Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen (Tsuitate), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0602

Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen (Tsuitate), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0602

A four-panel woven reed and lacquered wood folding screen with pierced decorative panels -- a refined statement of Japandi style for any modern interior.

A tsuitate is a traditional Japanese folding screen used to divide interior space, block drafts, and provide privacy within the home. This vintage example from the Late Showa era features four hinged panels built on a dark red lacquered wood frame, each filled with tightly woven reed panels bound with natural fiber cord -- a material combination long associated with domestic Japanese craft. A horizontal bamboo pole rail spans the open top section of each panel, its aged patina adding warmth and character. At mid-height, an open lattice band holds pierced wood inserts carved with classic diamond motifs, allowing filtered light to pass through and creating a lantern-like glow. Each base panel features a shaped apron with plant-form cutout designs, lending the screen a grounded, nature-inspired elegance consistent with wabi-sabi aesthetic sensibilities. Black metal hinges connect the panels and allow the screen to fold flat for storage or be arranged in a gentle zigzag for freestanding use.

In today's home, this vintage Japanese folding screen is as practical as it is beautiful. Use it as a living room accent to define a reading nook or meditation corner, or position it in a bedroom to create a soft visual boundary between sleeping and dressing areas. Its warm honey-and-burgundy palette pairs naturally with mid-century modern and Japandi style interiors alike, complementing natural linen, rattan, and aged wood furnishings. The open lattice midsection allows light to filter through, keeping the room feeling airy rather than closed off -- a quality rarely found in solid room dividers. This screen also makes a distinctive housewarming gift for anyone drawn to handcrafted Japanese decor or natural material design.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Red lacquered wood frame, woven reed panels with natural fiber binding, aged bamboo pole rail, pierced wood decorative inserts, black metal hinges
• Use: Freestanding interior room divider and privacy screen
• Modern Use: Living room accent or bedroom divider; home office privacy screen; decorative backdrop for a meditation or reading nook
• Features: Four hinged panels; woven reed infill sections divided by horizontal lacquered rails; open lattice mid-band with pierced diamond-motif wood inserts; carved plant-form cutout apron panels at base; aged bamboo pole rail at top; scalloped frame tops; black metal hinges; folds flat for storage
• Dimensions: 18"W x 1"D x 47 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A striking piece of vintage Japanese interior craft -- this tsuitate folding screen brings natural texture, filtered light, and timeless wabi-sabi warmth to any modern living space.

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.