Antique Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, 1912 - 1926 (Taisho) | SKU: 26M-481

Japanese Haribako Sewing Box | Antique Jewelry Box & Desk Organizer, 1912-1926 (Taisho), SKU 26M-481

A boldly grained tamo ash haribako from the Taisho era -- showcasing superb figured wood and a cleverly layered interior.

A haribako is a traditional Japanese sewing box, designed to keep needles, thread, scissors, and other needlework tools neatly organized close at hand. This handcrafted Japanese antique dates to the Taisho period (1912-1926), an era that embraced refined domestic craftsmanship alongside a growing appreciation for bold natural materials. The exterior is clad in strikingly figured tamo ash -- a Japanese ash prized for its swirling, flame-like grain -- finished to a deep amber tone that has only grown richer with age. Each surface panel showcases the wood's dramatic figuring, a hallmark of quality haribako made for households that valued both function and beauty. The drawers glide smoothly on hand-fitted runners, and each is fitted with a low-profile cast metal bar pull darkened to complement the warm wood tones.

Today this vintage Japanese craft piece translates effortlessly into modern interiors. The hinged top lifts to reveal a shallow, divided tray -- ideal as a jewelry organizer for rings, earrings, and bracelets -- while the multiple pull-out drawers below offer generous storage for everything from stationery and craft supplies to keepsakes and small accessories. Style it on a bedroom dresser as a jewelry box, on a home office desk as a handsome desktop organizer, or on an entryway console as a wabi-sabi accent that adds warmth and history to any room. Its compact footprint and sculptural tamo ash grain make it a natural fit for Japandi-style interiors, and it stands as a truly unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese antique furniture.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1912-1926 (Taisho)
• Material: Boldly figured tamo ash (Japanese ash) with cast metal bar pulls
• Use: Haribako -- traditional Japanese sewing and needlework box
• Modern Use: Jewelry box and ring/earring organizer; desktop storage for a home office; decorative bedroom or entryway accent
• Features: Hinged lift-top with divided interior tray; multiple pull-out drawers in an asymmetric stepped layout; each drawer fitted with a cast metal bar pull; dramatic swirling tamo ash grain across all exterior panels; original maker's label visible on interior tray base
• Dimensions: 13"W x 8"D x 11"H
• Condition: Excellent

A century-old piece of handcrafted Japanese antique furniture -- its tamo ash grain and layered storage as captivating today as when it left the artisan's workshop.

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.