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What are the principles of Wabi Sabi?

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What are the principles of Wabi Sabi?
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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Sculptural Wabi-Sabi Coffee Table in Solid Oak by Sergio Vulpe, 70cm. In Stock
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Sculptural Wabi-Sabi Coffee Table in Solid Oak by Sergio Vulpe This handcrafted coffee table is made from solid oak and inspired by the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi — the appreciation of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

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Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Wabi Sabi hand carved coffee table. We added minimalist legs to this single wood piece originally used as an architectural panel.
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Rectangual Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Brutalist, Rustic, 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table in rectangle shape, with charismatic patina inspired by the great principles of wabi-sabi.
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Vintage 1940s European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Bamboo, Wabi Sabi Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Axel Vervoordt is a renowned Belgian interior designer and antique dealer known for his minimalist, yet warm and inviting design aesthetic. His use of natural materials, including ba...
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo

1960s Oak Ebony Cantilevered Sculptural Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, coffee table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best,...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Japanese Wooden block table /wabi-sabi coffee table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This table is crafted from an antique *usu*—a traditional mortar once used for pounding *mochi* (rice cakes). Made from *keyaki* (Japanese zelkova) wood, the mortar is exceptionally...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables

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Wood

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