Vintage Japanese Sugatami Mirror, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-497

Japanese Sugatami Mirror | Full-Length Standing Mirror & Bedroom Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-497

A tall freestanding Sugatami in deep lacquered wood -- handsome, upright, and quietly timeless.

A sugatami is a traditional Japanese freestanding mirror, historically used in the bedroom or dressing area as the primary full-length looking glass for daily grooming and kimono dressing. This Late Showa example follows the classic upright form -- a tall, narrow mirror panel held within a slim, flat-faced wooden frame and anchored by a pair of broad, gently curved bracket feet. The frame and backing board are finished in a rich deep red-brown lacquer, lending the piece a warm, lacquerware quality that is distinctly Japanese. Most striking is the carved panel at the base of the mirror face: a boldly relief-carved peony motif -- a symbol of beauty, good fortune, and feminine grace -- rendered with confident, fluid lines typical of mid-century Japanese decorative craft. The back panel is a clean flat board in the same lacquered finish, revealing fine straight grain consistent with a lightweight domestic hardwood, possibly kiri (paulownia) or a similar species common in Showa-era furniture production.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese floor mirror makes an immediate statement as bedroom decor -- leaning against a wall or standing freely in a dressing corner, it brings sculptural warmth that a plain contemporary mirror simply cannot match. Its slim proportions suit a hallway or entryway equally well, where it doubles as practical and decorative in equal measure. The deep red lacquer finish pairs beautifully with natural linen, rattan, and dark timber furnishings, fitting naturally into a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interior. For anyone drawn to handcrafted Japanese antique furniture with genuine character, this sugatami is also a meaningful gift for collectors or a thoughtful housewarming gift for a lover of Japanese design.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Lacquered hardwood frame and back panel, possibly kiri (paulownia); glass mirror
• Use: Full-length freestanding dressing mirror (sugatami) for bedroom or dressing room
• Modern Use: Full-length bedroom or entryway mirror; decorative standing accent in a Japandi or wabi-sabi interior; statement living room or hallway decor piece
• Features: Tall narrow mirror panel in slim flat wood frame; deep red-brown lacquer finish throughout; bold relief-carved peony motif on lower front panel; paired curved bracket feet for freestanding stability; plain flat-board back in matching lacquered finish
• Dimensions: 21"W x 13"D x 63"H
• Condition: Excellent

A handcrafted piece of Japanese antique furniture that brings warmth, history, and everyday elegance to any modern home.

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.

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