Antique Japanese kiridame nesting lacquered wooden tray set with storage crate, Taisho era | SKU: 26J-0152

Antique Japanese kiridame nesting lacquered wooden tray set with storage crate, Taisho era | SKU: 26J-0152

A handsome graduated set of circular lacquered wooden trays that nest neatly together, preserved in its original inscribed wooden storage crate.

This antique Japanese kiridame set is formed as a nest of round trays in graduated sizes, each with a shallow raised rim and a warm red-brown lacquered surface. When stacked, the trays create a tall, sculptural column; separated, their stepped sizing and concentric rims become clearly visible. Dark vertical joining strips are visible on the sides, indicating bentwood-style construction reinforced at the seam. The set is housed in a plain wooden storage crate with a rope handle and brush-written inscription, adding to its strong period character and practical appeal as a complete surviving set.

In a modern home, this graduated tray set offers striking decorative presence while remaining highly usable. The trays can be displayed stacked on a sideboard or shelf, or used individually on a table, desk, or entry console for serving, organizing small objects, or presenting seasonal displays. Their restrained circular form and mellow lacquered finish suit Japandi, wabi-sabi, and other interiors that favor natural materials and timeworn surfaces. Kept with its original crate, the set also makes an appealing addition to a collection of Japanese utilitarian craft and lacquerware.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taisho, circa 1912-1926
• Material: Wood with red-brown lacquered finish; wooden storage crate with rope handle
• Use: Graduated nesting tray set for serving or household presentation
• Modern Use: Decorative stacked display; individual catchall trays; tabletop serving or seasonal presentation
• Features: Multiple circular trays in graduated sizes; shallow raised rims; nesting form; dark seam reinforcements visible on the sides; original inscribed wooden storage crate with rope handle
• Dimensions: 7 1/4" Diameter x 2 3/4"H (small), 10 1/2" Diameter x 4 3/4"H (large)
• Condition: Good antique condition -- lacquer shows age-related wear, surface scratches, edge wear, and minor irregularities consistent with age and use; storage crate shows expected wear and marks from handling and storage

A beautifully practical example of Japanese antique lacquered tableware, complete with its original storage crate.

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 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.