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What are the principles of Wabi Sabi?
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The primary principle of Wabi-Sabi is to appreciate the imperfections found in nature. As a result, Wabi-Sabi emphasizes asymmetry, roughness, simplicity and the use of natural materials and finishes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces based on Wabi-Sabi principles.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Shop for Wabi Sabi Coffee Tables on 1stDibs
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
Located in New York, US
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
1868-1920
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Robust Wabi Sabi Coffee Table in Solid Wood 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Robust Wabi Sabi Coffee Table in Solid Wood 1960s
This is a very heavy and robust coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Wabi Sabi hand carved coffee table. We added minimalist legs to this single wood piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Wabi-Sabi Coffee Table, Japan circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Japan, 1950
Low coffee table in oak with single-board top, simple apron, exposed pegged joinery
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rectangual Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Brutalist, Rustic, 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table in rectangle shape, with charismatic patina inspired by the great principles of wabi
Category
Vintage 1940s European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Oak Ebony Cantilevered Sculptural Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, coffee table you could hope to find. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
