Vintage Japanese Sewing Box (SKU: 25D-342) -

Vintage Japanese Sewing Box - 1930s Showa Era (25D-342)

SKU:
25D-342
Availability:
Free Shipping
$330.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 12 3/4"W x 7 1/2"D x 10 1/4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
Global Icon International Shipping Notice
▼
For orders shipping outside the United States, please email us with the following information:
  • Your full name
  • SKU number(s) of the item(s)
  • Full shipping address
  • Best contact phone number
One of our team members will review your request and respond as soon as possible.

Please contact us at:
日本語でのお問い合わせも承っております。
Packing Icon How We Pack Your Tansu
▼
Packing step icon

Each piece is carefully inspected, cleaned, and wrapped with protective plastic wrap.

Packing step icon

Styrofoam padding is placed at the bottom of the box, and the tansu is carefully positioned on top.

Packing step icon

Additional Styrofoam is added around the tansu to protect all sides.

Packing step icon

The piece is fully surrounded with Styrofoam and enclosed securely in a box.

Packing step icon

The boxed item is placed on a pallet and secured with poly banding straps for safe transport.

Packing step icon

Arrives safely, ready to add warmth, history, and Japanese craftsmanship to your space.

Please contact us if you have special packing requirements. Whenever possible, we use recycled boxes and cardboard as part of our packing process.
(No reviews yet)
Current Stock:
1
Adding to cart… The item has been added
View Your Cart

View our return policy

Description

Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, 1930s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-342)

Warm-grained Showa-era tansu with practical compartmented storage.

This vintage Japanese sewing box brings together compact function and the quiet beauty of Showa craftsmanship. The richly patterned wood grain and dark metal pulls give it the presence of a small tansu, while the multi-drawer layout offers practical storage for sewing notions and small keepsakes.

The fitted lid opens to reveal a divided upper section, and the drawers slide out to show a clean, natural interior. Its amber-brown finish and understated hardware create a timeless Japanese accent for a shelf, studio, or collector’s interior.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, c. 1930s
  • Material: Wood with metal hardware
  • Use: Sewing storage, notions, and small household organization
  • Features: Multi-drawer tansu form, hinged lid, divided upper compartment, warm grain finish, dark metal pulls
  • Dimensions: 12 3/4"W x 7 1/2"D x 10 1/4"H
  • Condition: Excellent

A refined vintage Japanese sewing box that balances everyday utility with enduring character.

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:
12 3/4"W x 7 1/2"D x 10 1/4"H
free:
yes