Wabi Sabi Vessel

Unique ceramic stoneware tokkuri bottle from Japan, 1960s. Wabi-sabi vessel with warm olive ash glaze over an iron-rich clay body.

It can be appreciated as a decorative vessel in its own right, or incorporated into a modern interior as an accent with historical depth and wabi-sabi allure.

Once associated with the aesthetics of tea culture and seasonal flower display, this piece embodies the principles of wabi-sabi through its irregular surface, rich patina, and the qu...

A heavily patinated hand-thrown terracotta vessel, with twin handles and multiple characterful iron staple repairs. From the province of Seville in Andalusia. Spanish, c. 1870.

A shapely late 19th C. Japanese Terracotta Vessel. Heavily patinated with traces of paint & old repair to rim.

The Essence of Tokoname: This elegantly shaped vessel, known as a "Heian-tsubo," displays the characteristic earthy textures and deep, iron-rich tones often found in Tokoname ware, o...

A late 18th/early 19th century terracotta vessel with contrasting decorative banding and characterful staple iron repairs. Originating from the region of Aragon, the colouring and de...

An XL terracotta vessel from the town of Calanda, Spain Heavily, heavily patinated due to years of use with multiple old staple repairs. Originally used for the storage/transportat...

This is an old, monumental Tokoname ware “Yabure Tsubo” (broken-form jar) made in Japan. A yabure tsubo refers to a large jar that has sustained natural breakage and weathering over ...

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough/Planter – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel A striking primitive wooden trough from Lombok, Indonesia, hand-carved from a single solid timber block.

Gorgeous terracotta vessel with excellent patina and wear. 19th Century Spain.  

A gorgeous set of three antique Organic Modern Wabi-Sabi style hand-turned bleached raw wood vessels India, Circa early 20th century Tallest measures: 9.5"W x 9.5"D x 14"H Medium ...

A heavily patinatetd 18th C. black terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine.

A black 18th C. terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply texture. Historic damage/chipping to the rim.

Handcrafted vintage pottery ceramic vase with a rounded body and a narrow neck. This piece seems to have been influenced by the Japanese wabi-sabi style pottery featuring simplicity...

An exceptional large 18th C. terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated & heavily textured.

Wabi Sabi Style Carved Burlwood Vase A handmade vase in the Wabi Sabi style, featuring natural burlwood texture and subtle imperfections. Its narrow neck makes it perfect for displa...

A beautiful, large early 19th C. Paper covered Japanese terracotta vessel.   Originally used in a teahouse for the storage & transportation of tea leaves. Heavily patinated due to i...

Large Brutalist Ceramic Vessel with Volcanic / Crater Glaze. Large 15 inch Vessel with incredible texture and Scale, purchased in Sardegna Italy, artist unknown but Mid Century wit...

Hand-built shallow vase. Wabi Sabi and minimalist yet striking, perfect for a single dramatic stem or a small bouquet. Available in Golden bronze or matte white on dark clay. Due ...

A large black terracotta vessel from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply texture. Complime...

A large early 18th C. black terracotta vessel from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply text...

One-of-a-kind Raku-fired vase. Imperfectly round. Made in our Brooklyn studio then fired in a New Jersey back yard, All dimensions are approximate as each piece is handmade. Slig...

Wabi Sabi Style Vase in Carved Wood, Europe, 1960s. This is a wonderful vase in carved wood with a nice wabi sabi appearance. Great design with carved details and a slender base sha...

Embracing the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy, these vases celebrate the beauty of imperfection and the natural processes of creation.

Hand-built shallow vase. Wabi Sabi and minimalist yet striking, perfect for a single dramatic stem or a small bouquet. Available in Golden bronze or matte white on dark clay. Approxi...

This is earthenware excavated in Japan. It has a very beautiful shape and is well balanced. The color of the pottery is light brown because it is fired at a low temperature. Dependin...

A gorgeous vintage Organic Modern Wabi-Sabi style hand carved chrysanthemum wood vase, originally retailed at Marshall Fields in Chicago USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 5"W x 4"D x 9.5"...

Antique Vase in Pewter 18th Century Beautiful antique vase in pewter, Dutch, 18th century. We’re not sure if this has always been a vase - could also have been more of a cup. Neve...

A beautiful red copper nail bucket from around 1800, with an authentic and characterful, weathered appearance. The warm copper has a natural patina that has beautifully developed ove...

This antique earthenware jug dates from the 19th century and originates from southern Germany. It has a beautiful brown, earthy color. One side shows some lovely discoloration, resul...

ethnic furniture - wabi sabi - asian art Measures : Ø 23cm H:38 cm Used primarily in Hindu and Nepalese rituals for puja (worship) and as a decorative object, symbolizing blessing, ...

Handmade hand-thrown Chinese pottery vase. A 19th-century version with plenty of character. Large, round vase with a relatively flat top and a narrow opening. Decorated with small,...

Antique Wabi Sabi Barrel Jug in Wood and Wrought Iron. Wonderful and fairly large early to mid 19th century barrel jug in wood and wrought iron. Great design - very well proportione...

Vintage Ceramic Bottle vase "PV" stamp Wabi Sabi Style - Decoration - Brutalist Measures : Ø 10,5cm H:21cm Material : Ceramic

Small brown glazed vase made by Dorthe Visby, Denmark 1990s. Brown earthy wabi sabi glaze.

A Wabi Sabi Vase, hand-crafted in Denmark by Anonymous designer. Wear consistent with age and use.

A 19th century oversized earthenware wine pitcher from Catalonia with mottled olive green/ochre part glaze. The exaggerated scale suggesting that it was likely used in a restaurant, ...

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s). It is called Shigaraki ware in Japan. This large vase was used to hold and carry tea leav...

This is an old copper tub made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and used as a tool to draw water from a well. This tool is one of the tools of daily life tha...

This beautiful earthenware storage jar dates from the early 20th century and was used for preserving and fermenting food. The jar is handmade and has a distinctive light brown color ...

This beautiful decorative earthenware jug originates from Germany and dates from the late 19th century. The jug features a characteristic shade of gray and cobalt blue decorations, c...

The Beauty of Imperfection: The rim features a prominent, natural chip—a deliberate embrace of Wabi-Sabi. Rather than diminishing its value, this "scar" enhances the vessel's sculptu...

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses. It is coated with a deep, lustrous black glaze, which has developed a subdued lus...

A unique red copper kettle from the late 19th century, with a striking, unusual design. Over the years, the copper has developed a beautiful weathered patina, giving the piece a uniq...

A large and characterfully misshapen 19th century clay pot, likely having collapsed in the kiln during the firing process - resulting in an incredible part-sunken form. A rare surv...

A beautifully aged Japanese storage jar. It embodies the quiet strength of traditional, practical pottery. Its form is distorted. Distorted jars are not usually found on the market,...

Tokoname is a region in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned as one of the country's oldest pottery centers, with a history dating back to the 12th century. This jar, despite cracking ...

Embracing the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy, these vases celebrate the beauty of imperfection and the natural processes of creation.

Wabi-Sabi Style Vintage Ceramics by Marius Van Woerden, Vest Keramiek, 1960s A stunning set of three handmade ceramics by Dutch artist Marius Van Woerden, created in his studio Vest...

Wabi-Sabi style glazed ceramic fat lava vase, fabricated by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany 1960s. Hues of soft green blended with creamy white and burnt clay together with an anci...

A substantial late 19th century terracotta wine/oil jar from Tuscany. Heavily patinated with characterful losses throughout but retaining a stylised Medusa mask and further grotesque...

France / 1800 / vase / wood / Rustic / Antique Handmade French solid wooden vase from the late 18th or early 19th century. This decorative antique piece was crafted from warm dark b...

This handmade ceramic vase features a sculptural, organic form inspired by erosion, time, and natural imperfection. Its surface is richly textured with carved linear marks and layere...

This is a vase believed to have been fired at the Cizhou kilns in northern China. Known for their distinctive white-slip base and bold black glaze decoration, the Cizhou kilns flouri...

The form is simple yet deeply expressive, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi—the Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the passage of time.

A beautifully expressive Japanese studio pottery vase dating to the mid-20th century, embodying the quiet elegance and organic imperfection of the wabi-sabi aesthetic. This compact b...