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Blue Wabi Sabi Shelf, 1930s
Blue Wabi Sabi Shelf, 1930s

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

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20th Century Dutch Rustic Shelves

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Wood

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Also there're the signs of attached papers like the silhouettes, giving a taste of wabi sabi. There used to be sliding doors, but had lost at some time in the past - but a result i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Display Shelf 1900s-1940s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Display Shelf 1900s-1940s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Display Shelf 1900s-1940s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

These traces of time can also be appreciated as part of the character and history of the furniture. This display shelf quietly embodies the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique Cedar Display Shelf, 1930s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Cedar Display Shelf, 1930s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Cedar Display Shelf, 1930s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique display shelf crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1930s–1950s. The deep, matured tone of the wood and the substantial thickness of the cedar boards give the ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chestnut & Cedar Shelf, Circa 1960, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chestnut & Cedar Shelf, Circa 1960, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chestnut & Cedar Shelf, Circa 1960, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique shelving unit dating from around the 1960s, constructed from a combination of chestnut and cedar. The interior is evenly divided into a grid of compartments, creat...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Pine Storage Shelf, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Pine Storage Shelf, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Pine Storage Shelf, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique storage shelf crafted from pine, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Standing at 182 cm, the piece has a strong vertical presence, with eight evenly arranged tiers that c...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Cedar Two-Tier Display Shelf, 1950s–1970s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Vintage Cedar Two-Tier Display Shelf, 1950s–1970s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Vintage Cedar Two-Tier Display Shelf, 1950s–1970s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This Japanese vintage display shelf is believed to date from around the 1950s–1970s and is crafted from cedar wood. Small in scale and simple in construction, it has a modest and unp...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Rustic Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Display Shelf, 1930s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Sen Wood Display Shelf, 1930s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Display Shelf, 1930s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique display shelf, believed to date from the 1930s–1950s. Crafted from solid sen (Japanese ash) wood, it features a clean, balanced design that highlights the natural ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Bamboo and Keyaki Wood Display Shelf, 1950s–1960s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Vintage Bamboo and Keyaki Wood Display Shelf, 1950s–1960s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Vintage Bamboo and Keyaki Wood Display Shelf, 1950s–1960s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This Japanese vintage display shelf is believed to date from around the 1950s–1960s. The frame is constructed from bamboo, while the shelves are made from solid keyaki (Japanese zelk...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Open Display Shelf, 1920s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Sen Wood Open Display Shelf, 1920s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Open Display Shelf, 1920s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This Japanese antique open display shelf dates from around the 1920s–1940s and is crafted from solid sen (Japanese ash) wood. Slender form is divided vertically through the center, w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s
Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s

Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Odense, DK

This striking three-bay bookcase, crafted from solid oak, features a warm, rich patina that highlights the wood’s natural grain and age. Generous in scale and presence, its bold, arc...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Wabi Sabi Shelving System: Rustic Wood, 19th Century French Design
Wabi Sabi Shelving System: Rustic Wood, 19th Century French Design

Wabi Sabi Shelving System: Rustic Wood, 19th Century French Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

The aged materials and a weathered finish enhance the overall charm and evoke a sense of history and character, bringing back to the 19th century. This wabi sabi wall shelf system se...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Decades of use have given the wood a rich patina and quiet character, while worn edges and natural signs of age create a warm atmosphere that embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi. A she...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vitrines

Materials

Cedar, Glass

Antique French Wrought Iron Village Cross Sculpture on Stand, c. 1650-1750
Antique French Wrought Iron Village Cross Sculpture on Stand, c. 1650-1750

Antique French Wrought Iron Village Cross Sculpture on Stand, c. 1650-1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Its raw graphic power, compelling silhouette, and rich weathered character bring an unmatched historical presence to a contemporary wabi-sabi salon, a minimalist library shelf layout...

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Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Mounted Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Shelf 1860s-1920s / Tansu Zen
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Shelf 1860s-1920s / Tansu Zen

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Shelf 1860s-1920s / Tansu Zen

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This item evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Shelves

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Shelf Made of Bamboo and Wood / Meiji-Taisho Era / 1868-1920
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Shelf Made of Bamboo and Wood / Meiji-Taisho Era / 1868-1920

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Shelf Made of Bamboo and Wood / Meiji-Taisho Era / 1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese shelf made in the Meiji-Taisho period (1868-1920). It is made of bamboo and chestnut board, and you can enjoy the unique grain of chestnut, and the sculptu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Chestnut

Japanese Antique Book Shelf, Open Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Book Shelf, Open Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Book Shelf, Open Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing a pinnacle of Japan's Taisho era craftsmanship, this grid-style bookshelf is an exquisite blend of tradition and modernity. Created using the same techniques employed in ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Open shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Open shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Open shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

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H 64.18 in W 35.63 in D 11.82 in

Japanese Antique Open shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique is just the right size for a storage shelf. This is a rare shelf with flap doors that has a Japanese essence. A flap door is a door that can be opened and stored insid...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Shelf, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi, Cabinetwork
Japanese Antique Shelf, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi, Cabinetwork

Japanese Antique Shelf, Tansu, Wabi-Sabi, Cabinetwork

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This Japanese antique furniture was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This shelf was used for tea ceremony(Jpanaese "Sado"). This piece was finished by a highly skilled Japa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden drawer shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Antique Wooden drawer shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Antique Wooden drawer shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

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H 29.34 in W 25.01 in D 15.95 in

Antique Wooden drawer shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A high-end drawer shelf from the Taisho period, luxuriously using solid chestnut wood on the front, sides, and back. The frame's kendo-me (sword fastening) beautifully connects the ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Pine Book Shelf, Wabi Sabi , Scandinavia 1800s
Antique Pine Book Shelf, Wabi Sabi , Scandinavia 1800s

Antique Pine Book Shelf, Wabi Sabi , Scandinavia 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A unique rustic piece that fit in the wabi sabi lifestyle. "A way of life that celebrates the perfectly imperfect – beauty found in the unusual, unfashionable places or objects, and ...

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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Romantic Cabinets

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Pine

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, 1700s, Sweeden
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, 1700s, Sweeden

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, 1700s, Sweeden

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H 66.15 in W 45.28 in D 12.21 in

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, 1700s, Sweeden

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A great vintage book shelf with a lovely patina. A bit unsteady if standing alone, so should be attached to a wall A unique rustic piece that fit in the wabi sabi lifestyle.

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Romantic Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Pine Book Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavia 1800s
Antique Pine Book Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavia 1800s

Antique Pine Book Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavia 1800s

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H 86.23 in W 54.34 in D 10.63 in

Antique Pine Book Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavia 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Built by an unknown cabinetmaker, it carries the charm of old-world craftsmanship and the quiet presence of history. Ideal for a wabi sabi interior, where the beauty of imperfection ...

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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Romantic Cabinets

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Pine

Japanese Antique Open shelf (2), Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Open shelf (2), Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Open shelf (2), Wabi Sabi, Japandi

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H 35.44 in W 70.95 in D 8.27 in

Japanese Antique Open shelf (2), Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This open oak rack has no back panel and is shaped only by structural lines. Even with its clean, straight lines, the corners are slightly chamfered, highlighting the soft texture o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Wood

Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

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H 38.19 in W 35.83 in D 13.19 in

Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was produced with the same tradition and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines. Our to...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Open Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Open Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Open Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a Japanese antique cabinet produced in the Taisho period. This furniture was produced with the same traditional and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines. Our top-not...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Located in New York, NY

Antique 2” single slab, natural aged teak wood bench or shelf. This bench or shelf was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfec...

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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

This bench was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence.

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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Flap door storage shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Flap door storage shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Flap door storage shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A four-tier flap-door shelf from the Taisho period. In addition to the four main tiers, the shelf also has separate base and crown, making it a total of six parts, making it easy to...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Simplicity Large Shelf 1900s-1940s / Bookshelf Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Simplicity Large Shelf 1900s-1940s / Bookshelf Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Simplicity Large Shelf 1900s-1940s / Bookshelf Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It evokes the spirit of “wabi-sabi,” the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique, Wooden Shelf, Early Showa Period '1926-', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Wooden Shelf, Early Showa Period '1926-', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Wooden Shelf, Early Showa Period '1926-', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is an old shelf made in Japan during the Taisho to early Showa period. It has a simple yet beautiful appearance. It is crafted from Japanese cedar and pine. Having been thoro...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Shelves

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Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Bamboo Shelve 1940s-1960s / Shelf Mingei Cabinet
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Bamboo Shelve 1940s-1960s / Shelf Mingei Cabinet

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Bamboo Shelve 1940s-1960s / Shelf Mingei Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Old Japanese bamboo shelves. The furniture is from the 1940s - 1960s. Elaborately made exclusively from bamboo. It is delicate and very beautiful. It is a delicate structure,...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Shelves

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Bamboo

Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques
Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques

Meiji Era '1898' Small Tansu Chest Shelf / Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antiques

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A small storage shelf made in the Meiji era in Japan It was used in an old house in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan. I don't know what it was used for. Convenient for storing small sh...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Shelf, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Shelf, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Shelf, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small shelf was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). It features a rich and deep color that highlights the beautiful patina developed over time. The wood's natural...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Shelves

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Chestnut

Japanese Antique Drawer storage shelf 30 drawers 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi Japandi
Japanese Antique Drawer storage shelf 30 drawers 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi Japandi

Japanese Antique Drawer storage shelf 30 drawers 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi Japandi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese drawer storage shelf. The shelves are all made from cedar. There are many old Japanese pieces of furniture with drawers, but it is rare to find a shelf with t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Wood

Hand-Painted Asian Cabinet with Circular Medallions & Drawers, 20th Century
Hand-Painted Asian Cabinet with Circular Medallions & Drawers, 20th Century

Hand-Painted Asian Cabinet with Circular Medallions & Drawers, 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ideal as a credenda, sideboard, dining room cabinet, entry statement, or media-length console, this piece harmonizes beautifully within modern, eclectic, bohemian, East Asian–inspire...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Old Shelf / Wabi-Sabi
19th Century Japanese Old Shelf / Wabi-Sabi

19th Century Japanese Old Shelf / Wabi-Sabi

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H 23.63 in W 20.87 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Japanese Old Shelf / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It has a wonderful expression that makes you feel wabi-sabi. In Japan, pottery plates and vases are displayed there.

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Antique 1880s Asian Meiji Antiquities

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Cedar

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A unique rustic piece that fit in the wabi sabi lifestyle. "A way of life that celebrates the perfectly imperfect – beauty found in the unusual, unfashionable places or objects, and ...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Romantic Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique 2" single slab, natural aged teak wood bench or shelf. This bench or shelf was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperf...

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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Located in New York, NY

Antique single slab, natural aged teak wood bench or shelf. This bench or shelf was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfectio...

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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Located in New York, NY

Antique 2” single slab, natural aged teak wood bench or shelf. This bench or shelf was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfec...

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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

This bench or shelf was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence.

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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Flap door storage shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Flap door storage shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Flap door storage shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique is just the right size for a storage shelf. This is a rare shelf with flap doors that has a Japanese essence. A flap door is a door that can be opened and stored insid...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Storage shelf Drawer 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Storage shelf Drawer 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Storage shelf Drawer 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese storage shelf. It was created at the beginning of the 20th century. The front is made of wood with a beautiful flowing grain. This is truly natural beauty. Al...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf
Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

Andrianna Shamaris Primitive Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench or Shelf

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique natural aged teak wood bench or shelf. Perfect for inside or outside living. This bench or shelf was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty ...

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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Drawer Storage Shelf Chest 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer Storage Shelf Chest 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer Storage Shelf Chest 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese drawer storage shelf. This is made of cedar wood. This is a shelf with glass doors above the drawers. There are 16 drawers in total, so you can store a lot o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

1860s-1910s Japanese antique large display shelf, wabi sabi, organic
1860s-1910s Japanese antique large display shelf, wabi sabi, organic

1860s-1910s Japanese antique large display shelf, wabi sabi, organic

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This antique display shelves had been used as shop storages. Product of Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910), estimate from the style & conditions. Made of thick, quality Hinoki (Japanes...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Shelves

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Wood, Cypress

Japanese Antique Display Shelf Chestnut Wood 1930s Wabi-Sabi Primitive Japandi
Japanese Antique Display Shelf Chestnut Wood 1930s Wabi-Sabi Primitive Japandi

Japanese Antique Display Shelf Chestnut Wood 1930s Wabi-Sabi Primitive Japandi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese display cabinet. Made of chestnut and cedar wood. Since it has been around 100 years, the chestnut tree is unpainted, but the color has become darker. This w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Shelves 1860s-1900s/Open Rack Shelf Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Shelves 1860s-1900s/Open Rack Shelf Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Shelves 1860s-1900s/Open Rack Shelf Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese shelf. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. It is a simple and rustic furniture, but very carefully made. Yo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Shelves

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer Storage 1930s-1940s Shelf Chest Drawers Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer Storage 1930s-1940s Shelf Chest Drawers Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer Storage 1930s-1940s Shelf Chest Drawers Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese drawer storage shelf. The frame is made of pine wood. All of them are made of solid wood. It's been around 100 years, so it's aged beautifully. The original i...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese antique checkout counter w/shelf, wabi sabi side table, display stand
Japanese antique checkout counter w/shelf, wabi sabi side table, display stand

Japanese antique checkout counter w/shelf, wabi sabi side table, display stand

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique checkout counter with inner shelf, manufactured circa 1780s - 1910s (Meiji period), estimate from the style & conditions. Tabletop is finished with traditional blac...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

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Wood

1950s Japanese vintage large solid wood open shelf unit, wabi sabi japandi
1950s Japanese vintage large solid wood open shelf unit, wabi sabi japandi

1950s Japanese vintage large solid wood open shelf unit, wabi sabi japandi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kimono & clothes store in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This vintage open back square shelving unit was manufactured in circa 1950s, estimate from the style & material. Made ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi
1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi

1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a residence in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This vintage, open back rectangular shelving unit was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material. Mad...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1940s Japanese vintage solid wood 4 tier tall storage shelf wabi sabi organic
1940s Japanese vintage solid wood 4 tier tall storage shelf wabi sabi organic

1940s Japanese vintage solid wood 4 tier tall storage shelf wabi sabi organic

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This vintage, simple yet bold shelf unit was manufactured in circa 1940s to 60s, estimate from the style & condition. Structural parts are made of reddish,...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Elm Server with Shelf, circa 1920s
Antique Elm Server with Shelf, circa 1920s

Antique Elm Server with Shelf, circa 1920s

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H 33.5 in W 85 in D 11 in

Antique Elm Server with Shelf, circa 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique elm server in natural "wabi-sabi" aesthetic with shelf space. Shelf space measurements: 14" H X 11" D X 56" W.

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Vintage 1920s South Asian Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Elm

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Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'. This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves

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Antique Japanese Tea Tansu (Chadansu), Chestnut & Keyaki, Early Showa c.1930
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Antique Japanese Tea Tansu (Chadansu), Chestnut & Keyaki, Early Showa c.1930

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese chadansu (tea cabinet) dates to the Early Showa period, circa 1930. Traditionally placed in the main living area of the home, a chadansu functioned much like a living-...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique cabinet from Japan. It is a piece of furniture with a refined and quiet presence, creating a calm atmosphere simply by being placed in a space. Its unadorned, simp...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Sugi Cedar Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Tansu cabinet dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1930s).
 Crafted from Japanese Sugi cedar. Tansu cabinets in this style are particularly called "Cha dansu", Tansu c...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

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

Overview An exceptional piece of Japanese history, this Meiji Period (1868–1912) Tansu showcases a rare and functional five-drawer layout. Crafted entirely from solid Sugi (Japanese ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique large Mizuya Tansu was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Its simple sliding panel doors and dark, timeworn finish reflect the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi. The surface...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Keyaki Storage Cabinet, Late Meiji Era, Sliding Doors & Drawers
Japanese Antique Keyaki Storage Cabinet, Late Meiji Era, Sliding Doors & Drawers

Japanese Antique Keyaki Storage Cabinet, Late Meiji Era, Sliding Doors & Drawers

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique keyaki cabinet from the Late Meiji Era (1868–1912) is distinguished by its uncommon solid one-piece sliding doors, five practical drawers, and the quiet archite...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the early Showa period, circa 1920s to 1940s. The cabinet is made from keyaki, Japanese zelkova wood, a highly valued h...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Wood

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Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Tansu, distinguished by its broad, elegant proportions and deeply aged black-brown surface. Its long horizontal form creates a quiet yet powerful pre...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique low chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). Finished with traditional Japanese kakishibu (persimmon tannin) and soot-based pigment, the surface pres...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard
Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Cedar

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C
Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A finely crafted Japanese Mizuya tansu from the early 20th century, circa 1910s to 1930 (Taisho to early Showa period). Constructed from richly figured keyaki wood, prized for its s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

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1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho peri...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Vintage Wooden Open Shelving Unit with Slatted Shelves and Weathered Patina

Vintage Wooden Open Shelving Unit with Slatted Shelves and Weathered Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This vintage wooden shelving unit features a tall, open-frame construction with four fixed slatted shelves and a sturdy rectangular form. Crafted from solid wood, the piece displays ...

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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves

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Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size Mizuya (cupboard) , dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1930s).
 Crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and Japanese Oak. Tansu cabinets in this style...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar, Oak

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Wabi Sabi Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wabi sabi shelf available at 1stDibs. Each wabi sabi shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. If you’re shopping for a wabi sabi shelf, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wabi sabi shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right wabi sabi shelf, those designed in folk art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made wabi sabi shelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris and Jessie Nelson Studio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wabi Sabi Shelf?

The average selling price for a wabi sabi shelf at 1stDibs is $2,900, while they’re typically $890 on the low end and $40,825 for the highest priced.

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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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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.
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    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.
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    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.