Vintage Japanese Accessory Box with Hinged Lid and Pull-Out Drawers, Mid-Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0835-2

Vintage Japanese Accessory Box with Hinged Lid and Pull-Out Drawers, Mid-Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0835-2

A boldly grained mid-century keepsake box with a hinged lid, divided upper tray, and pull-out drawers -- handcrafted Japanese storage with enduring wabi-sabi appeal.

A Japanese accessory box of this style was a treasured household object in postwar Japan, used to safeguard personal items such as jewelry, hair ornaments, small keepsakes, and sewing notions. This example is crafted from a boldly figured hardwood -- possibly kaki (persimmon) -- whose swirling, flame-like grain gives the exterior an almost painterly quality under a warm lacquer finish. The construction is clean and confident: a hinged lift-top lid secured by a cast metal clasp reveals a divided interior tray with several small compartments sized for rings, pins, and other fine accessories. Below, multiple pull-out drawers slide smoothly on unfinished secondary wood, offering generous flat storage for folded textiles, documents, or larger accessories. The contrast between the richly lacquered exterior and the pale, natural wood interior is a hallmark of mid-Showa domestic craftsmanship -- honest, functional, and quietly beautiful.

Today this vintage Japanese storage box translates effortlessly into a modern bedroom or dressing area. Set it on a dresser or vanity as an elegant jewelry box -- the divided tray keeps rings and earrings organized, while the pull-out drawers hold bracelets, scarves, or watches. It works equally well as a desk organizer in a home office, corralling pens, cards, and small supplies with a Japandi style sensibility. The striking figured wood grain also makes it a standout decorative accent on a console or bookshelf, a unique housewarming gift or a meaningful find for collectors of Japanese vintage furniture and vintage woodcraft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Boldly figured hardwood exterior, possibly kaki (persimmon), with unfinished secondary wood interior; lacquer finish; cast metal clasp hardware
• Use: Personal accessory and keepsake storage -- jewelry, hair ornaments, small valuables
• Modern Use: Jewelry box or vanity organizer; home office desk storage; decorative accent for Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interiors
• Features: Hinged lift-top lid with cast metal clasp; divided upper interior tray with several small compartments; multiple pull-out drawers with unfinished natural wood interiors; striking flame-figured grain on all exterior panels; warm lacquer finish throughout
• Dimensions: 13"W x 9 1/2"D x 7 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully crafted piece of vintage Japanese furniture -- where striking natural grain and thoughtful storage design make it as useful and admired today as the day it was made.

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.