Antique Japanese Haribako Sewing Box — Wood (SKU: 25S-414) -

Antique Japanese Wooden Haribako Sewing Box — Wood, 1920s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25S-414)

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Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 6 7/8"D x 8 1/2"H
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Antique Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, Wood (SKU 25S-414)

Finely grained Japanese haribako sewing chest with multiple drawers and lift-top storage.

This antique Japanese haribako (sewing box) is crafted from beautifully figured hardwood, its surface alive with striking grain that recalls the finest tansu cabinetry. The compact chest features a harmonious façade of graduated drawers and a small side drawer, each fitted with simple iron pulls that have mellowed with age. A lift-top section reveals additional divided storage, ideal for keeping smaller notions and tools neatly ordered.

Originally used to store needles, threads, and thimbles for sashiko and everyday mending, this wooden sewing box now makes a versatile organizer for a desk, dresser, or entryway. The warm honey-brown patina, visible joinery, and gently worn interiors speak to decades of careful use, giving the piece an understated Taisho-era charm that pairs effortlessly with both traditional and modern interiors.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taishō period (early 20th century, 1920s)
  • Material: Hardwood with iron fittings
  • Use: Traditional haribako sewing box; now suitable as a jewelry, stationery, or small-object chest
  • Features: Multiple front drawers and side drawer, lift-top compartment with inner trays, beautiful figured wood grain, iron warabite-style pulls, warm aged patina
  • Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 6 7/8"D x 8 1/2"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear and small marks consistent with age and use

A classic Japanese haribako that brings both refined craftsmanship and practical storage to any space.

 

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.

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.

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