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

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.

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.