Vintage Japanese Small Wardrobe Chest — Kirinoki, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-G333-A)

Vintage Japanese Small Wardrobe Chest — Kirinoki, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-G333-A)

SKU:
25M-G333-A
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IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 19"W x 11 1/2"D x 45 1/2"H
Restoration & Inspection by: Harada
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Small Wardrobe Chest — 1950s, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-G333)

Where Form Meets Function in Serene Simplicity

Quietly refined and purposefully crafted, this mid-century Japanese wardrobe chest is the embodiment of post-war Showa era sensibilities—minimal, modern, and deeply respectful of natural materials. Its slender vertical stance and clean-lined façade suggest privacy and poise, while its soft wooden tone invites calm. The symmetrical pair of doors open to a space once used for folded kimono, bedding, or seasonal linens.

Though modest at first glance, its elegance lies in the subtle curves carved into the doors, the well-balanced proportions, and the smooth feel of hand-polished wood. Two lower drawers provide added practicality, making it an ideal storage companion for modern interiors—whether holding textiles, documents, or treasured keepsakes.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1950s, Showa Era

  • Material: Kirinoki (paulownia)

  • Use: Clothing storage, kimono chest, or linen cabinet

  • Features: Tall narrow form, twin doors with inset handles, two base drawers

  • Dimensions: 19"W x 11 1/2"D x 45 1/2"H

  • Condition: Excellent with gentle aging to surface, consistent with its era

Like the hush of a tatami room at dusk, this chest radiates peace in every grain.

Additional Information
size:
19"W x 11 1/2"D x 45 1/2"H
inspector:
Harada