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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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

evolves throughout the day. Organic Details & Functional Art In a nod to wabi-sabi philosophy, the

Category

2010s Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

used to store umbrellas and other items. This item adds a touch of wabi-sabi beauty to simple, modern

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Glass Showcase, Storage shelves, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Glass Showcase, Storage shelves, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Glass Showcase, Storage shelves, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

We have completed a special showcase that represents the best of ICCA's craftsmanship. The main material is chestnut, which has beautiful grain and durability. It was disassembled i...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

incorporate the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which brings tranquility and harmony to any space. Weight

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

. This traditional Japanese furniture embodies the Japanese spirit of "wabi-sabi," which brings peace and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

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

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

industrial character. Designed for practical storage, the interior offers a well-proportioned compartment

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cypress

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu chest from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is made of Japanese cedar, whose surface has gained depth and character over time, c...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

has developed a rich, honeyed patina that glows with an authentic "Wabi-sabi" charm. Each of the nine

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

collectors. This specific piece is a masterclass in the Wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its most striking feature is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rope, Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi

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 Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. The original red color has balanced with soot from its long use in an old house with an irori hearth, and has turned a natural reddish-brown. The pee...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French 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...

Category

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

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Category

20th Century Dutch Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

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

Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

good working order.This wonderful Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi cupboard is in very good original

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Cupboards

Materials

Iron

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

; Cabinet; Storage; Wabi sabi rustic cabinet, a 19th century French folk art masterpiece. Crafted with

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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...

Category

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

, weathered wood and brutalist design. The piece features two spacious shelves, offering ample storage within

Category

Antique 19th Century French 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

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Pine

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Softwood

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

extremely practical, and the three-tiered storage space is perfect for beautifully organizing things. The

Category

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...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Oak, Pine

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...

Category

20th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, 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...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

, peeking through the dramatic remnants of the lacquer, embodies the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

ensuring it is ready for modern living. This piece carries the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

contemporary interiors. This tansu embodies the philosophy of wabi sabi, where beauty is found in imperfection

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish 'Finca' Wabi Sabi Rustic Cupboard
17th Century Spanish 'Finca' Wabi Sabi Rustic Cupboard

17th Century Spanish 'Finca' Wabi Sabi Rustic Cupboard

Located in London, GB

proportioned with two doors, the top opening to reveal two shelves within, with the lower an open storage

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Large Open Showcase / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Large Open Showcase / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Large Open Showcase / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

The original wooden showcase has had its glass removed and the entire piece covered in old Japanese paper to create an open display case. *Please note that glass is not included. Th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Paper, Cedar, Oak

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large heavily patinated Edo period Tansu/sideboard. Constructed in cedar & elm with two sliding doors & three internal drawers. Original forged iron hardware. Many age old repair...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

the Wabi-sabi aesthetic, finding beauty in imperfection and the passage of time. Design &

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

with its age, further enhancing its wabi-sabi charm. Weight: 59.7kg

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, 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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

a wonderful "wabi-sabi" character with minor surface wear, small nicks, and authentic oxidation on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

storage cabinet. Its large size provides ample storage capacity for everyday items, tableware, books

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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 Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

of Wabi-Sabi—finding beauty in imperfection and transience—this cabinet is not a mass-produced item

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed 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

sensibility of wabi sabi, an appreciation of impermanence, imperfection, and quiet beauty. Since ancient

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

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

furniture. This display shelf quietly embodies the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi. Its natural

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A good sized solid chestnut 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Either Andorran or Catalan in origin. Bleached-out & heavily patinated with age old repairs. - We offer free shipping to th...

Category

Antique 18th Century Andorran Cupboards

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

, experienced only by the user. The interior storage is divided into multiple sections, allowing for practical

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi
A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi

A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

Travel Trunk and wedding gift. In good solid condition, this chest offers functional storage for

Category

Antique 19th Century Norwegian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Wabi Sabi Pigeon Hole 18 Cubby Vintage Workshop Cabinet
Wabi Sabi Pigeon Hole 18 Cubby Vintage Workshop Cabinet

Wabi Sabi Pigeon Hole 18 Cubby Vintage Workshop Cabinet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

aesthetic yet functional solution for storage. In a living space it would make a lovely focal bookshelf

Category

20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Plywood

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

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

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

through decades of natural aging—adds a sense of history and "wabi-sabi" soul to any contemporary or

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi, combining the beauty of aged materials with a quiet, enduring presence

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

tonal variations and natural wear from age, adding depth and wabi-sabi character. A beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Shelving System: Rustic Wood, 19th Century French Design
Wabi Sabi Shelving System: Rustic Wood, 19th Century French Design

Wabi Sabi Shelving System: Rustic Wood, 19th Century French Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

back to the 19th century. This wabi sabi wall shelf system serves not only as a practical storage

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

with confidence. This piece evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

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 sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912
Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

doors and dark, timeworn finish reflect the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi. The surface was originally

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

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Wabi Sabi Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of wabi sabi storage for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and softwood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of wabi sabi storage, we have 20 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of wabi sabi storage — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of wabi sabi storage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of wabi sabi storage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen and De Coene Frères are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wabi Sabi Storage?

Prices for a piece of wabi sabi storage start at $550 and top out at $11,310 with the average selling for $2,294.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Wabi Sabi Storage
  • 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 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 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.

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