Vintage Japanese Chabudai Low Table, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0614-1

Vintage Japanese Chabudai Low Table, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0614-1

A striking Showa-era chabudai with a deep lacquered finish and detachable leg frame -- built for floor-level living and equally at home in a modern interior.

A chabudai is a traditional Japanese low table designed for floor-level dining and tea service, used at the center of the tatami room where family and guests would gather seated on zabuton cushions. This late Showa example features a generously sized circular top finished in a deep, high-gloss dark lacquer that lends it a bold, formal presence. The underside reveals a square inner frame from which the four short, square-cut legs are attached -- a practical construction common to chabudai of the period that allowed for easy disassembly and storage when not in use. The warm reddish-brown wood grain visible on the underside and edge, where the lacquer has worn with age, suggests a solidly built hardwood construction consistent with Japanese vintage furniture craftsmanship of the mid-to-late Showa era.

In today's home, this vintage Japanese low table brings an effortless wabi-sabi aesthetic to any living space. At nearly 30 inches in diameter, it works beautifully as a living room coffee table set low over a floor cushion arrangement, or as a floor desk for a home office styled in Japandi or minimalist decor. It also makes a memorable accent table in a meditation corner or reading nook. The dramatic dark finish pairs equally well with natural linen, rattan, and raw wood tones -- making it a thoughtful housewarming gift or a standout find for collectors of vintage Japanese craft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Hardwood with dark high-gloss lacquer finish; detachable square leg frame with metal hardware
• Use: Traditional Japanese low dining and tea table for floor-level seating (chabudai)
• Modern Use: Living room coffee table; floor desk for home office; accent table in a meditation or reading corner
• Features: Large circular top with deep gloss finish; four short square legs on a detachable inner frame; warm reddish-brown grain visible at edges and underside; age-consistent lacquer wear at edges
• Dimensions: 29 1/2"Diameter x 13"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition -- lacquer shows edge chipping and surface wear consistent with age and use; structure is solid

A bold and versatile piece of vintage Japanese furniture that brings the quiet elegance of Showa-era 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.