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Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea. Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs. Likely used in a grocers.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ladders

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Cedar

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
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H 24.41 in W 26.19 in D 20.87 in
Japandi Walnut Leaning Ladder Rack
Located in London, GB
into any space, it plays particularly well with Japandi and wabi-sabi interiors. Never limited by
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2010s Asian Organic Modern Ladders

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Walnut

Japandi Walnut Leaning Ladder Rack
Japandi Walnut Leaning Ladder Rack
H 78.75 in W 20.87 in D 1.58 in
Rustic Art Populaire Ladder, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Art Populaire; France; Early 20th Century; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Travail Populaire; Folk
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Wood

Rustic Climbing Frame, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Climbing Frame; Ladder; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Antique; France; 20th Century; Art Populaire
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Wood

Rustic Climbing Frame, France, 20th Century
Rustic Climbing Frame, France, 20th Century
H 110.63 in W 31.11 in D 3.55 in
Rustic Climbing Frame, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Climbing Frame; Ladder; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Antique; France; 20th Century; Art Populaire
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Wood

Rustic Climbing Frame, France, 20th Century
Rustic Climbing Frame, France, 20th Century
H 110.63 in W 35.44 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, triangles embodying diverse meanings associated with femininity and protection, and the comb-ladder motifs
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

4 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Jean Royère
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
lovers of various design styles, these chairs seamlessly integrate into Brutalist, Wabi Sabi, Rural, and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

4 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
4 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
2 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs Loungechairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
: Sustainable, pure, calm, nature, natural, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi, perfect imperfection, modernism, raw, antique
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Two Dutch Knobs Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Modern interior. Keywords: Sustainable, pure, solid, calm, nature, natural, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Rustic Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

2 English Bobbin Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
. Keywords: Sustainable, pure, solid, calm, nature, art, natural, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi, perfect imperfection
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

4 Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
or Modern interior. Keywords: Sustainable, pure, solid, calm, nature, natural, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

3 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Royère
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
a look at the detail photo's Brutalist, Wabi Sabi, Rural, Mid-Century Modern.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Oak

3 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
3 French Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchair 1950's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
interior. Keywords: Sustainable, pure, solid, calm, nature, natural, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi, perfect
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Two Dutch Rural Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs 1950's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Dudouyt. Keywords: Sustainable, pure, calm, nature, natural, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi, perfect imperfection
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Style Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
, Wabi Sabi, Rural, and Mid Century Modern styles.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Two Charming Dutch Rural Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs 1920's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi, perfect imperfection, modernism, raw, antique, rural, country, rustic, hand made
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Country Lounge Chairs

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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Simplicity Meets Modern Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
a variety of styles: Wabi-Sabi, Shibui, Mid-Century Modern, Tribal, Boho Chic, Nomadic, Bohemian
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Wabi Sabi Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wabi sabi ladder you’re looking for. A wabi sabi ladder — often made from wood, oak and natural fiber — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a wabi sabi ladder, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the wabi sabi ladder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right wabi sabi ladder, those designed in mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Wabi Sabi Ladder?

Prices for a wabi sabi ladder start at $335 and top out at $1,654 with the average selling for $689.
Questions About Wabi Sabi Ladder
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-sabi is the practice of finding the beauty in imperfections. Examples include flowers growing through cracks in the ground, or a broken ceramic bowl made whole again with its imperfections showing through. You’ll find a variety of wabi-sabi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One important aspect of wabi-sabi is the beauty in imperfect things, so a good example of wabi-sabi would be asymmetrical or even crude vessels and furniture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture and other objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-sabi furniture refers to tables, seats and other furnishings that reflect a specific Japanese design philosophy. It involves creating minimalist furniture that has a focus on appreciating the imperfections found in nature. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The primary principle of Wabi-Sabi is to appreciate the imperfections found in nature. As a result, Wabi-Sabi emphasizes asymmetry, roughness, simplicity and the use of natural materials and finishes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces based on Wabi-Sabi principles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-sabi pottery refers to earthenware vessels that embody the principles of a Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi. Proponents of the idea believe that household objects should emphasize function over form, so that they satisfy needs but do not cause people to attach too much meaning to worldly possessions. There is also a focus on finding the beauty in imperfection and simplicity. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Wabi-sabi is technically not a design style, but it has influenced design. The term Wabi-sabi refers to a philosophy that emphasizes accepting imperfection and celebrating the impermanent beauty of nature. This concept has inspired many interior design trends, such as using organic and sustainable materials, selecting upcycled and repurposed pieces and integrating furniture and decorative objects that are unfinished, unpolished and unglazed. Shop a collection of pieces inspired by Wabi-sabi on 1stDibs.