Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen with Woven Reed and Carved Wood Lattice, Early Showa (1927-1945) | SKU: 26J-0704

Vintage Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen with Woven Reed and Carved Wood Lattice, Early Showa (1927-1945) | SKU: 26J-0704

A four-panel folding screen blending woven reed panels and carved wood lattice -- a warm, natural statement for any modern interior.

A byobu-style tsuitate is a freestanding folding screen traditionally used in Japanese homes to divide interior spaces, create privacy, and direct the flow of a room. This Early Showa-era example is constructed with a stained wood frame -- likely sugi (cryptomeria) or a similar straight-grained softwood -- fitted with tightly woven split-reed panels that cast a warm, golden tone across the surface. Horizontal rails divide each panel into distinct zones, and a carved decorative medallion at the mid-rail of every panel adds a refined ornamental touch -- an abstracted floral motif with scrolling winglets that reflects the folk-craft sensibility popular in Japanese interior design of the 1960s and 70s. Open lattice work at the top crest and a gently curved top rail on each panel lend the piece an airy, architectural quality that distinguishes it from simpler utilitarian screens. Black metal hinges join the four panels and allow the screen to be angled freely for flexible placement.

Today this vintage Japanese room divider translates beautifully into a wide range of modern interiors. Stand it in an open-plan living room or studio apartment to create a soft visual boundary between lounge and workspace -- a practical solution that also serves as striking living room decor. Its warm honey tones and natural reed texture make it a natural fit for Japandi style, wabi-sabi aesthetic, or boho-inspired bedroom decor, where it can frame a bed as a headboard alternative or conceal a clothing rack. The carved wood detail adds enough visual interest to double as a standalone decorative accent in an entryway or hallway. A genuinely unique housewarming gift for anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese vintage furniture with enduring everyday utility.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Stained wood frame (likely sugi/cryptomeria or similar softwood), woven split-reed infill panels, black metal hinge hardware
• Use: Freestanding folding room divider and interior privacy screen
• Modern Use: Open-plan room divider or studio partition; bedroom headboard alternative or dressing area screen; entryway or hallway decorative accent
• Features: Four hinged panels; woven split-reed infill in a warm honey tone; carved floral medallion cutout at the mid-rail of each panel; open lattice framework at top; gently curved decorative top rail; black metal hinges at panel joints; decorative carved lower rail
• Dimensions: 72 3/4"W x 3/4"D x 47 3/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A versatile piece of vintage Japanese furniture that brings natural warmth, crafted detail, and effortless Japandi style to any modern home.

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.