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Travail Populaire Folk Art Wabi-Sabi Monoxylite Cupboard, 19th Century
Travail Populaire Folk Art Wabi-Sabi Monoxylite Cupboard, 19th Century

Travail Populaire Folk Art Wabi-Sabi Monoxylite Cupboard, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic; Robust; Wabi Sabi; Travail Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Art Populaire; Cabinet; Storage Piece; Storage Unit; Wood; France; Monoxyle; Hand Carved; Organic; Alpine; Luxury Chal...

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Antique 19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Monoxylite Cabinet, Solid Wood, Wabi-Sabi Style
19th Century Rustic Monoxylite Cabinet, Solid Wood, Wabi-Sabi Style

19th Century Rustic Monoxylite Cabinet, Solid Wood, Wabi-Sabi Style

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic; Robust; Organic; Wabi Sabi; Travail Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Art Populaire; Cabinet; Storage Piece; Storage Unit; Cupboard; Wood; Axel Vervoordt; Zen; Luxury Chalet Style...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Teak Cabinet by Andrianna Shamaris, Wabi Sabi, Circa 1900
Hand Carved Teak Cabinet by Andrianna Shamaris, Wabi Sabi, Circa 1900

Hand Carved Teak Cabinet by Andrianna Shamaris, Wabi Sabi, Circa 1900

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive rare hand carved teak cabinet from the island of Madura. The beautiful patina and thickness of the wood is incredible. This unique cabinet with original hardware was origi...

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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

This antique large Mizuya Tansu was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Its simple sliding panel doors and dark, timeworn finish reflect the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi. The surface...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of years of use. Totally pure Spanish v...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of years of use. Totally pure Spanis...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of years of use. Totally pure Spanis...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Wabi Sabi Folk Art Painted Alpine Bridal Cabinet
Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Wabi Sabi Folk Art Painted Alpine Bridal Cabinet

Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Wabi Sabi Folk Art Painted Alpine Bridal Cabinet

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Imposing antique painted bridal wardrobe from the Alpine region, dating from around 1725. This wardrobe, over 300 years old, has a beautiful, primitive appearance with authentically ...

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Antique 1720s German Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

I see this is also a taste of wabi sabi. (see image 20-21) Originally made with traditional wood joinery without metal fastener (partly reinforced by nails by the former owner) Smoo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This furniture has a natural flavor born of the passage of time and the spirit of “wabi-sabi,” or the Japanese traditional Japanese aesthetic.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest
17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest

17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest

Located in London, GB

A petite and primitive, 17th century box-bench in beautifully patinated solid chestnut with forged iron hardware. The single armrest indicates that this would have been used as a fir...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Blanket Chests

Materials

Chestnut

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large primitive early Meiji period Japanese wheeled tansu cabinet. Featuring a total of four sliding with original iron hardware. Heavily patinated with many age old repairs.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architecture a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece of furniture reflects the Japanese aesthetic of *wabi-sabi* a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall Japanese tansu/chest of drawers of highly unusual proportions . Four drawers with storage well to top. Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Some darkened stains remain inside, all of which contribute to the cabinet’s natural wabi-sabi presence. Despite these marks, the structure is solid and stable, making it fully pract...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Hand-Applied Washi Paper Doors / Tansu / Wabi-sabi

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

This cabinet dates to the Meiji period (1868–1912) in Japan and has been reimagined through a restrained contemporary intervention. The original wooden sliding doors have been caref...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Paper

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper
1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The combination of black Urushi lacquer, bamboo, and aged copper exemplifies an unintentional harmony, one of key elements of the wabi-sabi aesthetic. Inside, the cabinet offers mul...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Copper

17th Century Austrian Rustic Folk Painted Cupboard Wabi-Sabi European
17th Century Austrian Rustic Folk Painted Cupboard Wabi-Sabi European

17th Century Austrian Rustic Folk Painted Cupboard Wabi-Sabi European

Located in London, GB

A striking, late 17th century heavily patinated pine cupboard from the alpine region of Styria. Featuring intricately forged iron hardware and remnants of historic folk paintwork, wi...

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Antique 17th Century Austrian Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet

Large Wabi Sabi Two Section Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A tall two section Japanese tansu from the mid 19th century. Nicely patinated cedar with multiple drawers, sliding doors & iron hardware. Strong utilitarian design.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan. Made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s to 1930 (late Meiji to early Show...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Bar Wabi Sabi Multi-Color Glass Doors by Orfeo Quagliata
Bar Wabi Sabi Multi-Color Glass Doors by Orfeo Quagliata

Bar Wabi Sabi Multi-Color Glass Doors by Orfeo Quagliata

By Orfeo Quagliata

Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex

Bar designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. A Perfectly functional furniture object which doors are made 100% of high quality fused glass, created with ...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood, Glass

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

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

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

Perfect as an accent storage piece, a display object, or as part of a curated wabi-sabi interior.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse
Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse

Located in London, GB

A statement 18th century cupboard from the Carpathian Mountain region. Primitively constructed from roughly hewn mixed hardwood timber, with two planked doors which open to reveal a ...

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Antique 18th Century Balkan Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Beech, Oak, Pine

French Early 19th Century Alpine Mountain Cupboard Primitive Wabi-Sabi
French Early 19th Century Alpine Mountain Cupboard Primitive Wabi-Sabi

French Early 19th Century Alpine Mountain Cupboard Primitive Wabi-Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large early 19th century Alpine cupboard constructed from thick planks of pine timber. Featuring its original decorative forged iron hardware and sitting on subtly shaped feet, the...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Iron

A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese sideboard/tansu. It was likely to be used as a counter in a shop. Heavily pati...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic
1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic

1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a Kominka in Ibaraki pref, Japan. This mid-size wooden closet is a product of 1930s - 40s (early Showa period) estimate from the style, conditions, also hearing from...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Tansu, 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....

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a long-established hardware shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 190...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Wabi Sabi High Cabinet in Aged Grey Patina, China (Shanxi), Early 20th Century
Wabi Sabi High Cabinet in Aged Grey Patina, China (Shanxi), Early 20th Century

Wabi Sabi High Cabinet in Aged Grey Patina, China (Shanxi), Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This piece embodies the quiet elegance of wabi sabi, where time, use, and material authenticity create an understated but deeply expressive presence.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors
Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Mid 19th Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Tansu Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This medium-sized mizura tansu (kitchen chest) dates to the mid-to-late Edo period (circa 1830s-1869), as determined by its style and condition. The original urushi lacquer has a ni...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Vintage Store Display Case with Rich Patina, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Decades of use have given the wood a rich patina and quiet character, while worn edges and natural signs of age create a warm atmosphere that embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi. A she...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vitrines

Materials

Cedar, Glass

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Having ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old, large, Japanese-made Kuruma-Tansu. Made in the Edo period (1800s-1860s), it is a powerful and dignified piece, the culmination of the skills and aesthetic sense of th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size Mizuya (cupboard) , dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1930s).
 Crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and Japanese Oak. Tansu cabinets in this style...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood, Cedar

XXL 17Th C. Portuguese Mountain Cupboard In Blackened Chestnut Wabi Sabi
XXL 17Th C. Portuguese Mountain Cupboard In Blackened Chestnut Wabi Sabi

XXL 17Th C. Portuguese Mountain Cupboard In Blackened Chestnut Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

XXL 17th C. Portuguese Mountain Cupboard In Blackened Chestnut An ancient XXL cupboard from the mountains of Northern Portugal. Heavily patinated chestnut with many age old repair...

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Antique 17th Century Portuguese Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Monoxylite Wabi Sabi Bar Set, Cedar Wood, Brutalist Style, 1950s
Monoxylite Wabi Sabi Bar Set, Cedar Wood, Brutalist Style, 1950s

Monoxylite Wabi Sabi Bar Set, Cedar Wood, Brutalist Style, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Monxylite bar set, crafted from genuine cedar tree trunks. Each piece celebrates the inherent charm found in organic irregularities. The bar's graceful curves and fluid lines evoke a...

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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from an old Kura (traditional storehouse) from Niigata Prefecture, Tohoku area, Japan. Mizuya tansu is made of Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu) & premium quality reddish S...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Pine, Cedar

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

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

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period(1900-1926). The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood. The beaut...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique black wooden box chest with lid, wabi sabi
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique black wooden box chest with lid, wabi sabi

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique black wooden box chest with lid, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique wooden cabinet box manufactured circa 1840s-1860s (late Edo period) estimate from the style & conditions. Made with traditional wood joinery without metal faste...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

Its rich patina, earned over centuries, adds unmatched character and rustic charm, making it a perfect addition to cabin, farmhouse, Wabi-Sabi, or country-style interiors. Whether pl...

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Antique 17th Century Norwegian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Brass

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the style & conditions. Pieces of old pape...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Scandivanvian Decorative Wooden Planter / Storage Vessel, Wabi Sabi, 1950s
Scandivanvian Decorative Wooden Planter / Storage Vessel, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

Scandivanvian Decorative Wooden Planter / Storage Vessel, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

A rustic wooden planter or storage vessel with a round, barrel-shaped form and fitted lid. Crafted from pine wod with visible grain and a warm, aged patina, reinforced with bentwood ...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Pine

1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi
1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi

1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

from Kanto area, Japan. This 2 tier, wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1930s - 50s (early Showa period) estimate from the style, material & conditions. it's still durable ...

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20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cedar

Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century
Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century

Japanese Wooden Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

Whether used for small accessories, stationery, or simply displayed for its wabi-sabi charm, it embodies both utility and timeless atmosphere.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Wabi-Sabi Chest of Drawers in Stripped Pine
French Wabi-Sabi Chest of Drawers in Stripped Pine

French Wabi-Sabi Chest of Drawers in Stripped Pine

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Tactile and grounded, this French chest of drawers from the 1940s embodies a rustic modernism steeped in simplicity. Carved from solid pine, the piece reveals the swirling grain and ...

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Cedar Storage Cabinet, 1900s–1930s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Cedar Storage Cabinet, 1900s–1930s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Cedar Storage Cabinet, 1900s–1930s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from cedar, dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900s–1930s. The wood has developed a deep, subdued tone over time, giving the piece ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi High Board, Pantry Cabinet, Haute-Savoie, Cheese Cabinet, 1930
Rustic Wabi Sabi High Board, Pantry Cabinet, Haute-Savoie, Cheese Cabinet, 1930

Rustic Wabi Sabi High Board, Pantry Cabinet, Haute-Savoie, Cheese Cabinet, 1930

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic Wabi-Sabi High Board, Cabinet, Pantry cabinet, Cheese cabinet, Haute-Savoie, Wicker, 1930's; Pantry cabinet. Haute-Savoie. With a peasant look, roughly built, this type of...

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Vintage 1930s French Rustic Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Wicker

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kura (the traditional style warehouse) of old established tea shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the pr...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber with forged iron hardware. Two small hidden drawers to the top right can be removed t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s
Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s

Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Odense, DK

This striking three-bay bookcase, crafted from solid oak, features a warm, rich patina that highlights the wood’s natural grain and age. Generous in scale and presence, its bold, arc...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This furniture is imbued with the timeless spirit of “wabi-sabi. This gem has an understated yet solid presence and brings a quiet depth to the space.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic
Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic

Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The chest of drawers exudes a wabi-sabi aesthetic, with its unique reddish-black patina that has developed over time.

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The aged patina of the wood highlights its timeless charm, while the three drawers showcase a simple yet wabi-sabi-inspired design. The unique textures and character developed over t...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Nightstand Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Its quiet presence reflects the Japanese appreciation for simplicity and the philosophy of wabi-sabi, celebrating beauty found in authenticity, imperfection, and the passage of time.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This Japanese file cabinet embodies both utility and understated elegance. Originally designed for storing prints, documents, or textiles, its wide, shallow drawers and low horizonta...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

More than simply a functional piece of furniture, it embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—an appreciation for the beauty found in age, imperfection, and the quiet passage of...

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

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Iron

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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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