Vintage Japanese Small Drawer Chest, Mid Showa Period Wooden Tansu - 1

Vintage Japanese Small Drawer Chest, Mid Showa Period Wooden Tansu

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$300.00
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Dimensions: 12"W x 12"D x 13"H
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Vintage Japanese Small Drawer Chest, Mid Showa Period Wooden Tansu

Clean-lined storage with the warm grain and quiet elegance of mid-century Japan

This vintage Japanese small drawer chest captures the refined simplicity of the Mid Showa period, when practical household storage was increasingly shaped by modern design sensibilities. Crafted in wood with a warm, honeyed finish, it presents a restrained silhouette that feels both architectural and inviting. The three-drawer arrangement is balanced and compact, while the understated metal pulls add a subtle accent without disturbing the calm surface of the grain. Its modest scale makes it especially versatile, offering the presence of a true Japanese antique shop find in a form that suits contemporary interiors with ease.

The chest’s clean front, plain side panels, and low plinth base reflect a thoughtful emphasis on utility and proportion. Light, linear figuring across the drawer faces brings visual movement to the otherwise minimalist form, creating a piece that reads as quietly decorative even when empty. Ideal beside a bed, under a window, or on a desktop, this compact tansu-style chest offers storage for writing tools, accessories, linens, or keepsakes. Its honest materiality and unembellished design make it a natural fit for interiors that value craftsmanship, warmth, and uncluttered lines.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Mid Showa period, 1946-1965
  • Material: Wood
  • Use: Small-item storage, bedside organization, desktop or accent storage
  • Features: Three drawers, minimalist metal pulls, warm wood grain, compact footprint, simple plinth base
  • Dimensions: 12"W x 12"D x 13"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition

A timeless small chest that brings Japanese character and quiet sophistication to any room.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Please review the photos carefully and ask any questions before purchasing.

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12"W x 12"D x 13"H
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