Vintage Japanese Kagami Mirror, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-960

Japanese Kyodai Mirror | Vintage Full-Length Wall Mirror & Entryway Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-960

A bold mid-century kyodai dressing mirror in striking vermilion red -- a rare survivor of postwar Japanese domestic design.

A kyodai is a traditional Japanese standing or wall-mounted dressing mirror, historically placed in the bedroom or dressing area as a functional centerpiece of the daily grooming ritual. This vintage Japanese mirror dates to the Mid Showa era, a period when Japanese craftsmen began blending traditional sensibilities with modernist forms influenced by postwar reconstruction and Western design currents. The frame is constructed from wood with softly rounded corners -- a hallmark of mid-century Japanese furniture design -- and finished in a vivid lacquered red that reads somewhere between vermilion and orange-red, a color deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetic tradition. The reverse panel is finished in a deep burgundy-brown lacquer, indicating careful attention to every surface. Small black metal hardware at the top corners allows for wall hanging. The paint surface bears natural crazing and chipping consistent with decades of honest use, lending the piece the wabi-sabi character that collectors of vintage Japanese antique furniture prize so highly.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese mirror makes an immediate statement leaned against a bedroom or entryway wall, where its rich red frame draws the eye and anchors the room. The tall, rectangular proportions make it equally practical as a full-length dressing mirror in a bedroom or walk-in wardrobe. Interior designers working in Japandi style, mid-century modern, or eclectic maximalist decor will find its color and form endlessly versatile -- equally at home beside raw plaster, exposed brick, or natural linen textiles. It would make a distinctive housewarming gift or a standout gift for collectors of Japanese vintage decor and mid-century mirrors.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Wood frame with red lacquer finish; deep burgundy-lacquered wood backing; small black metal hanging hardware
• Use: Kyodai -- traditional Japanese standing or wall-hung dressing mirror for the bedroom or grooming area
• Modern Use: Full-length bedroom or entryway mirror; leaning floor mirror for living room or walk-in wardrobe; bold decorative accent in Japandi or mid-century modern interiors
• Features: Tall rectangular form with softly rounded corners; vivid vermilion-red lacquered frame with natural age crazing and chipping; dark burgundy-lacquered back panel; small black metal wall-hanging hardware at top corners; original mirror glass intact
• Dimensions: 20"W x 38"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition -- frame shows natural paint crazing and chipping consistent with age and use; mirror glass functional; overall character and structure sound

A striking piece of vintage Japanese antique furniture -- its lacquered red frame and mid-century silhouette bring warmth, color, and decades of living history into any modern interior.

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.