Vintage Japanese Shoin Panel with Sensu-Inspired Center Design, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-663-1

Vintage Japanese Shoin Panel with Sensu-Inspired Center Design, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-663-1

A refined vintage Japanese shoin panel featuring slender kumiko latticework, a fan-like central composition, and a geometric lower border.

This vintage Japanese shoin panel presents a tall, elegant composition framed in dark-toned wood with finely spaced vertical kumiko across the main field. At the center, the design opens into a broad motif that recalls a Japanese folding fan, or sensu, shaped through stepped diagonal lines and balanced curved edges. The lower section is finished with a repeating geometric lattice border that adds a decorative accent and visual rhythm to the overall composition. Together, these elements create an architectural panel that feels both precise and expressive, highlighting the quiet sophistication of traditional Japanese interior craftsmanship.

In a modern setting, this panel works beautifully as a wall-mounted decorative accent, layered architectural art piece, or part of a collected grouping of Japanese interior elements. Its open lattice structure, warm wood tones, and distinctive sensu-like motif make it especially effective in Japandi, wabi-sabi, and minimalist interiors, where texture, shadow, and handcrafted detail can be fully appreciated. Whether displayed on its own or incorporated into a larger design installation, it brings warmth, rhythm, and historic character to a space.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Wood
• Use: Traditional Japanese shoin panel for interior architectural use
• Modern Use: Wall-mounted decorative panel; architectural accent; interior art piece; display element in Japandi or wabi-sabi spaces
• Features: Dark-toned outer frame; fine vertical kumiko lattice; repeating geometric lower border; sensu-inspired openwork center design
• Dimensions: 17"W x 41"H
• Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear

Complete the Look: "Pair this with our matching [26M-663-2] to create a full set.

A graceful architectural panel that pairs precise kumiko craftsmanship with a serene fan-inspired composition.

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.