Taisho Sofa Tables

Style: Taisho

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

$1,000

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a Japanese antique coffee table produced in the Taisho period. This furniture was made by applying traditional techniques used in Japanese shrines. The material is high-quality oak. The grain of the wood is very beautiful. The coating is a uniquely Japanese lacquer coating. The unique design is decorated with carvings and ornaments unique to Japan by craftsmen of the time. This furniture expresses the world of Japanese “Wabi Sabi”. The materials, techniques, and design are all at the pinnacle of Japanese antique furniture.

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Early 20th Century Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

$3,626

H 14.38 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A sculptural Japanese low table composed of two antique utilitarian objects dating from the late Meiji to early Taishō period (circa 1868–1920). Originally used in daily life, these ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table

$1,380

H 13.78 in W 39.77 in D 39.97 in

1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique Zataku low table for 4 people, a set of tabletop & wooden leg frame. Aimed to make as Kotatsu table (heat table with brazier) in winter. Tabletop material is ma...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Hardwood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Coffee Table / Side Table / Circa1900 / Wabi-sabi Primitive

$2,000

H 14.18 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in

Japanese Antique Coffee Table / Side Table / Circa1900 / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This exceptional coffee table is a repurposed antique Japanese Usu (mortar), originally hand-carved from a single, massive block of Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) wood. Keyaki is highly p...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Hardwood

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

$2,800

H 8.47 in W 40.16 in D 33.27 in

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese primitive-style low table. It dates to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was originally used in everyday life, discovered in an old farmhouse. Free from orna...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Coffee Table / Side Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

$2,200

H 22.05 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Coffee Table / Side Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

A Masterpiece of Nature: This extraordinary coffee table (originally a traditional Japanese mortar, or Usu) is carved from a single, massive block of wood where the tree trunk natura...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Sofa Tables

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Hardwood

Japanese antique wooden sofa table/Late 19th century/Wabi-sabi low table

$1,200

H 12.64 in W 28.15 in D 37.29 in

Japanese antique wooden sofa table/Late 19th century/Wabi-sabi low table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a board and a wooden box that were used in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. These two can be combined to make a low table. The tabletop is made of eithe...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Sofa Tables

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Cedar

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Style Solid Oak Coffee Table Mid 20th Century

$3,802

H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Style Solid Oak Coffee Table Mid 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Wab Sabi Brutalist Style Solid Oak Beam Coffee Table, Europe, 1960s-70s. This monumental Brutalist solid oak beam coffee table was made in the 1970s, in Europe. It has a modest yet ...

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Mid-20th Century European Taisho Sofa Tables

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Oak

Japanese Antique Round Low Table, Keyaki, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

$850

H 12.49 in Dm 23.23 in

Japanese Antique Round Low Table, Keyaki, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique round low table was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926) from Keyaki (Japanese zelkova). The solid zelkova top displays beautifully figured grain patterns, rich in char...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

$3,500

H 14.18 in W 41.74 in D 33.86 in

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique primitive-style low table from Japan. While it stands quietly, the moment it is placed in a space it commands a powerful presence. The piece beautifully harmonizes...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Organic Wooden Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Made in 1960s

$2,200

H 13.39 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in

Midcentury Organic Wooden Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Made in 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful unique Scandinavian organic shaped coffee table in solid wood. This vintage piece is in good condition with some traces of wear. A beautiful wabi sabi style brutalist ob...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Taisho Sofa Tables

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Oak

Large Axel Vervoordt Wabi Sabi Style Coffee Table Mid 20th Century

$7,487

H 7.88 in W 72.25 in D 22.45 in

Large Axel Vervoordt Wabi Sabi Style Coffee Table Mid 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Large Axel Vervoordt Wabi Sabi Style Coffee Table, Europe, Mid 20th Century. A wonderful large coffee table in a very distinct wabi sabi style - would fit magnificent in a wabi sabi...

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Mid-20th Century Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood, Oak

Japanese Taishō Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Carved Apron

$2,875

H 12 in W 47.5 in D 32 in

Japanese Taishō Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period coffee table from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, textured effects, splaying legs and carved apron. Created in Japan during the Taisho period which...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

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Japanese Antique Large Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Dining Table Wabisabi

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H 7.09 in W 66.54 in D 37.01 in

Japanese Antique Large Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Dining Table Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large, old low table made in Japan, dating from the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). It is a fine example that strongly reflects the woodworking techniques and aesthet...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood, Cedar

Primitives Low Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique

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H 5.12 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in

Primitives Low Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This low-profile table faithfully captures the dynamic nature of the Taisho era. This table is crafted from rare zelkova wood. This precious wood, created by the power of nature, h...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table /Early 20th Century / Wabi-sabi sofa table

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H 11.03 in W 75.4 in D 26.19 in

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table /Early 20th Century / Wabi-sabi sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This low table combines a traditional Japanese wooden top and legs. The top is crafted from a single piece of luxurious cedar, enveloping the entire piece with its soft, warm grain. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

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H 13.19 in W 33.27 in D 33.27 in

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old low table made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is a piece of traditional craftsmanship and aesthetics. The material used i...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese antique tree stump low table/coffee table/stool

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H 11.42 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in

Japanese antique tree stump low table/coffee table/stool

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an item cut from an old Japanese tree with a knot. It was originally used as a brazier, but the bottom is beautiful and can be used as a table. When viewed from the front, it...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Old Japanese wooden low table / 20th century / Center table / Wabi-sabi table

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H 12.6 in W 42.68 in D 29.53 in

Old Japanese wooden low table / 20th century / Center table / Wabi-sabi table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden low table. I think it dates back to the Showa period. The materials are lauan and cedar. This is a very specia...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Cedar

Old Japanese wooden low table/simple design/coffee table

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H 6.58 in W 48.82 in D 25.99 in

Old Japanese wooden low table/simple design/coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden low table. I think it is from the Taisho to Showa eras. The material is Zelkova wood. Zelkova wood has long be...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Primitives Low Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique

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H 5.52 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in

Primitives Low Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing a one-of-a-kind table that reflects the dynamism of nature as it is. The table is made from burl wood, which is an especially rare type of rare Zelkova wood. This is a ...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese Antique Low Table / Sofa Table Coffee Table / 1912-1926s Wabi-sabi

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H 10.63 in W 45.28 in D 34.26 in

Japanese Antique Low Table / Sofa Table Coffee Table / 1912-1926s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese low table. Chestnut is used for the top plate and cedar is used for legs. You can see that it was assembled without the use of nails and was made by highly ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood, Chestnut, Cedar

Rustic Low Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique

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H 10.63 in W 35.83 in D 23.63 in

Rustic Low Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This piece is a table that captures the dynamism of nature. This is a rare type of lumber that has mutated from the bark of a tree, called burl wood, to form a burl-like shape. Pie...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese antique simple wooden low table/early 20th century/sofa table

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H 7.49 in W 44.1 in D 29.14 in

Japanese antique simple wooden low table/early 20th century/sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden workbench that was once used in Japan. It is a low table typically used for cutting fabrics such as kimono. The material is believed to be maple or katsura wood, and...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Maple

Coffee Table, Low Table, Japanese Antique

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H 13.39 in W 19.3 in D 14.97 in

Coffee Table, Low Table, Japanese Antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique Japanese coffee table made during the Taisho period. This small table is a piece that highlights exquisite craftsman...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Taisho sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Taisho sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 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 Taisho 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 $1,001 and tops out at $2,000 while the average work can sell for $1,205.