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Primitive XL Wabi Sabi 18th C. Portuguese Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A substantial 18th C. Northern Portuguese coffee table in heavily patinated chestnut.
Raised on six legs with many age old repairs.
Single piece top.
Complimentary worldwide shipp...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Chestnut
Antique Wabi Sabi Round Handled Drinking Mixing Wood Bowl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous hand carved antique bowl with handle.
Large size (like a bowling ball).
Appears to be completely original.
11-3/4" wide(including handle) X 7" tall.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A small, warm bench made of oak and cork.
Its adorable appearance makes it seem like a scene from a fairy tale, as if a child is sitting in the shade of a tree in the grassland.
Th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A jet black dining chair.
The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the magnificent joints show the high level of craftsmanship. Compared to a typical dining cha...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Vintage Linen Noren, Textile, Wabi Sabi, 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The unique and beautiful fabric piece, that's called noren - traditional Japanese fabric divider that was made during the Meiji era. This traditional Japanese curtains used to divide...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Linen
19th Century Large Italian Tuscan Wabi Sabi Terracotta Jar
Located in London, GB
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Terracotta
Spanish 18th Century Wabi Sabi Catalan Stone Column Fragment
Located in London, GB
An 18th century carved stone architectural fragment from the city of Girona in Catalonia. Likely the base of a decorative column or supporting structure. Spanish, c. 1750.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Stone
Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden object.
The details of the tree are unknown, but it seems to be hardwood.
It changes its shape and color over time, and it has become an artistic appearance.
...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a tasteful antique cedar bench made around the Showa period.
The warmth of the wood and the texture that evokes the era are attractive, and the design is simple yet strikin...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
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 Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
19th Century Primitive Wabi-Sabi Portuguese Goldsmiths Workbench #2
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century goldsmiths workbench, solidly constructed in heavily patinated pitch pine timber. Featuring an inset ironwork hammering plate and gallery top with multiple drawer...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Pine
Hand crafted wabi sabi mortar side table from Africa
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in ECHT, NL
African antique mortar. Handcrafted from a single piece of wood. The height is 63cm. Used to ground grain. Very decorative piece with a great color and patina. Use it as a side table...
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Early 20th Century Botswanan Rustic Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
$569 Sale Price
66% Off
"Usu", Hand-carved, Wabi-sabi, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
"Usu" is a traditional Japanese tool with a deep cultural significance, particularly in the culinary arts. This unique item typically features a large wooden or stone bowl with a fla...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Primitive Wabi Sabi XXL 16th C. Spanish Marble Mortar
Located in London, GB
A rare & sculptural 16th C. Marble mortar from the ancient city of Salamanca, Spain.
Likely used by chemists/alchemists of the time due to its size and wear
Heavily, heavily patina...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Marble
Monumental Wabi Sabi 17th C. Venetian Carved Stone Mortar
Located in London, GB
A rare sculptural XXXL 17th C. Stone mortar from the city of Venice.
Heavily, heavily patinated ancient white stone with many age old repairs & unusual carved octagonal design.
Bot...
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17th Century Italian Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Stone
Large 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi French Chestnut Mortar
Located in London, GB
A monumental early 19th century mortar, primitively carved from a single piece of, now beautifully patinated, chestnut timber. French, c. 1800.
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19th Century French Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Antique Cabinets , Low board Storage , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique lowboard made in Japan. In Japan, it was used as a flooring.
A flooring is a platform that can be moved, like the floorboards of a tokonoma, which is indispensabl...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Cabinets, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique furniture made in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
It has four drawers with copper handles from that time.
The base of the handles is decorated with a typic...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Primitive Wabi Sabi 18Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel
Located in London, GB
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.
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Terracotta
18Th C. Wabi Sabi Primitive Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel
Located in London, GB
A heavily patinatetd 18th C. black terracotta vessel from northern Portugal.
Originally used for the storage of oil/wine.
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Terracotta
XL Primtive Charred Transylvanian Dug-Out Shelves Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
An impressive set of dug-out shelves from the Carpathian mountains.
Fashioned from a single piece of beech.
Many age old repairs.
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19th Century Romanian Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Beech
Rustic Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Japanese Tea/Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A simply constructed 19th C. Japanese cedar tea/coffee table.
Heavily patinated due to hundreds of years of use.
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Cedar
17th Century Italian Tuscan Walnut Rustic Wabi-Sabi Bench
Located in London, GB
A rare surviving large 17th century walnut bench from Tuscany. Heavily patinated and full of character, with historic repairs adding to its charm. Bearing the letter M to the backres...
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17th Century Italian Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Walnut
$3,943 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Oak Armchair, 1920s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique armchair crafted from oak and dating from the 1920s–1930s.
The blue-gray upholstery is beautifully complemented by decorative nailheads and subtle carved grooves a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Zelkova Stand Mirror, 1890s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique stand mirror crafted from zelkova and dating to the 1890s.
The piece features a compact pedestal base fitted with a small drawer, offering both charm and practical...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Zelkova Display Stand, 1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique display stand crafted from zelkova and dating to the 1930s.
Compact in scale, the piece fits effortlessly into a variety of spaces and can be used in numerous ways...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
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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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wooden Board, "Abstract Sculptures", Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a wooden antique board from the Meiji era.
It is made of Japanese cedar wood.
It has a beautiful appearance due to years of use and aging.
It was used as a board for kneadi...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Board, "Abstract Sculptures", Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a wooden antique board from the Meiji era.
It is made of Japanese cedar wood.
It has a beautiful appearance due to years of use and aging.
It was used as a board for kneadi...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Travail Populaire Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, early 19th Century
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Folk Art rustic Travail Populaire small cabinet. 19th century.
This cabinet is equally a sculpture as it is a functional piece.
Tons of character in it's great original condition.
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Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Board, "Abstract Sculptures", Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This wooden antique board is from the Meiji period.
It is made of lauan wood.
Years of use and age have given it a beautiful appearance.
Hang it on the wall and enjoy it like ...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
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Wood
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Small Vase, Meiji Period, 1750-1850
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese pottery.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It was used as a fire extinguishing pot.
This piece has beautiful color and texture.
It is very rare...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Pottery
Primitive 19th C. Spanish Dug-Out Planter Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A good size, chunky, early 19th C. primitive dug-out planter.
Beautiful colour/wear.
Most likely originally used as a trough - now perfect as a planter.
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Chestnut
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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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Iron
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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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Iron
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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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Iron
Large Solid Oak Portuguese Slab Dinning Table Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large blackened table from central Portugal.
Constructed from 19th C. solid oak with washed out black matt wax finish.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Oak
Basket Woven from Japanese Bamboo / Wabi-Sabi Bamboo Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese basket.
It seems that it was used to dry something.
A charming object with a wabisabi atmosphere.
The shadows are very nice when you lean against the wall or...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Rustic Confit Jar / Pot
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
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 ...
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Early 20th Century German Country Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century Wabi Sabi Farmhouse Rustic Jug / Pitcher from Earthenware
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
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...
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Late 19th Century German Country Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese antique wall hanging wooden object/Wabi-Sabi withered ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wall-hanging object combines a naturally weathered block of wood with iron fittings. It likely originates from Japan, and the previous owner was so captivated by the shape of th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Cedar Storage Cabinet, 1930s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from cedar and dating from the 1930s–1940s.
The soft grain and lightweight character of cedar give the cabinet a calm, gentle presence that...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Oak Side Table, 1930s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique side table crafted from oak and dating from the 1930s–1940s.
Its gently rounded silhouette gives the piece a charming, approachable presence, while the splayed, la...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Lacquered Display Stand, 1920s–1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique lacquered display stand dating from the 1920s–1940s.
The surface is finished in deep black urushi lacquer, softly worn over time to reveal traces of the red underl...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique Wooden step stool, "Fumidai", made of Sugi Cedar - New finds from a Kominka (old traditional style house) in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
Manufactured in Circa 1900s - 1930s (Taisho...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The original red color has balanced with soot from its long use in an old house with an irori hearth, and has turned a natural reddish-brown. The pee...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Nara Wood Desk, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique desk crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1920s–1940s.
The slender legs are shaped with refined lathe-turned details, giving the piece a graceful and ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Sen Wood Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique cabinet crafted from sen wood (Japanese ash), dating from the 1920s–1940s.
Combining double doors with glass sliding panels, the piece offers versatile usefulness ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A 5 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C.
Both a beautiful & very practical piece of furniture.
Heavy patinated through years of use with original iron h...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Cedar
Matched Pair Of Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Low Tables
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of late 19th C. Meiji period Japanese coffee/low tables.
Constructed in cedar with beautiful patination developed over hundreds of years of use.
W105 cm x D42 cm x H...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Pottery
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 Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Door / Interior Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese door.
It is thought to date from the Edo or Meiji period.
It was used as the door of a traditional warehouse called a "kura." In Japan, old storehouses are ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Rag "BORO" 1800s-1860s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an exceptional example of a Japanese *BORO* textile, dating from the late Edo period (1800s–1860s). Carefully preserved over generations, it embodies both the resourcefulness...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Fabric
Japanese Antique Japanese Cedar Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage and display cabinet crafted entirely from solid Japanese cedar, dating from the 1920s–1940s.
Originally used as a merchandise display shelf in a long-estab...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi
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Wood
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique tenjin desk was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Originally used in traditional terakoya (temple schools), this low writing desk was designed for a lifestyle where...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi
Materials
Wood
French wabi sabi low tripod stool in solid wood, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / low stool / wood / Rustic / Antique / brutalist / primitive
Brutalist low wooden stool or tabouret with 3 legs and a half oval-shaped seat. Hand crafted in the mid 1...
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Mid-19th Century French Brutalist Antique Wabi Sabi
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Wood
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- What is wabi-sabi furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-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.
- What is an example of wabi-sabi?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-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, 2022One 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, 2023The 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.
- What is wabi-sabi pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-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.
- Is Wabi-sabi a design style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wabi-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.
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