Antique Japanese Sewing Box — Wood, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-388-4) "AS IS"

Antique Japanese Sewing Box — Wood, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-388-4) "AS IS"

SKU:
25M-388-4
$100.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Sewing Box (Haribako) — Taishō Era, 1920s (SKU: 25M-388-4)
A Whisper of Utility in Warm kirinoki Grain

This elegant antique Japanese sewing box, or haribako, radiates warmth with its golden tone and clean-lined simplicity. Likely crafted from kirinoki (Paulownia), its softly luminous surface and visible grain pattern evoke the serenity of traditional interiors—where quiet rituals like sewing, mending, and preserving were part of daily life.

Its compact frame houses five drawers, each adorned with petite silver-tone metal pulls. The balance between utility and minimalism is quintessentially Japanese—no excess, only intention. This piece would have held thread spools, needles, and family keepsakes, a silent witness to domestic devotion through generations.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Taishō Period (circa 1920s)

  • Material: Kirinoki (Paulownia) with metal handles

  • Use: Sewing box (haribako), stationery, or keepsake storage

  • Features:

    • Soft golden wood tone with subtle shimmering grain

    • Five drawers in an asymmetrical but balanced configuration

    • Sleek, modern silver-tone drawer pulls

    • Rounded top corners for a softened silhouette

  • Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Like a haiku in wood, this sewing box carries a quiet charm—offering beauty, history, and gentle utility in perfect measure.

Additional Information
size:
11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H