Vintage Japanese Hikidashi Drawer, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-555-3

Japanese Hikidashi Chest | Vintage Jewelry Box & Desktop Organizer, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-555-3

A compact lacquered hikidashi chest with bold carved floral relief and crimson-lined drawers -- a rare and striking piece of mid-century Japanese antique furniture.

A hikidashi is a small Japanese chest of drawers, traditionally used to store personal belongings, keepsakes, or craft supplies within the home. This exceptional example stands out for its all-over carved relief decoration -- bold chrysanthemum and tropical leaf motifs cover every surface, including the top and sides, rendered in a deep two-tone red-over-black finish that gives the piece a dramatic, lacquerware quality. The drawer fronts, sides, and lid are unified by this continuous carved pattern, a hallmark of skilled Mid Showa-era Japanese craft. Each hikidashi (pull-out drawer) is fitted with a rounded dark wood knob and glides smoothly on unfinished kiri (paulownia) wood runners. The drawer interiors are lined in vivid red, adding a luxurious contrast to the darkened exterior. This level of decorative ambition -- carving, lacquer-style finishing, and fabric lining all in one compact form -- speaks to the handcrafted Japanese tradition that flourished in postwar Japan.

In a modern home, this compact hikidashi is as versatile as it is beautiful. Use it as a jewelry box or rings-and-earrings organizer on a bedroom dresser, where the red-lined drawers keep delicate pieces safe and beautifully presented. It works equally well as a desktop organizer in a home office, corralling small supplies with flair and adding a wabi-sabi aesthetic to an otherwise utilitarian space. On a living room shelf or entryway console, it serves as a striking decorative accent in its own right -- a conversation piece that rewards close inspection. Its compact footprint and bold visual presence also make it a unique housewarming gift or a standout find for collectors of vintage Japanese craft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Kiri (paulownia) wood with carved and lacquer-style red-over-black finish; red fabric-lined drawer interiors; rounded dark wood knob pulls
• Use: Personal storage chest (ko-tansu) for keepsakes, accessories, or small household items
• Modern Use: Jewelry box or accessory organizer; desktop storage for a home office; decorative accent on a shelf, dresser, or entryway console
• Features: All-over carved chrysanthemum and leaf relief decoration covering all exterior surfaces including top and sides; deep two-tone red-over-black finish; multiple hikidashi (pull-out drawers) each lined in vivid red fabric; rounded dark wood knob pulls; rests on a low base plinth
• Dimensions: 9"W x 7"D x 12"H
• Condition: Excellent

A boldly decorative piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this carved and lacquered ko-tansu brings color, history, and handcrafted character to any modern bedroom, home office, or living room.

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.