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Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800. This cabinet offers ample
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Cabinets

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Beech

Beech Wabi-sabi cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or carved beechwood, circa 1850. Two interior
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Antique 1850s Romanian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Beech

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1880s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or hewn beech wood, circa 1880. Three shelves
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Antique 1880s Romanian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Antique Rustic European Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This antique cabinet exudes a kind of charm and timeworn character that can only come from
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This authentic French rustic cabinet showcases a restrained, utilitarian form shaped by time and
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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
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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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Vernacular Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This authentic wabi-sabi cabinet showcases the beauty of imperfection and time-worn craftsmanship
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Antique 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
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Antique Early 1800s Swiss Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Antique Wabi Sabi Dry Sink Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
single shelf. It would make a lovely planter or focal piece in your wabi or minimalist space. The
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Early 20th Century Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique European Wabi Sabi Pantry Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful example of an antique pantry cabinet. This piece is a true antique with with countless
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Early 20th Century Rustic 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
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Portuguese Wabi Sabi Atelier Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century atelier cabinet of simple, squared form with dramatic, distressed black
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20th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A two-tiered storage shelf with 24 drawers. In my many years of looking at antique Japanese furniture, it's no exaggeration to say that these upper and lower shelves, primarily made ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho 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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Antique Tea Cabinet / Tansu Storage / Circa1900s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
to incorporate this beautiful Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi into your space. Weight: 32.1kg
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Hardwood

Japanese Wooden Cabinet, Early 20th Century, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
wear reflect the passage of time and enhance the cabinet’s wabi-sabi appeal. A perfect addition to an
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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall heavily patinated cedar tansu with multiple drawers, sliding doors & original iron hardware. Strong utilitarian design.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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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
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
sensibility of wabi sabi, an appreciation of impermanence, imperfection, and quiet beauty. Since ancient
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
embodies the Japanese aesthetic spirit of wabi-sabi. Its quiet dignity, shaped only by the passage of time
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This piece is a Japanese sliding door cabinet crafted during the Meiji period to early Taisho
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

Wabi Sabi Pigeon Hole 18 Cubby Vintage Workshop Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
*2 AVAILABLE This vintage wooden workshop 18 cubby cabinet is a unique piece, ideal for adding a
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20th Century Industrial Bookcases

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Plywood

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet/ Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period 1910-40s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, simplicity, and beauty
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet/ Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period 1910-40s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, simplicity, and beauty
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1930s French Rustic Credenzas

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Wood, Wicker

Japanese BK Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This piece evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
with confidence. This piece evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1800-1868s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet called a tansu. It is made of cedar and is thought to date from the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Massive Tansu Chest 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi. Weight: approximately 70 kg ________________________ Our Philosophy Objects
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s ③ / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cherished to this day. This exquisite piece evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Storage
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
subtle nuances lies the Japanese spirit of “wabi-sabi”—an appreciation for natural imperfection and the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
away. Some darkened stains remain inside, all of which contribute to the cabinet’s natural wabi-sabi
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar

1910s - 20s Japanese antique large glass cabinet w/ drawers, wabi sabi organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
like the silhouettes, giving a taste of wabi sabi, which are bringing us to the era that is originally
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Cedar

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.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
from the day it arrives. This tansu is deeply infused with the spirit of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese vintage sliding-door cabinet was crafted in the early Showa Period (1926–1945). The
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar, Wood

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

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese sliding-door cabinet (cha tansu) was crafted during the early Showa Period (1926–1945
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cypress, Wood

Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich
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Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Bookcases

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Pine

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Tansu chest from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is made of Japanese cedar, whose surface has gained depth and character over time, c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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Cedar

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
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Cupboards

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Iron

Wabi Sabi High Cabinet in Aged Grey Patina, China (Shanxi), Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. This piece embodies the quiet elegance of wabi sabi, where time, use, and material authenticity create
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Iron

1900s-1920s Japanese antique 2 tier wooden tansu cabinet w/ openwork wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique 2 tier small tansu cabinet with sliding doors - made of quality Sugi cedar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cypress

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
small drawer's face. it's not affected for opening & closing. I see it's one of nice wabi sabi
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Kanto area, Japan. This 2 tier, wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1930s - 50s (early Showa
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20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Cedar

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This Japanese file cabinet embodies both utility and understated elegance. Originally designed for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Wooden Door, Taisho Era'1912-1926'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926), reflecting the exceptional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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

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Iron

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
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Romantic Cabinets

Materials

Pine

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers 2pc cabinet wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from old Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Kanto area, Japan. A pair of 2 different size box chest of drawers, in the vein of Medicine chest "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese...
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Panelled Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard
Located in London, GB
A satisfyingly geometric 18th century cupboard constructed from a combination of oak, beech and pitch pine timbers. With strong proportions and a rich patina, featuring two grid pane...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Oak, Pine

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Wabi Sabi Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

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
  • 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
    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 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.

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