A 1920s Japanese Hibachi Coffee Table

Description

A vintage antique Japanese Hibachi or coal brazier, used as a coffee table. It is constructed of solid Persimmon hardwood … more A vintage antique Japanese Hibachi or coal brazier, used as a coffee table. It is constructed of solid Persimmon hardwood with beautiful grain, and features five small drawers, two below, and three on the side. The drawers have all the original bamboo "nails" used to secure the sides, and can be used for storage of small objects like pens or note pads. In fact, such Hibachis were often used in shops to keep paper records while keeping the room warmish... This Hibachi is unusual in the choice of wood used for its construction, are they are usually made of Japanese elm (Keyaki) and not persimmon (Kaki). Moreover, the persimmon wood used here is solid, and not a veneer, as seen in the drawer (photo 3). This Hibachi dates from the Taisho period (1912-1926).

The Hibachi comes with the original copper lining with original patina from oxidation (photo 4). It could be filled with sand and covered with a glass top to be used as a low table. Alternatively, I had a matching top made for it (photo 6), which can be lifted to store books or paperwork in the underlying box. I have used it in this way as it is a ready made coffee table. The top has a ring (seen on the right of photo 6) made from vintage Japanese furniture hardware that can be used to pull the box open and that folds back. Either way, this Hibachi table would look great in various decors. A very special piece of furniture.

25" L x 14.5" D x 11.5" H less