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French Wabi-Sabi Chest of Drawers in Stripped Pine
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Tactile and grounded, this French chest of drawers from the 1940s embodies a rustic modernism
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.
This chest is made from
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.
This chest is made from
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical.
It can be
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
Located in Skien, NO
and rustic charm, making it a perfect addition to cabin, farmhouse, Wabi-Sabi, or country-style
Category
Antique 17th Century Norwegian Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron, Brass
$4,000
H 17.13 in W 24.14 in D 15.36 in
Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
, stationery, or simply displayed for its wabi-sabi charm, it embodies both utility and timeless atmosphere.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period（1900-1926）.
The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood.
The beaut...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
it is for blanket chests, etc., but it is also recommended to use the lid and box separately.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$1,000
H 25.6 in W 32.88 in D 17.33 in
Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
, while the three drawers showcase a simple yet wabi-sabi-inspired design. The unique textures and
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.45 in W 18.75 in D 9.97 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period.
This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,200
H 18.15 in W 16.15 in D 12.8 in
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era'1868-'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
, showcasing the charm and character unique to antiques. The aged patina embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$800 Sale Price
50% Off
H 23.31 in W 32.13 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
combines functionality with traditional charm.
The chest of drawers exudes a wabi-sabi aesthetic, with its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,600 Sale Price
36% Off
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Meiji era, estimate from the style & conditions.
Remaining original paint gives a nice wabi sabi touch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$600
H 18.51 in W 23.78 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
the essence of "wabi-sabi," this piece brings a profound sense of history and atmosphere to any space
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$800 Sale Price
42% Off
H 24.85 in W 33.04 in D 10.79 in
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
the spirit of “wabi sabi,” a quiet passing of time, accepting the changes that occur over time
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$900
H 18.12 in W 23.82 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912).
The aged texture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$1,168 Sale Price
35% Off
H 25.12 in W 35.79 in D 13 in
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
drawer's face. it's not affected for opening & closing. I see it's one of nice wabi sabi elements together
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,650
H 19.49 in W 22.45 in D 11.42 in
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
aging process has enriched the piece with a beautiful patina, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi—a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$1,200
H 23.82 in W 24.41 in D 13.39 in
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
remains in nice wabi sabi touch, comes not only from the layers of Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$800 / item
H 14.38 in W 18.9 in D 12.21 in
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
remains in nice wabi sabi touch, comes not only from the layers of Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,080
H 13.19 in W 20.08 in D 10.04 in
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers "Tansu", Meiji Era '1868–1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
quiet dignity of time. The natural wear and fading give it a rich character, embodying the wabi-sabi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$1,500 / item
H 31.62 in W 34.26 in D 17.92 in
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan.
This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,200
H 17.13 in W 29.73 in D 14.06 in
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
without metal fastener. Black Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch, comes not only from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$980 / item
H 12.6 in W 23.9 in D 16.15 in
1852 Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
traditional wood joinery without metal fastener. Urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch. The warm
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,150
H 12.41 in W 28.75 in D 11.82 in
A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi
Located in Skien, NO
1892 Rustic Antique Treasure Chest / Trunk
This 1892 treasure chest is crafted from pinewood with
Category
Antique 19th Century Norwegian Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1940s Japanese vintage wooden tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi organic Japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Vintage Isho Tansu, clothes chest of drawers - fully made of quality Sugi cedar with
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$800
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 16.15 in
1860s-80s Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi touch.
Original antique iron handles are simple and relatively
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$2,000
H 34.65 in W 31.3 in D 15.36 in
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Peddler Chest of drawers / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
I think it is a called "Peddler's Tansu", which is used by merchants to carry goods far away.
"Peddler" refers to carrying and retailing products wi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$800 Sale Price
33% Off
H 35.24 in W 11.23 in D 22.45 in
1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
lacquer, persimmon tannin (kakishibu) & burnt pine ink. in a certain wabi sabi touch.
Made of thick
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$1,700
H 23.82 in W 35.24 in D 10.44 in
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
& conditions.
Overall, the original urushi lacquer remains in nice wabi sabi condition, There're some dents
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$630
H 12.01 in W 12.01 in D 7.64 in
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan.
This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,980
H 25.79 in W 30.91 in D 15.67 in
1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
nice wabi sabi touch. The warm dark color with reddish hue comes from Urushi and the layers of other
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$1,400
H 10.16 in W 35.83 in D 16.34 in
19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
wabi sabi elements altogether.
Smooth opening & closing operation on all drawers.
Of course, it's
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$2,000
H 30.71 in W 34.45 in D 13.98 in
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
(Japanese lacquer), worn away in places, enhances the piece’s unique character and embodies the wabi-sabi
Category
Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$560 Sale Price
30% Off
H 17.01 in W 18.9 in D 14.02 in
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Keio Era (1867).
Made from Japanese cedar
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$500
H 12.21 in W 14.02 in D 9.22 in
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine &
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Chestnut, Pine
$1,500
H 26.78 in W 26.5 in D 7.8 in
1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
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Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$1,485
H 20.08 in W 34.26 in D 15.75 in
1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan.
This mid tall size, Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,360
H 30.99 in W 19.1 in D 16.34 in
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan.
This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,600
H 29.73 in W 31.11 in D 14.97 in
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique Kiri medicine chest of drawers, wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Tall apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - is a new finds from
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,800
H 35.08 in W 36.03 in D 8.27 in
Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese vintage small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, fully made of Kiri (Paulownia
Category
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$500 / item
H 11.74 in W 10.63 in D 12.21 in
mid 20th Japanese vintage small Tansu, wabi sabi box chest of drawers japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 5 drawers, made of Tamo (Japanese Ash).
This piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Hardwood
$312 Sale Price
37% Off
H 17.88 in W 11.34 in D 13.12 in
1850s-60s Japanese antique box chest of drawers, Edo era. wabi sabi urushi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
labels still remained, both giving a good wabi sabi touch to the item.
Fine opening & closing operation
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$1,200
H 21.46 in W 22.83 in D 12.99 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
*wabi-sabi*
a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
It represents a quiet
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
*wabi-sabi*
a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
It represents a quiet
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
*wabi-sabi*
a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
It represents a quiet
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
*wabi-sabi*
a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
It represents a quiet
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Japanese aesthetic of “wabi-sabi.
It has an understated yet dignified presence that will give a quiet power
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
This is a very valuable piece of furniture with a wabi-sabi aesthetic.
Weight 7 kg.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
of use.
It goes well with interior decorations such as small vases.
This item adds a touch of wabi
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$1,000
H 20.28 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s).
It is made of cedar, and the front of the drawer peels off the paint due to friction due to agi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$1,040 Sale Price
48% Off
H 34.65 in W 15.56 in D 11.03 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1905s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
other decorations.
This item adds the beauty of wabi-sabi to simple, modern interiors, and is an
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$1,200
H 22.45 in W 24.61 in D 13.19 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
certain character, is the very embodiment of the spirit of Wabi-Sabi.
All six drawers open and close
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$900
H 17.72 in W 19.1 in D 14.97 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
a one-of-a-kind piece that evokes the spirit of Wabi-Sabi.
Weight: 7 kg
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$700
H 17.13 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
ready for immediate use.
This furniture is imbued with the timeless spirit of “wabi-sabi.
This gem has
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$700
H 19.69 in W 19.1 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
into the lacquer, evoking the spirit of “wabi sabi,” which means that beauty resides in decadence.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,500
H 39.77 in W 27.96 in D 17.13 in
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Wabi Sabi Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wabi sabi chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cedar and reclaimed wood, every wabi sabi chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a wabi sabi chest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A wabi sabi chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Wabi Sabi Chest?
A wabi sabi chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $590 and the highest can go for as much as $5,690.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Wabi Sabi Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The primary principle of Wabi-Sabi is to appreciate the imperfections found in nature. As a result, Wabi-Sabi emphasizes asymmetry, roughness, simplicity and the use of natural materials and finishes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces based on Wabi-Sabi principles.
- What is wabi-sabi pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-sabi pottery refers to earthenware vessels that embody the principles of a Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi. Proponents of the idea believe that household objects should emphasize function over form, so that they satisfy needs but do not cause people to attach too much meaning to worldly possessions. There is also a focus on finding the beauty in imperfection and simplicity. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi pottery.
- What is wabi-sabi furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-sabi furniture refers to tables, seats and other furnishings that reflect a specific Japanese design philosophy. It involves creating minimalist furniture that has a focus on appreciating the imperfections found in nature. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture.
- What is an example of wabi-sabi?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-sabi is the practice of finding the beauty in imperfections. Examples include flowers growing through cracks in the ground, or a broken ceramic bowl made whole again with its imperfections showing through. You’ll find a variety of wabi-sabi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One important aspect of wabi-sabi is the beauty in imperfect things, so a good example of wabi-sabi would be asymmetrical or even crude vessels and furniture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture and other objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is Wabi-sabi a design style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wabi-sabi is technically not a design style, but it has influenced design. The term Wabi-sabi refers to a philosophy that emphasizes accepting imperfection and celebrating the impermanent beauty of nature. This concept has inspired many interior design trends, such as using organic and sustainable materials, selecting upcycled and repurposed pieces and integrating furniture and decorative objects that are unfinished, unpolished and unglazed. Shop a collection of pieces inspired by Wabi-sabi on 1stDibs.
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What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
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