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Small Boxes

Designed for organisation, Japanese sewing and document boxes offer a perfect blend of beauty and function. Whether it’s a hari-bako needle box with delicate drawers or a classic wooden document chest, these pieces add charm and practicality to any space.

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Vintage Japanese oak five drawer document box, 1920s
Vintage Japanese Document Box - Oak | 1920s
Sale price$285
AntiqueAntique Japanese elm calligraphy box (suzuri bako), Edo period
Antique Japanese Calligraphy Box, Suzuri Bako - Elm | Edo, c.1850
Sale price$250
Vintage Japanese sewing box (hari bako) with five drawers, Showa period
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Showa
Sale price$185
Vintage Japanese elm sewing box (hari bako), Showa period
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako - Elm | Showa
Sale price$185
Vintage Japanese elm sewing box (hari bako), Taisho period
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako - Elm | Taisho
Sale price$225
Vintage Japanese Document Drawers - Cypress | Meiji
Vintage Japanese Document Drawers - Cypress | Meiji
Sale price$335
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Taisho
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Taisho
Sale price$265
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako - Lacquered | Midcentury
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako - Lacquered | Midcentury
Sale price$225
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Midcentury
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Midcentury
Sale price$265
Antique Japanese 3 Drawer Document Box - Cypress | Meiji
Japanese 3 Drawer Document Box - Cypress | Meiji
Sale price$285
AntiqueAntique Japanese 10 Drawer Document Chest - Cypress | Meiji
Antique Japanese 10 Drawer Document Chest - Cypress | Meiji
Sale price$975
Japanese 2 Drawer Document Box - Paulownia | 1931
Japanese 2 Drawer Document Box - Paulownia | 1931
Sale price$320
Antique Japanese 3 Drawer Document Box - Cypress & Elm | Meiji
Japanese 3 Drawer Document Box - Cypress & Elm | Meiji
Sale price$435
AntiqueJapanese Document Chest From Kanazawa - Elm | Meiji
Japanese Document Chest From Kanazawa - Elm | Meiji
Sale price$625
AntiqueSold outJapanese 3 Drawer Document Box - Cypress| C.1860
Japanese 3 Drawer Document Box - Cypress| C.1860

Japanese 3 Drawer Document Box - Cypress| C.1860

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Japanese 3 Drawer Document Box - Cypress| C.1860
Sale price$465
AntiqueSold outAntique Japanese cedar two drawer document box, Meiji period
Antique Japanese cedar two drawer document box, Meiji period

Antique Japanese Document Box - Cedar | Meiji, c.1900

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Antique Japanese Document Box - Cedar | Meiji, c.1900
Sale price$250
Sold outVintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Midcentury
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Midcentury

Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Midcentury

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Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Midcentury
Sale price$235
AntiqueSold outJapanese Zeni Bako, Cash Box - Elm
Japanese Zeni Bako, Cash Box - Elm

Japanese Zeni Bako, Cash Box - Elm

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Japanese Zeni Bako, Cash Box - Elm
Sale price$385
Sold outVintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Showa
Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Showa

Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Showa

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Vintage Japanese Sewing Box, Hari Bako | Showa
Sale price$195
AntiqueSold outAntique Japanese Police Document Chest - Cypress | Meiji, c.1890
Antique Japanese Police Document Chest - Cypress | Meiji, c.1890

Antique Japanese Police Document Chest - Cypress | Meiji, c.1890

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Antique Japanese Police Document Chest - Cypress | Meiji, c.1890
Sale price$850
Sold outVintage Japanese Document Drawers - Cypress | Showa
Vintage Japanese Document Drawers - Cypress | Showa

Vintage Japanese Document Drawers - Cypress | Showa

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Vintage Japanese Document Drawers - Cypress | Showa
Sale price$485
AntiqueSold outAntique Japanese 2 Drawer Document Box - Cypress| Meiji
Antique Japanese 2 Drawer Document Box - Cypress| Meiji

Antique Japanese 2 Drawer Document Box - Cypress| Meiji

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Antique Japanese 2 Drawer Document Box - Cypress| Meiji
Sale price$285
AntiqueSold outAntique Signed Japanese Suzuri Bako, Calligraphy Box - Cypress | Meiji, 1900
Antique Signed Japanese Suzuri Bako, Calligraphy Box - Cypress | Meiji, 1900

Antique Signed Japanese Suzuri Bako, Calligraphy Box - Cypress | Meiji, 1900

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Antique Signed Japanese Suzuri Bako, Calligraphy Box - Cypress | Meiji, 1900
Sale price$545
Sold outJapanese Three Drawer Chest - Paulownia | Taisho, 1920's
Japanese Three Drawer Chest - Paulownia | Taisho, 1920's

Japanese Three Drawer Chest - Paulownia | Taisho, 1920's

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Japanese Three Drawer Chest - Paulownia | Taisho, 1920's
Sale price$325

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Our collection of Japanese sewing and document boxes showcases the fine craftsmanship of traditional Japanese storage chests. Hari-bako, or needle boxes, were designed with multiple small drawers and a hinged lid, making them perfect for organizing sewing tools. Today, they serve beautifully as jewelry boxes, keepsake storage, or desktop organizers.

Similarly, Japanese document boxes feature finely crafted wooden compartments, originally used for storing important papers and personal items. These compact yet practical chests blend seamlessly into modern interiors, offering a unique and functional way to keep small treasures neatly arranged.

Each piece reflects the timeless design and attention to detail that defines Japanese woodworking. Whether you’re looking for a decorative storage solution or a practical addition to your home office, our selection of antique and vintage Japanese boxes is sure to inspire.

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All of our pieces are hand-sourced during our yearly Japan trips.

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