Vintage Japanese Sewing Box (SKU: 25D-359-1) -

Vintage Japanese Sewing Box - 1940s Showa Era (25D-359-1)

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Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Showa Era (SKU 25D-359-1)

Showa-era tansu-style storage with a warm lacquered finish and neatly arranged drawers.

This vintage Japanese sewing box presents the compact charm of a small tansu, with a richly toned wooden exterior and practical stepped drawer layout. The piece has a handsome, lived-in surface that reflects its age and everyday use.

Opening to reveal fitted inner compartments, it is well suited to storing sewing tools, notions, or other small treasures. The metal pulls, rounded lid, and balanced form give it a distinctly traditional Japanese character while remaining easy to place on a desk or shelf.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, mid-20th century
  • Material: Wood with metal fittings
  • Use: Sewing storage, small household organization
  • Features: Tansu-style form, multiple drawers, lift lid, inner compartments, warm reddish-brown finish, subtle age wear
  • Dimensions: --
  • Condition: Excellent

A refined vintage storage piece that brings practical Japanese craftsmanship and quiet character to any interior.

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.

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