Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Rattan Reed Folding Screen, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26M-680

Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Rattan Reed Folding Screen, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26M-680

A four-panel folding screen of densely woven rattan reed and warm timber, finished with hand-carved bamboo motifs -- a quiet expression of postwar Japanese domestic craft.

A tsuitate-style folding screen is a freestanding room divider used in traditional Japanese interiors to create privacy, define space, and soften the flow between rooms. This four-panel example, crafted during the mid-Showa era, features tightly packed vertical rattan reed slats bound by horizontal cords and set within a solid wood frame -- a construction method prized for its lightness, breathability, and warm natural texture. Each panel is topped by an open lattice section fitted with a slender natural bamboo rod, adding an elegant architectural detail that lets air and soft light pass through. The lower base panel of each section is finished in a darker stained wood and features hand-carved openwork cutout motifs depicting bamboo leaves and cloud forms -- a refined decorative touch that reflects the restrained aesthetic of postwar Japanese vintage furniture. Brass hinges at each panel joint show a pleasing aged patina consistent with the piece's era.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese room divider earns its place in a wide range of settings. Use it as a bedroom room divider to carve out a dressing area or reading nook, as a living room accent that introduces natural texture and Japandi style warmth, or as an entryway furniture piece that greets guests with understated elegance. The open upper lattice keeps the screen feeling airy rather than heavy, making it ideal for smaller spaces where a solid partition would feel oppressive. Its honey-amber tones complement minimalist decor, wabi-sabi aesthetic interiors, and mid-century modern furnishings alike. A distinctive and thoughtful housewarming gift for anyone drawn to Japanese design or natural materials.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Solid wood frame; densely woven rattan reed slat infill bound with cord; natural bamboo rod crossbars; brass hinges; stained wood base panels with carved openwork motifs
• Use: Freestanding folding room divider for Japanese domestic interiors -- used to define space, provide privacy, and moderate airflow
• Modern Use: Bedroom privacy divider or dressing screen; living room accent wall in Japandi or wabi-sabi styled spaces; entryway statement piece
• Features: Four hinged panels; densely packed vertical rattan reed slat infill divided by horizontal timber rails; open lattice upper section with natural bamboo rod per panel; carved bamboo-and-cloud openwork motifs on base panels; aged brass hinges at panel joints; warm honey-amber patina throughout
• Dimensions: --
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully textured piece of vintage Japanese vintage furniture -- handcrafted with rattan, bamboo, and carved wood -- that brings natural warmth and timeless Japanese style to 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.