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Oak Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made from solid oak in Italy, circa 1780. This cabinet offers ample space
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Antique 1780s Italian Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Primitive Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted with natural materials, this wabi sabi cabinet showcases a stunning hand-woven pattern
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Wood
beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or hewn beech wood, circa 1850. Two shelves
Category
Antique 1850s Romanian Primitive Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare primitive cabinet, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech
Category
Antique 1850s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare primitive cupboard, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. Two shelves on the inside. This is a cupboard from a very modest home in the...
Category
Antique 1850s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Cabinet; Storage;
Wabi sabi rustic cabinet, a 19th century French folk art masterpiece. Crafted with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Primitive Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century French cabinet that embodies the rustic charm of rural craftsmanship with its dark
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Travail Populaire Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, early 19th Century
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Folk Art rustic Travail Populaire small cabinet. 19th century.
This cabinet is equally a sculpture
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rustic Travail Populaire Alpine Cabinet, Switzerland, 1800
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi Sabi; Axel Vervoordt; Cabinet: Wardrobe; Dresser; Closet; 19th Century; 1800; Swiss Design
Category
Antique Early 1800s Swiss Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Tansu, Cabinet, Wabi-sabi, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
utility and a touch of wabi-sabi.
The cabinet features two doors that open to a shared storage space for
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Primitive Wabi Sabi Shelving Cabinet from the Pyrenees
Located in Ghent, BE
Primitive 18th Century Cabinet from the Pyrenees
Wabi Sabi Style
Solid Construction in Pine
Open
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Rustic European Wabi Sabi Style Buffet Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a beautiful antique buffet cabinet. I adore the patina, the chippy paint and unique details
Category
Antique 19th Century Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antiques Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is the best cabinet from the Taisho period, with a rarely seen structure and size.
Its neat
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a medium sized Tansu made in Japan.
Made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), it is a gem of history and aesthetics.
The material used is cedar wood. The drawer handles are ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique storage shelf is made from solid chestnut wood.
It has an unusual configuration, with glass sliding doors on the top shelf and six drawers on the bottom shelf.
It has ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 48.27 in W 30.32 in D 11.11 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
spirit of “wabi-sabi,” which finds beauty in the skin and serenity of well-used wood.
It is unique and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Rustic Art Populaire Monoxylite Cupboard, Ardèche, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Robust; Wabi Sabi; Travail Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Art Populaire; Cabinet; Storage
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 75.99 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and disinfected.
You can use it with peace of mind.
It evokes the spirit of “Wabi-sabi,” the Japanese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Kitchen Black Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A tranquil presence in a soft black.
A simple yet distinctive display shelf.
The design has a Japanese aesthetic sense without being overly decorative.
This actually seems to bring...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 68.19 in W 35.28 in D 14.57 in
Rustic Wabi Sabi High Board, Pantry Cabinet, Haute-Savoie, Cheese Cabinet, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic Wabi-Sabi High Board, Cabinet, Pantry cabinet, Cheese cabinet, Haute-Savoie, Wicker, 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Wicker
H 49.22 in W 49.22 in D 25.6 in
18th Century Wabi Sabi Antique Cabinet in Pine, Handcrafted in Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
, antique, Scandinavian or an primitive home decor
A unique rustic piece that fit in the wabi sabi
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 59.45 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Antique Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
furniture from this era.
You can use it with confidence.
This piece is reminiscent of the spirit of wabi
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.26 in W 68.51 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
“wabi-sabi,” or the Japanese traditional Japanese aesthetic.
This is a special piece of furniture with
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 50.01 in W 61.42 in D 29.93 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It originally came with a drawer, but it is an original product
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Cherry, Pine
H 30.32 in W 66.34 in D 21.46 in
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1875s Meiji Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It is believed that it was used in the Tohoku region of Japan
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 13 in
Japanese antique wooden small tansu cabinet box, 1860s-1920s wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique small tansu cabinet box with sliding doors - made of Hinoki Japanese cypress
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cypress
H 17.29 in W 17.13 in D 11.38 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old black cabinet called " Tansu" in Japan.
It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 38.59 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Drawer Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old black cabinet in Japan, which is called a "tansu" in Japan.
It seems to be around
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 34.45 in W 32.88 in D 15.95 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan around the Meiji period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 38.59 in W 69.3 in D 18.9 in
Rare Rustic Early Meiji Period Paper & Cedar Tansu/Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A rare heavily patinated 19th C. paper & cedar tansu cabinet.
Simply constructed with two sliding
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Blue Wabi Sabi Shelf, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique rustic blue-painted shelf or display. Beautiful patina.
Additional information:
Place of origin - The Netherlands
Dimensions: 71 W x 24 D x 79 H cm
Category
20th Century Dutch Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A tall two section Japanese tansu from the mid 19th century.
Nicely patinated cedar with multiple drawers, sliding doors & iron hardware.
Strong utilitarian design.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
good working order.This wonderful Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi cupboard is in very good original
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Cupboards
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Red and Black Tansu / Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old cabinet called " Tansu" in Japan.
It is a lower type than a normal Tansu.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 17.13 in
Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old, large, Japanese-made Kuruma-Tansu.
Made in the Edo period (1800s-1860s), it is a powerful and dignified piece, the culmination of the skills and aesthetic sense of th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards
Materials
Iron
H 41.34 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in
Japanese antique wooden bookcase 1898, Meiji era. wabi sabi small cabinet tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
-shi. Original paint remains in nice wabi sabi touch.
Shelves inner (same to upper & lower) : w 7.87
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 22.84 in W 8.67 in D 13.78 in
Wabi Sabi Shelving System, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi sabi shelving system, a nod to 19th-century French aesthetics. Embracing the beauty of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It has been used in stores since the Edo period in the Tohoku region, and it is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period.
The material is ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 21.07 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
ensure stability.
A unique rustic piece that fit in the wabi sabi lifestyle. "A way of life that
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Romantic Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique 24-Drawer Cabinet, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
weathered details add to its wabi-sabi charm.
As a antique piece, minor scratches and marks may be present
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Wabi Sabi Mountain Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A softwood kitchen or hallway storage cupboard from the Alpes region.
Furniture like this has been made for centuries by local craftsmen throughout Europe. Simple but ingenious joi...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Cupboards
Materials
Softwood
Japanese Antique black wood rack, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a black three-tiered rack from the Taisho period (1900-1926).
It is finished with a beautiful urethane coating, giving it an elegant luster.
The warm grain of the cherry woo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Shelves
Materials
Wood
18th Century Primitive Wabi-Sabi Carpathian Cupboard
Located in London, GB
A primitive, late 18th century cupboard originating from the Carpathian Mountains. Constructed from roughly hewn hardwood timber, with four single plank doors which open to reveal fo...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Cupboards
Materials
Hardwood
Brutalist Wabi Sabi Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic 19th-century alpine bookcase crafted in solid dark pine, originating from the Aravis region of Savoie. A fine example of folk craftsmanship, this antique piece reflects the ch...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Bookcases
Materials
Wood
20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Carry handles on the either end of each section.
9 drawers with forged iron pulls. Top double cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 62 in W 58.25 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Drawer 1882s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Japanese aesthetic of “wabi-sabi.
It has an understated yet dignified presence that will give a quiet power
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer Night Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It is a type with a deeper drawer than a normal drawer.
It is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period.
The material is made of cedar.
C...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 23.82 in W 22.64 in D 23.43 in
Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
We just love this antique, craftsman made table and stools. A true wabi sabi set. It appears to
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
This tansu reflects the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection and transience. Its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Monoxylite Wabi Sabi Bar Set, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monxylite bar set, crafted from genuine cedar tree trunks. Each piece celebrates the inherent charm found in organic irregularities. The bar's graceful curves and fluid lines evoke a...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Art Populaire Wabi Sabi Etagère, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This simple yet elegant 19th-century travail populaire bookcase showcases the understated beauty of rustic craftsmanship. Made from solid wood, this open design features six spacious...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Glass Showcase, Storage shelves, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
We have completed a special showcase that represents the best of ICCA's craftsmanship.
The main material is chestnut, which has beautiful grain and durability.
It was disassembled i...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 71.78 in W 39.18 in D 12.8 in
Japanese Antique BK Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
sides and back is also distinctive and beautiful.
This is a very rare Tansu with a wabi-sabi aesthetic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 41.54 in W 47.84 in D 23.82 in
Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A good sized solid chestnut 18th C. Mountain cupboard.
Either Andorran or Catalan in origin.
Bleached-out & heavily patinated with age old repairs.
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We offer free shipping to th...
Category
Antique 18th Century Andorran Cupboards
Materials
Iron
19th C. Early Meiji Period Paper Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
An early 19th C. Meiji period paper tansu.
Heavily patinated Japanese pine & cedar.
two sets of sliding doors with plenty of drawers.
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We offer free shipping to the USA/Canada t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Pine, Paper
Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
shelf with a lovely patina. Original black paint.
A unique rustic piece that fit in the wabi sabi
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Romantic Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Wooden Chest, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique wooden chest from the 1700s. Crafted in solid wood with original iron fittings and a timeworn patina. A rare historical piece with strong character and presence.
Category
Antique 18th Century Norwegian Romantic Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi
Located in Skien, NO
1892 Rustic Antique Treasure Chest / Trunk
This 1892 treasure chest is crafted from pinewood with a canvas covering and retains its original farmhouse blue paint and patina. It feat...
Category
Antique 19th Century Norwegian Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.
This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.
This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wabi sabi cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wabi sabi cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, reclaimed wood and elm. If you’re shopping for a wabi sabi cabinet, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a wabi sabi cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wabi sabi cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wabi sabi cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen and De Coene Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Wabi Sabi Cabinet?
A wabi sabi cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $590 and the highest can go for as much as $11,310.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Wabi Sabi Cabinet
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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