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Japanese Old Wabi-Sabi Iron Panel Abstract Art 1950s-1970s / Wall Decoration
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
the intersection of human use and natural aging—embodying the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi.
When
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1600s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique Norwegian bridal bench made from rare black alder, this bridal bench approximately dates back to the 17th century.
Wear consistent with age and use adds character, with a b...
Category
Antique 17th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Cabinet, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique Norwegian Cabinet, made from a 1800s flour chest. Wear consistent with age and use, beautiful patina. The lower hinge lacks a securing pin (or hook), leaving the door attache...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1600s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique Norwegian bridal bench made from rare black alder, this bridal bench approximately dates back to the 17th century.
Wear consistent with age and use adds character, with a b...
Category
Antique 17th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1600s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique Norwegian bridal bench made from rare black alder, this bridal bench approximately dates back to the 17th century.
Wear consistent with age and use adds character, with a b...
Category
Antique 17th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Door Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
randomly created expressions and the weathering of the materials evoke the spirit of “wabi-sabi,” an
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Bamboo, Cedar
An Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Tray, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An antique wabi sabi tray with heavy patina from age and use.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Wood
A Small Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A small antique wabi sabi wooden bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Root Bowl, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderful antique wabi sabi wooden root bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Root Bowl, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderfil antique wabi sabi wooden root bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Wood
"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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Oak Side Table, 1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
wood allows the table to blend naturally into a variety of interiors—minimalist, mid-century, or wabi
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wabi-Sabi Antique Mediterranean Terracotta Jug – 19th Century Rustic Folk Potter
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi-Sabi Antique Mediterranean Terracotta Jug – 19th Century Rustic Folk Pottery
A soulful wabi
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Antique Meiji Wabi-Sabi Shigaraki Ware Art Pottery Jar Tsubo Pot Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
(Tanba) ware, Tokaname ware, and Bizen ware).
This particular piece encompasses the Japanese Wabi-Sabi
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Japanese Antique Wooden Wall Mirror, 1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique wooden mirror dating from the 1950s.
Defined by slender, delicate lines alone, the frame presents a refined simplicity with a distinctly modern character for its e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique chair from the Showa era.
The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture and soft feel that comes from years of use. You can enjoy the changes in the leath...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Leather
Japanese Antique Edo Wabi-Sabi Shigaraki Tamba Tanba Art Pottery Jar Tsubo Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
organic ash glaze and wonderful texture. The work encompasses the Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic (which is
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Japanese Antique Edo Meiji Wabi-Sabi Tanba Tamba Art Pottery Vase Jar Pot
Located in Studio City, CA
sense of the warmth of the earth and of the people.
The work encompasses the Japanese Wabi-Sabi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period.
It is thought to have once been used as a stand for a brazier, making it a valuable item that evokes the spirit of the tim...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese vintage large industrial rusty iron wall decor - wabi sabi objet d
art
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Vintage Industrial rusty iron wall decor - this large size iron plate had been used to mix the mortar on it for long time, naturally covered with rust by age.
Can be displayed on eit...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period.
It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time.
It is made of high-quality Japanese zelkova wood and finished with l...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique earthenware/Wabi-sabi objects/Unglazed pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce some earthenware with a very interesting shape.
This is an old excavated earthenware from Japan, called "Yayoi" or "Hajiki".
This item is from before the 9...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stand, Late 1800s, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
gravity that suits contemplative interiors, display settings, or wabi-sabi inspired spaces.
A modest yet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Pottery Vessel, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Mid-20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Japanese pottery vase, mid-20th century, with a strong sculptural presence and wabi-sabi character
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Low Table, 1920s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique low table dating from the 1920s–1930s.
Though the wood species is unknown, the square top and delicate carved details give the piece a refined and memorable presen...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Zelkova Drawer Chest, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from zelkova, dating from the 1950s.
The flowing grain patterns of the wood give the piece a striking presence—an appealing balance of strengt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Zelkova
Cedar Cabinet, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique cabinet crafted from a combination of zelkova and cedar, dating from the 1950s.
Its straightforward structure and approachable scale make it an easy piece to incor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Ash Wood Bench, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique bench crafted from ash wood, dating from the 1950s.
Its simple, unadorned form gives the piece a quiet, understated presence, allowing the natural character of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Root Bowl, Bulgaria c. late 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderfil antique wabi sabi wooden root bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Bulgarian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Iron Candlestick, 1910s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
naturally with minimalist, rustic, or wabi-sabi interiors, offering a grounded accent through its patina and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Beech Armchair, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique armchair crafted from beech and dating from the 1950s–1960s.
The gently curved arms create a soft, graceful silhouette, giving the piece an inviting and subtly ele...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Cherry Chair, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique chair crafted from cherry wood and dating from the 1950s–1960s.
Its presence evokes the quiet elegance of an old Western-style residence—refined yet understated.
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Oak Chair, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique chair crafted from oak and dating from the 1950s–1960s.
Its form carries a familiar, almost nostalgic simplicity—an honest, unadorned design that reflects the quie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
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...
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Large Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Tray, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A large antique wabi sabi tray with heavy patina from age and use. Old repiars with metal.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antiquities
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antiques , Old Wrapping Paper , Tapestries , Wabi-sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
, adding a special charm to your interior. It can be used as a wall hanging, tapestry, or art piece
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antiques , Old Wrapping Paper , Tapestries , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
, adding a special charm to your interior. It can be used as a wall hanging, tapestry, or art piece
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Aging Toy Soccer Ball/ Object / 1970-1990s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old toy soccer ball.
Over the years, the outer material has peeled off, exposing the inner material. The appearance, which has changed naturally over time, has a beauty th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Other
Japanese Antique Oak Corner Rack, 1950s–1960s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique corner rack crafted from oak, dating from the 1950s–1960s.
Designed to make purposeful use of a room’s corner, the piece settles neatly into limited space, quietly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Lauan Storage Cabinet, 1950s–1970s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from lauan wood and dating from the 1950s–1970s.
Constructed from thick, solid boards, the piece has a sturdy, reassuring presence that ref...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Cedar Drawer Chest, 1940s–1960s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from cedar and dating from the 1940s–1960s.
The cabinet features an impressive arrangement of twenty-two drawers, twenty of which are small an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Nara Wood Armchair, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique armchair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1950s–1960s.
Despite its simple design, the softly curved frame and rounded seat create a gentle, welcom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Lathe-leg desk, table, Wabi-sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This desk has cute turned-wheel legs and a soft appearance that makes an impression.
The texture of the material that has aged with the years, and the intricately decorated drawer ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Hibachi, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A beautiful antique Japanese hibachi crafted from richly grained wood, featuring an elegant inlaid design of a peacock feather. Traditionally, hibachi were used as portable charcoal ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Vintage Linen Noren, Textile, Wabi Sabi, 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
the fabric is in excellent condition, retaining its luster and shine. You can use this piece as art
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Textiles
Materials
Linen
Antique Noren Curtain, Japan, circa 1890 / Wabi Sabi, Japanese craftsmanship
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
gentle fading and irregular weave reflect years of use and sunlight, giving it a serene, wabi-sabi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles
Materials
Fabric
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.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
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- 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.
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