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What is an example of wabi-sabi?

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What is an example of wabi-sabi?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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20th Century Wabi Sabi 4 Leg Stool, Germany circa 1930s or Older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. The stool has a simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture. The wood is paint
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Stools

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late 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1890s - 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
stool has a simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture. The wood is slightly
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Stools

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late 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1890s - 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture. The wood is slightly weathered and
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Stools

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Pair of 20th Century Wabi Sabi 4 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture. The wood is slightly weathered and
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Folk Art Stools

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Wood

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
stool has a simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture. The wood is slightly
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Stools

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early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, German Folkart Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. The stool has a simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture. The wood is
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

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