Ambient light box

Kind of based on Japanese lanterns, but more for ambiance than general lighting. It is made from African Mahogany and piece of unlabeled mahogany. The Japanese characters represent earth, water, air and fire. I used colored glass for the elements. The grids are made with basswood and half lap joints. Inside there is a clear plexiglass shelf with a small LED light. I added the Tansu hardware to bolster the frame joints. They also add a bit more Japanese design. It is finished with gloss polyurethane.