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Brutalist Ensemble of Hard Limestone Blocks For Wabi-Sabi Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rare brutalist ensemble of hard limestone blocks for a bespoke wabi fireplace wall. The blocks can
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17th Century French Brutalist Antique Wabi Sabi

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Limestone

Unique Large Dug-out Japanese Coffee Table Wabi Sabi (2)
Located in London, GB
A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated charred cedar two piece top on heavily patinated carved dug-out cedar base. Made using 19th C. Japanese elements in o...
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1890s Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Round Table, 1920s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique small round table dating from the 1920s–1930s. Though the exact wood species is unknown, the piece carries a calm and understated presence. Carved details along th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cedar Storage Cabinet, 1900s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1900s–1930s. Though compact in scale, the piece has a quiet yet unmistakable presence, shaped by the deep...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Bamboo Round Table, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique round table crafted entirely from bamboo, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Formed by combining multiple bamboo sections through traditional handcrafting techniques, th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Bamboo

Japanese Antique Bamboo Display Stand, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique display stand dating from the 1930s–1950s. The frame is made from natural bamboo, its original form left beautifully intact, while the shelves are crafted from woo...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Bamboo

Japanese Antique Chestnut Storage Cabinet, 1900s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from chestnut wood, dating from the 1900s–1930s. The surface has matured into a deep, warm brown over time, and the flowing grain patterns ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cedar Drawer Chest, 1920s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from sugi (cedar), dating from the 1920s–1930s. The original black finish has been preserved, its matte surface offering a calm, understated p...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Pine Drawer Chest, 1868–1926 - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
An antique Japanese drawer chest crafted from solid pine, dating from approximately 1868–1926. The piece has a strong, imposing presence, shaped by its deep proportions and substanti...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Large 19th Century Sunken Chinese Wabi Sabi Stapled Clay Pot
Located in London, GB
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...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Clay

Japanese antique cabinet with wooden lattice doors, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a tasteful Japanese-style storage shelf made in the Meiji period. Made of durable cedar wood. The sliding door is decorated with delicate frosted glass and wooden latticewor...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique low table from the Taisho period. The table top is made of five pieces of Shurizakura wood with beautiful grain, and its rich expression captivates the viewer. In...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Board , Wall Decoration Abstract Art , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This wooden board was made in the Taisho era. The dense and beautiful grain of the wood, unique to time-honored zelkova, is eye-catching. The color that has deepened over the years,...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cedar Storage Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from cedar, dating from the 1920s–1940s. Its construction is striking in its simplicity—an almost disciplined clarity that reflects the mak...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cedar Storage Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1920s–1940s. This two-piece cabinet has a rugged, utilitarian presence, with a surface shaped by decades ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Oak Dining Table, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique dining table crafted from oak, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Its calm and well-balanced presence gives the piece a composed, orderly appearance, while the round tab...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Oak Coffee Table, 1912s–1926s, - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique coffee table crafted from oak and dating from the 1912–1926 period. The wood has matured into a deep, quiet brown over the decades, giving the piece a calm and gro...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Wall Panel, Abstract Art , Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This wall-hanging carved wooden ornament is made from recycled zelkova wood from a kotatsu table from the Meiji period. The beautiful grain of the wood has been carefully carved by ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Exhibition Stand / Sword Case / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old drawer for storing Japanese swords originally called "Katanatansu". It is thought to be from around the Edo period. Cedar is used for the material, and a large numbe...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood, Paper, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Board / Wall Decoration Abstract Art / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese workboard. It was called "Mochiita" and was used as a workbench for kneading flour. It seems to be around the Meiji period. The board is thought to be pine...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 17th-18th Century/ Wabi-Sabi /Tokoname
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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 ...
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wabi Sabi

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Pottery

Early 19th Century Primitive Rustic Wabi Sabi Scottish Box Stool
Located in London, GB
A charming, small vernacular box stool in deeply patinated pine timber of simple boarded construction, with shaped carry hole to the seat. Scottish, c. 1800.
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19th Century Scottish Antique Wabi Sabi

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Pine

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Basket / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a basket with old Japanese paper pasted it. Japanese paper colored with Bengala is pasted on a bamboo basket. It is thought to be from the Meiji period. The technique of s...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi

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Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Antique Tengu s Face / Objet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is the old Tengu surface that was used in the Kyushu region of Japan. It is thought to be from around the Meiji period. Tengu noodles are said to be an amulet, a blessing, and...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Late 18th Century Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Vessel from Calanda
Located in London, GB
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...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Wabi Sabi

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Terracotta

Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/1400-1573/Wabi-sabi vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is "Shigaraki ware". Shigaraki ware is a historic kiln located in Shiga Prefecture. (The Shigaraki ware kiln is circled in red in the image.) It is said to have originated in the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Wabi Sabi

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Pottery

19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A simple 19th century comb-back chair in sun-bleached elm. Beautifully patinated with traces of original paint and some small historic repairs which add to its charm. Welsh, c. 1850.
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19th Century Welsh Antique Wabi Sabi

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Elm

19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large primitive hand carved wooden dough bowl with recessed grips. Carved in one piece from a hollowed poplar trunk split along its longitudinal axis. Traditionally the dough for b...
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19th Century European Primitive Antique Wabi Sabi

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Poplar

Pair of Wabi Sabi Style Rustic Spanish Wooden Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall wooden and iron side tables. Likely oak. Spain, c1900s. These have since been reduced in height to make side tables. Can also be used as sculpture stands or altern...
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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique display stand was made from old wood from the Taisho period in Japan. In Japan. It was used as a bonsai stand. It is finished with red lacquer to highlight its natural e...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Wooden Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Object, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique display stand made from old wood from the Taisho era. In Japan, it was used as a stand for Bonsai. It is made of cherry wood and features a lacquer finish. It gi...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Wooden Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Object, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique display stand made from old wood from the Taisho era. In Japan, it was used as a stand for Bonsai. It is made of cherry wood and features a lacquer finish. It gi...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Large Wabi Sabi Primitive 19Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel
Located in London, GB
A black terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply texture. Historic chipping to the rim.
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Terracotta

Exceptional Primitive Wabi Sabi Large 18Th C. Terracotta Portuguese Vessel
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large 18th C. terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated & heavily textured.
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Terracotta

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl, 1910s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique footed wooden bowl dating from the 1910s–1930s. The vessel is stained in a deep black finish, giving it a quiet, dignified presence. It was likely made as a kaibao...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Chestnut Drawer Chest, 1880s–1900s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from chestnut wood, dating from the 1880s–1900s. Compact in scale yet rich in character, the piece has developed a deep, quiet patina through ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Oak Bench Sofa, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique bench sofa crafted from oak and dating from the 1930s–1940s. The frame has matured into a calm, deep brown tone, beautifully complemented by the light-colored upho...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cherry Ash Desk, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique desk crafted from cherry and ash wood, dating from the 1930s–1940s. The piece has a gentle, almost endearing presence—something that reveals itself slowly the long...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Wooden Display Stand, 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 cherry wood. It has a beautif...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden shovel that was used in old farmers in Japan. It is made of chestnut wood and hand-carved. It seems that the user at that time made a hole in order to drain the wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood, Chestnut

Japanese Antique Ash Wood Cabinet, 1912s–1926s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique cabinet crafted from ash wood, dating from the 1912–1926 period. At 75 cm wide, it offers a compact footprint that fits easily into smaller rooms, entryways, or co...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Early 19Th C. Catalan Primitive Charred Chestnut Console Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large early 19th C. Charred chestnut console table from Catalonia. Heavily Patinated with strong utilitarian design. Very similar in style to tables from Andorra of similar age.
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Wabi Sabi

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Chestnut

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse
Located in London, GB
A statement 18th century cupboard from the Carpathian Mountain region. Primitively constructed from roughly hewn mixed hardwood timber, with two planked doors which open to reveal a ...
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18th Century Balkan Primitive Antique Wabi Sabi

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Beech, Oak, Pine

French Early 19th Century Alpine Mountain Cupboard Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large early 19th century Alpine cupboard constructed from thick planks of pine timber. Featuring its original decorative forged iron hardware and sitting on subtly shaped feet, the...
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Early 19th Century French Primitive Antique Wabi Sabi

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Iron

A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese sideboard/tansu. It was likely to be used as a counter in a shop. Heavily pati...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi

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Cedar

17th Century Austrian Rustic Folk Painted Cupboard Wabi-Sabi European
Located in London, GB
A striking, late 17th century heavily patinated pine cupboard from the alpine region of Styria. Featuring intricately forged iron hardware and remnants of historic folk paintwork, wi...
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17th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Wabi Sabi

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Primitive 19th C. Bleached Out Transylvanian Mountain Table Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A 19th C. Solid beech table from the mountains of Transylvania. Heavily patinated thick hand cut hewn top in a bleached-out matt wax finish. - We offer free shipping to the USA/Ca...
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19th Century Romanian Antique Wabi Sabi

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Beech

Rare Rustic wabi sabi style vase in solid wood, France 1800s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
fits perfect in a modern interior with wabi wabi accents but will be an eye cather to any space
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Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1800-1868s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet called a tansu. It is made of cedar and is thought to date from the Edo or Meiji period. The doors have a simple, unified design, with vertical bars ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wabi Sabi

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Iron

Japanese antique large bamboo double layered basket - wabi sabi primitive decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from the farmer's barn. Japanese antique hand woven bamboo basket - can store the heavier object because of the double layered structure of thin bamboo thick bamboo ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Wabi Sabi

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Bamboo

Japanese Antique Nara Wood Chair, 1910s–1920s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi A
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique chair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1910s–1920s. A branded mark on the back confirms that it was originally used in Yamagata Prefecture. The fr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Nara Wood Swivel Chair, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique swivel chair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1930s–1940s. Its presence evokes quiet scenes of sitting at a desk—writing letters, reading, or gent...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Iron

Japanese Antique Nara Wood Chair, 1910s–1920s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi B
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique chair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1910s–1920s. A branded mark on the back confirms that it was originally used in Yamagata Prefecture. The fr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Japanese Antique Mirror with Hand-Painted Decorative Frame - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
An antique Japanese mirror featuring a hand-painted decorative frame from the early Showa period (circa 1930s–40s). The frame, rich with patina, possesses the quiet charm of age—its ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood

Primitive Pine Console Table with Drawer, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Originally used as a shoemaker’s table in rural Scandinavia, this early 19th-century pine piece carries the marks of long use. The worn surface and faded red drawer front reveal its ...
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19th Century Norwegian Primitive Antique Wabi Sabi

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Pine

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period). Having storage capacity with inner shel...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wabi Sabi

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Wood, Cedar

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Antique Wabi Sabi For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique wabi sabi you’re looking for. Each antique wabi sabi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and reclaimed wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique wabi sabi — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique wabi sabi made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique wabi sabi over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Wabi Sabi?

Prices for an antique wabi sabi can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,080.
Questions About Antique Wabi Sabi
  • 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 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
    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.