Wabi Sabi Object
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Abstract Sculptures
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities
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Antique 19th Century South Korean Other Vases
Stone
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Wood
20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Other
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Tapestries
Cotton, Linen
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Paper
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Chestnut, Cedar
Early 20th Century African Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Organic Modern Stools
Hardwood
Antique 1890s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Wood
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Indonesian Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Pine
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Stone
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Minimalist Decorative Bowls
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Vases
Stoneware
Vintage 1950s Minimalist Decorative Bowls
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1920s Minimalist Decorative Bowls
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Japonisme Vases
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Vases
Wood
20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Bowls
Wood
Early 2000s Mexican Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Iron
2010s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Vases
Stoneware
Antique 1830s Swedish Rococo Decorative Bowls
Birch
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Bowls
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Vintage 1920s Rustic Decorative Bowls
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1920s Primitive Decorative Bowls
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls
Wood
20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Bowls
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Vases
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Decorative Bowls
Copper
Vintage 1960s Japanese Abstract Sculptures
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Vases
Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Natural Specimens
Stone
2010s Japanese Vases
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Pottery
Early 20th Century Japanese Vases
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Primitive Decorative Baskets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Vases
Wood
2010s American Rustic Vases
Ceramic, Clay
Antique 18th Century European Vases
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Vases
Clay
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases
Pottery
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- 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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