Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Storage Basket with Fitted Lid, 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0208-3

Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Storage Basket with Fitted Lid, 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0208-3

A handwoven bamboo basket with fitted lid, bamboo pole frame, and open-lattice base -- vintage Japanese craft at its most quietly beautiful.

A traditional Japanese woven storage basket of this type was a common household fixture throughout the Showa era, used to keep everyday items neatly contained in the genkan, bedroom, or workroom. This example is crafted from finely split bamboo splints woven in a tight, even pattern over a structural frame of heavier bamboo poles -- the hallmark of skilled Japanese vintage basketry. The rectangular body with softly rounded corners sits on four stout bamboo node feet that elevate the piece and protect its open-lattice woven base. A reinforced bamboo pole rim runs along the top edge of the body, providing a precise seat for the separate flat lid. The whole piece has developed a warm, honey-to-chestnut patina consistent with decades of careful use, a quality deeply appreciated by collectors of vintage Japanese craft and wabi-sabi aesthetic objects.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese bamboo basket is as functional as it is decorative. On a bedroom dresser or nightstand it makes a beautiful catch-all for accessories, scarves, or correspondence. In a living room or home office it serves as a stylish desk organizer or remote-control caddy that suits both Japandi style interiors and mid-century modern settings. Its compact footprint also makes it a charming entryway organizer for gloves and small accessories. A thoughtful housewarming gift or a distinctive find for collectors of Japanese folk craft, this piece brings natural texture and quiet history to any room.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Finely split bamboo splints (woven body, lid, and lattice base); heavier bamboo poles (structural rim, corner posts, and feet)
• Use: Household general storage basket with fitted lid
• Modern Use: Bedroom dresser organizer or accessory caddy; living room or home office desk organizer; entryway accent and small-item storage
• Features: Tightly woven bamboo splint sides; separate flat fitted lid; open-lattice woven interior base; bamboo pole rim reinforcement at lid junction; four bamboo node feet; rounded corners; warm aged patina throughout
• Dimensions: 12"W x 9"D x 7"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless example of vintage Japanese bamboo craft -- handwoven with quiet skill and ready to bring natural warmth and wabi-sabi character to any modern interior.

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 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.