Vintage Japanese 4 Panels Screen Divider - 1950s Showa Era (25D-135)

Vintage Japanese Panels Screen Divider, Showa Era (SKU 25D-135)

Showa-era four-panel bamboo and wood room divider with carved landscape base

This vintage Japanese 4-panel screen, or byōbu, combines a warm stained wood frame with finely strung bamboo slats to create a light, semi-transparent partition. The vertical bamboo reeds form a subtle, wavering pattern that recalls traditional susudake blinds, gently filtering light while maintaining an airy sense of space.

Along the lower register, solid wood panels are embellished with delicate openwork carving of a stylised mountain-and-pine landscape, adding a quiet scenic accent when the screen is folded or extended. Hinged joints allow flexible positioning, making this Showa-era room divider ideal for defining areas in a living room, bedroom, or tea-inspired interior while preserving a classic Japanese aesthetic.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period (mid 20th century)
• Material: Stained hardwood frame with bamboo slat infill
• Use: Room divider / privacy screen / interior accent
• Features: Four-panel folding screen; traditional byōbu form; bamboo slat inserts; carved mountain and pine landscape base panels; warm brown finish; metal hinges for flexible arrangement
• Dimensions: 17 1/4"W x 51 1/2"H per panel
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear to wood and bamboo

A versatile Showa-era screen that brings the texture of bamboo and the calm of a Japanese landscape into any 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 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.