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Collection of Five 19th Century Chinese Root Wood Brush Washers
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable and rare collection of five 19th century Chinese wabi sabi root wood scholar's brush
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Rug. 2 ft 1 in x 4 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Wabi-Sabi room.
The style of this beautiful floral rug from China is distinctively Asian, but the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Asian antique wooden bowl/Late 19th Century/Wabi-Sabi wall art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I have received a very cool wooden Bowl.
This is probably a wooden bowl made in China, Korea, or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Stone Daruma 1860s-1900s / Stone Carving Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
richly textured.
It has a unique presence.
This is a very rare Daruma with a wabi-sabi aesthetic.
It
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 4.73 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Japanese Antique Copper Alloyr Tray / 1800-1900 / Gong / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
whose main component is copper, which is a mixture of lead and tin.
There are the same ones in China
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Tableware
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Pot Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
bronze pieces imported from China at the time.
This particular piece also encompasses the Japanese Wabi
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Located in Studio City, CA
encompasses the Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic - the appreciation of beauty that is imperfect, impermanent, and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Japanese antique pottery Jar/10th-14th century/gray wabi-sabi jar/"Sueki"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
many years, the surface will deteriorate and it will look like the image.
However, it has a wabi-sabi
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars
Materials
Pottery
Designed by the Artist Wabi-Sabi Bamboo Brooch Triptyque in Sterling Silver
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
with other brooches in the collection, following the Chinese calligraphy principle of "line and spot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
sculpted as a male and female pair.
The women wear Chinese-style kimonos (or Japanese kimonos), and the men
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cypress
H 5.36 in W 3.94 in D 2.13 in
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Art Pottery Vase Storage Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
bronze pieces imported from China at the time.
This particular piece also encompasses the Japanese Wabi
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Wabi-Sabi Contemporary Man Brooch in Sterling Silver N1 Designed by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
painter Polya Medvedeva. Originally created as a triptych to be worn together in the Chinese calligraphy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wabi Walnut Dressing Table with Storage
Located in London, GB
with age. Inspired by the principles of wabi-sabi, the word wabi itself translates to quietness and
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Tall Provincial Chinese Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
offers fantastic character and rustic, wabi-sabi texture. This stool stands tall, making it a great
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Tall Provincial Chinese Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
offers fantastic character and rustic, wabi-sabi texture. This stool stands tall, making it a great
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Large Chinese Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty
Located in Pasadena, CA
rim shows an old chip. The jar is in overall good patinated condition. This would add a wabi-sabi
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Qing Dynasty Scholar's Rootwood Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th/19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty Scholar's rootwood stool of wabi-sabi form
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Reclaimed Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This modern console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from Qing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Half Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
grain, adding to the table’s wabi-sabi appeal.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Herdsman Coffer, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
or credenza, this three-door cabinet enriches modern interiors with wabi-sabi texture and warm brown
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Chinese Pasture Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
modern interiors with wabi-sabi texture and warm brown color.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large 19th-century wooden farm cart wheel captivates with simple lines and wabi-sabi textures
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Mounted Objects
Materials
Elm
Pair of Tall Provincial Chinese Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
offers fantastic character and rustic, wabi-sabi texture. This stool stands tall, making it a great
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, wabi sabi texture that highlights the original wood grain. Originally used in a Provincial farm or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Reclaimed Chinese Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Reclaimed Chinese Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This modern console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from Qing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This reclaimed wood console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of elmwood timbers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Reclaimed Chinese Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This modern console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from Qing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Four Door Steppe Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
sideboard or credenza, this four-door cabinet enriches modern interiors with wabi-sabi texture and warm
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Chinese Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Terracotta Urns / Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
vessels to add a natural accent in any Contemporary, Rustic, Natural or Wabi-sabi decoration.
They would
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta, Clay
Chinese Magnolia
By Emily Farish
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Each drawing begins with the concept of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that celebrates the beauty
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Chinese Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Chinese Great Plains Coffer, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
enriches modern interiors with wabi-sabi texture and rich brown color.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of use have rounded the edges and imparted a well-worn, wabi sabi texture. Originally used in a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Wood
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
-worn, wabi sabi texture. Originally used in a provincial farm or kitchen, this dark brown tray brings a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, and a deep interior basin. Years of use have imparted a smooth patina and a well-worn, wabi-sabi
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers in Elmwood, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
. Works well with traditional, modern, or contemporary. A great Wabi-sabi zen-style piece. The cabinet is
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, and a deep interior basin. Years of use have imparted a smooth patina and a well-worn, wabi-sabi
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, and a deep interior basin. Years of use have imparted a smooth patina and a well-worn, wabi-sabi
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
-worn, wabi-sabi texture that highlights the original wood grain. Darkened to a rich brown color, this
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Chinese Four Door Herdsman Coffer, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet enriches modern interiors with wabi-sabi texture and warm brown color.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, wabi sabi texture. Originally used for food prep in a provincial farm or kitchen, the tray brings
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Wood
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, and a deep interior basin. Years of use have imparted a smooth patina and a well-worn, wabi-sabi
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pine
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. Years of use have weathered the original lacquer finish and imparted a textured, wabi sabi finish
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf LangYao Red Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Chinese vase with Sang-de-Boeuf (oxblood) glaze in a classic baluster form with a tall
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, wabi sabi texture. Originally used for food prep in a provincial farm or kitchen, the tray brings a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Wood
Chinese Shallow Wine Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, beautifully weathered for a wabi-sabi finish.
Additional Dimensions:
Table Apron to Floor: 24.25"H.
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Rice Jar, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
highly sought after by those who yearn for “wabi sabi”.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
flatten at the rim. Years of use have imparted a smooth patina and a well-worn, wabi sabi texture
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Emerald Green Glazed Architectural Tile, circa 1900 Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
crazing, blisters, and iron leaching for wabi-sabi appeal. Traditional Chinese tiles, building Material
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
H 13 in W 13 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
stand out in any setting. This Wabi-sabi design style emphasizes simplicity and casualness, nature and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Very Old Chinese Antique Pottery Jar/Wabisabi Vase/excavated items
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
expression that makes you feel very wabi-sabi.
Hard earthenware made before the 9th century.
Before about
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Jars
Materials
Pottery
Reclaimed Elm Door Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
home. Embracing the notion of “wabi-sabi,” the table charms with its irregular edges, mottled color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Benches
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This artisan-crafted low table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of thick elmwood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Elm
Low Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This artisan-crafted low table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of thick elmwood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Elm
Reclaimed Elm Square Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
stool is the epitome of farmhouse modern. Embracing the notion of “wabi-sabi,” the low stool charms with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Custom Reclaimed Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
celebration of wabi-sabi style. The clean lines highlight every knot, split, groove, and color variation in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Custom Square Reclaimed Elm Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
celebration of wabi-sabi style. The clean lines highlight every knot, split, groove, and color variation in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
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Chinese Wabi Sabi For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese wabi sabi available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and hardwood, every Chinese wabi sabi was constructed with great care. There are 127 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese wabi sabi you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese wabi sabi — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese wabi sabi, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Arts and Crafts or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Chinese wabi sabi has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tinos, Axel Vervoordt and Evan Jensen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chinese Wabi Sabi?
The average selling price for a Chinese wabi sabi at 1stDibs is $1,433, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $55,158 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Wabi Sabi
- What is an example of wabi-sabi?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-sabi is the practice of finding the beauty in imperfections. Examples include flowers growing through cracks in the ground, or a broken ceramic bowl made whole again with its imperfections showing through. You’ll find a variety of wabi-sabi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One important aspect of wabi-sabi is the beauty in imperfect things, so a good example of wabi-sabi would be asymmetrical or even crude vessels and furniture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture and other objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is wabi-sabi furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-sabi furniture refers to tables, seats and other furnishings that reflect a specific Japanese design philosophy. It involves creating minimalist furniture that has a focus on appreciating the imperfections found in nature. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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.
- What is wabi-sabi pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-sabi pottery refers to earthenware vessels that embody the principles of a Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi. Proponents of the idea believe that household objects should emphasize function over form, so that they satisfy needs but do not cause people to attach too much meaning to worldly possessions. There is also a focus on finding the beauty in imperfection and simplicity. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi pottery.
- Is Wabi-sabi a design style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wabi-sabi is technically not a design style, but it has influenced design. The term Wabi-sabi refers to a philosophy that emphasizes accepting imperfection and celebrating the impermanent beauty of nature. This concept has inspired many interior design trends, such as using organic and sustainable materials, selecting upcycled and repurposed pieces and integrating furniture and decorative objects that are unfinished, unpolished and unglazed. Shop a collection of pieces inspired by Wabi-sabi on 1stDibs.
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