Vintage Japanese Chabudai Round Folding Low Table, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0611-2

Vintage Japanese Chabudai Round Folding Low Table, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0611-2

A generous round chabudai with a rich red-brown finish and space-saving folding legs -- handcrafted Japanese floor furniture at its most practical and beautiful.

A chabudai is a traditional Japanese low dining table designed for floor-level living, where family members would gather on tatami mats to share meals or tea. This large-format example features a broad circular top with a subtly molded rim edge, finished in a warm red-brown lacquer that deepens the natural grain of the wood beneath. The underside reveals bold, swirling figure consistent with a straight-grained Japanese hardwood -- possibly keyaki (zelkova) or a similarly characterful domestic species -- with a well-constructed folding leg assembly that locks the legs securely in place when the table is in use. The folding mechanism allows the table to lie nearly flat for compact storage, a hallmark of practical Japanese domestic design. Age-appropriate surface wear on the tabletop adds honest patina to this piece of vintage Japanese craft.

In a modern home, this chabudai works beautifully as a low coffee table in a Japandi-style or wabi-sabi living room, placed atop a natural fiber rug with floor cushions for a relaxed, intimate seating arrangement. Its generous diameter makes it equally compelling as a floor desk for reading or laptop work, or as a centrepiece in a meditation or yoga room. The folding legs mean it can be stored flat when not in use -- a rare convenience for a table this size. It would make a unique housewarming gift or a striking statement piece for collectors of Japanese vintage furniture and mid-century modern design alike.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Boldly grained hardwood top, possibly keyaki (zelkova), with a red-brown lacquer-style finish; folding leg frame of lighter-toned wood
• Use: Floor-level dining table, tea table, or family gathering table in a traditional Japanese home
• Modern Use: Low coffee table in a Japandi or wabi-sabi living room; floor desk for reading or laptop work; centrepiece for a meditation or yoga space
• Features: Large circular top with molded rim; bold swirling wood grain visible on underside; folding leg assembly for flat storage; age-appropriate surface patina
• Dimensions: 29 1/2"Diameter x 10"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition -- surface shows age-appropriate light scratching consistent with use; folding leg mechanism intact and functional

A beautifully proportioned piece of vintage Japanese furniture that brings the warmth of traditional floor living into any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.