Vintage Japanese Haribako Sewing Chest, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26J-0781-1

Vintage Japanese Haribako Sewing Chest, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26J-0781-1

A compact Japanese haribako sewing chest in richly grained wood, fitted with a lift-top compartment and multiple drawers for sewing tools and small essentials.

This vintage Japanese haribako is a personal-scale sewing chest made for keeping needlework supplies neatly arranged in one place. The form combines a top compartment with an asymmetrical drawer layout below, offering practical separation for threads, small tools, fabric notions, and other sewing necessities. Its compact proportions make it easy to place on a shelf, worktable, or beside a tatami workspace while still providing useful interior organization.

The exterior is especially striking for its dramatic figured grain and warm reddish-brown finish, with darker side panels and a simple molded base. The front is arranged with two small left drawers, a small right drawer with a round knob pull, and a wider lower drawer with a bail handle. Additional bail handles on the left drawers and inset metal fittings on the top reinforce its handcrafted character. In a modern home, this piece works beautifully as a sewing accessory organizer, craft-room accent, or decorative storage piece for small household items, bringing warmth and quiet character to a shelf or tabletop.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Wood with prominent figured grain; patinated metal pulls and top fittings
• Use: Haribako sewing chest for organizing needlework tools and small sewing accessories
• Modern Use: Sewing organizer, craft storage, tabletop accent, or small-item organizer
• Features: Lift-top upper compartment; two small left drawers with bail handles; one small right drawer with round knob pull; one wider lower drawer with bail handle; figured front panels; darker plain side panels; molded base
• Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H
• Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear

A practical and beautifully grained example of Japanese vintage sewing furniture, offering compact utility with strong decorative presence.

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 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.