Why are Japanese dining tables low?

The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Japanese Red Table

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Rhythm Red Alarm Clock 1960s Japan Vintage Space Age Rhythm Red Alarm Clock

Sold|~~$440~~

Rhythm Red Alarm Clock 1960s Japan Vintage Space Age Rhythm Red Alarm Clock

Located in Antwerpen, BE

to its shape. It was made in Japan in the 1960s by Rhythm, a Japanese company that has been making

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Alarm Clock Rhythm 1960s Japan Vintage Red Gold Hexadecahedron

Sold|~~$345~~

Alarm Clock Rhythm 1960s Japan Vintage Red Gold Hexadecahedron

Located in Antwerpen, BE

of Japanese craftsmen in the 1960s, Rhythm, a renowned clock-making company with a legacy dating back

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

20th century Japanese Crackle Ware Vase Lamp

Sold|~~$206~~

20th century Japanese Crackle Ware Vase Lamp

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

Japanese crackle ware vase lamp.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Harequin Pair of Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Side Tables

Sold|~~$3,800~~

Harequin Pair of Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Side Tables

Located in Sheffield, MA

Harlequin pair of red lacquered side tables composed of parts from a panel of a Chinese screen, set

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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Japanese Tansu Black Red Lacquer Two Section Meiji Bedside Table Chest of Drawer

Sold|~~$15,500~~

Japanese Tansu Black Red Lacquer Two Section Meiji Bedside Table Chest of Drawer

Located in Monterey, CA

red lacquer is intact after 150 years. Typically the red color lacquer would have chipped off and not

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Japanese Red Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese red table available at 1stDibs. A Japanese red table — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 57 options for an antique or vintage Japanese red table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese red table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Japanese red table bearing Victorian, Hollywood Regency or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Ernest C. Masi, Kreo-Lite and Kunihide Oshinomi each produced at least one beautiful Japanese red table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Red Table?

Prices for a Japanese red table start at $215 and top out at $15,200 with the average selling for $2,256.

Questions About Japanese Red Table

Why are Japanese dining tables low?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.