Vintage Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-106

Japanese Haribako Sewing Box | Vintage Jewelry Box & Desk Organizer, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-106

A beautifully crafted Mid Showa haribako with dramatic figured wood, a hinged top compartment, and multiple pull-out drawers -- an exceptional piece of vintage Japanese craft.

A haribako is a traditional Japanese sewing box designed to keep needles, thread, thimbles, and other needlework essentials neatly organized at a woman's workstation. This handsome example, dating to the Mid Showa period (1946-1965), reflects the postwar revival of fine domestic craftsmanship in Japan. The exterior is finished in a boldly figured hardwood -- likely kaki (persimmon) -- with a deep, lacquer-like polish that sets off the swirling grain to striking effect. The rounded top corners and gently curved base apron give the piece a refined, almost Art Deco sensibility that was fashionable in Japanese interior design of the era. Each drawer front mirrors the figured veneer, creating a visually unified facade that speaks to the care taken in selecting and matching the timber.

Today this vintage haribako translates beautifully into a modern home. Its hinged lid compartment with a fitted removable tray makes it an ideal jewelry box or vanity organizer for a bedroom dresser, keeping rings, bracelets, and earrings perfectly sorted. The multiple pull-out drawers offer generous storage for a home office -- pens, stationery, and small accessories slip in and out with ease, making it a characterful desk organizer in a Japandi-style or wabi-sabi aesthetic workspace. It also makes a wonderful housewarming gift for collectors of Japanese antique furniture or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese storage pieces with genuine history. Display it on a console, a bedside table, or a writing desk, and it will draw admiring glances wherever it sits.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Boldly figured hardwood, possibly kaki (persimmon); lighter hardwood interior lining; metal bar pulls
• Use: Haribako -- traditional Japanese sewing and needlework storage box
• Modern Use: Jewelry box and vanity organizer; home office desk organizer; bedroom decor accent piece
• Features: Hinged lift-top lid revealing a fitted removable tray with multiple compartments; several pull-out drawers in a stepped asymmetric layout, each fitted with a metal bar pull; rounded top corners and curved base apron; richly polished figured exterior; clean unlined drawer interiors in lighter contrasting wood
• Dimensions: 13"W x 7 1/2"D x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and striking piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this vintage haribako brings warmth, craftsmanship, and quiet history 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.

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