Vintage Japanese Small Drawer (SKU: 25D-213-2) -

Vintage Japanese Small Drawer - 1970s Showa Era (25D-213-2)

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Dimensions: 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 15"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California

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Vintage Japanese Small Drawer (SKU 25D-213-2)

Showa-era wooden tansu-style chest with five slim drawers and metal label frames

This compact Japanese chest captures the warm, practical elegance of mid-Showa interiors. Crafted in solid wood with softly rounded corners, it features five shallow drawers ideal for organizing papers, textiles, or small personal items. The case is finished in a rich honey-brown tone, while the drawer fronts display a lighter, finely figured grain that adds subtle visual depth.

Each drawer is fitted with dark metal warabite-style pulls and small label frames, a detail borrowed from traditional tansu and early office cabinetry, making this piece both decorative and highly functional. With its modest footprint and timeless materials, it slips easily into contemporary spaces as a bedside chest, desktop organizer, or entryway storage while preserving the quiet character of vintage Japanese design.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, circa 1970s
  • Material: Wood with metal hardware
  • Use: Small tansu chest for documents, accessories, or desktop storage
  • Features: Five slim drawers, tansu-style construction, figured drawer fronts, metal warabite pulls, metal label frames, rounded case edges
  • Dimensions: 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 15"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age

A versatile vintage tansu drawer unit that brings authentic Showa-era warmth and order to any room.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

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13 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 15"H
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