Vintage Japanese Hikidashi Drawer with fold-out writing surface and carved floral drawer fronts, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0855

Vintage Japanese Hikidashi Drawer with fold-out writing surface and carved floral drawer fronts, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0855

A compact Hikidashi with a fold-out writing surface and deeply carved floral drawer fronts in a rich cinnabar-red finish

A Hikidashi is a small personal storage chest in the Japanese furniture tradition -- compact enough to be carried or placed on a desk, yet fully fitted with pull-out drawers for organizing valuables, writing tools, or personal effects. This example is a particularly expressive piece of vintage Japanese craft: the drawer fronts are covered in bold relief carving depicting large blooming flowers set against a crackle-patterned background, finished in a dramatic two-tone red and near-black lacquered coating that gives the surface tremendous depth and visual weight. Cast metal bail pulls, shaped with decorative cloud-scroll profiles, are fitted to each drawer, contrasting beautifully against the dark carved ground. The plain unfinished wood interiors of the drawers -- visible when pulled open -- confirm honest wooden construction throughout.

What makes this Hikidashi especially versatile for a modern home is its fold-out panel: hinged at the top, the flat surface swings outward and is supported by a side leg panel fitted with a carved carry-through handle cutout, effectively doubling the usable surface area. In compact apartments or home office storage setups, this feature turns the piece into a functional mini writing station or display shelf when open, then folds neatly away when closed. On a bedroom dresser or bathroom vanity shelf, the multiple drawers organize jewelry, hair accessories, or cosmetics with ease -- a unique gift for collectors of Japanese vintage furniture or anyone drawn to the wabi-sabi aesthetic. The warm reddish-brown wood casing pairs naturally with Japandi style interiors, and the carved facade makes it a striking living room accent or entryway display piece in its own right.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Hardwood casing with lacquered and relief-carved drawer fronts; cast metal bail pulls
• Use: Personal storage chest with fold-out work or writing surface; Hikidashi for valuables, writing tools, or vanity items
• Modern Use: Jewelry box and bedroom organizer; home office desktop storage with fold-out writing surface; living room accent or entryway display piece
• Features: Multiple pull-out drawers with deeply carved floral relief across the entire front face; crackle-pattern background finish in cinnabar red and near-black; cast metal decorative bail pulls on each drawer; hinged fold-out top panel that extends into a flat work surface supported by a side leg panel; carry-through handle cutout on side; unfinished natural wood drawer interiors
• Dimensions: 31 1/4"W x 15"D x 12 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A boldly decorative piece of vintage Japanese furniture that brings artisan craftsmanship and practical storage together in one compact, conversation-starting form.

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.