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Style: Showa
Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique low table made in Japan. Crafted in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s), it was originally used in a rural farmhouse, quietly supporting everyday life over many y...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

Materials

Cherry

Old Japanese iron plate top low table / 20th century / sofa table
Old Japanese iron plate top low table / 20th century / sofa table

Old Japanese iron plate top low table / 20th century / sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a highly distinctive low table composed of old materials from 20th-century Japan. A square iron plate has been used as the tabletop, while beneath it sits a hollowed-out bas...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

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Iron

Vintage Japanese modern design table / 1950-1990 / Assembled
Vintage Japanese modern design table / 1950-1990 / Assembled

Vintage Japanese modern design table / 1950-1990 / Assembled

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This low table was produced in Japan between the 1970s and 1990s. Following the period of rapid economic growth, Japanese lifestyles shifted dramatically from tatami-based living spa...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

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Wood

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Showa sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Showa sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofa tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, cedar and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa sofa tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofa tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $3,000 while the average work can sell for $1,800.