Vintage Japanese Sugatami Mirror, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-739

Japanese Sugatami Mirror | Full-Length Floor Mirror & Bedroom Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-739

A tall, tilting cheval mirror in rich dark hardwood -- functional Japanese antique furniture with quiet Mid Showa elegance.

A sugatami is a traditional Japanese standing mirror, historically placed in the bedroom or dressing area as an essential grooming and dressing piece. This full-length floor mirror features a tall, narrow rectangular glass panel set within a smoothly finished dark hardwood frame -- likely keyaki (zelkova) or a similarly dense hardwood -- finished in a deep reddish-brown lacquer that has developed a warm, mellow patina over decades. The mirror pivots on a pair of small turned knob bolts at mid-frame, allowing the angle to be adjusted with ease -- a hallmark of the classic cheval-style sugatami design. Below the glass, horizontal slat rails connect the uprights before meeting a broad, sculpted T-shaped base with gently curved feet, providing a stable freestanding stance. The overall form is clean and vertical -- a handcrafted Japanese antique that balances restrained Mid Showa modernism with traditional joinery craft.

Today, this vintage Japanese floor mirror transitions beautifully into modern interiors. Stood in a bedroom corner, it serves as a full-length dressing mirror that adds warmth and vintage character to bedroom decor. In an entryway or hallway, it doubles the sense of space while acting as a striking entryway furniture accent in a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic setting. Its slim profile also makes it ideal for a dressing room, boutique-style walk-in closet, or living room accent wall. A thoughtful and unique gift for Japanophiles or anyone decorating a minimalist or mid-century modern home, this piece brings lasting style without the need for wall mounting.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Dark hardwood frame, possibly keyaki (zelkova), with deep reddish-brown lacquer finish; flat glass mirror panel
• Use: Full-length standing dressing mirror (sugatami) for bedroom or dressing area
• Modern Use: Full-length bedroom mirror; entryway furniture accent; boutique dressing room or walk-in closet mirror
• Features: Tall narrow rectangular mirror panel; tilting pivot mechanism with turned knob bolts at mid-frame; horizontal slat rail detail below glass; broad sculpted T-shaped base with curved feet; freestanding -- no wall mounting required
• Dimensions: 19"W x 13"D x60"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this Mid Showa sugatami floor mirror brings warmth, history, and quiet refinement 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.

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