Wabi Sabi Object
Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Vases
Wood
2010s Japanese Vases
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Baskets
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
20th Century Organic Modern Vases
Bamboo, Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Iron, Tin
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases
Pottery
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls
Wood
Antique 1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Wood, Hardwood
Antique 1870s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Birch
Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures
Cypress
Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Pottery
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars
Pottery
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Indian Organic Modern Vases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Primitive Vases
Terracotta
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Earthenware, Pottery
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases
Pottery
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vases
Pottery, Stoneware
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars
Pottery
Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls
Lacquer, Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Ceramic, Paper, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Chestnut
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars
Pottery
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Wood
Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities
Wood
Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases
Pottery
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Pine
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Urns
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
20th Century American Urns
Clay
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Vases
Stoneware
Antique 1790s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities
Wood
Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Oak
Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Vases
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paper
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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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