Vintage Japanese Small Drawer - 1970s Showa Era (25D-050)

Vintage Japanese Small Drawer, Showa Era (SKU 25D-050)

Showa-era three-drawer ko-bako with warm two-tone wood and simple metal pulls

This compact vintage chest captures the understated modernism of mid–Showa Japan. The dark-stained carcass contrasts beautifully with the lighter drawer fronts, whose vertical grain and central plank detail create a quiet rhythm across the façade, finished with gently curved metal handles.

Ideal as a desktop tansu or ko-bako for stationery, tea utensils, or small accessories, it brings a touch of Japanese wabi-sabi to contemporary interiors. The softly rounded front edges and honest signs of age give the piece a tactile warmth that only decades of careful use can produce.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, vintage
• Material: Solid and plywood construction with natural wood veneer, metal pulls
• Use: Desktop storage for documents, accessories, or as a small tansu-style organizer
• Features: Three smooth-running drawers; two-tone wood with visible grain; rounded case edges; minimalist Showa design suited to Japanese, Scandinavian, or modern interiors
• Dimensions: 10"W x 12"D x 9 1/2"H
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear and patina consistent with age

A versatile little chest that adds authentic Showa-era character 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.