Things that I don't need but would be nice - #7572: 炬燵

[aadroma]

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[aadroma]

It's a low-set table with a heater underneath; in olden days it was a table that covered a charcoal heater inset in the ground. The user then slides his body under the blankets and stays warm in underinsulated/uninsulated houses (which is still quite a bit of Japan).

[bouncercub81]

Now that would be utterly lush on really cold days! Imagine curling up under it ;o)

[aadroma]

Oh, I can imagine it perfectly. I might not be fond of cold winter nights, but there's something about being blanketed in heat on a cold night that I love.

[bouncercub81]

It's just one level below having a nice warm bear! ^_^

[darkphuque]

Toguri Imports in Chicago had them when I lived there. They were horrendously expensive, but available.

[aadroma]

So I see ... they seem to be expensive everywhere, to the point where I think I might as well just build one. :: laugh ::

[semimarina]

I second that. I would love to see how we could build such a thing. Any suggestions? This otter-architect-in-training also has a taste for interior design. I'd love to help.

[chukspace]

You need them built-in with stadium seating with lumbar support and a massage unit.

[kabakun]

I so need that. I'm always cold and I'm not used to how freezing it gets out here on the high desert!