Vintage Japanese Haifuki Pipe Smoking Set, Mid-Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26M-023

Vintage Japanese Haifuki Pipe Smoking Set, Mid-Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26M-023

A complete vintage Japanese haifuki smoking set -- wood tray, patinated brass ash bowl, and bamboo pipe rest -- in honest, wabi-sabi condition.

A haifuki is a traditional Japanese ash receptacle used to collect pipe ash and spent tobacco during the daily ritual of kiseruzutsu (pipe smoking). This mid-Showa set is presented as a complete ensemble: a low, open-sided wooden tray crafted from a richly grained hardwood, likely nara (oak) or a similar dense domestic species, with decorative cloud-form cutouts on all four sides and a metal-lined interior rim to protect the wood from heat and ash. Nestled inside the tray is a patinated brass ash bowl -- its deep verdigris surface a testament to decades of honest use -- alongside a slender bamboo pipe rest capped with a smooth dark wood lid, used to store and rest the kiseru (Japanese metal pipe) between draws. Handcrafted Japanese smoking accessories of this caliber are increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage Japanese craft and Japonisme-inspired decor.

In the modern home, this charming trio works beautifully as a living room accent or desk organizer -- the wooden tray corrals small items such as keys, rings, or writing tools, while the brass bowl makes a striking catchall for coins or trinkets and the bamboo cylinder doubles as a pen or brush holder. Displayed together on a side table or shelf, the warm tones of honey bamboo, aged brass, and deep brown wood create an effortless wabi-sabi aesthetic that pairs well with Japandi style interiors, mid-century modern shelving, or a curated collector's vignette. A unique gift for Japanophiles or anyone who appreciates handcrafted objects with a story to tell.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Hardwood tray (possibly nara/oak), metal-lined rim; patinated brass ash bowl; bamboo tube with dark wood cap
• Use: Traditional Japanese pipe-smoking accessory set -- ash bowl, pipe rest, and carrying tray (haifuki)
• Modern Use: Desktop organizer and catchall tray; living room decorative accent; pen or brush holder (bamboo cylinder)
• Features: Open-sided wood tray with decorative cloud-form cutouts on all four panels; blackened metal inner liner; heavily patinated brass ash bowl with verdigris interior; slender bamboo pipe-rest cylinder with fitted dark wood cap; all three pieces presented together as a complete set
• Dimensions: 7"W x 7"D x 6"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition; brass bowl shows natural patina and verdigris consistent with age and use; wood tray has light wear; bamboo cylinder intact with cap

A rare and complete vintage Japanese haifuki set -- a collector's piece that brings warmth, craft history, and wabi-sabi character to any modern interior.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.