Vintage Japanese Small Hikidashi Drawer, 1927 - 1945 (Early Showa) | SKU: 26M-591

Japanese Hikidashi Small Chest | Vintage  Desk Organizer & Bedside Storage, 1927-1945 (Early Showa), SKU 26M-591

A compact hikidashi drawer chest in warm-toned hardwood with ornate cast metal pulls -- handcrafted Japanese vintage furniture at its most practical.

A Hikidashi is a small-format Japanese storage chest, literally meaning "drawer," and this fine Early Showa example represents the everyday craftsmanship that made these pieces indispensable in the traditional Japanese home. Built from a richly grained hardwood -- likely nara (Japanese oak) or a similar dense native species -- the exterior displays the characteristic open grain and warm amber-brown patina that deepens beautifully with age. The drawer boxes are lined with lighter sugi (cryptomeria) planking, a hallmark of quality Japanese joinery from this period, providing a fragrant and smooth interior for storing small personal items. Each drawer is fitted with a cast metal cup pull decorated with a flowing foliate motif, a Western-influenced flourish popular during Japan's modernizing Early Showa era. This blend of traditional construction and decorative hardware makes the piece a compelling example of vintage Japanese craft from the interwar years.

Compact enough to sit on a desktop, nightstand, or shelf, this ko tansu is endlessly versatile in a modern home. Use it as a home office desk organizer to sort stationery, cables, and small supplies; arrange it on a bedroom dresser as a jewelry and accessories chest; or place it in an entryway as a stylish catchall for keys, cards, and daily essentials. Its wabi-sabi aesthetic and warm wood tones complement Japandi style interiors, mid-century modern settings, and rustic or minimalist decor alike. A distinctive housewarming gift or a standout addition to any collection of Japanese vintage furniture.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Richly grained hardwood exterior, possibly nara (Japanese oak); sugi (cryptomeria) drawer linings; cast metal cup pulls
• Use: Small household storage chest (hikidashi tansu) for personal items, documents, or craft supplies
• Modern Use: Desktop organizer or home office storage; bedroom jewelry and accessories chest; entryway catchall or decorative accent
• Features: Multiple stacked pull-out drawers; each drawer fitted with an ornate cast metal cup pull with foliate relief design; sugi-lined drawer interiors; flat top surface suitable for display
• Dimensions: 11 3/4"W x 11 3/4"D x 18 1/2"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition -- honest age-related wear to the exterior wood consistent with era; drawers slide smoothly; hardware intact and original

A beautifully aged piece of Japanese vintage furniture that brings the quiet utility and handcrafted warmth of Early Showa Japan into any modern living or working space.

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.