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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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19th Century Japanese Wabi Sabi Coffee Table - Antique Wood Design
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 made out of solid wood.
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 originally used as an architectural panel.
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Belgium, Late 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This coffee table, produced in Belgium in the late 20th century, is defined by a reduced and architectural composition, where horizontality and proportion take precedence over orname...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian 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-sabi.
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 an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best,...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
