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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Javanese Arts and Crafts Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century Javanese Arts and Crafts Tables
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Elm
Mid-20th Century Indian Side Tables
Silver, Nickel
2010s Thai Modern Furniture
Wood
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Campaign Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Marble
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Metal, Enamel
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing End Tables
Elm
Antique 19th Century English William IV Torchères
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Tables
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Resin
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Religious Items
Silver, Enamel
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Furniture
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Cedar
Early 20th Century Taisho Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Other
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture
Pine, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Cedar
Early 20th Century Asian Furniture
Metal
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Other
Mid-20th Century Asian Qing Furniture
Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Marble
Vintage 1940s Hong Kong Furniture
Lacquer, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Elm
Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Indian Pedestals
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Pedestals
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Pedestals
Wood
20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Side Tables
Silver, Nickel
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Other
Antique 19th Century Japanese Footstools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Burmese Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood, Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Lacquer
20th Century Tibetan Furniture
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Finding the Right Asian Art and Furniture for You
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
- Why are console tables so low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a small table called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024What a small table is called depends largely on where it's located. A small table placed beside a bed is a bedside table or a nightstand. Small tables in seating areas positioned between sofas, loveseats and accent chairs are end tables or side tables. Shop a wide range of tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
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