Vintage Japanese Kyodai mirror stand, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0455

Vintage Japanese Kyodai mirror stand, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0455

A graceful mid-century grooming stand combining a tilting mirror with compact drawer storage -- handcrafted Japanese vintage furniture in a rich dark finish.

A kyodai is a traditional Japanese tabletop mirror stand, historically used at a low dressing table as the centerpiece of a woman's daily grooming ritual. This vintage example features a rectangular mirror with softly rounded corners, set within a smoothly finished wood frame that pivots on curved uprights secured by cast metal knob fittings -- allowing the angle to be adjusted with ease. The base cabinet is constructed from wood with a boldly figured grain, possibly kaki (persimmon) or a similar close-grained Japanese hardwood, finished in a deep reddish-brown that has mellowed beautifully with age. Multiple pull-out drawers fitted with scallop-detailed brass ring pulls sit alongside a small hinged side door with a drop-ring brass handle, offering well-organized storage for cosmetics, accessories, or small keepsakes. A gently scalloped base skirt and rounded top corners on the mirror frame give the piece a refined, feminine character consistent with mid-Showa domestic craftsmanship.

In a modern home, this kyodai vanity stand makes a striking bedroom decor accent on a dresser top or vanity shelf -- fully functional as a tilting mirror with built-in jewelry storage. Its compact footprint (under 14 inches wide) also suits a bathroom organizer role, keeping rings, earrings, and daily essentials neatly at hand. For collectors drawn to Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interiors, the warm, aged wood and brass hardware bring an irreplaceable sense of handcrafted history to any space. It also makes a thoughtful and unique gift for Japanophiles or anyone who appreciates vintage Japanese craft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Wood with dark reddish-brown finish, possibly kaki (persimmon) or similar Japanese hardwood; brass hardware
• Use: Tabletop vanity mirror stand (kyodai) with integrated cosmetic and accessory storage
• Modern Use: Bedroom jewelry organizer and tilting vanity mirror; bathroom countertop storage accent; decorative display piece in a Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interior
• Features: Tilting rectangular mirror with rounded top corners; curved wood uprights with cast metal pivot knobs; multiple pull-out drawers with brass ring pulls; small hinged side door with drop-ring brass handle; scalloped base skirt; unfinished wood drawer interiors
• Dimensions: 13 1/2"W x 8"D x 24"H
• Condition: Good -- age-appropriate wear to finish including surface scratches and light patina on brass hardware; mirror shows some age darkening consistent with vintage glass

A timeless piece of vintage Japanese vintage furniture that brings warmth, craftsmanship, and quiet elegance to any modern bedroom or dressing 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 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.