Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Rattan and Bamboo Folding Screen Divider, Mid Showa Period (1946-1965) | SKU: 26M-680

Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Rattan and Bamboo Folding Screen Divider, Mid Showa Period (1946-1965) | SKU: 26M-680

A four-panel rattan and bamboo divider -- handcrafted mid-century Japanese room divider with a natural wabi-sabi warmth.

A divider is a traditional Japanese folding screen used to divide interior space, deflect drafts, and create visual privacy within a room. This vintage example, dating to the Mid Showa period (1946-1965), is a fine piece of handcrafted Japanese vintage furniture that showcases the understated beauty of natural materials. Each panel features densely packed rattan reeds bound with cord into horizontal banded sections, all set within a warm-toned hardwood frame. The upper register of each panel opens into a slatted airy zone fitted with a turned bamboo rod -- a distinctive detail that adds both visual rhythm and a touch of rustic craft. Carved decorative motifs at the base rail of each panel add a quiet ornamental accent consistent with mid-century Japanese woodworking traditions. The panels are joined by brass hinges that allow the screen to fold and stand freely in a variety of configurations.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese folding screen is as practical as it is beautiful. Use it as a bedroom room divider to carve out a dressing nook or reading corner, or stand it behind a sofa as a living room accent that instantly brings Japandi style and wabi-sabi aesthetic to the space. It works equally well in a home office as a backdrop behind a desk, softening the look of a plain wall while adding natural texture. The bamboo rod running across the upper section of each panel can even double as a display rail for lightweight textiles, dried botanicals, or lightweight decorative objects -- making it a truly versatile piece. A distinctive housewarming gift or a collector's statement piece, this screen brings the quiet elegance of mid-century Japanese craft into any interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Rattan reed panels, hardwood frame, bamboo rod upper rail, cord binding, brass hinges
• Use: Room divider and privacy screen for Japanese interiors
• Modern Use: Bedroom or living room room divider; home office backdrop; decorative display screen in Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interiors
• Features: Four hinged panels; densely bound rattan reed infill in horizontal banded sections; open slatted upper register with turned bamboo rod; carved decorative motifs on base rail; brass hinges; freestanding and foldable
• Dimensions: 18"W x 47"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully crafted vintage Japanese folding screen that brings natural texture, quiet privacy, and mid-century Japanese character to any modern room.

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.