Vintage Japanese 4 Panels Screen Divider - 1950s Showa Era (25D-100)

Vintage Japanese Panels Screen Divider (SKU 25D-100)

Showa-era bamboo and wood folding byōbu-style room divider with latticework detail

This vintage four-panel Japanese screen divider combines the lightness of sudare-style bamboo slats with the warmth of stained hardwood framing. Finely aligned vertical reeds are rhythmically bound with pale horizontal cords, creating a soft, semi-opaque partition that filters light while preserving a sense of openness—ideal for evoking the atmosphere of a traditional washitsu in modern interiors.

Along the mid and lower sections, delicate openwork lattice reminiscent of kumiko carpentry adds refinement, while the base panels feature carved landscape silhouettes that introduce a subtle decorative focal point. Sturdy metal hinges join the four folding leaves, allowing the screen to stand freely in a gentle zigzag and to be easily reconfigured as a room divider, privacy screen, or backdrop in either home or commercial spaces.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (1950s)
• Material: Bamboo reeds and hardwood frame with metal hinges
• Use: Folding room divider / byōbu-style interior screen
• Features: 4-panel folding construction; fine sudare-style bamboo slats; decorative kumiko-style lattice inserts; carved scenic base panels; warm stained wood frame; traditional Showa-era Japanese design
• Dimensions: 18"W x 53"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear

A versatile vintage Japanese screen that brings the quiet elegance of Showa-era craftsmanship to any setting.

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.