Vintage Japanese Tsuitate Four-Panel Bamboo Folding Screen, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0630

Vintage Japanese Tsuitate Four-Panel Bamboo Folding Screen, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0630

A four-panel bamboo folding screen with floral cutout apron and open bamboo rail -- handcrafted Japanese room divider in warm honey tones.

A tsuitate is a traditional Japanese folding screen used to divide interior spaces, create privacy, and add decorative warmth to a room. This tsuitate-style folding screen, crafted during the Late Showa era, reflects the enduring Japanese appreciation for natural materials and understated craftsmanship. Each panel features a tightly woven fine bamboo infill set within a stained wood frame, creating a richly textured surface that filters light softly while providing a visual barrier. The open upper section of each panel is fitted with a rounded bamboo pole rail -- a distinctive design detail that lends the screen an airy, architectural quality consistent with mid-to-late Showa domestic craft production. The lower apron of each panel is finished with applied floral cutout motifs, adding a gentle decorative accent without overpowering the screen's quiet, natural character. Metal butterfly hinges connect the panels, allowing the screen to be arranged in a flexible zigzag configuration for freestanding stability.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese folding screen is as practical as it is beautiful. Use it as a living room accent to define a seating area, or position it in a bedroom to create a dressing nook or headboard backdrop that evokes a wabi-sabi aesthetic. In a home office, it makes an elegant visual divider that softens the workspace without feeling heavy or permanent. The warm honey tones of the bamboo infill and stained wood frame complement Japandi style interiors, mid-century modern furnishings, and natural-material decor alike. It also works beautifully as a backdrop for photo shoots, a display surface draped with textiles, or a decorative accent in an entryway. A thoughtful housewarming gift or gift for Japanophiles who appreciate handcrafted Japanese vintage furniture with real character.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stained wood frame (species unconfirmed), tightly woven fine bamboo panel infill, bamboo pole rails, metal butterfly hinges
• Use: Freestanding folding room divider and privacy screen for Japanese interiors
• Modern Use: Living room accent or bedroom divider; home office space separator; Japandi-style decorative backdrop or entryway screen
• Features: Four hinged panels with woven bamboo infill; open upper section with horizontal bamboo pole rail; lower solid wood apron with applied floral cutout motifs; metal butterfly hinges connecting panels; flexible zigzag freestanding configuration
• Dimensions: 64"W x 3/4"D x 46 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of vintage Japanese craft that brings natural warmth, quiet texture, and the wabi-sabi aesthetic of the Showa era into any modern living space.

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.