Burnt oak coffee table No 8Organically shaped handcrafted burnt oak wood table designed by Andrea Lennon for The Corner. One piece available. Shou Sugi Ban originated in 18th Century Japan. It is a method of preserving wood by charring with fire. The resulting wood has a scorched crackled finish with a deep charcoal black colour. Due to the hand made nature of this product any irregularities or perceived imperfections should not be considered as flaws but part of the unique