Vintage Japanese Sewing Box (SKU: 25D-460) -

Vintage Japanese Sewing Box - 1940s Showa Era (25D-460)

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Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9 1/4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California

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Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, 1940s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-460)

Showa-era sewing tansu with rich marbled wood grain and practical small-drawer storage

This vintage Japanese sewing box presents a warm, glossy surface with beautifully swirling grain, giving the piece a distinctive mokume-like character. The compact form and dark-edged frame reflect the quiet elegance often found in Showa period household furnishings.

Designed for orderly storage, it combines a hinged top compartment with multiple drawers in varied sizes, ideal for sewing notions, thread, and other small essentials. The metal pulls and neatly proportioned layout add both charm and everyday utility to this traditional tansu-style box.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, circa 1940s
  • Material: Wood with metal pulls
  • Use: Sewing supply storage / small household storage
  • Features: Compact sewing tansu, hinged top compartment, multiple drawers, rich marbled grain, dark finished frame, traditional handcrafted look
  • Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9 1/4"H
  • Condition: Excellent

A charming vintage Japanese storage piece with timeless character and everyday usefulness.

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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11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9 1/4"H
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