Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Bamboo and Wood Folding Screen, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0234

Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Bamboo and Wood Folding Screen, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0234

A four-panel bamboo and wood folding screen with pierced landscape carvings and a warm honey-toned finish -- handcrafted Japanese room divider in the byobu tradition.

A byobu is a traditional Japanese folding screen used to partition interior spaces, create privacy, and add decorative beauty to a room. This byobu-style screen from the Late Showa era takes a vernacular approach to that tradition, replacing lacquered paper panels with tightly woven reed or bamboo mat inserts set within a stained softwood frame -- likely matsu (pine) or a similar domestic wood, consistent with mid-century craft production. The open lattice headers of each panel are fitted with pierced carved wood medallions depicting a rising sun over stylized waves, a classic motif evoking renewal and natural harmony. The lower solid wood panels continue the scenic theme with finely cut landscape silhouettes -- pine trees, birds in flight, and a traveling figure -- rendered with confident, practiced strokes. Decorative wavy thread stitching visible across the bamboo surfaces adds further handcraft character and visual depth. Metal oval hinges connect the panels, allowing the screen to accordion-fold flat for storage or display at varying angles.

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 reading nook or meditation corner, bring a wabi-sabi aesthetic to a bedroom by positioning it behind a bed as a headboard alternative, or place it in a home office to separate your workspace from the rest of the room. The warm tones of the bamboo panels complement both Japandi-style interiors and mid-century modern decor, and the open lattice tops allow light to filter through rather than fully blocking it -- a softening effect that suits open-plan spaces. Standing over four feet tall when fully deployed across multiple panels, this screen makes a meaningful and distinctive housewarming gift or a striking find for collectors of Japanese vintage furniture and vintage Japanese craft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Softwood frame (likely matsu/pine or similar domestic wood); woven bamboo or reed mat inserts; metal hinges
• Use: Room partitioning, privacy screen, and decorative interior accent in Japanese domestic settings
• Modern Use: Living room accent or room divider; bedroom headboard alternative; home office workspace separator
• Features: Four hinged panels; open lattice upper section with pierced carved sun-over-waves medallions on each panel; woven bamboo/reed mat infill with decorative wavy thread stitching; lower solid wood panels with pierced scenic landscape carvings depicting trees, birds, and a figure; metal oval hinges throughout
• Dimensions: 17 1/4"W x 1"D x 53"H
• Condition: Excellent

A striking piece of vintage Japanese craft that brings the timeless beauty of natural materials and landscape artistry 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.