Antique Japanese Hibachi Tokyo Style Keyaki Taisho

DescriptionA Tokyo-style Japanese hibachi, masterfully constructed in richly figured Keyaki (Japanese elm) with striking burl grain across the primary facade. The warm, honey-toned surface displays dramatic swirling patterns characteristic of high-quality Keyaki, prized for its durability and expressive grain.The rectangular form is fitted with a traditional copper-lined charcoal well, now beautifully aged with natural verdigris, and accompanied by a lift-off lid compartment—an elegant and practical feature used historically for ash or tool storage. The case is meticulously joined with exposed dovetail construction, reflecting the precision of early 20th-century Japanese cabinetry.The drawer configuration includes three long lower drawers and a vertical arrangement of smaller drawers to the right, all accented with contrasting darker wood framing. The hardware features a combination of cast brass bail pulls and turned knob pulls, a stylistic hallmark of late Meiji to Taishō transitional design, where functionality met a growing refinement in decorative detail.The drawer handles—notably the simple bar pulls with bracket mounts—reflect Taishō era hardware evolution, moving away from elaborate Edo-period ironwork toward more restrained, industrially influenced forms often seen in urban Tokyo furnishings.A superb example of Japanese domestic design, this hibachi embodies the harmony of utility, craftsmanship, and natural material beauty that defines the finest Taishō-era interiors.Age: Taisho Era (1912-1926)Dimensions: 26 1/2″ wide by 15 38″ deep by 10 1/4″ high