Vintage Japanese Shoin Panels - 1960s Showa Era (25D-037-1)

Vintage Japanese Shoin Panels, 1960s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-037-1)

Elegant mid-century shoin-style ranma panels with refined vertical kumiko latticework

This set of four vintage Japanese shoin panels showcases the quiet discipline of traditional kumiko joinery. Slender vertical slats are rhythmically intersected by horizontal members, creating a light, transparent screen ideal for filtering views and softening light in a classic washitsu or modern interior. The warm, honey-toned wood has mellowed with age, giving the frames a gentle sheen that complements both minimalist and rustic spaces.

Originally used in a shoin-style room as interior transom or partition panels, they can now be repurposed as wall art, room dividers, or custom sliding doors. The lower register features a tighter horizontal grid, adding visual weight and architectural interest while remaining true to mid-Showa design sensibilities. Light wear, small marks, and subtle color variation attest to their age and authentic use without detracting from their structural integrity.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (circa 1960s)
• Material: Softwood (likely cedar or cypress), natural finish
• Use: Shoin-style interior panels / ranma, suitable as room divider, wall décor, or sliding door inserts
• Features: Four matching vintage shoin panels with vertical kumiko lattice, denser horizontal grid at base, warm mid-century Showa character, visible joinery, light patina from age and use
• Dimensions: 17 1/2"W x 40"H per panel
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear, small scuffs, and age-appropriate marks; structurally sound

A versatile set of authentic shoin panels that brings understated Japanese architectural grace to contemporary living spaces.

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.