Vintage Japanese Sugatami Mirror, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-825

Japanese Kyodai Sugatami Floor Mirror | Full-Length Bedroom Mirror & Entryway Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-825

A graceful Mid Showa sugatami standing mirror in warm hardwood -- tall, tilting, and timelessly refined.

A kyodai is a traditional Japanese freestanding mirror, and the sugatami -- literally "figure mirror" -- is its full-length form, designed to allow a complete view of one's appearance from head to toe. This example dates to the Mid Showa era (1946-1965), a period when Japanese craftsmen began adapting traditional furniture forms to suit the evolving tastes of postwar domestic life. The frame is constructed from a richly stained hardwood, possibly nara (Japanese oak), with a clearly visible open grain and a warm reddish-brown finish that deepens beautifully with age. The slender rectangular mirror panel is set within a cleanly mitred frame with softly rounded inner edges, and pivots freely on a pair of turned metal knobs mounted to the upright side supports -- allowing the angle to be adjusted to suit the viewer. Below the mirror, a slatted lower panel adds visual weight and structural rigidity, while the broad curved feet provide a stable, arched base with a quietly sculptural quality. The overall silhouette is restrained and architectural -- unmistakably Japanese in its careful balance of function and form.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese mirror is as practical as it is beautiful. Place it in a bedroom as a full-length dressing mirror -- its tall, narrow profile suits even compact spaces -- or position it in an entryway to open up the room and greet guests with a warm wooden accent. The warm hardwood tone and clean geometry complement Japandi style interiors, wabi-sabi aesthetic spaces, and mid-century modern rooms alike. The tilting mechanism means it can be angled precisely for dressing, yoga, or simply admiring the light. A rare and characterful piece of Japanese antique furniture, it also makes a truly thoughtful housewarming gift for lovers of handcrafted Japanese design.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Richly stained hardwood frame, possibly nara (Japanese oak); turned metal pivot knobs; glass mirror panel
• Use: Sugatami -- full-length freestanding dressing mirror for viewing one's full figure
• Modern Use: Full-length bedroom mirror; entryway statement piece; standing accent mirror for living room or dressing room decor
• Features: Tall rectangular mirror panel in a slender hardwood frame; adjustable tilt via turned metal pivot knobs on side uprights; slatted lower panel below mirror; broad arched curved feet base for stable freestanding use; warm reddish-brown finish with visible open grain; solid back panel visible in rear view
• Dimensions: 19"W x 13" x 59"H
• Condition: Excellent

A handcrafted piece of Japanese antique furniture that brings the quiet elegance of Mid Showa design into any modern bedroom, entryway, or living space.

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 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.