Description
Add an authentic touch of industrial history to your home with this vintage 1980s fiber drum shipping barrel.
Originally manufactured in Tokyo, Japan by the prominent pharmaceutical firm Yuki Gosei Kogyo Co., Ltd., this heavy-duty cardboard barrel was used to transport Glycine USP XXI.Features beautiful, crisp, original blue and black factory typography, including the historic Kyobashi, Chuo-ku headquarters address.
The robust fiberboard construction is reinforced with galvanized steel metal rims at the top and bottom, offering excellent structural stability.
Perfect for mid-century modern, rustic farmhouse, or industrial loft aesthetics. It provides unique, high-capacity storage for laundry, blankets, yoga mats, or toys.
Alternatively, it serves as an excellent DIY upcycling project to create a custom end table, bedside nightstand, or plant pot holder.
Origin: Made in Japan
Era: Circa 1985–1989 (USP XXI Edition Specification)
Material: Kraft fiberboard (cardboard), galvanized steel chimes
Condition: Good vintage condition with an authentic, aged patina. Structurally solid. Minor surface scuffs consistent with industrial age and history (please see photos for details).
Note: The front currently features a historical handwritten Dutch "Grabbelton" promotion from its later retail life, which can be turned to the wall or cleaned by the buyer.
Measurements
Diameter 38cm by 38cm . H. 54cm
