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Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France - 19th Century
Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France - 19th Century

Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France - 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This 19th century French cabinet embodies a wabi-sabi sensibility, where beauty is found in imperfection, irregularity, and the passage of time.

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Rustic European Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Antique Rustic European Wabi Sabi Cabinet

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 centuries of use. Crafted from solid wood, its surface bears the marks of age—weathered t...

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Antique 19th Century Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Minimalist; Rustic; Folk Art; Wabi Sabi; France; Monoxylite; Solid Wood; 19th Century; Organic; Cabinet; Storage; Wabi sabi rustic cabinet, a 19th century French folk art masterpi...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century

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 use. Constructed from solid wood, it features two paneled doors opening to a simple i...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Primitive Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century

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, weathered wood and brutalist design. The piece features two spacious shelves, offerin...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Travail Populaire Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, early 19th Century
Travail Populaire Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, early 19th Century

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 as it is a functional piece. Tons of character in it's great original condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper
1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The legs are reinforced with copper plates that have developed a natural verdigris patina, evoking a sense of the cabinet’s long and careful use. The combination of black Urushi lacq...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period, circa 1800s to 1900s. Constructed from solid wood, this piece has a sim...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Vernacular Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Antique Vernacular Cabinet, France, 19th Century

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
Rustic Travail Populaire Alpine Cabinet, Switzerland, 1800

Rustic Travail Populaire Alpine Cabinet, Switzerland, 1800

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wabi Sabi; Axel Vervoordt; Cabinet: Wardrobe; Dresser; Closet; 19th Century; 1800; Swiss Design; Alpine Cabinet; Monoxylite; Rustic; Travail Populaire; Brutalist; Pine Wood; Solid Wo...

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Antique Early 1800s Swiss Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique European Wabi Sabi Pantry Cabinet
Antique European Wabi Sabi Pantry Cabinet

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 decades of character from age and use. The piece is all original with all origina...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique European Wabi Sabi Pantry Cabinet
Antique European Wabi Sabi Pantry Cabinet

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 boundless character that only decades of age and use can create. The warm wood tone and min...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wabi Sabi Shelving Cabinet from the Pyrenees
Primitive Wabi Sabi Shelving Cabinet from the Pyrenees

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 Shelves

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique wooden cabinet, wabi-sabi, Italy, 19 century
Antique wooden cabinet, wabi-sabi, Italy, 19 century

Antique wooden cabinet, wabi-sabi, Italy, 19 century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Monumental Italian cabinet from the 19th century, crafted in solid wood with a deeply aged surface and rich patina. A powerful, architectural presence that embodies time, craftsmansh...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Portuguese Wabi Sabi Atelier Cabinet
Early 20th Century Portuguese Wabi Sabi Atelier Cabinet

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 paintwork. Constructed from a mixture of timbers to include pine and chestnut, the cabin...

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20th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

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.

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Rather than seeking perfection, the piece embraces change, wear, and imperfection—qualities closely connected to the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi. The interior is fitted with sh...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

The piece embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, age, and impermanence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece carries the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and the passage of time.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

While naturally harmonizing with contemporary, minimalist, and modern interiors, the cabinet also strongly embodies the uniquely Japanese aesthetic of Wabi Sabi.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Large Black Shingle-style Cabinet / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

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

This cabinet complements both contemporary interiors and spaces inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, bringing together history, craftsmanship, and modern design in a tru...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed 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

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

This is an antique Japanese display shelf, a beautiful piece of storage furniture distinguished by its light structure and well-balanced proportions. Its elegant presence brings a qu...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves

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Chestnut

Rustic Art Populaire Monoxylite Cupboard, Ardèche, France, 19th Century
Rustic Art Populaire Monoxylite Cupboard, Ardèche, France, 19th Century

Rustic Art Populaire Monoxylite Cupboard, Ardèche, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Characteristic features of this wabi-sabi cabinet are the X-shaped cut-outs and the detailed hinges on the front of the door.

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Mizuya Cabinet, Tansu, Japan, 1910s, Wabi Sabi, Storage
Japanese Antique Mizuya Cabinet, Tansu, Japan, 1910s, Wabi Sabi, Storage

Japanese Antique Mizuya Cabinet, Tansu, Japan, 1910s, Wabi Sabi, Storage

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A striking Japanese storage cabinet dating to the 1910s, featuring beautifully aged wood, traditional sliding doors, and four small drawers with original metal pulls. Its balanced pr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Its repairs, areas of wear, and softened edges have become part of its enduring beauty, perfectly reflecting the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of age, imperfectio...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Rustic Monoxylite Cabinet, Solid Wood, Wabi-Sabi Style
19th Century Rustic Monoxylite Cabinet, Solid Wood, Wabi-Sabi Style

19th Century Rustic Monoxylite Cabinet, Solid Wood, Wabi-Sabi Style

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic; Robust; Organic; Wabi Sabi; Travail Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Art Populaire; Cabinet; Storage Piece; Storage Unit; Cupboard; Wood; Axel Vervoordt; Zen; Luxury Chalet Style...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards

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Wood

Hand Carved Teak Cabinet by Andrianna Shamaris, Wabi Sabi, Circa 1900
Hand Carved Teak Cabinet by Andrianna Shamaris, Wabi Sabi, Circa 1900

Hand Carved Teak Cabinet by Andrianna Shamaris, Wabi Sabi, Circa 1900

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful one of a kind cabinet was sourced in the spirit of Wabi Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence.

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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large primitive early Meiji period Japanese wheeled tansu cabinet. Featuring a total of four sliding with original iron hardware. Heavily patinated with many age old repairs.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Wabi Sabi Folk Art Painted Alpine Bridal Cabinet
Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Wabi Sabi Folk Art Painted Alpine Bridal Cabinet

Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Wabi Sabi Folk Art Painted Alpine Bridal Cabinet

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Imposing antique painted bridal wardrobe from the Alpine region, dating from around 1725. This wardrobe, over 300 years old, has a beautiful, primitive appearance with authentically ...

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Antique 1720s German Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Danish Antique Pine Cabinet with Paneled Doors, Wabi Sabi, Late 18th Century
Danish Antique Pine Cabinet with Paneled Doors, Wabi Sabi, Late 18th Century

Danish Antique Pine Cabinet with Paneled Doors, Wabi Sabi, Late 18th Century

Located in Odense, DK

This fine cabinet will complement many interior styles. A Vintage, Antique, Mid Century Modern, Rustic, Scandinavian, Farmhouse, or a Wabi Sabi home decor.

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rustic Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-3 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-3 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-3 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

Its minimal horizontal composition, aged black surface and subtle traces of reddish-brown give the piece a sculptural quality that works particularly well in Wabi-Sabi, minimalist an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-2 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-2 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-2 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

The restrained form, dark aged surface and subtle traces of reddish-brown give the piece a sculptural quality that works particularly well in Wabi-Sabi, minimalist and contemporary i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-1 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-1 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Tansu-1 / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

The restrained form, dark aged surface and subtle traces of reddish-brown give the piece a sculptural quality that works particularly well in Wabi-Sabi, minimalist and contemporary i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1920s-1940s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1920s-1940s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1920s-1940s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

By embracing rather than concealing its age, scratches, wear, and variations in color, this piece beautifully embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—an appreciation for imperf...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi

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

This cabinet dates to the Meiji period (1868–1912) in Japan and has been reimagined through a restrained contemporary intervention. The original wooden sliding doors have been caref...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar, Paper

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Period Wabi-Sabi Kendon Cabinet, Primitive Sugi Cedar Storage Box
Japanese Edo Period Wabi-Sabi Kendon Cabinet, Primitive Sugi Cedar Storage Box

Japanese Edo Period Wabi-Sabi Kendon Cabinet, Primitive Sugi Cedar Storage Box

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese antique small cabinet with a removable front panel, dating to the Edo period (late 18th–mid 19th century). Constructed from high-quality sugi (Japanese cedar), the surfac...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cypress, Wood

Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard, 1970s
Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard, 1970s

Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and primitive Brutalist Rustic Wabi Wabi cupboard.Striking Dutch design from the 1970s.Solid oak base with original iron hinges and two doors.Seven original oak shelves.Lock...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

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

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Iron

Wabi Sabi High Cabinet in Aged Grey Patina, China (Shanxi), Early 20th Century
Wabi Sabi High Cabinet in Aged Grey Patina, China (Shanxi), Early 20th Century

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 an understated but deeply expressive presence.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors
Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This medium-sized mizura tansu (kitchen chest) dates to the mid-to-late Edo period (circa 1830s-1869), as determined by its style and condition. The original urushi lacquer has a ni...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

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

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Having ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Wood, Oak, Cedar

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the style & conditions. Pieces of old pape...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi
1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi

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 period) estimate from the style, material & conditions. it's still durable ...

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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
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

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 storing prints, documents, or textiles, its wide, shallow drawers and low horizonta...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wabi Sabi Mountain Kitchen Cupboard
18th Century Wabi Sabi Mountain Kitchen Cupboard

18th Century Wabi Sabi Mountain Kitchen Cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A softwood kitchen or hallway storage cupboard from the Alpes region. Furniture like this has been made for centuries by local craftsmen throughout Europe. Simple but ingenious joi...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Softwood

Japanese Antique black wood rack, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique black wood rack, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique black wood rack, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a black three-tiered rack from the Taisho period (1900-1926). It is finished with a beautiful urethane coating, giving it an elegant luster. The warm grain of the cherry woo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Shelves

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Panelled Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard
18th Century Spanish Panelled Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard

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

Brutalist Wabi Sabi Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Brutalist Wabi Sabi Bookcase, France, 19th Century

Brutalist Wabi Sabi Bookcase, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic 19th-century alpine bookcase crafted in solid dark pine, originating from the Aravis region of Savoie. A fine example of folk craftsmanship, this antique piece reflects the ch...

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Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools
Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools

Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools

Located in Las Vegas, NV

We just love this antique, craftsman made table and stools. A true wabi sabi set. It appears to be handmade and well loved with tons of character from years of age and use. Crafte...

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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard
18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard

18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard

Located in Zagreb, HR

Stunning sculptural piece of furniture, a rustic wabi sabi folk art primitive cabinet, "chimney cupboard", from the 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century European Folk Art Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850
Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

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H 59.45 in W 22.84 in D 9.45 in

Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid oak in Italy, circa 1850.

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Antique 1850s Italian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

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H 55.91 in W 27.56 in D 14.18 in

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Oak Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780
Oak Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780

Oak Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780

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H 47.25 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in

Oak Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made from solid oak in Italy, circa 1780.

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Antique 1780s Italian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

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H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Beech Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850
Beech Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

Beech Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

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H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 9.45 in

Beech Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet, made of solid beech wood in Italy, circa 1850.

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Antique 1850s Italian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Oak Italian Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780
Oak Italian Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780

Oak Italian Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780

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H 58.67 in W 27.17 in D 14.57 in

Oak Italian Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made from solid oak in Italy, circa 1780.

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Antique 1780s Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Wabi-sabi Cabinet, circa 1900
Wabi-sabi Cabinet, circa 1900

Wabi-sabi Cabinet, circa 1900

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H 60.63 in W 35.83 in D 15.36 in

Wabi-sabi Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A beautiful piece for lovers of rustic interiors, wabi-sabi style, or authentic European folk art.

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Beech Wabi-sabi cabinet, 1850s
Beech Wabi-sabi cabinet, 1850s

Beech Wabi-sabi cabinet, 1850s

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H 63.39 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in

Beech Wabi-sabi cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or carved beechwood, circa 1850. Two interior shelves. This cabinet came from a very modest highland home. It’s a small miracle that...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Rustic Cabinets

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Beech

wabi sabi cabinet, 1850’s
wabi sabi cabinet, 1850’s

wabi sabi cabinet, 1850’s

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H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in

wabi sabi cabinet, 1850’s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet made of beech wood circa 1850. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highlands of the Carpathians. It is a small miracle that this...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Rustic Cabinets

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Beech

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

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H 51.58 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or hewn beech wood, circa 1850. Two shelves inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest house in the highlands. It is a small mirac...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Primitive Cabinets

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Beech

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1880s
beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1880s

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1880s

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H 70.87 in W 40.56 in D 16.93 in

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 inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest house in the highlands. It is a small mir...

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Antique 1880s Romanian Rustic Cabinets

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Beech

Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

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H 41.34 in W 38.59 in D 12.6 in

Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare primitive cabinet, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highl...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets

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Beech

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s

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H 44.49 in W 24.81 in D 11.03 in

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare primitive cupboard, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. Two shelves on the inside. This is a cupboard from a very modest home in the...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Beech

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

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H 54.73 in W 21.26 in D 10.63 in

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or hewn beech wood, circa 1850. Three shelves inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest house in the highlands. It is a small mir...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Rustic Bookcases

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Beech

Antique Italian Round Wooden Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Antique Italian Round Wooden Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Antique Italian Round Wooden Wabi Sabi Cabinet

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H 35.83 in W 39.77 in D 16.15 in

Antique Italian Round Wooden Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Beautiful antique Italian semi-circular pine wood cabinet with a beautiful weathered natural patina, perfect for a wabi sabi interior.

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century German Primitive Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Early 19th Century German Primitive Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Early 19th Century German Primitive Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

It´s natural simplicity and the traces of time that have been left over 2 centuries make it a perfect wabi sabi piece - a way of life that celebrates the perfectly imperfect, which m...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Primitive Cabinets

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Pine

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden

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H 48.43 in W 38.19 in D 13.39 in

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden

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 18th Century Swedish Romantic Cabinets

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Pine

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden

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H 68.51 in W 34.65 in D 18.12 in

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Cabinet, 1700s, Sweeden

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 18th Century Swedish Romantic Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Wabi Sabi Oak Cabinet, France, 1700s
Antique Wabi Sabi Oak Cabinet, France, 1700s

Antique Wabi Sabi Oak Cabinet, France, 1700s

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H 68.51 in W 34.65 in D 18.12 in

Antique Wabi Sabi Oak Cabinet, France, 1700s

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 18th Century French Romantic Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

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H 40.95 in W 35.44 in D 17.13 in

Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A good sized Japanese tansu cabinet. Pair of central reeded sliding doors & four drawers (with one internal shelf). Heavily patinated cedar with iron hardware. Strong utilitarian ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Iron

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Grand Pine Apothecary Cabinet with 25 Drawers and Glass Display This monumental Pine wood cabinet is a masterpiece of functional scale, seamlessly blending Taisho-era architectural c...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Late Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Late Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Late Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

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H 38.19 in W 31.7 in D 14.77 in

Late Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A beautiful early 20th C. Meiji period sliding door tansu cabinet. Heavily patinated Japanese pine & cedar. Good useful size. -  We offer free shipping to the USA/Canada through ...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar, Pine

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Grand Pine Apothecary Cabinet with 25 Drawers and Glass Display (Left Configuration) This monumental Pine wood cabinet stands as a rhythmic wall of history, offering unparalleled sto...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Cupboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Cupboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Cupboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This cabinet subtly breathes the aesthetic sense of the Taisho period within its dignified, sharp lines. The slender, sharp lines are softened by the support wheels and rounded legs...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Antiques Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antiques Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

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 appearance and elegant design are still beautiful beyond time. The upper level has gl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Early 20th C. Wabi Sabi Cedar Tansu/Cabinet
Early 20th C. Wabi Sabi Cedar Tansu/Cabinet

Early 20th C. Wabi Sabi Cedar Tansu/Cabinet

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H 35.83 in W 30.12 in D 13.39 in

Early 20th C. Wabi Sabi Cedar Tansu/Cabinet

Located in London, GB

An expertly constructed early 20th century Taisho period Japanese tansu . Beautifully patinated cedar with ample storage. sympathetically restored in our London works...

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Vintage 1920s Asian Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

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

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a large, traditional two-tiered cupboard with an elegant appearance. The minimalist design, which was probably achieved by reducing everything, is simple yet high-quality an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Cabinet, Early 20th Century, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Wooden Cabinet, Early 20th Century, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Wooden Cabinet, Early 20th Century, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The patina and wear reflect the passage of time and enhance the cabinet’s wabi-sabi appeal. A perfect addition to an artist’s studio, collector’s interior, or a space context where b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The wood’s natural wear adds authentic charm and character, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection and the passage of time.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Cabinet / Storage Tansu / Circa1930s / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Cabinet / Storage Tansu / Circa1930s / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Cabinet / Storage Tansu / Circa1930s / Wabi-sabi Primitive

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

It embodies the essence of Wabi-Sabi. This exceptional piece is a culmination of traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and design, meticulously crafted from aged, deep-colored...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar, Cypress

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old middle size Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji period. (1860s-1920s). All materials are solid cedar wood. The design is ultimately simple, ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Susudake Bamboo Cabinet / Sideboard storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Japanese Susudake Bamboo Cabinet / Sideboard storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Japanese Susudake Bamboo Cabinet / Sideboard storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

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

It is both functional furniture and sculptural art, bringing warmth and quiet sophistication to contemporary, wabi-sabi, minimalist, or modern interiors. Every piece of smoked bambo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Bamboo

Japanese Withered Wood Grid Cabinet / Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Japanese Withered Wood Grid Cabinet / Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Japanese Withered Wood Grid Cabinet / Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

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

Organic Details & Functional Art In a nod to wabi-sabi philosophy, the handles of the sliding doors are formed from natural wood knots—an organic, tactile detail that celebrates the ...

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2010s Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

Description This exceptional Japanese tansu (chest of drawers) from the Meiji era (late 19th century) transcends its original functional purpose to become a striking piece of "accide...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large Tansu made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is cedar wood with a beautiful grain. The linear form, with its elimina...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture filled with the unique texture of old wood, traces of handcraftsmanship, and the spirit of “wabi-sabi,” which is uniquely Japanese. Weight...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique glass-doored cabinet. It was made in the Early Showa period (1926-). Made from cedar wood, its natural texture brings warmth to any space. The glass doors...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This Japanese antique cabinet was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was made using traditional and advanced techniques such as those used in the production of Ja...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This piece of furniture was made using the same traditional and advanced techniques used in the producti...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a Japanese antique cabinet produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was produced using the same traditional and advanced techniques used in the manufactur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Cabinets , Taisho Period'early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Cabinets , Taisho Period'early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Cabinets , Taisho Period'early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Glass Door Cabinet is Japanese antique furniture from the Taisho period (1912-1926 CE) This storage shelf is meticulously handcrafted using high-quality Katsura wood, showcasing...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

17th Century Rural French Oak Kitchen Cabinet, wabi-sabi
17th Century Rural French Oak Kitchen Cabinet, wabi-sabi

17th Century Rural French Oak Kitchen Cabinet, wabi-sabi

Located in Baambrugge, NL

17th century rural French oak kitchen cabinet, wabi-sabi style, partly restored. This stunning primitive wooden cabinet has two doors with wrought iron hinges in the bottom compartme...

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Antique 17th Century French Primitive Buffets

Materials

Oak

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique storage shelf is made from solid chestnut wood. It has an unusual configuration, with glass sliding doors on the top shelf and six drawers on the bottom shelf. It has ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Storage cabinet , Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Storage cabinet , Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Storage cabinet , Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Its simple yet sophisticated design blends seamlessly into any space, radiating a discreet yet dignified presence without being overly assertive. This cabinet is a fine example of J...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi

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

This item adds a touch of wabi-sabi beauty to simple, modern interiors. Weight: 13.3kg

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

The surface bears age-appropriate wear consistent with its history, contributing to its wabi-sabi character and one-of-a-kind presence.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

Finished in a deep, matte Sumi-black (charcoal ink) wash, it highlights the natural relief of the wood grain, embodying the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi—finding beauty in imperfe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique, storage cabinet, Taisho period (1912-1926 )Wabi-sabi
Japanese antique, storage cabinet, Taisho period (1912-1926 )Wabi-sabi

Japanese antique, storage cabinet, Taisho period (1912-1926 )Wabi-sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This quality embodies the essence of wabi-sabi, finding beauty in simplicity and imperfection.

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi This Japanese antique glass cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Period (1912–1926).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Glass

Japanese Large Withered Wood Cabinet / Sideboard Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Japanese Large Withered Wood Cabinet / Sideboard Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Japanese Large Withered Wood Cabinet / Sideboard Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

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

Inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, this piece is crafted with an aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection and the passage of time.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Chestnut, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

Compact yet substantial in presence, this piece works beautifully as a sideboard, console, or low storage cabinet in contemporary, wabi-sabi, or minimal interiors.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Large Withered Wood Tansu / Sideboard Cabinet / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Japanese Large Withered Wood Tansu / Sideboard Cabinet / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Japanese Large Withered Wood Tansu / Sideboard Cabinet / Wabi-sabi Primitive

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

This piece is inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, and is crafted based on an aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection and the passage of time.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Cupboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

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

This is an old Japanese tansu. It was used in the Tohoku region around the Meiji period, and the main material is pine wood. It is believed to have originally been used as a cupboa...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Chestnut, Pine

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi

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

This is a traditional black tansu in Japan. It is thought to date back to the Meiji period and is made of cedar wood. It has been used by near the hearth for many years, so the accu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

This striking Japanese Tansu (chest of drawers) dates back to the Meiji Period (late 19th century) and is a masterclass in functional elegance. Crafted from solid Sugi (Japanese Ceda...

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Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

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

This is an old Japanese black drawer. It was used in shops in the Tohoku region. It is estimated that it was used around the Edo period (1830-1850). The material is made of cedar....

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Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Its quiet presence, the texture of the material, and the beauty that comes from long use—this piece truly embodies the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi. It organizes a space, enhances th...

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Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

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

Description This exceptional Japanese merchant’s chest (Tansu), dating from the Meiji Period (late 19th century), is a masterclass in understated elegance and functional art. Unlike ...

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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.

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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. 

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In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

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