Vintage Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, Early Showa (1927-1945) | SKU: 26M-133-1

Vintage Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, Early Showa (1927-1945) | SKU: 26M-133-1

A compact multi-drawer haribako in dramatically striped hardwood -- handcrafted Japanese vintage storage at its most refined.

A haribako is a traditional Japanese sewing or personal storage box, typically kept beside a woman's dressing table or work area to hold needles, thread, cosmetics, and small valuables. This Early Showa-era example is constructed from a boldly striped hardwood -- possibly kaki (persimmon) or a similarly figured Japanese species -- whose tightly undulating grain gives the piece an almost graphic, Art Deco quality entirely consistent with the period's aesthetic. The exterior is uniformly clad in this striking wood, creating a seamless visual rhythm across every surface. A hinged lift-top panel, fitted with a pair of recessed metal carry handles, reveals a shallow interior compartment divided into organized sections -- ideal for storing small items at a glance. Below, a stepped arrangement of pull-out drawers in varying widths and depths offers generous storage, each fitted with a cast metal bar pull worn to a warm patina. The interior drawer walls are finished in a lighter secondary wood, a hallmark of quality Japanese craft joinery of the era.

Today this handcrafted Japanese vintage chest translates beautifully into modern interiors. Its compact footprint and rich grain make it a natural fit as a bedroom decor accent -- a bedside jewelry box and keepsake organizer that doubles as a sculptural object. The lift-top compartment is perfectly sized for rings, watches, and daily essentials, while the graduated drawers below accommodate stationery, cosmetics, or craft supplies with ease. Style it on a home office desk as a wabi-sabi aesthetic organizer, or display it on a console table as a living room accent. A truly unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese vintage furniture, this piece bridges early twentieth-century Japanese craft tradition with the demands of contemporary everyday life.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Boldly striped hardwood exterior, possibly kaki (persimmon); lighter secondary wood interior; cast metal bar pulls
• Use: Haribako -- traditional Japanese personal storage box for sewing notions, cosmetics, and small valuables
• Modern Use: Jewelry box and keepsake organizer; home office desk organizer; bedroom decor accent or entryway storage piece
• Features: Hinged lift-top panel with recessed carry handles revealing a divided interior compartment; multiple pull-out drawers in a stepped asymmetric layout; cast metal bar pulls with aged patina; seamless striped grain wrapping all exterior surfaces
• Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H
• Condition: Excellent

A striking piece of vintage Japanese craft furniture -- where bold natural grain meets meticulous Early Showa joinery, ready to bring warmth and history into 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.