Japanese Wooden Home Pharmacy Box with Drawer, 1950s.

Authentic Japanese wooden medicine chest with single drawer (Shōwa era).

Dimensions: height 12 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 23 cm

This practical wooden medicine chest features a drawer with an elegant metal pull, adorned with vintage advertisements for renowned Japanese pharmaceutical brands.

A household essential during the Shōwa period (1926–1989), it was originally used to store home remedies and first-aid supplies. Today, its versatile design makes it ideal for organizing sewing kits, stationery, keys, or other small treasures.

A decorative yet functional piece that carries a fragment of Japanese domestic history.