Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Folding Tsuitate Screen, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0764

Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Folding Tsuitate Screen, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0764

A four-panel folding wood slat screen rooted in the Japanese tradition of defining space with quiet, architectural beauty.

A tsuitate is a traditional Japanese folding screen used to partition interior spaces, provide privacy, and define zones within a room -- a practice deeply embedded in Japanese domestic life for centuries. This Showa-era example takes that heritage into a clean, modern form: four hinged panels constructed from hardwood, possibly keyaki (zelkova), finished in a rich reddish-brown stain that deepens the natural grain of the wood. The upper portion of each panel features densely spaced vertical slats arranged in the manner of traditional koshi lattice work, while a solid raised panel at the base grounds each section with visual weight. The joinery is precise and unadorned, reflecting a minimalist sensibility that draws on the wabi-sabi aesthetic without ornamentation. Metal butt hinges connect the panels and allow the screen to fold flat for storage or fan out in a gentle zigzag for freestanding use.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese screen divider earns its place in nearly any room. Use it as a bedroom divider to section off a dressing area or create a serene reading nook, or position it in a living room as a backdrop accent that adds warmth and texture behind a sofa or console. It works equally well in a home office as a visual boundary between a workspace and the rest of a shared room, lending a Japandi style calm to the arrangement. The open slat construction allows light and air to pass through, making it feel lighter than a solid wall -- perfect for open-plan layouts where you want definition without division. A thoughtful housewarming gift for anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese design and understated, functional beauty.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Hardwood, possibly keyaki (zelkova), with reddish-brown stained finish; metal butt hinges
• Use: Folding room screen and interior space divider
• Modern Use: Bedroom privacy divider or dressing screen; living room accent or backdrop panel; home office zone separator
• Features: Four hinged panels; dense vertical slat koshi lattice upper sections; solid raised panel lower sections; clean unornamented joinery; folds flat for easy storage
• Dimensions: 17"W x 1"D x 58 1/2"H (per panel)
• Condition: Excellent

A refined piece of vintage Japanese screen furniture that brings the calm geometry of traditional koshi lattice work into 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.