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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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Cabinets , Low board Storage , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
flowers, ornaments, antiques, and art are displayed.
This lowboard is made of high-quality zelkova wood
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Sphere Toy, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century / Japanese object
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
wabi-sabi interiors.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Brazier/Hibachi Brazier/1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
as it is as an object.
We hope you enjoy the beauty of "wabi-sabi" that changes over time.
Weight
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Zelkova Slab Board, 1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
rarity of such a large, solid slab of zelkova.
Whether displayed vertically as wall art or repurposed
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Antique Pine Storage Shelf, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage shelf crafted from pine, dating from the 1930s–1950s.
Standing at 182 cm, the piece has a strong vertical presence, with eight evenly arranged tiers that c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
This extraordinary large
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Cedar Storage Cabinet, 1880s–1900s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1880s–1900s, in the late Meiji period.
Its deep, blackened finish carries a quiet elegance, where simplic...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Lauan Flower Stand, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique flower stand crafted from lauan wood, dating from the 1950s–1960s.
The structure is pared down to its essentials, with a concise, unadorned form that quietly suppo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Nara
Lauan Display Stand, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique display stand crafted from a combination of nara (oak) and lauan wood, dating from the 1950s.
The structure is simple, with decorative detail concentrated only at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Ash Wood Round Table, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique round table crafted from ash wood, dating from the 1950s.
Its distinctive tabletop—formed by two overlapping circular tiers—creates a soft, sculptural impression w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Block, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique wooden block dating from the 1950s–1960s.
Carved from a solid mass of wood, the piece has a quiet sculptural presence—its simple square form lending itself natural...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Hibachi with Tools, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
wear and age, revealing its history and enhancing its wabi-sabi character. The interior, designed to
Category
20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
, and create the beauty of wabi-sabi in the space.
Weight: 2kg
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Horse Figurine 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Western interiors.
This horse figurine embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi—beauty expressed through age
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Glass, Wood, 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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Masks
Materials
Wood
Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool.
Cedar is used.
The beautiful wood grain and rounded exterior can be decorated in the space as an object.
In additio...
Category
20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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 ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden board "Wall Decoration" 1860s-1900s
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi—beauty found in imperfection and time.
Weight: 12.5 kg
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Copper Elephant Figurine 1940s-1960s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
profound.
An embodiment of wabi-sabi, this elephant captures the serene beauty of impermanence and time
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Zelkova Display Stand, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique display stand crafted from zelkova, dating from the 1930s–1950s.
Its simple, straightforward structure carries a gentle sense of charm—an unpretentious design that...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Oak Side Table, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique side table crafted from oak and dating from the 1950s–1960s.
At first glance, the piece appears simple, yet a closer look reveals the thoughtful craftsmanship that...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Iron Block 1950s-1970s / Display stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
-kind surface that perfectly embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi.
Though it is no longer used for its
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
styles.
This stand, with its attractive wabi-sabi texture, is a masterpiece that allows you to
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved figurine statue. we don't know anything about the item, but believe it was made in Japan in the 1960s. Ideal decoration item. Hand carved wood. Nice displ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Aluminum Glove Mold 1940s-1960s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
viewer's imagination.
The spirit of the Japanese “wabi-sabi” spirit lives on in these hand molds
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Aluminum
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wood Board 1860s-1900s / Wall Decoration
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
.
Even in decay, it is still beautiful - the very spirit of “wabi sabi”. The memory of its use quietly
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Pine
$720 Sale Price
44% Off
Japanese antique wall hanging wooden object/Wabi-Sabi withered ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
craft or fine art; rather, it's a piece that was created by hand, taking a remnant of wood that nature
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
decorative techniques born in the Taisho era.
This table evokes the world of Wabi-Sabi.
The materials
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Oak
Wabi-Sabi.IV gold Leaf/Japanese parchment, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By Sia Aryai
Located in Yardley, PA
stamped on the front ready to hang. great piece on its own or part of a gallery art wall. :: Painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Wabi-Sabi.III gold Leaf/Japanese parchment, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By Sia Aryai
Located in Yardley, PA
stamped on the front ready to hang. great piece on its own or part of a gallery art wall. :: Painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Solid Zelkova Octagonal Display Stand, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique octagonal display stand carved from solid zelkova wood.
The exact date is unknown, yet the piece carries a distinctly primitive presence, shaped with a quiet stren...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Located in Studio City, CA
encompasses the Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic - the appreciation of beauty that is imperfect, impermanent, and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl, 1910s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
, embodying the quiet beauty of timeworn materials and the wabi-sabi spirit.
Additional antique furniture and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl, 1910s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
, embodying the quiet beauty of timeworn materials and the wabi-sabi spirit.
Additional antique furniture and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl, 1910s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
, embodying the quiet beauty of timeworn materials and the wabi-sabi spirit.
Additional antique furniture and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl, 1910s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
, embodying the quiet beauty of timeworn materials and the wabi-sabi spirit.
Additional antique furniture and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese 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 zelkova top.
The tabletop features high-quality zelkova, whose fine grain lends the small...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 flowing grain of the ash is especially expressive, giving the piece a soft movement an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
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 mark on the back confirms that it was originally used in Yamagata Prefecture.
The fr...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
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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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