Vintage Japanese HIkidashi Three-Drawer Chest, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26M-533-7

Vintage Japanese Hikidashi Three-Drawer Chest, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26M-533-7

A compact handcrafted drawer chest with painted floral decoration -- a wabi-sabi treasure for the modern home.

This is a small personal storage chest used in traditional Japanese households to organize keepsakes, cosmetics, correspondence, and other intimate belongings. This charming mid-century example is crafted from boldly grained hardwood -- most likely keyaki (zelkova) -- finished in a warm reddish-brown tone that beautifully showcases the wood's sweeping, dramatic grain. The exterior is adorned with a delicate hand-painted floral composition spanning the lower drawer fronts: a meadow scene of red and white blossoms, grasses, and berry-laden branches rendered in careful polychrome detail, with a small maker's seal visible on the lowest panel. Each drawer is fitted with a cast metal ring pull with decorative floral rosette mounts, lending the piece an elegant period character consistent with quality Japanese vintage furniture of the post-war era.

This vintage Japanese hikidashi translates effortlessly into today's interiors. Its compact cube-like form makes it an ideal jewelry box or bedside organizer -- store rings, watches, and hair accessories in the pull-out drawers for a touch of Japandi style in any bedroom decor. On a desk or vanity it serves as a charming home office storage accent for stationery, stamps, or small keepsakes. The painted floral panels also make it a standout living room accent piece displayed on a console or shelf. A truly unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors who appreciate handcrafted Japanese craft with genuine character and age.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Boldly grained hardwood, possibly keyaki (zelkova), with polychrome hand-painted floral decoration and cast metal ring pulls
• Use: Personal storage chest for cosmetics, keepsakes, correspondence, and small personal items
• Modern Use: Jewelry box or bedside organizer; vanity or desk storage for stationery and small accessories; decorative living room accent piece
• Features: Three smooth-sliding pull-out drawers; dramatic swirling wood grain visible on all exterior faces; hand-painted polychrome meadow floral scene across lower drawer fronts; cast metal ring pulls with decorative rosette mounts on each drawer; maker's seal stamped on lower panel; sits on a thin flat plinth base
• Dimensions: 8 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of vintage Japanese craft -- this painted hikidashi brings warmth, artistry, and a quiet sense of history to any modern home.

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 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.