Vintage Japanese Signboard (SKU: 25D-466-2) -

Vintage Japanese Tobacco Signboard - 1970s Showa Era (25D-466-2)

SKU:
25D-466-2
$85.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 17 1/2"W x 12"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Tobacco Signboard (SKU 25D-466-2)

Showa-era enamel tobacco shop sign with bold mid-century graphics

This vintage Japanese enamel signboard, reading 「たばこ」 (tabako – tobacco), once hung outside a neighborhood cigarette kiosk, inviting passersby with its instantly recognizable red-and-white design. The strong black hiragana characters, set within an oval reserve, capture the confident graphic style of mid-Showa advertising and add an authentic retro accent to any interior.

Timeworn rust, edge chipping, and surface abrasions testify to years of outdoor use, giving the piece a richly patinated wabi-sabi charm. Ideal as wall art for a bar, café, or home gallery, this original shop sign offers a striking slice of Japanese street culture from the 20th century.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (mid 20th century)
  • Material: Enamel-painted metal signboard
  • Use: Tobacco shop / street-side advertising sign, wall display décor
  • Features: Bold 「たばこ」 script, classic red-and-white oval design, pre-drilled hanging holes, authentic rust and weathering, Showa-era Japanese signage collectible
  • Dimensions: 17 1/2"W x 12"H
  • Condition: Visible rust, enamel loss, and edge wear consistent with age and outdoor use; structurally sound with strong vintage character

A characterful Showa tobacco sign that brings genuine Japanese retro street atmosphere to your space.

 

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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size:
17 1/2"W x 12"H