Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen (Tsuitate), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0703

Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen (Tsuitate), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0703

A four-panel folding screen with woven bamboo slat infill, carved wood cutout panels, and a deep lacquered wood frame -- a striking piece of vintage Japanese decorative furniture.

A tsuitate is a traditional Japanese folding screen used to divide interior spaces, provide privacy, and add visual warmth to a room. This four-panel example, dating to the Late Showa era, reflects the refined domestic craft of mid-to-late 20th century Japan. Each panel is filled with tightly woven bamboo slats bound with cord, lending the screen a warm, natural texture and a quiet, rhythmic pattern. Horizontal lacquered rails divide each panel into sections, while a natural bamboo pole accent rail runs across the upper register of each panel -- a refined detail that echoes the screen's bamboo infill. The dark reddish-brown lacquered wood frame provides strong contrast against the honey-toned bamboo, and carved wood insert panels at mid-height depict floral and bird motifs -- plum blossom, crane, and bamboo forms consistent with classic Japanese nature imagery. The base rail of each panel is fitted with pierced wood cutouts in a repeating geometric and floral pattern, adding an additional layer of handcrafted detail. Metal hinge hardware connects the four panels and allows the screen to fold flat for easy storage or repositioning.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese room divider brings both function and Japandi-style beauty to any living space. Use it as a bedroom divider to create a private dressing area or reading nook, as a living room accent to frame a seating arrangement, or as an entryway screen to define a welcoming transition zone. The warm bamboo tones and carved nature motifs make it an ideal complement to minimalist decor, natural material interiors, and wabi-sabi aesthetic settings. It also works beautifully as a backdrop for indoor plants, a photography prop, or a decorative accent wall alternative. A thoughtful housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese vintage furniture and Asian decorative arts.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Woven bamboo slat infill panels, natural bamboo pole accent rails, carved softwood insert panels (possibly sugi or hinoki), dark lacquered hardwood frame, metal hinge hardware
• Use: Folding room divider and interior privacy screen
• Modern Use: Bedroom privacy divider or dressing area screen; living room accent and backdrop for plants or art; entryway furniture to define an entrance zone
• Features: Four hinged panels with woven bamboo slat infill; natural bamboo pole accent rails at the upper section of each panel; carved wood insert panels with floral and bird motifs at mid-height; pierced geometric and floral cutout base rails; dark reddish-brown lacquered wood frame; metal hinge hardware at panel joints; folds flat for storage
• Dimensions: 71"W x 3/4"D x 47 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully crafted piece of vintage Japanese decorative furniture -- the warm bamboo texture, carved nature motifs, and lacquered frame bring authentic Japandi-style elegance 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.