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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
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Stools

Materials

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
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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

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

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

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1920s - 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
stool has a simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture. The wood is slightly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Workshop Stool, Italian Folkart Around 1930s
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 Italian Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

Logniture, Live Edge Walnut Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Log Furniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Embrace the essence of wabi-sabi with our walnut bench, meticulously crafted from a walnut wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Wabi Sabi Antique Container
Located in New York, NY
container was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in
Category

Vintage 1930s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Wabi Sabi Antique Container
Wabi Sabi Antique Container
H 10 in W 28 in D 12 in
Wabi Sabi African Bowl
Located in New York, NY
the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and
Category

Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Wabi Sabi African Bowl
Wabi Sabi African Bowl
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 9 in
Wabi Sabi Antique Container
Located in New York, NY
spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence. It
Category

Vintage 1950s Minimalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Wabi Sabi Antique Container
Wabi Sabi Antique Container
H 16 in W 40 in D 19 in
Wabi Sabi Antique Bowl
Located in New York, NY
handle 2.5″ long. This antique bowl was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that
Category

Vintage 1920s Minimalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Wabi Sabi Antique Bowl
Wabi Sabi Antique Bowl
H 6 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Logniture, Live Edge Walnut & Oak Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Log Furniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique live edge bench made from walnut plank and oak legs. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Natural, eco-friendly and easy to maintain. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
sculptural. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
H 18 in W 54 in D 12 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
bench. This bench was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
H 16 in W 51 in D 13 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
wood grain. It’s all in the details. This bench was handmade in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
H 15 in W 66 in D 9.5 in
Wabi Sabi Clay Bowl
Located in Clermont, FL
Antique terracotta clay bowl. Subtle imperfections, symbolizing its age, usage & beauty of natural decay.
Category

20th Century Unknown Primitive Pottery

Materials

Clay

Wabi Sabi Clay Bowl
Wabi Sabi Clay Bowl
H 4 in Dm 8 in
Chinese Wabi Sabi Farm Table
Located in Chicago, IL
plenty of wabi-sabi appeal. An antique farm door comprises the expansive top, minimally worked to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Chinese Wabi Sabi Farm Table
Chinese Wabi Sabi Farm Table
H 29.5 in W 104 in D 35 in
19th Century Wabi-Sabi Caddy
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming 19th century American caddy or tool box with the best whimsical wabi-sabi
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wabi-Sabi Caddy
19th Century Wabi-Sabi Caddy
H 10.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a rare stool from the Showa era (1926-1988). It is made of "zelkova", known as a high-quality wood. The beauty of the wood grain stands out, and its simple yet striking mini...
Category

Early 20th Century Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Handcarved Wabi Sabi Side Table
Located in Balen, BE
Sculptural side table or stool hand carved from a single piece of wood.
Category

20th Century Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Handcarved Wabi Sabi Side Table
Handcarved Wabi Sabi Side Table
H 9.85 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique Wabi Sabi Wood Platter
Located in New York, NY
. This wood platter was handmade in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be
Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Organic Wabi Sabi Table, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
, natural finish highlights the wood’s unique grain, embodying the Wabi-Sabi philosophy of imperfection and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Wabi Sabi Table, France, 1970s
Organic Wabi Sabi Table, France, 1970s
H 29.14 in W 80.71 in D 28.75 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
was handmade in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in
Category

2010s Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Console Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Organic Wabi Sabi Chair, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This one-of-a-kind folk art chair from France embodies the wabi-sabi philosophy, celebrating the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Organic Wabi Sabi Chair, France, 1930s
Organic Wabi Sabi Chair, France, 1930s
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Unique Wabi Sabi Rustic Solid Table
Located in Geneve, CH
An antique Wabi Sabi style as defined by Axel Vervoordt and Leonard Koren. This unique table as an
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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Lowboys

Materials

Oak

Unique Wabi Sabi Rustic Solid Table
Unique Wabi Sabi Rustic Solid Table
H 14.97 in W 63.39 in D 17.33 in
Japanese Antiques , Tapestries , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
We present to you a precious old wrapping paper from the Taisho period. This washi paper was used to wrap important items. It was made by overlapping multiple ledgers, and is chara...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antiques , Tapestries , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antiques , Tapestries , Wabi-Sabi
H 30.91 in W 28.15 in D 0.04 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Carved Chair
Located in New York, NY
the back rest. C 1950. This chair was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy
Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Teak Wood Wabi Sabi Mirror
Located in New York, NY
made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and
Category

2010s Indonesian Primitive Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Teak Wood Wabi Sabi Mirror
Antique Teak Wood Wabi Sabi Mirror
H 31 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare primitive cabinet, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highl...
Category

Antique 1850s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
H 41.34 in W 38.59 in D 12.6 in
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare primitive cupboard, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. Two shelves on the inside. This is a cupboard from a very modest home in the...
Category

Antique 1850s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, 1850s
H 44.49 in W 24.81 in D 11.03 in
Antique Wabi Sabi Daybed With Canopy
Located in New York, NY
details. This daybed was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be
Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Wabi Sabi Daybed With Canopy
Antique Wabi Sabi Daybed With Canopy
H 105 in W 74 in D 47 in
Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl #3
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#3) with a beautiful patina. Distressed wood, please check the photos. Additional information: Origin: Latvia Dimensions: W 68 cm x D 31.5 cm x...
Category

20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl #3
Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl #3
H 3.55 in W 26.78 in D 12.41 in
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
Located in New York, US
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Coffee Table 1868-1920
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Blue Wabi Sabi Shelf, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique rustic blue-painted shelf or display. Beautiful patina. Additional information: Place of origin - The Netherlands Dimensions: 71 W x 24 D x 79 H cm
Category

20th Century Dutch Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Blue Wabi Sabi Shelf, 1930s
Blue Wabi Sabi Shelf, 1930s
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 9.45 in
French rustic Wabi-Sabi chair 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden chair made around 1850 in France. This chair in Wabi-Sabi style has a great patina
Category

Antique 1850s French Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

French rustic Wabi-Sabi chair 1850
French rustic Wabi-Sabi chair 1850
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
"Wabi-Sabi" Murano Lamp for Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hollow, hand blown Venetian glass lamp. "In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is a world
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
table was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in
Category

2010s Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
wabi-sabi at the intersection of cultures.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
H 13.98 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Oak Wabi Sabi Table, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An antique Wabi Sabi table as an natural look and rustic aesthetic. This item blends perfectly in a
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Wabi Sabi Table, 1930’s
Oak Wabi Sabi Table, 1930’s
H 48 in W 108 in D 48 in
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.
Category

Early 20th Century Latvian Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s
Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s
H 27.76 in W 24.02 in D 14.57 in
Wabi Sabi Pine + Marble Drink Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Sometimes it's about elevating the dull, and other days, it's about toning down the outlandish. We are looking for balance, refinements and comfort. A very simple pine stump gets ju...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Marble

Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Japan, we reinterpret high-quality Japanese furniture from the Taisho period, a fusion of Western
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi. 6kg
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Rustic Wabi Sabi Console, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Console, planter, Sculpture, wabi-sabi, Decorative item, Rustic, Artwork, 1940's, France; What
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Console, France, 1940s
Rustic Wabi Sabi Console, France, 1940s
H 27.56 in W 97.25 in D 31.89 in
Japanese Antique Table, Table Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
display stand, and blends seamlessly into any space. It embodies the tranquil beauty of wabi-sabi. Weight
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Table, Table Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Table, Table Wabi Sabi Mingei
H 12.6 in W 37.41 in D 22.25 in
Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
good working order.This wonderful Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi cupboard is in very good original
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard, 1970s
Brutalist Rustic Wabi Sabi Cupboard, 1970s
H 68.31 in W 21.26 in D 13.19 in
Pair of rustic Wabi Sabi Chairs, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rustic Chairs, Wabi-Sabi Design, French, 1950s, Sculptural, Organic Modernism, Minimalist Aesthetic
Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of rustic Wabi Sabi Chairs, 1950s
Pair of rustic Wabi Sabi Chairs, 1950s
H 47.25 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
of furniture that should be passed down to the next generation. *This antique is in good condition
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
H 34.73 in W 35.04 in D 12.21 in
Antique Wabi-Sabi Work Desk Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
functional piece of furniture. The top appears to be an old door. The piece has nice details like the
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Wabi-Sabi Work Desk Table
Antique Wabi-Sabi Work Desk Table
H 22 in W 50 in D 28 in
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Wabi Sabi Container
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
an iron wood pin. It’s all in the details. This container was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
craftsmen have carefully restored it and revived it as furniture to be handed down to the next generation
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
H 29.93 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
or object stand. Our craftsmen carefully repaired it and revived it as furniture to be passed on to
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
. Our craftsmen have carefully repaired it and revived it as furniture to be passed on to the next
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
H 36.03 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
or object stand. Our craftsmen carefully repaired it and revived it as furniture to be passed on to
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Wabi Sabi Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of wabi sabi furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of wabi sabi furniture — often made from wood, hardwood and reclaimed wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of wabi sabi furniture, we have 204 options in-stock, while there are 76 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of wabi sabi furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of wabi sabi furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of wabi sabi furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Skoby Joe and Domingos Tótora produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wabi Sabi Furniture?

Prices for a piece of wabi sabi furniture start at $68 and top out at $12,800 with the average selling for $1,500.
Questions About Wabi Sabi Furniture
  • 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
    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 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.