Vintage Japanese Lacquer Tray, Nurimono, Late-Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-866-3

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Tray, Nurimono, Late-Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-866-3

A sculptural late-century lacquerware tray in vivid vermillion and black, adorned with gold geometric motifs in the postwar modern style.

A nurimono is a traditional Japanese lacquerware object -- a category of handcrafted goods in which a wooden base is finished with multiple layers of urushi-style lacquer to achieve a luminous, durable surface. This elongated tray is a striking example of late-Showa lacquerware craft: the interior is coated in a bold vermillion red with a subtly brushed texture, while the exterior carries a deep, glossy black finish that reveals the graceful bow-shaped silhouette from every angle. Scattered across the red interior surface are paired clusters of gold geometric motifs -- angular lines and floating square shapes -- that reflect the modernist design sensibility that flourished in Japan during the postwar rebuilding era. This kind of vintage Japanese lacquerware represents a fascinating intersection of centuries-old craft technique and late-century graphic design.

In the modern home, this nurimono tray brings an immediate pop of color and handcrafted character to any surface. Use it as a living room accent piece to corral small objects on a coffee table, or display it upright as wall art for a Japandi-style or wabi-sabi aesthetic focal point. It works equally well as an entryway catch-all for keys and cards, or as a curated desk organizer on a home office surface. Its bold red and black palette makes it a standout housewarming gift or a unique gift for collectors of vintage Japanese craft and late-century decorative arts.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Wood core with red and black lacquer finish; gold painted geometric decoration
• Use: Serving tray or decorative presentation tray for Japanese dining and entertaining
• Modern Use: Coffee table or entryway catch-all; home office desk organizer; decorative living room accent or display piece
• Features: Sculptural bow-shaped form with gently upturned corners; vivid vermillion red lacquered interior with brushed texture; deep glossy black exterior; paired gold geometric motifs in a modernist postwar style
• Dimensions: 10"W x 7"D x 1"H
• Condition: Excellent

A vibrant piece of vintage Japanese lacquerware that brings late-century modern flair and centuries of craft tradition into any contemporary interior.

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.