Vintage Japanese Tsuitate Two-Panel Folding Wood Screen with Kumiko Lattice, Pierced Carving, and Parquetry, Mid-Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0415

Vintage Japanese Tsuitate Two-Panel Folding Wood Screen with Kumiko Lattice, Pierced Carving, and Parquetry, Mid-Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0415

A two-panel hinged wood screen combining open kumiko lattice, pierced landscape carving, and diagonal parquetry -- a showcase of mid-century Japanese craft.

A tsuitate is a traditional Japanese freestanding screen used to divide interior spaces, direct the flow of a room, or create a sense of visual privacy without fully enclosing a space. This handcrafted two-panel folding screen from the mid-Showa era (1946-1965) is a particularly fine example of the woodworker's art, layering three distinct techniques across its height. The upper portion features an open shoji-style grid of fine vertical and horizontal slats, each panel centered with a boldly rendered kumiko star medallion -- a geometric motif assembled without nails, relying entirely on the precision of interlocking wood joints. A horizontal band below the lattice is filled with a pierced relief carving depicting a windswept pine tree over rugged rocks, a classic subject in Japanese vintage decorative art evoking longevity and resilience. The lower panels are sheathed in a striking diagonal basket-weave parquetry of richly grained softwood strips, their pronounced flame-grain pattern creating a warm, textile-like surface. The whole is finished in a warm amber-brown tone and joined at center by metal hinges, with freestanding base rails on each panel for stability.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese folding screen is as versatile as it is beautiful. Use it as a living room accent to define a reading nook or separate a dining area, leaning it against a wall for a sculptural Japandi-style statement. In a bedroom, it serves as a dressing screen or a soft architectural backdrop behind a bed or desk. The open kumiko lattice allows light to filter through while still creating a visual boundary -- ideal for home office privacy without fully closing off the space. Its warm wood tones and layered craftsmanship make it an exceptional housewarming gift or a standout piece for collectors of Japanese vintage furniture and mid-century decorative arts.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Softwood, likely matsu (pine) or similar, with open kumiko lattice work, pierced carved relief panels, and diagonal basket-weave parquetry; metal hinges
• Use: Freestanding two-panel folding room divider or decorative privacy screen for Japanese interiors
• Modern Use: Living room accent or Japandi-style statement piece; bedroom dressing screen or headboard backdrop; home office divider that filters light while defining zones
• Features: Two hinged vertical panels; open shoji-style slat lattice upper section with kumiko geometric star medallions on each panel; central horizontal band with pierced relief carving of pine tree and rocks; lower panels filled with diagonal basket-weave parquetry of flame-grained wood strips; metal center hinge; freestanding base rails for stability; warm amber-brown finish throughout
• Dimensions: 47"W x 1"D x 59"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and skillfully crafted piece of Japanese vintage furniture that brings warmth, artisanal detail, and timeless wabi-sabi beauty to 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 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.