Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Bamboo Folding Screen (Tsuitate), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0702

Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Bamboo Folding Screen (Tsuitate), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0702

A four-panel folding screen with woven bamboo panels, natural bamboo rod rails, and floral inlay accents -- a quietly striking piece of vintage Japanese craft.

A tsuitate is a traditional Japanese folding screen used to divide interior space, direct airflow, and create a sense of intimate enclosure within a room. This four-panel example follows that functional tradition while showcasing the material warmth of handcrafted bamboo work popular in mid-to-late Showa-era homes and ryokan interiors. Each panel features tightly woven split-bamboo infill sections held within a dark red-lacquered wood frame, the slender vertical reeds bound at intervals with natural cord to create a pleasing horizontal rhythm across the surface. The open upper section of each panel is fitted with natural round bamboo rods set between shaped crossbars, allowing light to filter through while maintaining a visual barrier -- a hallmark of Japanese vintage furniture design that balances openness with privacy.

In a modern home, this screen is as versatile as it is decorative. Use it as a bedroom divider to carve out a dressing corner or reading nook, or position it in a living room or home office to define zones with a wabi-sabi aesthetic that no flat-pack partition can replicate. The warm honey tones of the bamboo pair beautifully with natural linen, rattan, and aged wood in Japandi-style or mid-century modern interiors. The carved and pierced bamboo-motif apron panels at the base and the light-toned floral medallion inlays at the mid-section add an artisanal touch that makes this a genuinely unique gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone curating a nature-inspired home.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Dark red-lacquered wood frame; woven split-bamboo panel infill; natural round bamboo rod rails; light-toned floral inlay accents (bone or light wood); metal butt hinges
• Use: Freestanding folding room divider or decorative privacy screen
• Modern Use: Bedroom privacy divider or dressing-area partition; living room or home office zone separator; decorative backdrop for a Japandi-style or wabi-sabi interior vignette
• Features: Four hinged panels; woven split-bamboo infill sections with cord binding; open top section with natural bamboo rod rails and shaped crossbars; carved and pierced bamboo-motif apron at the base of each panel; floral medallion inlay panels at mid-section; metal butt hinges connecting panels; dark red lacquered frame throughout
• Dimensions: 17"W x 1"D x 48"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear to the lacquered frame consistent with age and use; bamboo infill and inlay accents intact.

A beautifully textured piece of vintage Japanese craft that brings natural warmth, quiet elegance, and a touch of Showa-era character 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.