Zen Calligraphy
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868 - 1912) calligraphy painting. Abstract character reads: Kumo (cloud). Seal on
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Cream Ivory Brown Modernist Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug in Japanese Shodo Style
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual
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Materials
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$9,520
W 96 in L 120 in
Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
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Modern Abstract Red Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
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Light Blue Gray Gold Modernist Abstract Hand Knotted Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual
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Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual
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Materials
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Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
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Contemporary Design Rug Burgundy Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the Untitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
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Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
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Light Blue with Navy Postmodern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual and tactile
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
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Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual
Category
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Materials
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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual
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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
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Kumi Sugaï 'Oni' Limited Edition 30/50 Color Lithograph 1985
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
Japanese heritage, particularly the principles of Zen Buddhism and calligraphy. He sought to capture the
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Painting by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1960s, Framed, Ink on paper
Located in Stockholm, SE
of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy. He is represented at
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy. He is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Mixed Media, Sweden 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Framed mixed media object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy. He is represented at, among many others
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
' Violet ' by Kumi Sugaï 1970
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
by his Japanese heritage, particularly the principles of Zen Buddhism and calligraphy. He sought to
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Other Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
" Samurai " Color Lithograph by Kumi Sugaï 1958
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
international acclaim for integrating the spiritual sensibility of Japanese calligraphy and Zen aesthetics with
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Other Prints
Materials
Paper
'Oni' Big Color Lithograph 12/50 by Kumi Sugaï 1985
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
, particularly the principles of Zen Buddhism and calligraphy. He sought to capture the essence of nature and the
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Kumi Sugaï, “Crossing 4”, 1978 — Signed & Numbered Silkscreen
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
–1996), titled “Crossing 4”, created in 1978. Known for his refined visual language merging Zen
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Christopher Lane Abstract Expressionist Painting of the Passage of Night
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1957. In the summer of 1957 goes to San Francisco and studies Brush Calligraphy with Zen Master Tobase
Category
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$1,500
H 16 in W 16 in D 0.75 in
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Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido
By Nishigaki Daidō
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Expressive calligraphy by Zen master Nishigaki Daido (1942). The four characters 'sei zan roku sui
Category
1990s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 70.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.4 in
Original Minimalist Artwork Rune Hagberg Inkpainting Caligraphy circa 1965
Located in EL Waalre, NL
influenced by Zen Buddhism and the calligraphic trends of his time, he initially worked with ink on paper in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Minimalist Paintings
Materials
Other
H 25.2 in W 30.71 in D 1.19 in
Michael Cullen Todd Acrylic on Canvas "Bridge"
By Michael Cullen Todd
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
artistic vocabulary.
Inspired by Zen concepts and calligraphy and the freedom of expression in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
One stroke calligraphy painting of Dragon . 20th century Zen calligraphy
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Stunning one stroke Zen calligraphy painting depicting Dragon. Ink on paper. Sold as it is
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 41.93 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century
Zen Calligraphy Writing Table
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Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Furniture
Materials
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Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enso
Located in Hudson, NY
Enso translates to circle, but is a theme in zen calligraphy symbolizing enlightenment and the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Hand-Knotted Contemporary Abstract Design Light Pink Blush Brown Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
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Materials
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Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
: 78.5 cm
Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Painting by Rune Hagberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Stråk by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1989
Located in Stockholm, SE
was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
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Three Mounted Scrolls by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper
Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand-Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
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Materials
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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand-Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold in Stock
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
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Grey Brown Nude Contemporary Modern Abstract Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collection was mastered with the flow of visual
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Contemporary Design Rug Burgundy Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool in Stock
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
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Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold in Stock
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
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Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enzo
Located in Hudson, NY
Enzo is a symbol in Zen Buddhist calligraphy which has multiple significances including
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Late 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
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Wood, Paper
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Zen Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of zen calligraphy for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of zen calligraphy now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of zen calligraphy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of zen calligraphy, designed in the modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of zen calligraphy over the years, but those crafted by Woven Concepts are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Zen Calligraphy?
Prices for a piece of zen calligraphy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,097 and can go as high as $21,420, while the average can fetch as much as $12,860.
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