Antique Japanese Sewing Box (SKU: 25D-458-1) -

Antique Japanese Ko Bako Small Drawer Box - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-458-1)

SKU:
25D-458-1
$260.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 8 3/4"W x 16 3/4"D x 11 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Ko Bako Small Drawer Box (SKU 25D-458-1)

Compact two-drawer Japanese ko-bako with warm Taishō-era character and refined joinery.

This handsome small chest was likely used as a sewing box or desktop tansu, its two deep drawers ideal for storing thread, tools, or writing implements. The case is constructed in solid wood with finely executed dovetail joinery visible along the sides, a hallmark of early 20th-century Japanese craftsmanship that gives both strength and understated decoration.

Richly toned drawer fronts with iron warabite-style pulls contrast beautifully with the darker stained carcass, giving the piece a quiet wabi-sabi presence. Whether placed on a desk, shelf, or worktable, this vintage Japanese sewing box offers practical storage and an authentic Taishō-era accent to any interior.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taishō period (circa 1920s)
  • Material: Solid wood with iron hardware
  • Use: Sewing box, ko-bako, or small document/desk tansu storage
  • Features: Two drawers; exposed dovetail joinery; original iron pulls; warm vintage patina; versatile compact size
  • Dimensions: 8 3/4"W x 16 3/4"D x 11 1/2"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear and patina consistent with age and use

A refined yet practical accent piece, ready to bring authentic Japanese vintage charm to your home.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

Additional Information
size:
8 3/4"W x 16 3/4"D x 11 1/2"H