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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 ol...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Early 20th Century Portuguese Wabi Sabi Atelier Cabinet
Early 20th Century Portuguese Wabi Sabi Atelier Cabinet

Early 20th Century Portuguese Wabi Sabi Atelier Cabinet

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century atelier cabinet of simple, squared form with dramatic, distressed black paintwork. Constructed from a mixture of timbers to include pine and chestnut, the cabin...

Category

20th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

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

Wabi Sabi Vernacular Log Beehives, France, 19th Century
Wabi Sabi Vernacular Log Beehives, France, 19th Century

Wabi Sabi Vernacular Log Beehives, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

These hand-crafted log vessels are made from solid sections of tree trunks, with the bark left intact to preserve their raw, natural texture. Originally used in traditional beekeepin...

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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1970s Braided Wabi Sabi Flower Shaped Pendant
Swedish 1970s Braided Wabi Sabi Flower Shaped Pendant

Swedish 1970s Braided Wabi Sabi Flower Shaped Pendant

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Flower shaped organic modern braided warm brown rattan pendant. Eight sides in two layers with olive green edges and light brown thread to form a soft organic modern shape. Black fit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Braid

Antique Wooden Console, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1700s
Antique Wooden Console, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1700s

Antique Wooden Console, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1700s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Large antique wooden console, used as a grain chest from the 1700s. Crafted in solid wood with original iron fittings and a timeworn patina. A rare historical piece with strong cha...

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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Romantic Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture and soft feel that comes from years of use. You can enjoy the changes in the leath...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Wabi sabi natural fiber floor lamp, Denmark 1960s
Wabi sabi natural fiber floor lamp, Denmark 1960s

Wabi sabi natural fiber floor lamp, Denmark 1960s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Axel Vervoordt, Hans J. Wegner

Located in ECHT, NL

Mid century floor lamp. It has a wooden (teak) tripod base with a cylindrical shade. The shade is hand crafted with natural fiber rope. The upper and lower edge are finished of with ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c  1600s
Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c  1600s

Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1600s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Antique Norwegian bridal bench made from rare black alder, this bridal bench approximately dates back to the 17th century. Wear consistent with age and use adds character, with a b...

Category

Antique 17th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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

Wabi Sabi Style Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object
Wabi Sabi Style Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object

Wabi Sabi Style Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A dramatic and beautifully timeworn Japanese Wood Sculpture in vaguely anthropomorphic form balanced on five points and fashioned from a particularly dense and heavy wood. A wonderf...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Cabinet, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c  1800s
Antique Wooden Cabinet, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c  1800s

Antique Wooden Cabinet, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Antique Norwegian Cabinet, made from a 1800s flour chest. Wear consistent with age and use, beautiful patina. The lower hinge lacks a securing pin (or hook), leaving the door attache...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique signs, Abstract Art, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Japanese Antique signs, Abstract Art, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Japanese Antique signs, Abstract Art, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a wooden signboard that was used during the Taisho period. Years of use and aging have given it a beautiful abstract appearance. You can hang it on the wall and enjoy it lik...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

C.1920s Black Catalan Cosi Pot Wabi Sabi
C.1920s Black Catalan Cosi Pot Wabi Sabi

C.1920s Black Catalan Cosi Pot Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A C.1920s black Catalan terracotta cosi pot from the village of Quart. Originally used for the storage of wine &/or olive oil. Nicely patinated due to 100 years of use. Part of a ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

C.1920s Black Catalan Cosi Pot Wabi Sabi
C.1920s Black Catalan Cosi Pot Wabi Sabi

C.1920s Black Catalan Cosi Pot Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A C.1920s black Catalan terracotta cosi pot from the village of Quart. Originally used for the storage of wine &/or olive oil. Nicely patinated due to 100 years of use. Part of a ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Portuguese Wabi-Sabi Rustic Goldsmiths Workbench
19th Century Portuguese Wabi-Sabi Rustic Goldsmiths Workbench

19th Century Portuguese Wabi-Sabi Rustic Goldsmiths Workbench

Located in London, GB

A charming and original 19th century goldsmiths workbench, solidly constructed in heavily patinated pitch pine timber. Featuring an inset ironwork hammering plate and a gallery top, ...

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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Round Brown Minimalist Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Decorative Vase
Round Brown Minimalist Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Decorative Vase

Round Brown Minimalist Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Decorative Vase

By Maria Loram

Located in Pasadena, CA

A minimalist, hand-thrown ceramic vase with a warm, unglazed surface that highlights the natural beauty of the clay. Its understated, organic form is perfect for interiors that embra...

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2010s American Rustic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vintage Organic Wabi Sabi Slice Elm Side Table
Vintage Organic Wabi Sabi Slice Elm Side Table

Vintage Organic Wabi Sabi Slice Elm Side Table

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood Round Stools Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use Each piece is truly unique and one of a kind...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

In its worn surfaces and measured proportions, one finds the calm depth that defines wabi-sabi: beauty revealed through use and the passage of years.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period. It is thought to have once been used as a stand for a brazier, making it a valuable item that evokes the spirit of the tim...

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel
19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel

19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel

Located in London, GB

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Antiques , Old Wrapping Paper , Tapestries , Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antiques , Old Wrapping Paper , Tapestries , Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antiques , Old Wrapping Paper , Tapestries , Wabi-sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

We present to you a precious old wrapping paper from the Taisho period. This washi paper was used to wrap important items. It was made by overlapping multiple ledgers, and is chara...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antiques , Old Wrapping Paper , Tapestries , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antiques , Old Wrapping Paper , Tapestries , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antiques , Old Wrapping Paper , Tapestries , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

We present to you a precious old wrapping paper from the Taisho period. This washi paper was used to wrap important items. It was made by overlapping multiple ledgers, and is chara...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period. It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time. It is made of high-quality Japanese zelkova wood and finished with l...

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Console Table, France, 19th Century
Wabi Sabi Brutalist Console Table, France, 19th Century

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Console Table, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art populaire console table, a timeless piece steeped in history and character, featuring three spacious drawers and the versatility to serve as a console table or counter. Its aged ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique earthenware/Wabi-sabi objects/Unglazed pottery
Japanese antique earthenware/Wabi-sabi objects/Unglazed pottery

Japanese antique earthenware/Wabi-sabi objects/Unglazed pottery

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I would like to introduce some earthenware with a very interesting shape. This is an old excavated earthenware from Japan, called "Yayoi" or "Hajiki". This item is from before the 9...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi
Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi

Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A good sized 19th Catalan dinning table with traditional “A” frame legs. Heavily patinated through years of use with many age old repairs. Sympathetically restored in our Lon...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Pine

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a wooden antique low table from the Meiji era. It was used as a working table for woodworkers of the time. It is made of high quality Japanese zelkova wood. The grain of zel...

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wabi Sabi Side Table, France, 19th Century
Primitive Wabi Sabi Side Table, France, 19th Century

Primitive Wabi Sabi Side Table, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th-century primitive rural side table, a robust and authentic piece crafted from raw, solid wood. Its surface showcases the natural wood grain, celebrating the unrefined beauty of ...

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Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oversized Catalan Wabi-Sabi Wine Pitcher
19th Century Oversized Catalan Wabi-Sabi Wine Pitcher

19th Century Oversized Catalan Wabi-Sabi Wine Pitcher

Located in London, GB

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, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Earthenware

Brutalist Wabi Sabi Dining Table, France, 19th Century
Brutalist Wabi Sabi Dining Table, France, 19th Century

Brutalist Wabi Sabi Dining Table, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Farmhouse table from 19th-century France, exuding rustic charm with its beautiful patina and showcasing a rich history. The two drawers make this table highly practical, serving as b...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare 18Th C. Andorran Mountain Table Wabi Sabi
Rare 18Th C. Andorran Mountain Table Wabi Sabi

Rare 18Th C. Andorran Mountain Table Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A rare walnut and elm table from the Andorran Pyrenees. Unusual strong utilitarian design.

Category

Antique 18th Century Andorran Tables

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Primitive 18Th C. Wabi Sabi Portuguese Chestnut Bench
Primitive 18Th C. Wabi Sabi Portuguese Chestnut Bench

Primitive 18Th C. Wabi Sabi Portuguese Chestnut Bench

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinated 18th C. bench from Northern Portugal. Solidly constructed from thick slabs of chestnut. Good proportions.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Benches

Materials

Chestnut

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

Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 18th Century Andorran Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Primitive Oak Stool Wabi Sabi France 1930's
Primitive Oak Stool Wabi Sabi France 1930's

Primitive Oak Stool Wabi Sabi France 1930's

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Oak primitive stool from France. Original wood finish with great age markings and patina.  

Category

Vintage 1930s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique Japanese wooden table / 1900-1925 / Sofa & Display table / Wabi sabi
Antique Japanese wooden table / 1900-1925 / Sofa & Display table / Wabi sabi

Antique Japanese wooden table / 1900-1925 / Sofa & Display table / Wabi sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The piece evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Abstract Panel・Layered Washi Kakishibu Tapestry/1870s
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Abstract Panel・Layered Washi Kakishibu Tapestry/1870s

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Abstract Panel・Layered Washi Kakishibu Tapestry/1870s

Located in 足利市, JP

These tiny apertures and creases serve as a beautiful testament to its genuine 150-year history, embodying the true Wabi-Sabi ethos of perfect imperfection. This expressive panel of...

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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Natural Fiber

Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table
Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table

Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is especially recommended for those who appreciate folk art, primitive art, old wood furniture, and wabi-sabi interiors. This is a very rare item that is not easy to find, so plea...

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Antique 19th Century East Asian Other Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi
Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This is truly one of a kind, wabi sabi art piece indeed, And additionally, the drawers open & close smoothly, durable enough as chest of drawers, for further use.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase
Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase

Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The rustic yet present form is the very embodiment of the spirit of wabi-sabi. When hung on a wall, the wide-open mouth creates a sense of three-dimensionality in the space and enhan...

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Copper and Sculptural Wood Low Table 1860s-1920s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Copper and Sculptural Wood Low Table 1860s-1920s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Copper and Sculptural Wood Low Table 1860s-1920s / Wabi-Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

In this sense, it quietly embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—an appreciation for imperfection, natural transformation, and the visible passage of time.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Large 6ft Carved York Stone Garden Bench  Wabi-Sabi Weathered Sandstone Seat
Large 6ft Carved York Stone Garden Bench  Wabi-Sabi Weathered Sandstone Seat

Large 6ft Carved York Stone Garden Bench Wabi-Sabi Weathered Sandstone Seat

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

With its honest materiality, softened edges and naturally aged surface, the bench has a quiet wabi-sabi quality that celebrates imperfection, weathering and the beauty of time.

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Antique 1850s British Anglo-Japanese Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Large Mochi Board Wall Art 1860s-1900s
Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Large Mochi Board Wall Art 1860s-1900s

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Antique Large Mochi Board Wall Art 1860s-1900s

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This exceptional piece embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection, natural aging, and the passage of time.

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese Wooden Stool / Early 20th Century / Wabi-sabi Step Stool
Antique Japanese Wooden Stool / Early 20th Century / Wabi-sabi Step Stool

Antique Japanese Wooden Stool / Early 20th Century / Wabi-sabi Step Stool

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It blends in naturally with simple interiors and with wabi-sabi spaces alike. This is the first time I have come across a stool of this design.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools

Materials

Softwood, Cedar

Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi
Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi

Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

With its rustic clay texture and quiet presence, this piece brings the distinctive spirit of Japanese wabi-sabi into a space. A highly recommended Shigaraki ware jar.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Primitive Zelkova Wood Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Primitive Zelkova Wood Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Primitive Zelkova Wood Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This remarkable object strongly embodies the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection, the passage of time, and the natural aging of materials.

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi
1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

1886 (Meiji 19) Japanese antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Just a simple store furniture got a nice wabi sabi touch by age nearly 140 years. Drawer interior 1st tier w 9.76 in / h 4.84 in / d 355 - 360 in (w 248mm / h 123mm / d 355 - 360m...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Large 6ft Natural Wabi-Sabi Stone Slate Bench Seat on Bolster Plinth Base
Large 6ft Natural Wabi-Sabi Stone Slate Bench Seat on Bolster Plinth Base

Large 6ft Natural Wabi-Sabi Stone Slate Bench Seat on Bolster Plinth Base

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

The unique texture of the slate creates a rugged, tactile quality that beautifully complements minimalist design, evoking a sense of wabi-sabi—the Japanese aesthetic that celebrates ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Welsh Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone, Slate

Japanese Antique Keyaki Low Table, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei
Japanese Antique Keyaki Low Table, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Japanese Antique Keyaki Low Table, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Free from unnecessary ornamentation, the table embodies qualities often associated with both wabi-sabi and the Japanese mingei tradition. The aged wood, visible joinery, and honest c...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Over time, the finish has developed a quiet wabi-sabi presence. The surface shows signs of long use, including wear, abrasions, and small marks.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Low Writing Desk 1857s / Low Table Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Low Writing Desk 1857s / Low Table Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Low Writing Desk 1857s / Low Table Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

The softened paper surface, fading ink, visible brushwork, and aged wood together express the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi with great clarity. Carefully packed and shipped from Japan.

Category

Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door
Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door

Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Together, they create a quiet yet powerful presence that resonates deeply with the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which embraces imperfection, natural aging, and the beauty of time.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Rather, they are authentic traces of a life once lived, embodying the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi—an appreciation for age, imperfection, and the quiet beauty created by time.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Straw

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Panel with Layered Washi and Calligraphy, late 19th C
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Panel with Layered Washi and Calligraphy, late 19th C

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Panel with Layered Washi and Calligraphy, late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The reverse side is covered with layered Washi (traditional Japanese paper), creating a striking visual contrast between the two surfaces. The distinctive wabi-sabi character of thi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Paper

Antique Japanese chestnut low table / 1868-1926 / Wabi-sabi coffee table
Antique Japanese chestnut low table / 1868-1926 / Wabi-sabi coffee table

Antique Japanese chestnut low table / 1868-1926 / Wabi-sabi coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Simply placing a single old ceramic jar or flower vase on the tabletop creates a scene that feels like a corner of a gallery, with a sense of wabi-sabi. Simple and slender in line, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Chestnut

"BORO" Japanese Antique Indigo cotton&ramie Patchwork / 19th century Wabi-Sabi
"BORO" Japanese Antique Indigo cotton&ramie Patchwork / 19th century Wabi-Sabi

"BORO" Japanese Antique Indigo cotton&ramie Patchwork / 19th century Wabi-Sabi

Located in 足利市, JP

Authentic Characteristics: These stains, marks, and signs of age are not defects; they are essential and authentic characteristics that define the historical journey and wabi-sabi ae...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Hemp, Natural Fiber

Antique Japanese wooden partition / 19th-early 20th century / Wabi-sabi style
Antique Japanese wooden partition / 19th-early 20th century / Wabi-sabi style

Antique Japanese wooden partition / 19th-early 20th century / Wabi-sabi style

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The simple, unrefined construction and the aged expression of the wood surface come together to create a calm presence with a strong sense of wabi-sabi. Structurally, it stands on i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Signed Vintage Japanese Keyaki Wood Vase Early 20th / Wabi Sabi /Natural Grain
Signed Vintage Japanese Keyaki Wood Vase Early 20th / Wabi Sabi /Natural Grain

Signed Vintage Japanese Keyaki Wood Vase Early 20th / Wabi Sabi /Natural Grain

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The uneven grain, knots, cracks, color variation, and traces of age all connect to the spirit of wabi sabi, where beauty is found in imperfection, age, and impermanence.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

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Wabi Sabi For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wabi sabi for your home. Each wabi sabi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a wabi sabi, we have 6179 options in-stock, while there are 1578 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a wabi sabi — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wabi sabi is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wabi sabi over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Skoby Joe and Bloom Home Inc are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wabi Sabi?

Prices for a wabi sabi start at $50 and top out at $129,600 with the average selling for $1,500.

Questions About Wabi Sabi

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-sabi furniture refers to tables, seats and other furnishings that reflect a specific Japanese design philosophy. It involves creating minimalist furniture that has a focus on appreciating the imperfections found in nature. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-sabi is the practice of finding the beauty in imperfections. Examples include flowers growing through cracks in the ground, or a broken ceramic bowl made whole again with its imperfections showing through. You’ll find a variety of wabi-sabi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One important aspect of wabi-sabi is the beauty in imperfect things, so a good example of wabi-sabi would be asymmetrical or even crude vessels and furniture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture and other objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The primary principle of Wabi-Sabi is to appreciate the imperfections found in nature. As a result, Wabi-Sabi emphasizes asymmetry, roughness, simplicity and the use of natural materials and finishes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces based on Wabi-Sabi principles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-sabi pottery refers to earthenware vessels that embody the principles of a Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi. Proponents of the idea believe that household objects should emphasize function over form, so that they satisfy needs but do not cause people to attach too much meaning to worldly possessions. There is also a focus on finding the beauty in imperfection and simplicity. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Wabi-sabi is technically not a design style, but it has influenced design. The term Wabi-sabi refers to a philosophy that emphasizes accepting imperfection and celebrating the impermanent beauty of nature. This concept has inspired many interior design trends, such as using organic and sustainable materials, selecting upcycled and repurposed pieces and integrating furniture and decorative objects that are unfinished, unpolished and unglazed. Shop a collection of pieces inspired by Wabi-sabi on 1stDibs.