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What are tea tables called?
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Tea tables have different names across various regions and cultures. Japanese tea tables are called chabudai, and British tea tables are sometimes called teapoys. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary tea tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
The antique low table, that was crafted from old Japanese wood.
The top panel has been roughly
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sofa Tables
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Wood
Japanese Low Table or Bench 1950s-1970s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This piece of furniture can be used as a low table or a bench, made in Japan.
It was made in the
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Side Tables
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Cedar
Low 19th Century Antique Display Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese low table from the 19th century with folding legs. Introduce a touch of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Serving Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Low Table / Sofa Table / 1800-1868s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese low table.
Originally, there was a box at the top of this, and it was used
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Japanese Antique Low Table / Coffee Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese low table.
It was used for reading and writing in Terakoya in the Edo and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Cedar
Antique Japanese 'Shou Sugi Ban' Low Cedar Coffee Table, 19th Century
Located in Coronado, CA
An extraordinary 19th century antique Japanese low table constructed from an incredible and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar