Vintage Japanese Basket - 1940s Showa Era (25D-157)

Vintage Japanese Basket, 1940s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-157)

Handwoven Showa-era style basket with sculptural handle and warm, time-softened patina

This tall, oval-bodied vintage Japanese basket is woven in tight, rhythmic rows that speak to the quiet precision of mid-20th-century craft. The gently swelling form rises to an asymmetric, softly scooped rim, giving the piece a relaxed, organic silhouette that feels at home in both wabi-sabi and contemporary interiors.

A boldly braided handle crowns the piece, its criss-crossed strands adding a sculptural counterpoint to the finely worked body. The deep, chocolate-brown surface shows a subtle sheen from age and use, enhancing the natural grain of the vine and making this basket ideal as a display object, ikebana container with an inner liner, or refined storage by an entryway or tokonoma.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (circa 1940s)
• Material: Natural vine or rattan, handwoven
• Use: Decorative storage, ikebana basket with insert, or sculptural interior accent
• Features: Tall oval form; tightly woven body; braided overhead handle; asymmetric rim; rich vintage patina evocative of 1940s Showa-era craftsmanship
• Dimensions: 11" Diameter x 20"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age

A characterful Showa-era basket that brings quiet Japanese elegance and practical beauty to any space.

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.