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Authentic French Wabi-Sabi / Primitive Wood Chopping Block
Authentic French Wabi-Sabi / Primitive Wood Chopping Block

Authentic French Wabi-Sabi / Primitive Wood Chopping Block

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This primitive oak chopping block, once purely functional, has now evolved into a strikingly stylish and distinctive object. Crafted from a solid oak block with slanted pine legs, it...

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Early 20th Century French Primitive Pedestals

Materials

Oak, Pine

Industrial Wabi Sabi Primitive Chairs, France, 1950s
Industrial Wabi Sabi Primitive Chairs, France, 1950s

Industrial Wabi Sabi Primitive Chairs, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Made by an unknown artist, each chair showcases a Wabi-Sabi charm, embracing imperfections and rustic simplicity.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large French Modern Gateleg Dining / Console Table, Mid 20th Century
Large French Modern Gateleg Dining / Console Table, Mid 20th Century

Large French Modern Gateleg Dining / Console Table, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A Vintage, Antique, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Classic, Scandinavian, Modern, or an Art Deco home decor.

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel
Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel

Located in London, GB

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough/Planter – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel A striking primitive wooden trough from Lombok, Indonesia, hand-carved from a single solid timber block.

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Hardwood

French Antique Primitive Table 1950s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
French Antique Primitive Table 1950s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi

French Antique Primitive Table 1950s / Coffee Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive-style side table from France, made in the 1950s. You can feel the strength of natural wood in this table, a sensation not typically found in ordinary furnit...

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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Primitive 17Th C. Galician Bench Wabi Sabi
Primitive 17Th C. Galician Bench Wabi Sabi

Primitive 17Th C. Galician Bench Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A super rare late 17th C. Bench from Galicia. Primitive yet solid construction with a very contemporary form. Beautiful texture with 300 years of patination. Spain C.1690

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s
Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s

Wabi Sabi Primitive Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1700s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Carved wooden chair, Scandinavia, circa 1700s. Hewn from a single log with rounded seat and high sculpted backrest. A wonderful deep and dark patina. Visible cracks and age-related ...

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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Romantic Chairs

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Primitive Phallic Stone Sculpture 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Phallic Stone Sculpture 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Phallic Stone Sculpture 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Its natural weathering and imperfect form also evoke the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi—an appreciation for beauty found in imperfection, irregularity, and the passage of time.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Primitive wooden desk, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1850s
Primitive wooden desk, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1850s

Primitive wooden desk, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1850s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Spanish wooden table with a single central drawer. The simple plank top, tapered legs, and exposed joinery reflect a vernacular, utilitarian approach to furniture making. A quiet yet...

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Antique 1850s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Design Philosophy Embodying the essence of Wabi-Sabi—finding beauty in imperfection and transience—this cabinet is not a mass-produced item but a bespoke creation.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Wabi Sabi Primitive Tripod Stool, France, 18th Century
Wabi Sabi Primitive Tripod Stool, France, 18th Century

Wabi Sabi Primitive Tripod Stool, France, 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rustic wooden stool, dating back to the 1800s, exudes rustic charm with its primitive design and rich patina. Crafted from a unique natural wood fork, it embodies the wabi-sabi ...

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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. It is likely a tool used to carry soil to melt snow. Since pouring soil on top of snow makes it easier for the snow to...

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20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse
Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse

Located in London, GB

A statement 18th century cupboard from the Carpathian Mountain region. Primitively constructed from roughly hewn mixed hardwood timber, with two planked doors which open to reveal a ...

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Antique 18th Century Balkan Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Beech, Oak, Pine

Large Wabi Sabi Style French Primitive Wooden Pebbles
Large Wabi Sabi Style French Primitive Wooden Pebbles

Large Wabi Sabi Style French Primitive Wooden Pebbles

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Magnificent large scale French Primitive Wooden Pebbles - France 1960's Each pebble is individually unique in size, shape and character Hard wood with wonderful patina Perfect s...

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Vintage 1960s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spanish primitive wooden stool, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1870s
Spanish primitive wooden stool, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1870s

Spanish primitive wooden stool, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1870s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A primitive wooden stool from Spain. Hand-carved from solid wood, defined by its raw surface, organic form, and honest construction. A sculptural, utilitarian object shaped by use an...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Rather than seeking perfect symmetry or smoothness, the piece embraces irregularity and subtle distortion—an aesthetic sensibility that resonates with the spirit of wabi-sabi. The wo...

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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture and soft feel that comes from years of use. You can enjoy the changes in the leath...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Leather

19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel
19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel

19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinated hand-thrown terracotta vessel, with twin handles and multiple characterful iron staple repairs. From the province of Seville in Andalusia. Spanish, c. 1870.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi
Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi

Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A good sized 19th Catalan dinning table with traditional “A” frame legs. Heavily patinated through years of use with many age old repairs. Sympathetically restored in our Lon...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Pine

Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art
Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art

Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wall art made using some of the material from an old Japanese door. This is a wooden door reinforced with galvanized iron sheets. It's a convenient size that doesn't take...

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2010s Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Tin

Primitive 18Th C. Wabi Sabi Portuguese Chestnut Bench
Primitive 18Th C. Wabi Sabi Portuguese Chestnut Bench

Primitive 18Th C. Wabi Sabi Portuguese Chestnut Bench

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinated 18th C. bench from Northern Portugal. Solidly constructed from thick slabs of chestnut. Good proportions.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

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. - We offer free shipping t...

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Antique 18th Century Andorran Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Japanese wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive table / exhibition wood table
Japanese wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive table / exhibition wood table

Japanese wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive table / exhibition wood table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wabi-sabi table made by combining driftwood and a new tabletop. The base of the table is made of the same wood, and it has three legs, so it is very strong and sturdy. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Primitive Slatted Cabinet, Europe, Early 20th Century
Wabi Sabi Primitive Slatted Cabinet, Europe, Early 20th Century

Wabi Sabi Primitive Slatted Cabinet, Europe, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This primitive slatted cabinet embodies the essence of wabi-sabi through its raw construction, natural wear, and quiet, understated presence.

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door
Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door

Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Together, they create a quiet yet powerful presence that resonates deeply with the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which embraces imperfection, natural aging, and the beauty of time.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Rare Primitive 18th Century Wabi Sabi Rustic Orkney Chair
Rare Primitive 18th Century Wabi Sabi Rustic Orkney Chair

Rare Primitive 18th Century Wabi Sabi Rustic Orkney Chair

Located in London, GB

A rare surviving, late 18th century Orkney chair, primitively constructed from a mix of beautifully patinated pine and fruitwood timber. Featuring an unusual and original panelled ba...

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Antique 18th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair
Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This characteristic and primitive chair is entirely handmade and assembled with mortise and tenon joints. The piece is made ...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a pair of antique Japanese straw snow boots from the Tohoku region of northern Japan. They are believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period (1860s–1920s). Handwoven from...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Straw

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A Vintage, Antique, Classic, Scandinavian, Modern, or a Folk Art home decor. "Wabi-sabi is the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature.

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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Chopping Block / Side Table
Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Chopping Block / Side Table

Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Chopping Block / Side Table

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This primitive oak chopping block, once purely functional, has now evolved into a strikingly stylish and distinctive object. Crafted from a solid oak block with slanted pine legs, it...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is entirely handmade and assembled with mortise and tenon joints. This example is made ...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair
17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair

17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair

Located in London, GB

A richly patinated and time-worn, 17th century carved oak farmhouse chair with simple splat to the back, two-plank seat and turned front legs.

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Antique 1650s Welsh Chairs

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing our antique Japanese bench, a remarkable piece that embodies the serene beauty of wabi-sabi. This bench allows you to appreciate the harmony of imperfection and the passa...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Primitive Zelkova Wood Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Primitive Zelkova Wood Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Primitive Zelkova Wood Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This remarkable object strongly embodies the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection, the passage of time, and the natural aging of materials.

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing our antique Japanese bench, a remarkable piece that embodies the serene beauty of wabi-sabi. This bench allows you to appreciate the harmony of imperfection and the passa...

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs

Materials

Wood

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive
antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Primitive 19th C. Spanish Dug-Out Planter Wabi Sabi
Primitive 19th C. Spanish Dug-Out Planter Wabi Sabi

Primitive 19th C. Spanish Dug-Out Planter Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A good size, chunky, early 19th C. primitive dug-out planter. Beautiful colour/wear. Most likely originally used as a trough - now perfect as a planter. - We offer free shipping ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century
Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century

Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A hand-carved wooden trough with a strong sculptural presence. Marked by time, cracks, and repairs, the surface reveals the material’s history and use. An honest, raw object that fun...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the magnificent joints show the high level of craftsmanship. Compared to a typical dining cha...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A small, warm bench made of oak and cork. Its adorable appearance makes it seem like a scene from a fairy tale, as if a child is sitting in the shade of a tree in the grassland. Th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Benches

Materials

Wood

Unique Scandinavian Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Armchair, 20th Century, 1950s
Unique Scandinavian Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Armchair, 20th Century, 1950s

Unique Scandinavian Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Armchair, 20th Century, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

A highly decorative statement piece with strong wabi-sabi and brutalist qualities. This fine armchair will complement many interior styles.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18Th C. Wabi Sabi Primitive Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel
18Th C. Wabi Sabi Primitive Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel

18Th C. Wabi Sabi Primitive Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinatetd 18th C. black terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of years of use. Totally pure Spanish v...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of years of use. Totally pure Spanis...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of years of use. Totally pure Spanis...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

19th Century American Folk Art Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved Wood

19th Century American Folk Art Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved Wood

Located in Round Top, TX

The combination of original paint, untouched wooden hardware, crazed varnish, and chip-carved detailing gives the piece an almost sculptural quality that reads equally well in rustic...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Monumental 18th Century French Oak Workbench, Primitive Console, Wabi-Sabi
Monumental 18th Century French Oak Workbench, Primitive Console, Wabi-Sabi

Monumental 18th Century French Oak Workbench, Primitive Console, Wabi-Sabi

Located in BORGO, FR

Monumental 18th century French oak workbench with exceptional length and a striking primitive presence. This piece embodies the essence of wabi-sabi aesthetics, with a beautifully ti...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Every weathered trace, every subtle imperfection, reflects the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy—finding profound beauty in transience and imperfection.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic Painted Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair
Rustic Painted Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Rustic Painted Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique Alpine chair from Southern Germany. This distinctive, primitive chair is entirely handmade and constructed using mortise-and-tenon joints. Crafted from pine, it w...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Paint

Wabi Sabi Primitive 1940s Folk Art Brass Tack Stool Rich Patina Original Textile
Wabi Sabi Primitive 1940s Folk Art Brass Tack Stool Rich Patina Original Textile

Wabi Sabi Primitive 1940s Folk Art Brass Tack Stool Rich Patina Original Textile

Located in Round Top, TX

Charming original handmade early 20th C. stool with faux leather upholstery that has the most perfect wear and patina. The weight is impressive, considering the size, a testament to ...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Painted Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Coffee Table from weathered Oak
Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Coffee Table from weathered Oak

Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Coffee Table from weathered Oak

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Exceptional old work table from Eastern Europe, dating from the early 20th century. Originally purely functional, now a decorative object with a unique appearance. Crafted from solid...

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Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

A Primitive 19th Century Wabi-Sabi Elm Side Table Display Stand or Stool
A Primitive 19th Century Wabi-Sabi Elm Side Table Display Stand or Stool

A Primitive 19th Century Wabi-Sabi Elm Side Table Display Stand or Stool

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Embrace the charm of this one-of-a-kind elm stand, which embodies the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic—a celebration of imperfection and transience.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Primitive Japanese Two-Drawer Chest / Early Showa Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Primitive Japanese Two-Drawer Chest / Early Showa Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Primitive Japanese Two-Drawer Chest / Early Showa Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The straightforward construction and raw beauty of the old wood reflect a sense of Japanese wabi-sabi, where imperfections and the passage of time are embraced.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Bamboo

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A 5 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very practical piece of furniture. Heavy patinated through years of use with origina...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s
Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s

Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

The legs have been adapted for stability and height while retaining their original character. A true wabi sabi piece with visible age, wear and old surface.

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Antique 17th Century Norwegian Romantic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique low table from the Taisho period. The table top is made of five pieces of Shurizakura wood with beautiful grain, and its rich expression captivates the viewer. In...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Powder Horn Flask with Brass Fittings and Leather Strap
19th Century Powder Horn Flask with Brass Fittings and Leather Strap

19th Century Powder Horn Flask with Brass Fittings and Leather Strap

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The surface shows authentic wear consistent with age, including natural pitting and oxidation, enhancing its primitive, wabi-sabi character. The top cap and fittings exhibit early ha...

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Early 19Th C. Catalan Primitive Charred Chestnut Console Wabi Sabi
Early 19Th C. Catalan Primitive Charred Chestnut Console Wabi Sabi

Early 19Th C. Catalan Primitive Charred Chestnut Console Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large early 19th C. Charred chestnut console table from Catalonia. Heavily Patinated with strong utilitarian design. Very similar in style to tables from Andorra of similar age.

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive 19th C. Bleached Out Transylvanian Mountain Table Wabi Sabi
Primitive 19th C. Bleached Out Transylvanian Mountain Table Wabi Sabi

Primitive 19th C. Bleached Out Transylvanian Mountain Table Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A 19th C. Solid beech table from the mountains of Transylvania. Heavily patinated thick hand cut hewn top in a bleached-out matt wax finish. - We offer free shipping to the USA/Ca...

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Antique 19th Century Romanian Console Tables

Materials

Beech

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Primitive Wabi Sabi For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the primitive wabi sabi you’re looking for. Each primitive wabi sabi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 154 variations of the antique or vintage primitive wabi sabi you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect primitive wabi sabi — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A primitive wabi sabi made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made primitive wabi sabi has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Mikko Nupponen and Olavi Hanninen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Primitive Wabi Sabi?

Prices for a primitive wabi sabi start at $325 and top out at $12,800 with the average selling for $1,790.

Questions About Primitive Wabi Sabi

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-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, 2022
    One 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, 2023
    Wabi-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.