Vintage Japanese Lacquered Woven Tray with Makie Plum Blossom Decoration, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0776-1

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Woven Tray with Makie Plum Blossom Decoration, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0776-1

A striking oval serving tray combining lacquered woven basketry construction with a richly decorated black lacquer interior -- a refined example of vintage Japanese craft.

A lacquered woven tray, known in Japanese craft tradition as a take-nuri bon, is a serving tray formed from tightly woven plant fiber -- likely bamboo or rattan -- that has been coated throughout with lacquer to create a durable, lustrous surface. This exceptional example from the Mid Showa era features a deep crimson-lacquered woven rim and underside with a precise herringbone and basket-weave pattern, displaying the kind of meticulous hand-weaving skill associated with regional Japanese craft workshops of the postwar period. The serving interior is finished in a matte black lacquer ground dusted with fine gold flecking, and is decorated in a makie-style motif depicting flowering branches -- likely ume (plum blossom) -- alongside bold diagonal lattice elements rendered in warm amber and rust tones. This combination of woven basketry structure and lacquer decoration is a hallmark of handcrafted Japanese vintage trays produced for formal tea service and ceremonial gift presentation.

Today, this vintage Japanese serving tray translates beautifully into a range of modern interior settings. Laid flat on a coffee table in a Japandi-style living room, it becomes an elegant catch-all for candles, incense, or small decorative objects. Its generous oval footprint and raised woven rim also make it ideal as a bar cart accent or a curated display tray in an entryway or dining room sideboard. The dramatic contrast of black lacquer, gold floral motif, and deep red woven surround gives it strong visual presence as standalone wall decor -- simply hang it as a decorative accent piece. A unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese vintage furniture and decorative arts.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Woven bamboo or rattan with lacquer coating; black lacquer interior with gold and amber makie-style floral decoration
• Use: Formal serving tray for tea, food, or ceremonial presentation
• Modern Use: Coffee table display tray; entryway or sideboard decorative accent; wall-hung decorative art piece
• Features: Oval form; deep crimson-lacquered woven rim and reverse in herringbone and basket-weave pattern; matte black lacquer interior with gold-flecked ground; makie-style flowering branch and lattice motif in gold and amber tones; small maker seal visible on reverse
• Dimensions: 14 1/2"Diameter x 1"H
• Condition: Excellent

A masterful union of Japanese lacquerware and basketry craft -- this vintage serving tray brings warmth, artistry, and quiet elegance to any modern home.

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.