OUR STORY IS MORE OF A FAIRY TALE
That’s certainly how it feels every morning when we gather around the Bølge dining table in our showroom on M. P. Bruuns Gade, right in the heart of Aarhus. The journey to bring the sketches that evolve into designs for your home has not been a straightforward one.
'I am immensely proud that people choose to open the window to my story and accompany me on this journey.' - Stine Rosgaard, Founder and Designer of WABI SABI.
A HOUSE CONSTRUCTION BECAME A PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE
For two years, Stine undertook a complete renovation of a house in Aarhus, starting from the very foundation. She named it Pilehus, marking the beginning of her journey. Pilehus tells the story of how four walls transformed into an oasis of elegance, tranquility, and trustworthy materials—accomplished through a remarkable amount of perseverance and hard work.
Her narrative begins with the construction, as WABI SABI became an integral part of the project.
WABI SABI: BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTION
Wabi-sabi is a Japanese concept that embodies the beauty of imperfection. The ambitions for Pilehus were lofty, requiring a creative approach to materials and interior solutions. She aimed to work with the finest materials while ensuring economic feasibility, all while weaving a unique, cohesive narrative throughout the home.
It almost seemed impossible.
However, one afternoon in March, WABI SABI was born from an unexpected twist. Stine had been saving for the exquisite sandblasted Grigio Bottarga marble intended to welcome guests in the entryway. Unfortunately, a large tile broke. Rather than despair, she saw an opportunity: overnight, the broken tile was transformed into hooks.
WABI SABI was born.
QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP
From the outset, WABI SABI has been distinguished by a thoughtful approach to every aspect of its products, from inception to completion. We aim that our knowhow and genuine love for natural stone are reflected in our uncompromising production methods and our pure approach to details.
All items are designed by Stine Rosgaard, the Founder of WABI SABI, who meticulously considers the materials, their origins, and the quality they provide throughout the entire process. To ensure optimal production and product quality, all items are manufactured in Europe — as close to home as possible.
We believe it’s essential that the products you choose can accompany you for many years to come. Therefore, we maintain a steadfast commitment to quality, implementing our own rigorous quality checks at the factory.
ÆSTETIK & HOLDBARHED
Vi forstår godt at det kan være svært, at investere og prioritere kvalitet, når tendensen til udskiftning af interiør sker i så højt et tempo. Vi giver derfor et lille indblik i WABI SABIs tanker bag valget af kvalitetsprodukter i en omskiftelig branche.
Der er mange grunde til at et smukt hjem er essentielt for os som mennesker. Vi veksler konstant og ubevidst værdier mellem de ting vi omgiver os med, og vores egen følelse af velbehag. Kvalitetsprodukter spejler et liv der er kvalitet værd; rene og naturlige elementer spejler et hjem der manifesterer ro og selvkærlighed. For os er det derfor essentielt både at tilbyde små objekter såvel som større møbler, der åbner for denne særlige følelse af naturens ro og samtidig tilknytning til forgængeligheden som minder os om sårbarhed, men styrke ved omsorg.
Det er dermed også vigtigt for os at byde ind i en bæredygtig tankegang. Vores personlige forhold til produktionen og tanken om, at der er en velovervejet betydning bag de ting vi sætter i gang, giver mening for os. Vi arbejder også med en filosofi om at bæredygtighed i lige så høj grad handler om holdbarhed; både funktionel holdbarhed og æstetisk holdbarhed. Vi modarbejder bedst overforbruget ved at gøre vores produkter aktuelle og alsidige i så mange år som muligt. Det gør nemlig produkterne mere interessante at kigge på og bruge. De må hverken være for neutrale eller for larmende. Det handler om at finde den perfekte balance mellem noget blikfangende og uventet; og så noget genkendeligt og anvendeligt, så I som kunder har mulighed for at skabe jeres egen personlige tilknytning til produktet, men også har lyst til at kigge på det, helst hele livet.