Vintage Japanese Small Tansu Drawer With Rich Grain - 1970s Showa Era (25D-340)

Vintage Japanese Small Tansu Drawer (SKU 25D-340)

Compact Showa-era style tansu drawer with rich grain and simple modern lines.

This small Japanese chest is crafted in the manner of a kodansu, a personal storage tansu designed for writing tools and treasured objects. The warm reddish-brown finish highlights the expressive wood grain that flows across the top and sides, giving the piece a quiet presence despite its modest scale. Two front drawers with understated metal pulls provide practical storage, while the open upper compartment offers a convenient space for frequently used items.

With its clean, rectilinear form and minimal hardware, this Showa-era drawer harmonizes easily with both traditional and contemporary interiors. Use it on a desk for stationery, beside a futon or bed as a nightstand, or on a low shelf as an accent piece that brings an authentic touch of early 20th-century Japan into everyday life.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period (mid 20th century)
• Material: Solid wood with stained finish and metal pulls
• Use: Small tansu chest for documents, writing tools, or bedside storage
• Features: Two drawers with metal hardware; open upper compartment; pronounced wood grain; compact antique Japanese design
• Dimensions: 11"W x 18"D x 13 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent, with light wear consistent with age

A versatile, display-ready tansu drawer that adds authentic Showa-era character to any room.

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.