Vintage Japanese Hikidashi Two-Drawer Desktop Chest, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26M-533-6

Vintage Japanese Hikidashi Two-Drawer Desktop Chest, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26M-533-6

A compact double-drawer keepsake chest in deep lacquered wood -- handcrafted Japanese desktop storage at its most refined.

A ko-dansu is a small Japanese chest used for storing personal valuables, stationery, or household sundries close at hand. This charming example, dating to the Mid Showa period (1946-1965), features two smooth-sliding drawers set into a neatly proportioned rectangular carcass raised on a stepped plinth base. The exterior is finished in a rich, deep reddish-brown that accentuates the pronounced straight grain of the wood -- consistent with sugi (Japanese cedar) or a similarly grained softwood stained and lacquered for daily use. Each drawer is fitted with a turned wooden knob pull in a matching dark tone, lending the piece a quiet, unified elegance. The drawer interiors are left in natural unfinished wood, revealing the fine parallel grain and honest construction typical of handcrafted Japanese craft from this postwar era.

This vintage Japanese mini chest translates effortlessly into today's interiors. Use it on a bedroom dresser as a jewelry box -- rings, earrings, and bracelets slip neatly into each drawer. On a home office desk it becomes a compact desktop organizer for stationery, SD cards, or small tools. In a bathroom or vanity nook it corrals hair accessories or skincare items with quiet Japandi style. Its compact footprint and warm wabi-sabi aesthetic make it an equally appealing living room accent on a bookshelf or side table. A thoughtful housewarming gift or gift for Japanophiles who appreciate the understated beauty of vintage Japanese craft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Stained and lacquered wood, likely sugi (Japanese cedar) or similar straight-grained softwood; natural wood drawer interiors; turned wooden knob pulls
• Use: Desktop storage chest for personal valuables, stationery, or small household items
• Modern Use: Jewelry box on a bedroom dresser; desktop organizer for a home office; bathroom vanity organizer for accessories
• Features: Two smooth-sliding drawers; turned wooden knob pulls on each drawer; stepped plinth base; rich dark lacquer finish with visible straight grain; natural unfinished wood drawer interiors
• Dimensions: 10"W x 7"D x 7"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of vintage Japanese craft -- compact, characterful, and perfectly suited 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.