Vintage Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-919

Japanese Haribako Sewing Box | Vintage Jewelry Box & Desk Organizer, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-919

A handcrafted Mid Showa haribako with a hinged lid, removable tray compartments, and multiple pull-out drawers -- a beautifully functional 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 and close at hand. This example, dating to the Mid Showa period (1946--1965), reflects the practical elegance that defined everyday Japanese domestic craft during postwar reconstruction -- an era when well-made household objects were treasured and built to last. The exterior is finished in a richly figured hardwood, possibly kaki (persimmon), displaying swirling flame-like grain that gives the box a quiet, natural beauty consistent with the wabi-sabi aesthetic. The darkened top panel contrasts handsomely with the warm reddish-brown drawer fronts, and each drawer is fitted with a sleek oval metal pull in a style characteristic of mid-century Japanese design.

Today this vintage Japanese haribako translates effortlessly into modern home use. Open it as a jewelry box on a bedroom dresser -- the removable inner tray compartments are perfectly sized for rings, earrings, and small accessories, while the graduated pull-out drawers below hold bracelets, watches, or folded scarves. On a home office desk it makes a charming desk organizer, corralling stationery, clips, and small tools with ease. Its compact footprint and rich wood tones make it equally at home as a Japandi-style living room accent or bathroom organizer for cosmetics. A thoughtful housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese antique furniture, this piece brings warmth and tactile history to any modern interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Richly figured hardwood, possibly kaki (persimmon); metal drawer pulls; hinged lid with metal hardware
• Use: Haribako -- traditional Japanese sewing and needlework storage box
• Modern Use: Jewelry box or vanity organizer; desktop stationery and small-item storage; decorative accent in Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interiors
• Features: Hinged lift-top lid revealing a divided interior tray with removable sub-compartments; multiple graduated pull-out drawers below arranged in an asymmetric stepped layout; each drawer fitted with an oval metal pull; warm natural wood interior contrasting with darkened exterior top
• Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition -- consistent with age and use, with light surface scratches and patina on the exterior; all drawers slide smoothly and the hinged lid functions correctly.

A timeless example of handcrafted Japanese antique furniture -- this vintage haribako sewing box brings the understated elegance of Mid Showa craft 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 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.