Antique Japanese Sake Server, 1912 - 1926 (Taisho) | SKU: 26M-612

Japanese Hakobi Tansu Chest | Vintage Jewelry Box & Desktop Organizer, 1912-1926 (Taisho), SKU 26M-612

A richly lacquered Taisho-era multi-drawer chest with a hinged lid compartment and removable tray inserts -- a rare find in Japanese antique furniture.

A hakobi tansu is a compact, portable Japanese storage chest designed to keep personal valuables, documents, or toiletry items neatly organized and close at hand. This handcrafted Japanese antique chest dates to the Taisho period (1912-1926), an era defined by a refined blending of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with subtle Western influences. The exterior is finished in a deep, lustrous dark lacquer applied over a boldly figured hardwood -- likely Kuri (chestnut) -- whose dramatic swirling grain shows beautifully through the rich reddish-brown surface. The case is constructed with meticulous joinery, and the interiors of the drawers and lid compartment are left in a warm, pale natural wood, creating a striking contrast with the dark exterior. Each drawer is fitted with a sleek oval metal pull in a restrained, modernist profile consistent with Taisho-era design sensibilities.

This compact vintage Japanese chest is as versatile as it is beautiful in a modern home. The hinged lid opens to reveal a shallow compartment fitted with removable, divided wooden tray inserts -- ideal as a bedroom decor jewelry box for rings, necklaces, and small accessories. The multiple pull-out drawers below provide generous layered storage perfect for a home office desk organizer, housing stationery, USB drives, or craft supplies. Collectors and Japanophiles will appreciate its wabi-sabi aesthetic -- the honest patina of over a century of use only deepens its character. It makes a truly unique housewarming gift or a standout accent piece in a Japandi-style living room or bedroom vignette.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1912-1926 (Taisho)
• Material: Boldly grained hardwood, Kuri (chestnut), with dark lacquer exterior finish; natural wood interiors; metal drawer pulls
• Use: Personal storage chest for valuables, toiletries, documents, or accessories
• Modern Use: Jewelry box and bedroom organizer; desktop storage chest for home office; decorative accent piece in Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interiors
• Features: Hinged lift-top lid with shallow interior compartment; multiple pull-out drawers in a stepped layout; removable divided wooden tray inserts included; sleek oval metal pulls on each drawer; rich dark lacquer exterior with contrasting pale natural wood interiors
• Dimensions: 13" W x 8"D x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of Japanese antique furniture -- this Taisho-era hakobi tansu brings a century of refined craftsmanship and quiet elegance 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.

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.