Antique Japanese Sugatami Mirror, 1927 - 1945 (Early Showa) | SKU: 26M-959

Japanese Sugatami Mirror | Antique Full-Length Standing Mirror & Bedroom Decor, 1927-1945 (Early Showa), SKU 26M-959

A stately Early Showa floor mirror with boldly figured wood grain and hand-carved fan motifs -- a rare survivor of Japanese antique furniture craftsmanship.

This is a traditional Japanese standing mirror, historically placed in the bedroom or dressing area of a Japanese home to serve as a full-length dressing mirror. This early Showa example is built from a boldly grained hardwood -- likely keyaki (zelkova) -- whose swirling, flame-like figure gives the frame and stand a rich, almost painterly warmth. The tall rectangular mirror plate is held within a rounded-corner frame that pivots on metal screw bolts at the sides, allowing the angle of reflection to be adjusted with ease. The A-frame stand widens gracefully toward the base, anchored by a pair of curved sled feet that add a quietly sculptural quality consistent with the restrained modernism beginning to influence Japanese craft in the late Taisho and early Showa periods. The lower panel of the stand is set slightly recessed and features a hand-carved relief decoration depicting a folding fan with bamboo and a flowering plant -- classic Japanese auspicious motifs rendered with confident, unhurried line work. The back of the mirror panel shows the same richly figured wood, finished with equal care, confirming that this piece was made to be seen from every angle.

In a modern home, this sugatami makes an exceptionally striking full-length floor mirror for a bedroom, dressing room, or entryway. Its warm honey-brown tone and organic grain sit beautifully within a Japandi style interior or a wabi-sabi aesthetic, and the carved fan panel gives it a depth of character that no contemporary mirror can replicate. Lean it against a bedroom wall for an effortlessly curated look, position it in an entryway to open up a narrow hallway, or anchor a walk-in wardrobe with a touch of Japanese antique furniture history. It would make a truly unique housewarming gift for anyone drawn to handcrafted Japanese design.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Boldly figured hardwood, possibly keyaki (zelkova); original mirror glass; metal pivot hardware
• Use: Full-length standing dressing mirror for the Japanese home
• Modern Use: Bedroom or dressing room floor mirror; entryway statement mirror; Japandi-style living room accent
• Features: Tilting mirror plate on metal pivot bolts; rounded-corner frame with striking wood grain; hand-carved lower panel with fan, bamboo, and floral motifs; curved sled feet; beautifully finished reverse panel
• Dimensions: 20"W x 10"D x 37"H
• Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age; mirror glass shows light patina; wood frame and stand structurally sound with natural wear and rich aged patina throughout

A rare and handsome piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this sugatami brings the quiet elegance of early Showa craftsmanship 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.