Vintage Japanese Ranma Transom — Architectural Wood Decor, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-490-2)

Vintage Japanese Ranma Transom — Architectural Wood Decor, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-490-2)

Elegant vintage shoin ranma panel in warm natural wood, ideal for Japanese-inspired interiors.

This vintage Japanese transom panel features a refined kumiko lattice of slim vertical slats framed by clean, mitred edges. The warm honey-toned wood and rhythmic spacing of the bars recall traditional shoin-zukuri study rooms, where such panels filtered light and air while maintaining a sense of calm enclosure.

Today, this lightweight wooden insert can be repurposed as a decorative ranma transom, a wall-mounted art piece, or integrated into custom cabinetry and room dividers. Its minimalist design pairs easily with both wabi-sabi interiors and modern, Scandinavian-Japanese fusion spaces, adding authentic Showa-era character without visual heaviness.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period (vintage)
• Material: Solid wood (likely softwood such as cedar or pine)
• Use: Shoin door / ranma transom panel, interior partition, wall décor
• Features: Vertical kumiko lattice; mitred frame; natural finish; vintage Japanese shoin door construction; versatile for modern Japanese interior design
• Dimensions: 31 1/2"W x 1 1/4"D x 11 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age

A timeless architectural fragment that brings the quiet geometry of a traditional Japanese shoin room into contemporary space.

All vintage and antique 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.