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 Walnut Dining Tables

E W Godwin Table

Japanese Teak

Japanese Modern Table Lamp

1969 Kai Kristiansen Universe Dining Table of Solid Walnut

$2,623Sale Price / item|20% Off

1969 Kai Kristiansen Universe Dining Table of Solid Walnut

By Miyazakii Chair Milling Company, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

This Universe Dining Table of Solid Walnut was designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1969, and made under license by the Miyazaki Chair Factory in Japan as a special order in 2015.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table, Japanese Style, Artisan Crafted, USA

$3,500 / item

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table, Japanese Style, Artisan Crafted, USA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Little is known about this beautiful table. I was told it was made by an artisan in North Carolina around 30 years ago. Clearly inspired by Japanese craftsmanship. Can be used as ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

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Walnut

Enso Table, Walnut Dining Table with Knife-Edge and Exposed Joinery

$6,080 / item

Enso Table, Walnut Dining Table with Knife-Edge and Exposed Joinery

By Carter Ellis

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Inspired by Japanese design, the Enso table is a study in grain and joinery. Rounded features and air dried walnut (often containing hints of red and purple and some grays that are l...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Black Walnut "Lewis" Console Table - Shaker Style Meets Japanese Minimalism

$6,900

Black Walnut "Lewis" Console Table - Shaker Style Meets Japanese Minimalism

By Braden Tokoly

Located in Salvisa, KY

Shaker Style meets the sleek lines and narrow proportions of the Japanese Minimalist design aesthetic - The Lewis Collection strikes the perfect balance between elegance and simplici...

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2010s American Shaker Console Tables

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Walnut

Liberty & Co. An Anglo-Japanese walnut plant stand

$3,279

Liberty & Co. An Anglo-Japanese walnut plant stand

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co, An Anglo-Japanese walnut plant stand.

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Antique Early 1900s English Anglo-Japanese Pedestals

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Walnut

Tambour Table Lamp in Walnut, Lacewood, and Japanese Paper

$2,100 / item

Tambour Table Lamp in Walnut, Lacewood, and Japanese Paper

By Meredith Hart Furniture

Located in Durham, NC

This lamp is an experiment in form and construction. The lacewood slats that make up the shade are constructed similarly to the tambours of a roll top desk but are repurposed to surr...

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2010s American Table Lamps

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Hardwood

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Orenn Table in Walnut Wood, Hand-Sculpted Table by Kokora

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H 30.5 in Dm 48 in

Orenn Table in Walnut Wood, Hand-Sculpted Table by Kokora

By Kokora Fine Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Orenn table in walnut wood. Each piece of wood is hand-selected for color, grain and then meticulously matched to ensure a beautiful natural flow. Traditional Japanese joinery is...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Nutwood, Oak, Teak, Walnut, Wenge, Zebra Woo...

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp

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H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century "white" Walnut Table Lamp

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H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Japanese inspired mid-century "white" Walnut Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century "Golden Sand" Teak Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Japanese inspired mid-century "Golden Sand" Teak Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Small Antique Carved Walnut Drop Leaf Table Asian Carved Lamp Card Tea Table

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H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Small Antique Carved Walnut Drop Leaf Table Asian Carved Lamp Card Tea Table

Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

A charming small antique Edwardian carved walnut drop-leaf table. A highly decorative piece of antique furniture this occasional table stands on 4 turned legs united by four spindle ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Anglo-Japanese Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Walnut Console Table By Michael Taylor for Baker

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H 33 in W 78.25 in D 18 in

Walnut Console Table By Michael Taylor for Baker

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Beautiful console table constructed with walnut wood and solid brass hardware. All drawers are constructed with double dove tails joints and open and close with Ease. Baker label on ...

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Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Console Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Style Monolithic Solid Walnut 74" Console Table

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H 32.25 in W 74.25 in D 14 in

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Style Monolithic Solid Walnut 74" Console Table

By Tadao Ando, George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Inspired by pre-war and mid-century modern Japanese architecture, this console table combines aspects of both. Made of solid hardwood throughout, it features design sensibilities and...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

Mid Century Modern influenced dining table base in Walnut and aluminum

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H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in

Mid Century Modern influenced dining table base in Walnut and aluminum

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Ventura, CA

This particular dining table base incorporates Walnut veneers and solid woods with a delineation of inset aluminum to highlight the cantilevered support arms.

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1990s American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

Classic Bleached Walnut Extension Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker

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H 28.5 in W 60 in D 38 in

Classic Bleached Walnut Extension Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome Classic 1960s extension dining table designed by California icon Michael Taylor for his Far East Collection for Baker. Beautiful spare design and details, complete wi...

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Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Tables

A pair of Japanese style ceramic table lamps

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H 21 in Dm 6 in

A pair of Japanese style ceramic table lamps

Located in New York, NY

TF1274
A pair of hexagonal ceramic table lamps painted with Japanese style scenes, resting on walnut bases. Marked "France" and signed with a maker's mark (see additional imag...

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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

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Walnut

Pair of Inlaid Brush Pot Table Lamps, Japan, 1940s

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H 24 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Inlaid Brush Pot Table Lamps, Japan, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of inlaid walnut brush pots, custom made into table lamps. Rewired and fitted with custom made linen shades. Sold as a pair.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Table Lamps

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Brass

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Japanese Walnut Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of japanese walnut dining tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, all japanese walnut dining tables available were constructed with great care. We have 51 antique and vintage japanese walnut dining tables in-stock, while there are 86 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese walnut dining tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese walnut dining tables made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made japanese walnut dining tables over the years, but those made by Emeco, Nendo and George Nakashima are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japanese Walnut Dining Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,355, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $425,000 highest priced.

Questions About Japanese Walnut Dining Tables

Why are Japanese dining tables low?
1 Answer
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.