Wabi Sabi Style Solid Wood Bench, France 19th Century

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About the Item

Wabi-sabi is an ancient Japanese philosophy that can be applied within interior design, and to anyone’s lifestyle as a whole. It is the practice of appreciating and accepting the beauty in simplicity, imperfections, and age. The expression defines the core principles behind this bench’s aesthetic: simplicity, humbleness, and being in tune with nature, whilst appreciating the beauty of age and wear. Grounded both figuratively and physically, this stunning bench is all about wood. According to the wabi sabi ideas, there is an elusive beauty to imperfection. Wabi sabi can be understood as an appreciation of a beauty that is doomed to disappear, or even an ephemeral contemplation of something that becomes more beautiful as it ages, fades, and consequently acquires a new charm. It then becomes easy to understand how this piece is close to this Japanese concept. In the aesthetic of this bench this translates to raw surfaces, no overworked elements and organic materials. In short, the beauty is in the natural imperfections. Wabi is about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity, while Sabi is concerned with the passage of time, the way all things grow, age, and how it manifests itself beautifully in objects. It then comes naturally, that most furniture pieces carrying this style - like this bench - are made of wood. Here, the solid wood is evidently in the focus with all its natural qualities that only got enhanced with time. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Marks and cracks on the wood. Dimensions: 118.11 in W x 14.17 in D x 18.11 in H 300 cm W x 36 cm D x 46 cm H

Dimensions:
Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 118.12 in (300 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Marks and cracks on the wood.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 20232149021stDibs: LU2947338600982

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