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Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Console; Dining Table; Table; France; Auvergne; Wabi Sabi; Naive
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century
Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century

Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century

H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 25.6 in
Antique Wabi-Sabi Work Desk Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. It would make a good desk or small dining table. It would also work as an entry piece. The table is
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Wabi-Sabi Work Desk Table
Antique Wabi-Sabi Work Desk Table

Antique Wabi-Sabi Work Desk Table

H 22 in W 50 in D 28 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Dining Table or Desk
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
This dining table was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Dining Table or Desk
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Dining Table or Desk

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Dining Table or Desk

H 30.5 in W 56.5 in D 38 in
Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
-sleeved desk whose lacquer has gained a deep flavor over time. The zelkova wood(Japanese Unique Wood) used
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

H 15.36 in W 35.83 in D 15.16 in
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique Tenjin Desk was crafted in the Late Meiji Era (1868-1912). Made of keyaki (Japanese
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

H 9.73 in W 40.04 in D 13.98 in
Antique Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderful antique wabi sabi dining table or desk with curved legs from Norway, Scandinavia, c
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Antique Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s

Antique Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s

H 28.75 in W 81.5 in D 32.29 in
1930s-40s Japanese wabi sabi small writing desk, side table, organic japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Wooden small writing desk with 2 drawers made of fine quality Sugi Cedar, manufactured circa 1930s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Iron

1930s-40s Japanese wabi sabi small writing desk, side table, organic japandi
1930s-40s Japanese wabi sabi small writing desk, side table, organic japandi

1930s-40s Japanese wabi sabi small writing desk, side table, organic japandi

H 27.37 in W 30.91 in D 19.89 in
19th Century Wabi Sabi French Farm Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
room with a vase and chair as a wabi sabi style desk and you are set. It is in good condition and is
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Antique 19th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wabi Sabi French Farm Table
19th Century Wabi Sabi French Farm Table

19th Century Wabi Sabi French Farm Table

H 29.5 in W 57 in D 31.5 in
Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Folk Art; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Writing Desk; Rustic; Travail Populaire; Antique
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century
Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century

Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century

H 26.78 in W 38.98 in D 25.99 in
18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
himself, the founder of Tokugawa Edo Shogunate. This low writing desk had been used at Nikko Toshogu's
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine
18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine

18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine

H 7.88 in W 28.35 in D 13.82 in
Antique Single Plank Primitive Console/Desk/Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A primitive wabi-sabi style console or desk or petite dining table. Rare large single plank top
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Vintage 1920s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Single Plank Primitive Console/Desk/Dining Table
Antique Single Plank Primitive Console/Desk/Dining Table

Antique Single Plank Primitive Console/Desk/Dining Table

H 30.32 in W 80.71 in D 32.68 in
Burnt Ash Ki Desk 115 by Victoria Magniant
By Victoria Magniant
Located in Paris, FR
Wabi-Sabi aesthetics, this desk is designed to become more beautiful with the passage of time. We
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2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Burnt Ash Ki Desk 115 by Victoria Magniant
Burnt Ash Ki Desk 115 by Victoria Magniant

Burnt Ash Ki Desk 115 by Victoria Magniant

H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 45.28 in
Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
"wabi-sabi" aesthetic of the Taisho era, with a sense of beautiful imperfection and natural aging
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

H 15.75 in W 30.71 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Low Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique low writing desk was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). An antique low writing
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Low Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

H 13.08 in W 32.68 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique desk was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). Crafted during the Taisho era, this
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk Early Showa Period(1926-)Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique writing desk. It was made the Early Showa Period(1926-). This desk is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk Early Showa Period(1926-)Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk Early Showa Period(1926-)Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk Early Showa Period(1926-)Wabi Sabi

H 13.39 in W 33.47 in D 23.63 in
Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early'1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique Writing Desk. It was made in the Taisho period(1912-1926). It is made
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early'1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early'1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early'1900s', Wabi Sabi

H 11.26 in W 40.95 in D 13.94 in
Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800's, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old Japanese antique low table. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). A very uniquely designed low table. Drawers have iron drop ring pull handles. All dra...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800's, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800's, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800's, Wabi Sabi

H 11.82 in W 33.86 in D 14.97 in
Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
decorations by craftsmen of the time. This furniture expresses the world of Japanese "Wabi-sabi". In terms
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Oak, Wood

Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

H 28.15 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
decorations by craftsmen of the time. This furniture expresses the world of Japanese "Wabi-sabi". In terms
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Oak

Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

H 29.22 in W 40.87 in D 31.11 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console Table, Desk or Dining Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
the details. This table was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty
Category

2010s Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console Table, Desk or Dining Table
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console Table, Desk or Dining Table

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console Table, Desk or Dining Table

H 30 in W 65 in D 25 in
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Japan by the craftsmen of the time. This furniture expresses the world of Japanese “Wabi Sabi”. The
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

H 14.18 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique writing desk was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). This compact writing desk is a
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

H 12.68 in W 28.15 in D 15.16 in
Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
craftsmen of the time. This furniture expresses the world of Japanese ”Wabi Sabi”. The material, technique
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

H 28.23 in W 53.71 in D 25.83 in
Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique floor writing desk was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Made of keyaki
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi

H 11.89 in W 36.15 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
. This furniture expresses the world of Japanese "Wabi Sabi". In terms of material, technique, and
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

H 13.39 in W 40.75 in D 28.94 in
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
by craftsmen of the time. This furniture expresses the world of Japanese "Wabi-sabi". In terms of
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

H 12.88 in W 41.54 in D 29.34 in
Antique Continental European Embossed Leather Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
console or sofa table, small scale work bench, writing desk, library table or kids desk, masculine wabi
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofa Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Antique Continental European Embossed Leather Games Table
Antique Continental European Embossed Leather Games Table

Antique Continental European Embossed Leather Games Table

H 29.25 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
Sweden Mid Century Modern, Sculptural Wabi Sabi Desk, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
shape. The desk showcases a birch and a warm pine top, exuding a natural, wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its hand
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Pine

Sweden Mid Century Modern, Sculptural Wabi Sabi Desk, 1940s
Sweden Mid Century Modern, Sculptural Wabi Sabi Desk, 1940s

Sweden Mid Century Modern, Sculptural Wabi Sabi Desk, 1940s

H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 23.63 in
Japanese Antique, Desk, Early Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This captivating antique desk, crafted in the Showa era of Japan.(1926-) features a top made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Desk, Early Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Desk, Early Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Desk, Early Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi

H 27.96 in W 36.89 in D 23.63 in
Japanese Antique, Desk, Early Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique flat desk. It was made in the Showa period. Introducing this desk
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Desk, Early Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Desk, Early Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Desk, Early Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi

H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 22.84 in
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique writing desk was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). This is an ancient Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

H 9.73 in W 38.19 in D 14.14 in
Japanese Antique/Old Desk, Early to mid-Showa（1926-1955） Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is an old Japanese desk. It was crafted in the early to mid Showa period. The legs are made
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique/Old Desk, Early to mid-Showa（1926-1955） Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique/Old Desk, Early to mid-Showa（1926-1955） Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique/Old Desk, Early to mid-Showa（1926-1955） Wabi Sabi

H 28.75 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
Japanese antique long desk / table , very rare, Taisho period（1920's ）Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
, embodying a functional elegance that resonates with the traditional Japanese aesthetic of 'wabi-sabi'. More
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique long desk / table , very rare, Taisho period（1920's ）Wabi-Sabi
Japanese antique long desk / table , very rare, Taisho period（1920's ）Wabi-Sabi

Japanese antique long desk / table , very rare, Taisho period（1920's ）Wabi-Sabi

H 28.55 in W 71.07 in D 17.72 in
Minimal Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk with Remains of Original Paint
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Minimal Wabi Sabi dining table or desk with remains of original paint, formerly possibly a work
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Minimal Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk with Remains of Original Paint
Minimal Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk with Remains of Original Paint

Minimal Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk with Remains of Original Paint

H 30.32 in W 86.23 in D 39.38 in
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
156 to 159 years-old antique low writing desk with 2 drawers. product of Keio period (1865-1868
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

H 11.22 in W 36.81 in D 13.66 in
Antique Wabi Sabi Console Table, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderful antique wabi sabi console table or desk with drawer from Norway, Scandinavia, c. 1800s
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Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Wabi Sabi Console Table, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Antique Wabi Sabi Console Table, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s

Antique Wabi Sabi Console Table, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s

H 30.12 in W 63.78 in D 34.26 in
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Wabi Sabi Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wabi sabi desk available at 1stDibs. A wabi sabi desk — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a wabi sabi desk, we have 25 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wabi sabi desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A wabi sabi desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made wabi sabi desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Gunni Omann and Omann Jun Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wabi Sabi Desk?

Prices for a wabi sabi desk start at $950 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $6,900.
Questions About Wabi Sabi Desk
  • What is wabi-sabi furniture?
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    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.
  • What is an example of wabi-sabi?
    2 Answers
    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.
  • What are the principles of Wabi Sabi?
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    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.
  • What is wabi-sabi pottery?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Wabi-sabi a design style?
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    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.

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