Vintage Japanese Small Drawer - 1940s Showa Era (25D-212)

Vintage Japanese Small Drawer (SKU 25D-212)

Compact Showa-era wooden tansu-style drawer chest with five metal-handled drawers.

This vintage Japanese small drawer chest evokes the understated utility of early 20th-century offices and studios. Crafted in solid wood with a deep, warm stain, it features five neatly stacked drawers, each fitted with a simple iron pull and label frame, echoing the functional beauty of traditional tansu cabinetry.

The drawer interiors retain a lighter natural finish, offering a pleasing contrast to the darker exterior and revealing the honest grain and age of the timber. Ideal as a desktop organizer, stationery chest, or for storing tools and craft supplies, this piece brings authentic Showa-period character to modern interiors while remaining highly practical.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (vintage)
• Material: Solid wood with iron hardware
• Use: Desktop storage, stationery or document drawer, craft or tool organizer
• Features: Five smooth-sliding drawers, tansu-style metal pulls with label frames, rich dark finish with visible grain, lighter natural-wood interiors, authentic vintage patina to wood and hardware
• Dimensions: 8 3/4"W x 10 1/2"D x 20 1/2"H
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and patina

A versatile, compact chest that adds genuine Japanese vintage charm and practical storage to any space.

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.