Antique Japanese Keyaki Wood Hibachi Tansu Chest on Custom Ebonized Metal Stand

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An exceptional antique Japanese Kanto Hibachi (traditional tea/warming brazier chest) crafted from highly figured Keyaki (Japanese Elm) wood, now elevated … Read more An exceptional antique Japanese Kanto Hibachi (traditional tea/warming brazier chest) crafted from highly figured Keyaki (Japanese Elm) wood, now elevated on a sleek, custom-fitted ebonized metal modern stand.

This versatile chest features dynamic, swirling wood grain on the front drawer faces, framed by rich dark trim and exposed corner joinery. Designed with practical utility in mind, it includes five total storage drawers—two wide bottom drawers and three stacked side drawers—all featuring original antique iron/brass bail handles (Kanto style).

The top section, originally used as a charcoal brazier for heating tea water, features a stepped layout with a recessed, light-toned stone top insert creating a smooth, usable tabletop surface. Elevated by a minimalist black metal stand, this piece seamlessly transitions from a historical artifact into a functional end table, bar cabinet, or focal accent piece for modern, organic modern, or Japandi-inspired interiors. See less