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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Masks
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese wood step stool, Fumidai wabi sabi organic mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
traditional style house) in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
Manufactured in Circa 1900s - 1930s (Taisho to early Showa
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Stools
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Copper Tub 1800s-1860s / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
of the time this utensil has spent.
The beauty of decay symbolizes the spirit of “wabi-sabi,” which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Materials
Copper, Iron
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
bring a touch of "wa" (Japanese harmony) and vintage charm to their space, and will complement both
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tsukubai 1860s-1900s / Stone Vase Basin Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
standing quietly, it is a presence that brings a deep sense of taste and the spirit of wabi-sabi to a space
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Stone
$720 Sale Price
28% Off
Japanese BK Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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This piece evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
with confidence.
This piece evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet/ Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period 1910-40s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, simplicity, and beauty
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet/ Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa Period 1910-40s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, simplicity, and beauty
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s ③ / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cherished to this day.
This exquisite piece evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese old wood stand / Exhibition stand wabi-sabi / primitive wood stand /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
over time with oil and soot, giving it a very wabi-sabi feel.
This display stand can be used either
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chest in Nara Oak, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese chest crafted from nara wood (Japanese oak), dating from the 1950s–1960s.
The top is
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Weathered Keyaki Wood Block 1900s-1940s / Figurine
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
embodies the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi, which values naturalness and the beauty of time’s passage. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Cedar
Zelkova Flower Stand, 1940s–1960s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique flower stand dating from the 1940s–1960s, crafted with a cedar base and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa More Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Ash Wood Tabletop Showcase, 1940s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique tabletop showcase crafted from ash wood and dating from the 1940s–1950s.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer Chest in Wood, 1940s–1950s – Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese wooden drawer chest dating from the 1940s–1950s.
Compact in both width and depth, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Low Wooden Table, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese low table was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926) with a keyaki (Japanese zelkova
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
incorporate the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which brings tranquility and harmony to any space.
Weight
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Massive Tansu Chest 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi.
Weight: approximately 70 kg
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
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This traditional Japanese furniture embodies the Japanese spirit of "wabi-sabi," which brings peace and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku), Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
surface for ceramics, books, and objects. The natural patina and honest wear express the wabi-sabi
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
that speaks directly to the spirit of wabi-sabi.
Both the top and the base are crafted from keyaki
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Iron Cow Figurine 1950s-1970s / Object Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese iron cow figurine, made during the Shōwa period (circa 1950s–1970s). It is
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Door, Abstract Art Wabi Sabi, 1860s-1900s
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
the world of wabi and sabi.
Recommended as a wall painting.
It was made in the Meiji period (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Doors and Gates
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Storage
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
subtle nuances lies the Japanese spirit of “wabi-sabi”—an appreciation for natural imperfection and the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Nara Wood Display Stand, 1940s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique display stand crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1940s–1950s.
Its
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Stone Mortar 1860s-1900s / Stone Bowl Object Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
one-of-a-kind expression—one that embodies the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi: beauty found in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Chestnut Wood Open Rack, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique open rack crafted from solid chestnut wood, dating from the 1930s–1950s.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Antique Door "Wall Decoration" 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
that evokes the sensibility of the Wabi-Sabi period.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Bamboo, Cedar
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection and transience.
Though originally used as a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Sliding Door with Galvanized Steel 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
embody the beauty of imperfection and transience—a reflection of the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates
Materials
Steel
Wall Mirror, Sori Yanagi for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s, Wabi Sabi
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
mirror embodies the refined aesthetic of Japanese modern design. Perfect for entryways, bedrooms, or
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Japanese Antique Side Table, Late Meiji Era
1868–1912
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
crack in the top further enhances its wabi-sabi character, embracing the beauty of imperfection and age
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Keyaki Wood Flower Vase, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique flower vase crafted from keyaki (zelkova), dating from the 1950s–1960s.
The
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/1400-1573/Wabi-sabi vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
are six kilns with long histories in Japan,
and this is one of them.
This jar was fired in the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique White Porcelain Sake Bottles, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A pair of Japanese antique white porcelain sake bottles, dating from the 1940s–1960s.
Originally
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Sen Wood Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from sen wood, dating from the 1930s–1950s.
Its carefully
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Ash Wood Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from ash wood, dating from the 1930s–1950s.
The twenty-four
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Keyaki Wood Small Cabinet, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique small cabinet crafted from keyaki (zelkova), dating from the 1930s–1950s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese wooden wabi-sabi coffee table / 1868-1920 / sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
spirit of wabi-sabi.
This low table brings to life the age-old aging of the wood, a worldview that would
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Sen Wood Storage Shelves, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique set of three storage shelves crafted from sen wood, dating from the 1930s–1950s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (4)
Located in London, GB
A unique, dug-out Japanese coffee table/sofa table. Patinated cedar top on heavily patinated dug
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Antique 1890s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi-Sabi (6)
Located in London, GB
A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated cedar top on heavily patinated
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (5)
Located in London, GB
A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated cedar op on heavily patinated
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
rustic yet present form is the very embodiment of the spirit of wabi-sabi. When hung on a wall, the wide
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Center Table / Sofa Table Coffee Table / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This table is an original piece made from old Japanese wood.
The tabletop is a heavy, strong board
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Center Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era
1868-1912
Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
combines functionality with traditional charm.
The chest of drawers exudes a wabi-sabi aesthetic, with its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,600 Sale Price
36% Off
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
from the day it arrives.
This tansu is deeply infused with the spirit of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
“wabi-sabi,” or the Japanese traditional Japanese aesthetic.
This is a special piece of furniture with
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$3,200 Sale Price
28% Off
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Japanese Wabi Sabi For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese wabi sabi you’re looking for. A Japanese wabi sabi — often made from wood, ceramic and pottery — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Japanese wabi sabi, we have 36 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese wabi sabi you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese wabi sabi, designed in the Arts and Crafts or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese wabi sabi over the years, but those crafted by Skoby Joe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Japanese Wabi Sabi?
Prices for a Japanese wabi sabi can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $68 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
Questions About Japanese Wabi Sabi
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.