Vintage Japanese Small Drawer - 1930s Showa Era (25D-282)

Vintage Japanese Small Drawer (SKU 25D-282)

Compact three-drawer tansu-style chest with warm Showa-era character.

This small Japanese drawer chest, or ko-tansu, features three neatly aligned drawers framed in a simple rectilinear case. The warm honey-brown finish highlights the grain of the solid wood, while the aged iron warabite-style pulls add a subtle industrial note typical of early 20th-century workshop and merchant furnishings.

Originally used on a desk or shelf for storing documents, writing tools, or sewing notions, this versatile piece brings authentic wabi-sabi charm to any interior. Its compact footprint makes it ideal as a tabletop organizer, bedside storage, or display stand, blending seamlessly with both traditional Japanese and modern minimalist decor.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period (circa 1930s)
• Material: Wood with iron hardware
• Use: Desk-top ko-tansu for documents, stationery, or small accessories
• Features: Three smooth-running drawers; original iron half-moon pulls; warm aged patina; visible joinery and surface wear consistent with antique Japanese furniture
• Dimensions: 6 3/4"W x 9 3/4"D x 9 1/4"H 
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with attractive wear, scratches, and small marks from use

A quietly elegant storage piece that brings genuine Showa-era atmosphere to your home or studio.

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.