo tones and dark wood frame pair beautifully with Japandi style interiors, wabi-sabi aesthetic spaces, or any minimalist decor scheme that values organic texture. The semi-open lattice panels allow light and air to pass through while still providing a visual boundary -- ideal for yoga studios, entryways, or bohemian-styled bedrooms. A thoughtful housewarming gift or a standout find for collectors of handcrafted Japanese interior decor, this screen brings warmth, rhythm, and a sense of considered calm to any living space.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Split bamboo slat panels threaded with cord; open bamboo lattice inserts; dark-finished wood frame; carved wood base and accent panels
• Use: Interior room divider and decorative folding screen
• Modern Use: Open-plan room zoning or bedroom privacy screen; home office or yoga studio divider; living room or entryway decorative accent
• Features: Four hinged panels in a freestanding accordion configuration; curved decorative top rail with shoji-style cross-bar detail; open diagonal bamboo lattice inserts at mid-section and upper register; pierced carved wood panels with bird and botanical nature motifs; repeating carved base panels across full width
• Dimensions: 18 1/2"W x 1"D x 52 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully crafted piece of vintage Japanese interior decor that brings natural texture, soft privacy, and timeless Japandi warmth to any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage 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.