Add a touch of nostalgic farmhouse charm to your kitchen with this vintage wooden recipe box by Maison International. Likely handcrafted or hand-painted in Japan during the 1950s–1960s for the American market, this sweet little box was originally part of a larger farmhouse-style canister set.
Product Details
• Item Type: Hinged-lid recipe box or small kitchen storage canister
• Material: Wood with hand-painted folk art details
• Design: Features a colorful rooster (cock) motif with chick and/or floral corner accents
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5” x 3.5” x 4.25” (may vary slightly)
• Origin: Made in Japan for export
• Maker: Maison International
Condition
Shows signs of age consistent with vintage wooden kitchenware — light surface wear, minor paint wear, and character marks that add to its authentic mid-century charm. The hinged lid opens and closes as it should.
Why We Love It
The cheerful rooster design and hand-painted details feel straight out of a 1950s farmhouse kitchen. It’s the kind of piece that tells a story — imagine handwritten recipe cards tucked inside, flour-dusted counters, and Sunday dinners in the making.
Styling Ideas
• Store handwritten recipe cards
• Use as a small tea or spice storage box
• Display on open shelving with enamelware and crocks
• Layer into a cozy cottage-core or farmhouse vignette
A sweet, functional piece of mid-century kitchen history that adds warmth and personality wherever it lands.
