Vintage Japanese Shoin Panels - 1950s Showa Era (25D-131-2)

Vintage Japanese Shoin Panels, 1950s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-131-2)

Refined mid-century shoin shoji set with elegant kumiko latticework

This vintage Japanese shoin panel set consists of three tall sliding doors and a matching transom (ranma), crafted in warm-toned softwood with finely spaced vertical kumiko slats. Designed for a traditional shoin-style study or reception room, the panels filter light softly while maintaining a graceful sense of privacy, making them ideal as architectural accents in both Japanese and contemporary interiors.

The shoji-style construction showcases meticulous joinery and a rhythmic arrangement of slender battens, including a delicate grid at the base of each door that adds visual weight and balance. With their clean Showa-era lines and understated natural finish, these vintage Japanese shoin panels can be repurposed as room dividers, wall-mounted art, or integrated into custom cabinetry and alcove designs.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (circa 1950s)
• Material: Softwood (likely sugi or hinoki) with kumiko lattice
• Use: Shoin room sliding doors and matching ranma transom; suitable as interior room divider, wall panel, or decorative architectural element
• Features: Vintage Japanese shoin construction; three sliding panels plus one long transom; fine vertical kumiko with lower grid detail; natural clear finish; light-filtering shoji-style design
• Dimensions: 18"W x 39"H (Vertical piece), 70 1/2"W x 14 1/2"H (Horizontal piece)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age

A beautifully preserved shoin shoji ensemble, ready to bring authentic Japanese architectural character to your 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 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.