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 Trestle Table

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Noble Trestle Table

By Japanese Studio

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This trestle table is based on a French workbench and has been made in the style of an antique. The

2010s Japanese French Provincial Tables

Materials

Oak

Noble Trestle Table

H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 70.87 in

Japanese Naturally Bleached Elmwood Trestle Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Naturally bleached and weathered Northern Japanese elmwood table consisting of simple wood bases

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Japanese Naturally Bleached Elmwood Trestle Table

H 30 in W 105.5 in D 40 in

Sotheby's Fine English Furniture and Carpets

Located in valatie, NY

Japanned trestle sofa table, a Regency rosewood game table, and much more. Includes auction results. NPT

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Sotheby's Fine English Furniture and Carpets

H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in

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Japanese Trestle Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese trestle table for your home. Each Japanese trestle table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and iron. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage Japanese trestle table now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese trestle table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese trestle table made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese trestle table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Brian Holcombe, Gae Aulenti and Carter Ellis produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Trestle Table?

Prices for a Japanese trestle table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $30 and can go as high as $121,160, while the average can fetch as much as $1,008.

Questions About Japanese Trestle 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.