• Description

Origin: Kamakura, Japan

Age: Shōwa Period (ca. 1960s)

Material: Carved Wood Panels (Exterior - Katsura), Shina Drawer Interiors, Red and Black Lacquer (Kamakura-bori)

Dimensions: H 33 x W 27 x D 24 cm

Price: $255

Stock #: FV12

Japanese Kamakura-bori Drawer Box (Hikidashi) - FV12

This compact drawer cabinet, or Hikidashi, is an authentic Kamakura-bori lacquerware piece from the Shōwa Period (circa 1960s). This distinct style, with its layered red-over-black aesthetic, is highly prized for its textural depth.

Design & Craftsmanship

The exterior shell is crafted from carved Katsura wood panels. The sides and top feature the intricate honeycomb pattern (Kikko), while the drawer fronts showcase a deeply carved Peony flower motif (Botan). The exterior is finished with the classic Kamakura-bori red and black lacquer.

The four interior drawer boxes are constructed from unlacquered Shina (Japanese Linden), a fine-grained wood. The chest is completed with a solid base panel and minimalist pull handles, making it an ideal feature piece for desktop use.