Vintage Japanese Sugatami Standing Mirror with Relief-Carved Botan Lacquer Base, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-491

Vintage Japanese Sugatami Standing Mirror with Relief-Carved Botan Lacquer Base, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-491

A tall standing mirror with a richly lacquered wood frame and hand-carved botan peony base -- vintage Japanese craft at its most elegant.

A Sugatami is a traditional Japanese standing mirror, historically used in the dressing rooms of Japanese homes and ryokan inns as the essential grooming mirror for daily preparation. This full-length cheval-style example from the Late Showa period features a slender rectangular mirror panel set within a deep espresso-toned wood frame, finished in a textured lacquer surface that catches the light with subtle warmth. The most striking detail is the base panel, which displays a boldly relief-carved botan (peony) motif -- a classic symbol of prosperity and feminine grace in Japanese decorative art -- rendered in deep crimson lacquer against a hammered dark ground. The arched, splayed feet lend the piece a confident, grounded stance that is at once functional and sculptural. This is a fine example of handcrafted Japanese vintage furniture from an era when domestic craftsmen blended traditional decorative motifs with clean mid-century proportions.

In a modern home, this vintage sugatami functions beautifully as a full-length dressing mirror in a bedroom or walk-in wardrobe, adding warmth and a wabi-sabi aesthetic that plain contemporary mirrors simply cannot match. Its slim profile makes it equally at home in an entryway as a statement piece of entryway furniture, or standing in a living room corner as a decorative accent that reflects light and depth into the space. The carved peony base transforms it into a conversation-starting work of art in its own right -- a unique gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone decorating in a Japandi style or maximalist Japanese interior. Whether used functionally or purely for display, it brings a layer of heritage and artisanship to any room.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Darkly lacquered hardwood frame and base; relief-carved botan panel in deep crimson and black lacquer; glass mirror panel
• Use: Full-length standing dressing mirror (sugatami)
• Modern Use: Bedroom or walk-in wardrobe full-length mirror; entryway statement furniture; living room decorative accent in Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interiors
• Features: Tall rectangular mirror in slim wood frame with textured lacquer finish; arched splayed feet for stable freestanding use; back-panel with deeply relief-carved botan (peony) motif in crimson lacquer; hammered surface texture throughout the base unit
• Dimensions: 21"W x 14"D x 63"H
• Condition: Excellent

A striking piece of vintage Japanese furniture -- the hand-carved botan lacquerwork base elevates this full-length mirror from everyday utility to heirloom decorative art.

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.