Vintage Japanese Kyodai Grooming Chest with Collapsible Mirror Stand and Bronze Hand Mirror, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26J-0371

Vintage Japanese Kyodai Grooming Chest with Collapsible Mirror Stand and Bronze Hand Mirror, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26J-0371

A rare complete kyodai set -- red lacquered grooming chest with collapsible mirror stand and engraved bronze hand mirror, Early Showa period.

A kyodai is a traditional Japanese personal grooming chest fitted with a mirror stand, used to store cosmetics, hair accessories, and toiletry items. This handcrafted Japanese vintage dresser is finished in a deep vermilion red lacquer -- a color long associated with auspicious occasions and bridal trousseaus in Japanese craft tradition. The chest houses multiple drawers in a varied layout, each fitted with cast metal bail and ring pulls of differing styles, suggesting thoughtful organization of grooming tools by size and frequency of use. Recessed side carry handles allow for easy transport, a practical feature common to portable personal furniture of the era. The collapsible wooden mirror stand locks into slots on the top surface and folds flat for storage, a hallmark of refined Japanese furniture engineering. The accompanying oval hand mirror displays a richly engraved bronze reverse decorated with ginkgo leaves, botanical motifs, and what appears to be an auspicious inscription -- consistent with the quality of vintage Japanese craft produced during the early Showa period.

In the modern home, this striking kyodai chest makes an exceptional jewelry box and vanity organizer for a bedroom or dressing room, its multiple drawers perfectly sized for rings, earrings, brooches, and small accessories. The bold red lacquer finish brings instant warmth to a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interior, and the piece works equally well as a desktop organizer or bathroom countertop accent. The removable bronze mirror stand doubles as a standalone decorative object, making this a truly versatile gift for collectors of Japanese vintage furniture or as a unique housewarming gift with genuine historical character. The large bottom drawer -- lined with a slatted interior tray and sized to cradle the hand mirror -- speaks to the care and intentionality of the original design.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Wood with red lacquer finish; cast metal drawer pulls and side handles; bronze hand mirror with engraved botanical and ginkgo leaf decoration
• Use: Kyodai -- traditional Japanese personal grooming and cosmetics storage chest with collapsible mirror stand
• Modern Use: Jewelry box and vanity organizer for bedroom decor; desktop organizer or bathroom countertop accent; decorative display piece in Japandi or wabi-sabi style interiors
• Features: Deep vermilion red lacquer exterior; multiple drawers in a varied layout with mixed bail and ring pull hardware; recessed side carry handles; collapsible wooden mirror stand with top-surface locking slots that folds flat for storage; large bottom drawer with slatted interior tray sized to hold the hand mirror; oval bronze hand mirror with engraved ginkgo leaves, botanical motifs, and inscribed decoration on reverse
• Dimensions: 13"W x 10"D x 12"H
• Condition: Good -- age-appropriate wear to lacquer surface consistent with early Showa dating; mirror stand and bronze mirror present and functional

A complete and rare example of vintage Japanese kyodai craftsmanship -- the vivid red lacquer, engraved bronze mirror, and ingenious collapsible stand make this a collector-quality piece of Japanese vintage furniture for 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 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.