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What is an example of wabi-sabi?
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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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Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Stools
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Folk Art Stools
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Stools
Materials
Wood
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