Antique Japanese Hikidashi Chest, Meiji Era | SKU: 26J-0508

Antique Japanese Hikidashi Chest, Meiji Era | SKU: 26J-0508

A small Japanese hikidashi with hand-painted autumn leaf decoration and warm aged character.

This compact wooden hikidashi is a charming example of Japanese small-scale storage furniture, sized for tabletop use and fitted with four pull-out compartments in a mixed-width arrangement. The front shows one long upper compartment, two smaller middle compartments set side by side, and one long lower compartment, each fitted with dark metal pulls. Painted autumn leaf motifs accent the front and top, adding a quiet seasonal touch to the deep brown patina of the wood.

The piece has a practical, compact form that works beautifully in a modern interior. It can be used on a desk for stationery and small office items, on a vanity for jewelry and personal accessories, or on a shelf as a decorative accent with useful hidden storage. Rounded side handholds suggest it was made to be moved easily, while the varied compartment sizes offer flexibility for organizing smaller household objects.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Meiji era (1868-1912)
• Material: Wood with painted autumn leaf decoration and dark metal pulls
• Use: Small tabletop hikidashi for personal effects, stationery, sewing notions, or keepsakes
• Modern Use: Desk organizer, jewelry and accessory storage, vanity organizer, or decorative shelf accent
• Features: Four pull-out compartments in mixed-width layout; two long compartments and two smaller center compartments; dark metal handles and ring pulls; painted leaf motifs on the front and top; side handholds; rich aged patina and visible wood grain
• Dimensions: 8"W x 5"D x 6"H
• Condition: Good antique condition with age wear, surface marks, finish variation, and patina consistent with use and age

A beautifully sized antique Japanese hikidashi that brings warmth, craftsmanship, and everyday usefulness to a desk, vanity, or shelf.

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 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.