Vintage Japanese Small Hikidashi Chest with Carved Floral Fronts and Red Lacquer Finish, Mid Showa Era (1946-1965)

Vintage Japanese Small Hikidashi Chest with Carved Floral Fronts and Red Lacquer Finish, Mid Showa Era (1946-1965)

A richly detailed vintage Japanese hikidashi chest with carved floral fronts, warm red lacquer, and a compact low profile suited to tabletop use.

This small Japanese hikidashi chest features a striking arrangement of hand-carved floral and foliage motifs across the front, finished in a deep red lacquer that gives the surface both warmth and presence. The form is low and horizontal, with two small upper compartments above two wider lower compartments, each fitted with a shaped brass-toned pull. Rounded front corners and a smooth, lacquered top soften the silhouette, while the interior wood grain provides a natural contrast to the glossy exterior. Dating to the Mid Showa era (1946-1965), it offers a decorative yet practical example of vintage Japanese household storage.

Its compact proportions make it easy to place on a desk, vanity, shelf, or sideboard. In a modern interior, it works beautifully for organizing stationery, correspondence, sewing tools, jewelry, keepsakes, or other small personal items. The vivid carved surface and balanced horizontal form make it especially appealing as an accent in Japandi, eclectic, or vintage-inspired spaces.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Wood with red lacquer finish; carved floral and foliage fronts; brass-toned pulls
• Use: Small tabletop hikidashi chest for organizing personal items and household accessories
• Modern Use: Desk organizer, vanity storage, jewelry keeper, or decorative tabletop accent
• Features: Low horizontal form; two small upper compartments and two wider lower compartments; carved floral and leaf relief; smooth lacquered top and sides; rounded front corners; visible natural wood interior
• Dimensions: 23 3/4"W x 10"D x 9 3/4"H
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear

A distinctive vintage Japanese accent piece, this lacquered hikidashi chest combines decorative carving with useful tabletop storage.

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.