Antique Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-994-2

Japanese Haribako Sewing Box | Vintage Jewelry Box & Desktop Organizer, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-994-2

A spectacular burled hardwood haribako with stacked drawers, a hinged lid compartment, and removable interior trays -- handcrafted Japanese antique storage at its finest.

A haribako is a traditional Japanese sewing box used by women to store needles, thread, scissors, and other needlework tools. This exceptional example, dating to the Late Showa period (1966-1989), is crafted from a richly figured burled hardwood -- most likely kaki (persimmon) or a similarly dramatic Japanese species -- whose swirling, flame-like grain covers every exterior surface in a breathtaking natural pattern. The top lid opens on metal hinges to reveal a fitted interior compartment housing removable lightweight wood trays, including a subdivided insert designed to keep small tools neatly separated. Below, multiple pull-out drawers in a staggered stepped layout -- including a taller side drawer alongside a column of shallower drawers and one deeper full-width lower drawer -- provide generous and well-organized storage. Each drawer is fitted with a delicate diamond-shaped brass pull, a hallmark of the refined handcrafted Japanese craft aesthetic of the era. The plain-grain secondary wood used for the drawer interiors and trays provides a pleasing contrast to the spectacular figured exterior veneer.

Today, this stunning vintage Japanese sewing box is just as useful as it is beautiful. Its generous multi-drawer layout makes it a natural jewelry box or vanity organizer for a bedroom, where each drawer can house rings, bracelets, earrings, and accessories with ease. On a home office desk, it serves equally well as a desktop organizer for stationery, pens, and small supplies -- a unique statement piece that elevates any Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interior. It also makes a remarkable housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese antique furniture who appreciate both artistry and function. Whether displayed on a dresser, side table, or writing desk, this haribako brings warmth, history, and an extraordinary grain pattern into any modern home.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Boldly burled hardwood exterior, possibly kaki (persimmon); plain-grain hardwood interior trays and drawer linings; brass diamond-shaped pulls
• Use: Haribako -- traditional Japanese sewing and needlework storage box
• Modern Use: Jewelry box and vanity organizer; desktop stationery and home office storage; decorative accent piece for Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interiors
• Features: Hinged lift-top lid revealing a fitted interior with removable subdivided trays; multiple pull-out drawers in a staggered stepped layout including a full-width lower drawer; each drawer fitted with a diamond-shaped brass pull; spectacular swirling burled grain across all exterior panels; clean plain-wood drawer interiors in good sliding condition
• Dimensions: 13"W x 8 1/2"D x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and museum-quality piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this Late Showa haribako brings the beauty of handcrafted Japanese craft and extraordinary natural wood grain 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.

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