Vintage Japanese Early Showa Sewing Box in Wood, Compact Storage Chest with Drawers - 1

Vintage Japanese Early Showa Sewing Box in Wood, Compact Storage Chest with Drawers

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$340.00
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Dimensions: 12 1/2"W x 7 1/2"D x 10"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Early Showa Sewing Box in Wood, Compact Storage Chest with Drawers

A graceful utility piece from Japan’s Early Showa period, beautifully scaled for the modern interior.

This vintage Japanese sewing box offers the quiet charm of practical craftsmanship from the Early Showa period. Made of wood with a rich, time-softened surface, it features a thoughtfully arranged interior for keeping sewing notions neatly at hand. The upper section lifts open, while the front presents a small drawer above two larger drawers, each fitted with simple metal pulls. Its compact proportions and rectangular form give it a refined presence, and the layered wood grain adds warmth and depth. The overall design is understated, but every detail speaks to daily use and careful domestic making.

As both a storage piece and a decorative accent, this wooden sewing box brings authentic Japanese character to a desk, shelf, or tabletop display. The compact footprint makes it especially appealing for collectors of Japanese small furniture, while the tactile hardware and mellow patina lend it an inviting, lived-in elegance. It is ideal for thread, tools, papers, keepsakes, or other small treasures, offering the versatility that makes early 20th-century utilitarian objects so enduring. Whether styled in a contemporary room or among other antiques, it introduces a note of depth, history, and restrained beauty.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Early Showa period, 1927-1945
  • Material: Wood
  • Use: Sewing storage, small-item organization, tabletop display
  • Features: Lift-top compartment, small upper drawer, two larger front drawers, metal pulls, warm aged patina
  • Dimensions: 12 1/2"W x 7 1/2"D x 10"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-related wear, surface marks, and patina consistent with age

An elegant piece of Japanese everyday history, ready to bring character and useful storage to your space.

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12 1/2"W x 7 1/2"D x 10"H
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