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.

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Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese red table available at 1stDibs. A Japanese red table — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 57 options for an antique or vintage Japanese red table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese red table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Japanese red table bearing Victorian, Hollywood Regency or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Ernest C. Masi, Kreo-Lite and Kunihide Oshinomi each produced at least one beautiful Japanese red table that is worth considering.

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Prices for a Japanese red table start at $215 and top out at $15,200 with the average selling for $2,256.

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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.

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