Vintage Japanese Small Drawer Box - 1960s Showa Era (25D-224-1)

Vintage Japanese Small Drawer Box (SKU 25D-224-1)

Showa-era three-drawer sewing chest with hand-painted bird motif

This charming vintage Japanese sewing box captures the playful spirit of mid-Showa design. The compact three-drawer ko-bako is finished in a bold two-tone palette of deep burgundy and warm beige, its rounded corners softening the modern, rectilinear form. Across the center drawer front, a lively hand-painted bird in raised enamel-like detail adds a touch of whimsy and color, making the piece as decorative as it is practical.

Originally used to store sewing notions and small haberdashery items, this lightweight chest now serves equally well as a desktop organizer, jewelry box, or tansu-inspired accent in any wabi-sabi interior. Metal pulls on each drawer provide a subtle industrial contrast to the glossy lacquered surface, while the natural wood interiors speak to its everyday domestic origins in postwar Japan.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (vintage)
• Material: Wood with painted lacquer finish and metal drawer pulls
• Use: Sewing box, accessory or jewelry storage, small desktop organizer
• Features: Three drawers; two-tone burgundy and beige design; raised hand-painted bird decoration; rounded corners; metal handles; vintage Japanese sewing box style
• Dimensions: 6"W x 6 1/2"D x 7"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear and small scuffs consistent with age and use

A delightful Showa-era accent that brings a touch of nostalgic Japanese craftsmanship to any sewing room, studio, or curated vignette.

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.