Vintage Japanese Lacquered Tray (SKU: 25D-230-2) -

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Tray - 1970s Showa Era (25D-230-2)

SKU:
25D-230-2
$100.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 14 1/4"W x 14 1/4"D x 1 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Lacquered Tray (SKU 25D-230-2)

Showa-era square serving tray with rich vermilion interior and refined geometric rim.

This vintage Japanese lacquered tray features a deep, glossy kuro-urushi style black exterior that contrasts beautifully with the warm vermilion interior. The inside surface is finished in a speckled nuri that recalls traditional negoro and sabi-inspired aesthetics, giving the piece a quietly luxurious presence on the table.

Around the inner rim runs a delicate band of geometric pattern, evoking classic yosegi-style inlay and adding a subtle decorative accent without overpowering the clean, modern Showa lines. Ideal as an oshiki tray for individual place settings, tea service, or as a display base for ceramics and ikebana, it brings an authentic mid-20th-century Japanese atmosphere to contemporary interiors.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, vintage
  • Material: Lacquered wood (urushi over wood core, likely with synthetic topcoat)
  • Use: Serving tray for tea or food, oshiki tray, or display base for art objects
  • Features: Square form with rounded corners; glossy black exterior; speckled vermilion interior; raised sides; geometric patterned rim; classic vintage Japanese lacquered tray suitable for daily use or display
  • Dimensions: 14 1/4"W x 14 1/4"D x 1 1/2"H
  • Condition: Good vintage condition with surface scratches and light wear consistent with age and use

A versatile Showa-era piece that pairs beautifully with both traditional tableware and modern minimalist settings.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

Additional Information
size:
14 1/4"W x 14 1/4"D x 1 1/2"H