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Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse
Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse

Located in London, GB

A statement 18th century cupboard from the Carpathian Mountain region. Primitively constructed from roughly hewn mixed hardwood timber, with two planked doors which open to reveal a ...

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Antique 18th Century Balkan Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Beech, Oak, Pine

Large Wabi Sabi Style French Primitive Wooden Pebbles
Large Wabi Sabi Style French Primitive Wooden Pebbles

Large Wabi Sabi Style French Primitive Wooden Pebbles

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Magnificent large scale French Primitive Wooden Pebbles - France 1960's Each pebble is individually unique in size, shape and character Hard wood with wonderful patina Perfect s...

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Vintage 1960s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spanish primitive wooden stool, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1870s
Spanish primitive wooden stool, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1870s

Spanish primitive wooden stool, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1870s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A primitive wooden stool from Spain. Hand-carved from solid wood, defined by its raw surface, organic form, and honest construction. A sculptural, utilitarian object shaped by use an...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese old wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive wood table / stand
Japanese old wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive wood table / stand

Japanese old wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive wood table / stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This table is made by combining an old tree stump with a newly carved tabletop. The tabletop is made using cashew paint, which gives it a lacquer-like finish, and has a jet black fin...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Rather than seeking perfect symmetry or smoothness, the piece embraces irregularity and subtle distortion—an aesthetic sensibility that resonates with the spirit of wabi-sabi. The wo...

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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Solid Wood Coffee Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Solid Wood Coffee Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Solid Wood Coffee Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A remarkable Japanese antique solid wood block, repurposed as a sculptural coffee table. Carved from a massive single piece of wood, its substantial cylindrical form reveals the raw...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Leather

19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel
19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel

19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinated hand-thrown terracotta vessel, with twin handles and multiple characterful iron staple repairs. From the province of Seville in Andalusia. Spanish, c. 1870.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi
Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi

Primitive 19Th C. Catalan Dinning Table Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A good sized 19th Catalan dinning table with traditional “A” frame legs. Heavily patinated through years of use with many age old repairs. Sympathetically restored in our Lon...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Pine

Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art
Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art

Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wall art made using some of the material from an old Japanese door. This is a wooden door reinforced with galvanized iron sheets. It's a convenient size that doesn't take...

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2010s Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Tin

Primitive 18Th C. Wabi Sabi Portuguese Chestnut Bench
Primitive 18Th C. Wabi Sabi Portuguese Chestnut Bench

Primitive 18Th C. Wabi Sabi Portuguese Chestnut Bench

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinated 18th C. bench from Northern Portugal. Solidly constructed from thick slabs of chestnut. Good proportions.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A good sized solid chestnut 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Either Andorran or Catalan in origin. Bleached-out & heavily patinated with age old repairs. - We offer free shipping t...

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Antique 18th Century Andorran Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Japanese wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive table / exhibition wood table
Japanese wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive table / exhibition wood table

Japanese wood table /wabi-sabi table / primitive table / exhibition wood table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wabi-sabi table made by combining driftwood and a new tabletop. The base of the table is made of the same wood, and it has three legs, so it is very strong and sturdy. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door
Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door

Wabi-Sabi 19th Century Asian Primitive Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sculptural Door

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Together, they create a quiet yet powerful presence that resonates deeply with the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which embraces imperfection, natural aging, and the beauty of time.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Rare Primitive 18th Century Wabi Sabi Rustic Orkney Chair
Rare Primitive 18th Century Wabi Sabi Rustic Orkney Chair

Rare Primitive 18th Century Wabi Sabi Rustic Orkney Chair

Located in London, GB

A rare surviving, late 18th century Orkney chair, primitively constructed from a mix of beautifully patinated pine and fruitwood timber. Featuring an unusual and original panelled ba...

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Antique 18th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair
Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This characteristic and primitive chair is entirely handmade and assembled with mortise and tenon joints. The piece is made ...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a pair of antique Japanese straw snow boots from the Tohoku region of northern Japan. They are believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period (1860s–1920s). Handwoven from...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Straw

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A Vintage, Antique, Classic, Scandinavian, Modern, or a Folk Art home decor. "Wabi-sabi is the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature.

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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Chopping Block / Side Table
Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Chopping Block / Side Table

Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Chopping Block / Side Table

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This primitive oak chopping block, once purely functional, has now evolved into a strikingly stylish and distinctive object. Crafted from a solid oak block with slanted pine legs, it...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is entirely handmade and assembled with mortise and tenon joints. This example is made ...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing our antique Japanese bench, a remarkable piece that embodies the serene beauty of wabi-sabi. This bench allows you to appreciate the harmony of imperfection and the passa...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing our antique Japanese bench, a remarkable piece that embodies the serene beauty of wabi-sabi. This bench allows you to appreciate the harmony of imperfection and the passa...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs

Materials

Wood

17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair
17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair

17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair

Located in London, GB

A richly patinated and time-worn, 17th century carved oak farmhouse chair with simple splat to the back, two-plank seat and turned front legs.

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Antique 1650s Welsh Chairs

Materials

Oak

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Primitive Zelkova Wood Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Primitive Zelkova Wood Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Primitive Zelkova Wood Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This remarkable object strongly embodies the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection, the passage of time, and the natural aging of materials.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive
antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Primitive 19th C. Spanish Dug-Out Planter Wabi Sabi
Primitive 19th C. Spanish Dug-Out Planter Wabi Sabi

Primitive 19th C. Spanish Dug-Out Planter Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A good size, chunky, early 19th C. primitive dug-out planter. Beautiful colour/wear. Most likely originally used as a trough - now perfect as a planter. - We offer free shipping ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century
Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century

Primitive wooden trough, wabi-sabi style, Spain, 19th century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A hand-carved wooden trough with a strong sculptural presence. Marked by time, cracks, and repairs, the surface reveals the material’s history and use. An honest, raw object that fun...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Folk Art Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved Wood

19th Century American Folk Art Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved Wood

Located in Round Top, TX

The combination of original paint, untouched wooden hardware, crazed varnish, and chip-carved detailing gives the piece an almost sculptural quality that reads equally well in rustic...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the magnificent joints show the high level of craftsmanship. Compared to a typical dining cha...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A small, warm bench made of oak and cork. Its adorable appearance makes it seem like a scene from a fairy tale, as if a child is sitting in the shade of a tree in the grassland. Th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Benches

Materials

Wood

Unique Scandinavian Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Armchair, 20th Century, 1950s
Unique Scandinavian Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Armchair, 20th Century, 1950s

Unique Scandinavian Primitive Wooden Wabi Sabi Armchair, 20th Century, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

A highly decorative statement piece with strong wabi-sabi and brutalist qualities. This fine armchair will complement many interior styles.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18Th C. Wabi Sabi Primitive Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel
18Th C. Wabi Sabi Primitive Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel

18Th C. Wabi Sabi Primitive Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinatetd 18th C. black terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of years of use. Totally pure Spanish v...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of years of use. Totally pure Spanis...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of years of use. Totally pure Spanis...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Monumental 18th Century French Oak Workbench, Primitive Console, Wabi-Sabi
Monumental 18th Century French Oak Workbench, Primitive Console, Wabi-Sabi

Monumental 18th Century French Oak Workbench, Primitive Console, Wabi-Sabi

Located in BORGO, FR

Monumental 18th century French oak workbench with exceptional length and a striking primitive presence. This piece embodies the essence of wabi-sabi aesthetics, with a beautifully ti...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Every weathered trace, every subtle imperfection, reflects the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy—finding profound beauty in transience and imperfection.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic Painted Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair
Rustic Painted Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Rustic Painted Primitive Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Folk Art Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique Alpine chair from Southern Germany. This distinctive, primitive chair is entirely handmade and constructed using mortise-and-tenon joints. Crafted from pine, it w...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Paint

Wabi Sabi Primitive 1940s Folk Art Brass Tack Stool Rich Patina Original Textile
Wabi Sabi Primitive 1940s Folk Art Brass Tack Stool Rich Patina Original Textile

Wabi Sabi Primitive 1940s Folk Art Brass Tack Stool Rich Patina Original Textile

Located in Round Top, TX

Charming original handmade early 20th C. stool with faux leather upholstery that has the most perfect wear and patina. The weight is impressive, considering the size, a testament to ...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Painted Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Coffee Table from weathered Oak
Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Coffee Table from weathered Oak

Rustic Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Primitive Coffee Table from weathered Oak

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Exceptional old work table from Eastern Europe, dating from the early 20th century. Originally purely functional, now a decorative object with a unique appearance. Crafted from solid...

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Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

A Primitive 19th Century Wabi-Sabi Elm Side Table Display Stand or Stool
A Primitive 19th Century Wabi-Sabi Elm Side Table Display Stand or Stool

A Primitive 19th Century Wabi-Sabi Elm Side Table Display Stand or Stool

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Embrace the charm of this one-of-a-kind elm stand, which embodies the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic—a celebration of imperfection and transience.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Powder Horn Flask with Brass Fittings and Leather Strap
19th Century Powder Horn Flask with Brass Fittings and Leather Strap

19th Century Powder Horn Flask with Brass Fittings and Leather Strap

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The surface shows authentic wear consistent with age, including natural pitting and oxidation, enhancing its primitive, wabi-sabi character. The top cap and fittings exhibit early ha...

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A 5 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very practical piece of furniture. Heavy patinated through years of use with origina...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s
Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s

Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

The legs have been adapted for stability and height while retaining their original character. A true wabi sabi piece with visible age, wear and old surface.

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Antique 17th Century Norwegian Romantic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique low table from the Taisho period. The table top is made of five pieces of Shurizakura wood with beautiful grain, and its rich expression captivates the viewer. In...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 19Th C. Catalan Primitive Charred Chestnut Console Wabi Sabi
Early 19Th C. Catalan Primitive Charred Chestnut Console Wabi Sabi

Early 19Th C. Catalan Primitive Charred Chestnut Console Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large early 19th C. Charred chestnut console table from Catalonia. Heavily Patinated with strong utilitarian design. Very similar in style to tables from Andorra of similar age.

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive 19th C. Bleached Out Transylvanian Mountain Table Wabi Sabi
Primitive 19th C. Bleached Out Transylvanian Mountain Table Wabi Sabi

Primitive 19th C. Bleached Out Transylvanian Mountain Table Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A 19th C. Solid beech table from the mountains of Transylvania. Heavily patinated thick hand cut hewn top in a bleached-out matt wax finish. - We offer free shipping to the USA/Ca...

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Antique 19th Century Romanian Console Tables

Materials

Beech

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive XL 19th C. Kurma Wheeled Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large primitive early Meiji period Japanese wheeled tansu cabinet. Featuring a total of four sliding with original iron hardware. Heavily patinated with many age old repairs.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Washi paper covered straw wicker basket , wabi sabi primitive
Antique Japanese Washi paper covered straw wicker basket , wabi sabi primitive

Antique Japanese Washi paper covered straw wicker basket , wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This antique Japanese wicker basket is made of rice straw, and is fully covered with reused Washi, a traditional Japanese paper. Even the bottom and inside of the lid are covered. Th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Straw, Paper

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

Its rich patina, earned over centuries, adds unmatched character and rustic charm, making it a perfect addition to cabin, farmhouse, Wabi-Sabi, or country-style interiors. Whether pl...

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Antique 17th Century Norwegian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Brass

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho peri...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a long-established hardware shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 190...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Console Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s
Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Console Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s

Wabi Sabi Antique Primitive Console Table, Pillar Log Legs, Scandinavia, c 1600s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

The legs have been adapted for stability and height while retaining their original character. A true wabi sabi piece with visible age, wear and old surface.

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Antique 17th Century Norwegian Romantic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s

Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

Its focus is on simple lines and light spaces. "Wabi-sabi is the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Pine

Exceptionally Rare Primitive Early 19th Iberian Dug-Out Bench Wabi Sabi
Exceptionally Rare Primitive Early 19th Iberian Dug-Out Bench Wabi Sabi

Exceptionally Rare Primitive Early 19th Iberian Dug-Out Bench Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A super rare dug-out bench from the mountains of northern Portugal. Hollowed out from a signal piece of walnut. Heavily patinated with age old repairs.

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Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Benches

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s
Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s

Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s

Located in Rīga, LV

Antique white painted armchair with beautiful faded surface. Love this asymmetric back form. Sturdy and fully functional.

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Early 20th Century Latvian Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered wooden box wabi sabi primitive
1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered wooden box wabi sabi primitive

1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered wooden box wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Paper covered wooden box with lid - made around 1894 (Meiji 27), written on the lid with brush calligraphy. Can be displayed as a unique wabi sabi art piece, also as display stand w...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique ceramic vase with a calm, understated presence shaped by time. Although an older piece, it remains in good condition with no cracks or chips, retaining the integri...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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Primitive Wabi Sabi For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the primitive wabi sabi you’re looking for. Each primitive wabi sabi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 154 variations of the antique or vintage primitive wabi sabi you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect primitive wabi sabi — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A primitive wabi sabi made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made primitive wabi sabi has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Mikko Nupponen and Olavi Hanninen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Primitive Wabi Sabi?

Prices for a primitive wabi sabi start at $325 and top out at $12,800 with the average selling for $1,790.

Questions About Primitive Wabi Sabi

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wabi-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, 2022
    One 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, 2023
    Wabi-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.