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Antique Wooden Chest, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique wooden chest from the 1700s. Crafted in solid wood with original iron fittings and a
Category
Antique 18th Century Norwegian Romantic Blanket Chests
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
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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
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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
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Antique 17th Century Norwegian Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 17.13 in W 24.14 in D 15.36 in
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 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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 25.6 in W 32.88 in D 17.33 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
It is a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
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
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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
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
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
balance between rugged charm and warm, inviting appeal, evoking a sense of wabi-sabi, where simplicity and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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
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
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
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
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar.
There are 20 drawers of 3 different sizes.
The handle is a black metal ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 34.85 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 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
H 23.82 in W 24.41 in D 13.39 in
Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi"Tansu"
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
years, its natural aging process has revealed a beautiful patina, enhancing its wabi-sabi charm.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 33.55 in W 35.52 in D 17.52 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
H 17.13 in W 29.73 in D 14.06 in
Japanese Drawer 1882s / 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
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
H 12.88 in W 23.9 in D 16.15 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
H 31.62 in W 34.26 in D 17.92 in
1860s-1920s Japanese antique rustic wabi sabi mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
, remains in good wabi sabi touch.
Smooth opening & closing operation for all drawers.
There're two minor
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 17.41 in W 38.12 in D 19.69 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
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Vertical Chest Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese vertical chest of drawers crafted during the Meiji era (1868–1912).
This chest
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 39.89 in W 25.99 in D 13.12 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
H 35.24 in W 11.23 in D 22.45 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
H 25.79 in W 30.91 in D 15.67 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
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
H 17.01 in W 18.9 in D 14.02 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
H 29.93 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
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
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
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
H 21.46 in W 22.83 in D 12.99 in
Japanese antique mid-size tansu chest of drawers, 1849. late Edo era. wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This 175 years-old Tansu chest of drawers, is a product of late Edo period.
Made of thick, quality
Category
Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 14.57 in W 24.81 in D 14.38 in
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 Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu 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
Japanese Drawer Storage 1900s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
embodies the uniquely Japanese aesthetic of "wabi-sabi.
It has a strong presence as an interior decoration
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Wabi Sabi Small Scale Primitive Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (1)
Located in London, GB
A small scale northern Portuguese chestnut coffer from the early 19th C.
Heavily patinated with a strong utilitarian design.
Many storage uses and even work as bedsides!
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Blanket Chests
Materials
Chestnut
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
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
H 19.69 in W 19.1 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
spirit of “Wabi-sabi,” the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and sanitized with water.
You can use it with peace of mind.
The spirit of "Wabi-sabi," the Japanese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The material is made of cedar, and the drawer has traces of "Meiji 1st year" (1868) written in ink at that time.
Over time, black soot has turned in...
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 21.26 in W 18.9 in D 10.91 in
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 ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 21.07 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique 24-Drawer Cabinet, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
weathered details add to its wabi-sabi charm.
As a antique piece, minor scratches and marks may be present
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique 8-Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
that embodies the spirit of simplicity, powerful beauty, and "wabi-sabi.
Weight: approx. 20 kg
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 14.38 in
Japanese antique drawer 1860s-1920s / Black urushi finished wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
urushi-lacquered because of that).
It gives gentle impression, as well as Wabi Sabi element of this
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar, Wood
H 12.8 in W 29.72 in D 11.42 in
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer Night Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It is a type with a deeper drawer than a normal drawer.
It is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period.
The material is made of cedar.
C...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 23.82 in W 22.64 in D 23.43 in
Japanese Antique BK Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
sides and back is also distinctive and beautiful.
This is a very rare Tansu with a wabi-sabi aesthetic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 41.54 in W 47.84 in D 23.82 in
Antique Japanese low display stand w/ drawer, Okidoko tansu, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer from Tohoku area, Japan.
Manufactured in Circa 1900s to 1920s (Taisho to early Showa period) , estimate from the style & condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 5.71 in W 28.35 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Three-Drawer Box, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi #2
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique drawer box was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).
An antique three-drawer box.
The distinctive texture and tranquil presence cultivated over time are the defining ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This drawer shelf from the Taisho period combines Japanese style with modernity.
This drawer shelf is particularly elaborate among those made in the Taisho period, and the complexit...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A beautifully crafted antique tansu, piece of functional furniture with deep Japanese roots. This larger tansu features six compartments, making it both a practical storage solution...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
piece such as this it is important to embrace the principle of wabi-sabi. Wabi refers to the kind of
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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.
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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.
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.
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Questions About Wabi Sabi Chest
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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