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Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu
Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu

Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This striking regional small chest (Ko-tansu) dates back to the early Meiji period (late 1860s to 1870s), originating from the rural areas of the Tohoku region in northern Japan. Mas...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

18th Century or Earlier German Primitive Cabinet on sledge feet with Hand-Forg
18th Century or Earlier German Primitive Cabinet on sledge feet with Hand-Forg

18th Century or Earlier German Primitive Cabinet on sledge feet with Hand-Forg

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Keywords German primitive cabinet, antique rustic cupboard, wabi sabi storage, vernacular furniture, sledge feet, hand forged iron hinges, folk art cabinet

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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 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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This item adds a touch of wabi-sabi beauty to simple, modern interiors. Weight: 13.3kg

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei
Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The worn surfaces, softened edges, and darkened cedar tone contribute to the distinctive wabi-sabi character that makes antique Japanese furniture so compelling.

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Antique Late 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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an antique Japanese-made drawer. It is made from cedar, and the date "Meiji 45 (1912s)" is written in ink on the bottom of the drawer at the time. Through years of use, it ...

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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

A Japanese antique small cabinet with a removable front panel, dating to the Edo period (late 18th–mid 19th century). Constructed from high-quality sugi (Japanese cedar), the surfac...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cypress

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Over a century, the cedar has developed a rich, honeyed patina that glows with an authentic "Wabi-sabi" charm. Each of the nine drawers is fitted with its original hand-forged iron "...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Overview An exceptional piece of Japanese history, this Meiji Period (1868–1912) Tansu showcases a rare and functional five-drawer layout. Crafted entirely from solid Sugi (Japanese ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A Rare Relic of the Meiji Era: Antique Japanese Small Tansu with Rope Pulls Dating back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), this exceptional Japanese small chest (Ko-tansu) is a testam...

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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

You can use it with peace of mind. The spirit of "Wabi-sabi," the Japanese idea of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence, can be felt in this piece.

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one of the folk utensils mainly used in Japan in the early modern times, and it is a r...

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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...

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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 imperfection, irregularity, and the passage of time. Crafted from solid wood, its tall and...

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

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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 boundless character that only decades of age and use can create. The warm wood tone and min...

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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

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20th Century Dutch Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This striking antique chest of drawers, originating in Japan, exudes timeless minimalism and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi. With its two-tiered structure and a total of 20 drawers, it ...

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

Materials

Iron

Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia
Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia

Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich patina, celebrating the beauty of age and imperfection.

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Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Bookcases

Materials

Pine

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

Minimalist; Rustic; Folk Art; Wabi Sabi; France; Monoxylite; Solid Wood; 19th Century; Organic; Cabinet; Storage; Wabi sabi rustic cabinet, a 19th century French folk art masterpi...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and primitive Brutalist Rustic Wabi Wabi cupboard.Striking Dutch design from the 1970s.Solid oak base with original iron hinges and two doors.Seven original oak shelves.Lock...

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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

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...

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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

19th-century French cabinet that embodies the rustic charm of rural craftsmanship with its dark, weathered wood and brutalist design. The piece features two spacious shelves, offerin...

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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 Shelves

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Grand Pine Apothecary Cabinet with 25 Drawers and Glass Display This monumental Pine wood cabinet is a masterpiece of functional scale, seamlessly blending Taisho-era architectural c...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Grand Pine Apothecary Cabinet with 25 Drawers and Glass Display (Left Configuration) This monumental Pine wood cabinet stands as a rhythmic wall of history, offering unparalleled sto...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Beautiful antique book shelf in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s. A great vintage book shelf with a lovely patina. Original deep red paint. Should be att...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Romantic 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 been made for centuries by local craftsmen throughout Europe. Simple but ingenious joi...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Softwood

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

This is a black three-tiered rack from the Taisho period (1900-1926). It is finished with a beautiful urethane coating, giving it an elegant luster. The warm grain of the cherry woo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Shelves

Materials

Wood

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...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Primitive Slatted Cabinet, Europe, Early 20th Century
Wabi Sabi Primitive Slatted Cabinet, Europe, Early 20th Century

Wabi Sabi Primitive Slatted Cabinet, Europe, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This primitive slatted cabinet embodies the essence of wabi-sabi through its raw construction, natural wear, and quiet, understated presence.

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

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...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Oak, 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...

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Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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...

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20th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

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

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It represents a refined example of traditional Japanese ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

This piece carries the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and the passage of time.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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 be handmade and well loved with tons of character from years of age and use. Crafte...

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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

A charming, 17th century two-door cupboard in carved, and now heavily patinated, chestnut timber with original forged iron hardware. Often referred to as a ‘finca’ cupboard (Finca ...

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Paper, Cedar, Hardwood

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

While naturally harmonizing with contemporary, minimalist, and modern interiors, the cabinet also strongly embodies the uniquely Japanese aesthetic of Wabi Sabi. Wabi Sabi is the Ja...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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.

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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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Japanese Antique Glass Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi This Japanese antique glass cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Period (1912–1926).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Glass

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The surface bears the authentic character marks and wear consistent with its age, further enhancing its wabi-sabi charm. Weight: 59.7kg

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The wood shows a wonderful "wabi-sabi" character with minor surface wear, small nicks, and authentic oxidation on the iron hardware, all consistent with its age and history.

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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

Its quiet presence, the texture of the material, and the beauty that comes from long use—this piece truly embodies the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi. It organizes a space, enhances th...

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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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Overview A masterful blend of historical resonance and rustic minimalism, this one-of-a-kind primitive cabinet is a testament to timeless Japanese craftsmanship. The centerpiece of t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Pine, 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.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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...

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Antique 18th Century Andorran Cupboards

Materials

Iron

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

Through the darkened finish, the underlying character of the wood gently emerges, evoking the Japanese sensibility of wabi sabi, an appreciation of impermanence, imperfection, and qu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

This display shelf quietly embodies the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi. Its natural irregularities and the patina created through the passage of time bring a sense of cal...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves

Materials

Chestnut

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

This piece is a Japanese sliding door cabinet crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architectu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Bamboo

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

1892 Rustic Antique Treasure Chest / Trunk This 1892 treasure chest is crafted from pinewood with a canvas covering and retains its original farmhouse blue paint and patina. It feat...

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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Black Tall Cabinet / Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The juxtaposition of the weathered, rustic dark exterior and the warm, raw wooden interior creates a compelling visual dialogue, bridging the gap between historical preservation and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A testament to Japanese craftsmanship, this exquisite Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) embodies the serene beauty of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. Its deep, rich, darkened patina—cultivated ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C
Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Keyaki Mizuya Tansu chest Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A refined and honest example of Japanese craftsmanship, this piece embodies a quiet wabi-sabi sensibility while offering both visual presence and practical function.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

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Japanese Antique Wooden Tool Box / Wabi-Sabi Storage Box
Japanese Antique Wooden Tool Box / Wabi-Sabi Storage Box

Japanese Antique Wooden Tool Box / Wabi-Sabi Storage Box

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A tool box for merchants made from the late Edo period to the Meiji period in Japan. It has a wonderful expression that makes you feel wabi-sabi. Ideal as a box for storing small ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Old Drawer Primitive Wabi-Sabi Storage Rack
Japanese Antique Old Drawer Primitive Wabi-Sabi Storage Rack

Japanese Antique Old Drawer Primitive Wabi-Sabi Storage Rack

Located in Chiba, Chiba

It is a drawer of the Meiji era. There are 12 drawers in all. There are no designers in the furniture of this era, and the furniture is made by considering only the people used by ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Side Table
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Side Table

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Side Table

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a one-of-a-kind piece in which the spirit of Wabi-Sabi lives on. Weight: 11 kg ______________________________________ Our Philosophy Objects always tell the truth.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Japanese Black Antique Wooden Box / Wabi-Sabi Storage Box / 1785 / Edo Period
Japanese Black Antique Wooden Box / Wabi-Sabi Storage Box / 1785 / Edo Period

Japanese Black Antique Wooden Box / Wabi-Sabi Storage Box / 1785 / Edo Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a storage box made in 1785 during the Edo period in Japan. The year of production is printed in ink on the back of the lid. Probably the box that contained lacquer ware. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cedar

Japan's 1986-1930s Antique Shelves / Old Wabi-Sabi Storage Shelves / Meiji Era
Japan's 1986-1930s Antique Shelves / Old Wabi-Sabi Storage Shelves / Meiji Era

Japan's 1986-1930s Antique Shelves / Old Wabi-Sabi Storage Shelves / Meiji Era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an antique shelf from the Meiji era to the early Showa era (1986-1930s) in Japan. Probably an item from the Meiji era. Although it is made of cedar, it has a thick and stur...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wooden Tool Box / Antique Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Storage Box
Japanese Old Wooden Tool Box / Antique Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Storage Box

Japanese Old Wooden Tool Box / Antique Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Storage Box

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A tool box for merchants made from the late Edo period to the Meiji period in Japan. It was used to put tools and various things such as stationery and documents. It has been u...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antiques Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antiques Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antiques Cabinets, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is the best cabinet from the Taisho period, with a rarely seen structure and size. Its neat appearance and elegant design are still beautiful beyond time. The upper level has gl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinet / Storage Tansu / Circa1930s / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Cabinet / Storage Tansu / Circa1930s / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Cabinet / Storage Tansu / Circa1930s / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

It embodies the essence of Wabi-Sabi. This exceptional piece is a culmination of traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and design, meticulously crafted from aged, deep-colored...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Cypress

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Organic Details & Functional Art In a nod to wabi-sabi philosophy, the handles of the sliding doors are formed from natural wood knots—an organic, tactile detail that celebrates the ...

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2010s Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This Japanese antique cabinet was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was made using traditional and advanced techniques such as those used in the production of Ja...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique storage shelf is made from solid chestnut wood. It has an unusual configuration, with glass sliding doors on the top shelf and six drawers on the bottom shelf. It has ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This piece of furniture was made using the same traditional and advanced techniques used in the producti...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a Japanese antique cabinet produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was produced using the same traditional and advanced techniques used in the manufactur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Withered Wood Cabinet / Sideboard Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Japanese Large Withered Wood Cabinet / Sideboard Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Japanese Large Withered Wood Cabinet / Sideboard Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, this piece is crafted with an aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection and the passage of time.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Chestnut, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Storage cabinet , Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Storage cabinet , Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Storage cabinet , Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique cabinet. It was made in the Taisho Period(1912.7.30-1926.12.25). Made of Japanese cedar wood, the natural texture created over time adds to its charm. Th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique, storage cabinet, Taisho period (1912-1926 )Wabi-sabi
Japanese antique, storage cabinet, Taisho period (1912-1926 )Wabi-sabi

Japanese antique, storage cabinet, Taisho period (1912-1926 )Wabi-sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This cabinet, crafted in the Taisho period (1912-1926 CE) of Japan. is made from warm and homely Japanese cedar. It features beautiful grain patterns and a rich patina developed ove...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is a traditional black tansu in Japan. It is thought to date back to the Meiji period and is made of cedar wood. It has been used by near the hearth for many years, so the accu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique storage cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). Made from zelkova wood (keyaki), this piece showcases a rich grain pattern that adds warmth and soph...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Black Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Black Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Black Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A tranquil presence in a soft black. A simple yet distinctive display shelf. The design has a Japanese aesthetic sense without being overly decorative. This actually seems to bring...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Legs / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Legs / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Legs / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A stunning fusion of historical Japanese craftsmanship and modern functional design. This unique cabinet has been masterfully repurposed from an authentic Meiji Period (1868–1912) Ta...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Kuruma Nagamochi / Storage Sideboard / 1800-1860s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Kuruma Nagamochi / Storage Sideboard / 1800-1860s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Kuruma Nagamochi / Storage Sideboard / 1800-1860s Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

It symbolizes the Japanese wabi-sabi culture and provides tranquility and harmony to the space.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese black Tansu. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood and the handles are made of iron. Tansu with wheels are extr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old black cabinet called " Tansu" in Japan. It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan around the Meiji period and was placed in the attic of a thatched-roofed house for a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese black cabinet, which is called a "tansu" in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. The handle is made of old twin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old cabinet in Japan, and it is called a "tansu" in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. There are few metal fittings and a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old wooden drawer in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period. Cedar is used as the material. Each drawer of different sizes can store various things. There is a wo...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. The material is made of Zelkova, and it is characterized by a strong wood grain and a different color for each front plate of the drawer. Only one b...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old wooden drawer in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period. Cedar is used as a material. Each drawer in 7 different sizes can store a variety of things. There are ...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old small drawer in Japan. It was used to store small items such as sewing tools. Each has a different handle, and you can feel the playfulness. It seems to be from the...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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...

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

Materials

Iron

Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850
Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

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H 59.45 in W 22.84 in D 9.45 in

Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid oak in Italy, circa 1850.

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Antique 1850s Italian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Wabi-sabi Cabinet, circa 1900
Wabi-sabi Cabinet, circa 1900

Wabi-sabi Cabinet, circa 1900

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H 60.63 in W 35.83 in D 15.36 in

Wabi-sabi Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, circa 1900, made of solid sawn or carved beechwood. This authentic folk cabinet exudes simplicity and character, with its robust construction and...

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Japanese Antique Slim Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Slim Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Slim Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

From this item, you can sense the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

The combination of the texture of age and the depth of the material is a gem that embodies the spirit of "wabi-sabi. It is a timeless piece of storage furniture that brings quiet bea...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1880s
beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1880s

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1880s

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H 70.87 in W 40.56 in D 16.93 in

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1880s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or hewn beech wood, circa 1880. Three shelves inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest house in the highlands. It is a small mir...

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Antique 1880s Romanian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Beech Wabi-sabi cabinet, 1850s
Beech Wabi-sabi cabinet, 1850s

Beech Wabi-sabi cabinet, 1850s

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H 63.39 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in

Beech Wabi-sabi cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or carved beechwood, circa 1850. Two interior shelves. This cabinet came from a very modest highland home. It’s a small miracle that...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Beech

wabi sabi cabinet, 1850’s
wabi sabi cabinet, 1850’s

wabi sabi cabinet, 1850’s

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H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in

wabi sabi cabinet, 1850’s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet made of beech wood circa 1850. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highlands of the Carpathians. It is a small miracle that this...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Beech

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

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H 51.58 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or hewn beech wood, circa 1850. Two shelves inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest house in the highlands. It is a small mirac...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

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H 41.34 in W 38.59 in D 12.6 in

Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare primitive cabinet, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highl...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Wabi Sabi wall unit, 1850s
Wabi Sabi wall unit, 1850s

Wabi Sabi wall unit, 1850s

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H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 8.67 in

Wabi Sabi wall unit, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare primitive cabinet, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highl...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s

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H 44.49 in W 24.81 in D 11.03 in

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare primitive cupboard, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. Two shelves on the inside. This is a cupboard from a very modest home in the...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

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H 55.91 in W 27.56 in D 14.18 in

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

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H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Beech

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A very valuable piece of Japanese furniture with a wabi-sabi feel. Weight approx. 40 kg.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Oak Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780
Oak Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780

Oak Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780

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H 47.25 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in

Oak Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1780

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made from solid oak in Italy, circa 1780. This cabinet offers ample space to store and display various items. Would be ideal as a hallway or kitchen cabinet,...

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Antique 1780s Italian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Beech Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850
Beech Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

Beech Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

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H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 9.45 in

Beech Wabi Sabi cabinet, circa 1850

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet, made of solid beech wood in Italy, circa 1850. This authentic piece of furniture exudes character and history, with its hand-carved details and beautifully ...

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Antique 1850s Italian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu. This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made of paulownia wood and cedar wood. All fittings are made of iron. It was found in a samurai fam...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

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H 54.73 in W 21.26 in D 10.63 in

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or hewn beech wood, circa 1850. Three shelves inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest house in the highlands. It is a small mir...

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Antique 1850s Romanian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Beech

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

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. There are 3 drawers, each with a slightly different size. Compared to ge...

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

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese small drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of zelkova. There are 5 drawers, and the size gets bigger as you go from top ...

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 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 ...

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

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Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese wooden small drawer. It's from 1876(Meiji 9 years). In the drawer, there was a record that I started using it in 1876. The material is cedar. It was used ...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Primitive Transylvanian Wabi Sabi Mountain Cupboard
Primitive Transylvanian Wabi Sabi Mountain Cupboard

Primitive Transylvanian Wabi Sabi Mountain Cupboard

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H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 19.3 in

Primitive Transylvanian Wabi Sabi Mountain Cupboard

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Beautiful antique cabinet in pine, made with wooden fittings. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in late 1700s. A great vintage cupboard with a lovely patina. Door is missing. ...

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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.

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