Small Japanese drawer cabinet crafted from paulownia wood (kiri) and made in Japan during the mid to late Showa period, circa 1950–1979. The piece features four drawers with metal handles and delicate decorative motifs inspired by traditional Japanese textile pouches (kinchaku), adding a subtle handcrafted character.
During the Showa period, particularly after World War II, Japanese furniture increasingly reflected a balance between practicality and simplicity. Compact storage furniture such as this small chest was commonly used in domestic interiors to store textiles, documents or personal belongings.
The cabinet is made from paulownia wood, a material traditionally valued in Japan for its lightness, dimensional stability and natural resistance to humidity. For centuries it has been used for storage furniture and chests designed to protect textiles and personal objects.
The drawer fronts are decorated with charming motifs inspired by traditional Japanese drawstring pouches, rendered with delicate colours and fine details. Curved metal handles complement the understated and functional character of the piece.
The cabinet retains a warm and even patina, developed naturally through decades of use. It remains in very good condition with minor age-related wear consistent with its period.
Thanks to its compact proportions, this cabinet works beautifully as a desk organiser, bedside storage unit or decorative accent piece, bringing a sense of Japanese calm and craftsmanship to contemporary interiors.
This piece is part of the collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
- Dimensions: Length: 44 cm Depth: 31 cm Height: 40 cm
- Style: Showa
- Materials and techniques: Paulownia (Paulownia spp.)
- Place of origin: Japan
- Time: Mid to late Showa period
- Date of manufacture: Circa 1950-1979
- Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.
The state of conservation is optimal, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique produced by the passage of time.
Give a point of originality to your home with a unique piece, which merges with the contemporary style bringing personality to your home. This Japanese Paulownia Drawer Cabinet can be combined with any of our low side tables or with our available antique vases.
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