Pencil Bamboo Chairs
1970s Cerused Reeded Pencil Bamboo Chairs By Henry Link - S/4
By Henry Link
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a nice set of cerused reeded pencil bamboo chairs by Henry Link. The upholstery is vintage
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Organic Modern Pencil Bamboo Club Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fantastic pair of large organic modern pencil bamboo club chairs in new linen blend
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Sculpted Pencil Reed Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Sculpted Pencil Reed Dining Chairs - Set of 4, blending
Category
1990s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Pair of Pencil Rattan Chairs in the Style of Frank Gehry
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of zig zag rattan chairs in the style of Frank Gehry, circa 1970s. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Stick Pencil Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair by Emerson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Art Deco era four Double Arch arm rattan rocking chair by Emerson with custom-made cushions
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Pencil Reed Rattan Palm Dining Chairs after Gabriella Crespi, a Pair
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Palm Beach meets Italy with this set of two pencil reed upholstered dining chairs after Gabriella
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Reed
H 39 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
High back Giraffe Chair
By Louis Lim
Located in New York, NY
Both a play object and a high back chair, Giraffe chair is a cross between kids and adult furniture
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Plywood
4 X-Base Ficks Reed Style Pencil Reed Klismos Bamboo Dining or Game Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 4 Hollywood Regency X-base bamboo pencil reed armchairs having klismos front legs with
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Bamboo, Foam
A pair of Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs with a Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
", creating a dense texture of Pencil-Reeds Bamboo recently entirely restored by a professional.
The cushions
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Pencil Reed Wing Back Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
A gorgeous vintage fan back pencil-reed split bamboo armchair dating from the 1970s. The hand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
English Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A delicate chinoiserie burnt bamboo or tortoise bamboo armchair. Fashioned from bamboo, the back
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Restored Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each chair features a padded
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each chair features
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Italian Pencil Reed Rattan Ottoman Footstool in the style of Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and pencil reed ottoman footrest featuring a top that scrolls into the side of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Footstools
Materials
Rattan
Restored Pencil Reed Rattan Wall Shelf Pedestals, Pair in the style of Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 2 pencil reed rattan wall shalf pedestal holders in the style of designer Gabrielle Crespi
Category
Vintage 1950s Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Brass
sideboard by Audoux Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent and charming split pencil bamboo sideboard from the 1950s by Adrien Audoux and Frida
Category
Vintage 1960s French Sideboards
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
French Audoux and Minet Rattan Buffet, Sideboard
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful and charming French 1950s split pencil bamboo sideboard by Adrien Audoux and Freida Minet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
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By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in unfilled Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it a strong presence in a space. Str...
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2010s African Minimalist Side Tables
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Willy Guhl New Production Spindel Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Newly produced. Largest size made by Willy Guhl. Handmade in the same factories as the vintage planters. Made of thin fibrous...
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2010s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
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Cement
Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining or Center Table by McGuire, circa 1990
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional circular dining or center table by McGuire, circa 1990. The table base is 44 inches in diameter. Stout, heavy steel frame construction veneered in bamboo; leather wra...
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1990s American Modern Center Tables
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Steel
Black Rattan Set of Armchair with Ottoman and Side Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge armchair with its ottoman and its matching side table, black lacquered rattan is wonderful, poetic and comes from a French house...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Rattan
1970s Baker Furniture Leather, Brass & Fruitwood Barrel Back Club Chairs Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! This is a pair of vintage leather barrel back tub chairs with brass nail heads and capped feet. The frames are carved fruitwood, and they are marked. They are both i...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
H 33 in W 24 in D 25 in
Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By Maurice Calka, LeLeu Deshays
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu.
Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS"
This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de d...
Category
20th Century French Desks
Materials
Metal
McGuire Organic Modern Caned Rattan Settee Loveseat
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire sofa settee or loveseat made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The settee features a thick rattan pole frame with double caned sides and back...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Maison Gouffé, Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
Superb pair of Jean Royere / Maison Gouffe style armchairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a beige / stone premium 100% alpa...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Italian Midcentury Side Chair after Gio Ponti with Gold and Ivory Cut Velvet
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Italian midcentury side chair after Gio Ponti with gold yellow and ivory cut velvet, circa 1950s. So many details, where to begin. The bentwood craftsmanship is exquisite. The wooden...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Post Modern Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview, Weiman Preview Furniture, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Float away from the worries of the day in this luxurious post modern chaise lounge newly professionally upholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Sculptural form exudes a sophist...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of McGuire Rattan Lounge Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful pair of lounge chairs by McGuire take their sophisticated sculptural sensibility to another level. The front legs are made of twisted bands that wrap around the seat b...
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Set of Three Bamboo And Rattan Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Vintage set of three burnt bamboo and rattan nesting tables. Some wear to finish as shown in photos. Measurement is for largest table. Good overall sturdy condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Adirondack Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966, set of two.
In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and l...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage rocking chair with midcentury styling from Denmark, circa 1960. Very comfortable with solid teak construction, this Classic Danish design fits easily into any residential env...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
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Teak
Set of Three McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of three McGuire rattan loop back dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style. One of McGuire's most iconic and beautiful chair styles designed b...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Fabric, Rattan
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Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs, a Pair
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid round pod chairs, in a handsome undulating pencil-reed veneer.
Comfortable & well-made
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Bamboo Pencil Reed Club Chairs and Side Table
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous rattan club side chairs and a side table from the 1970s inspired by Gabriella Crespi
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pencil-Reed Bamboo Club Chair & Ottoman
By Henry Link
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This bamboo chair & coordinating ottoman are the perfect punch of boho while remaining sleek
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Bohemian Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1960s Danny Ho Fong Pencil Reed Cobra Chair
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Raleigh, NC
Amazing and quite unique. Very good vintage condition with faux shearling seat. Outstanding sculptural form and exaggerated shape.
Danny Ho Fong is shown with an example in the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Split Reed Bamboo Club Chairs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage split pencil reed bamboo club chairs circa 1960s purchased by original owner in Guam. Very
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Wavy Pencil Reed Dining Chairs w/ Peach Vinyl, Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your dining space with our set of six Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Wavy Pencil Reed Dining
Category
1990s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
H 42 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Art Deco Burnt Bamboo and Cane Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
back are created with stretched cane webbing framed by burnt bamboo. Bentwood arms and chair back
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Pencil Reed and Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of oversized pencil reed and rattan lounge chairs. The heavy rattan frames are
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Bamboo, Rattan
Pencil Reed and Rattan Wrapped Club Chairs with Boucle Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pencil reed and rattan wrapped clubbed chairs refinished in excellent condition. Newly
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Club Chairs
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Bamboo
Set of Italian pencil reed barrel chairs in the manner of Gabriella Crespi
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely set of Italian pencil reed barrel chairs in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Restored Stick Pencil Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair by Emerson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Art Deco era four Double Arch arm rattan rocking chair by Emerson with custom made cushions
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rustic Palm Beach Regency Fan Back Bamboo and Rattan Dining Chairs, A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of Hollywood Regency or Palm Beach Regency fan back rattan and bamboo chairs with
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
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Wood, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
H 35 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Three Piece Pencil Reed Rattan Set in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, PA
This is a wonderful sofa and pair of chairs perfect for a sunporch or covered patio. An iconic
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 32.75 in W 69 in D 31 in
Pair of French Pencil Reed and Bamboo Rattan Wing Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
any living space, lanai or outdoor setting. The bamboo and rattan are in wonderful vintage condition
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Boho Chic Black Pencil Reed Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage pair of bohemian pencil reed arm chairs. Each feature a black finish with a
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Vintage Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Bamboo Cocktail Table
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Easily place this wedge shaped Gabriella Crespi style side table between two arm chairs, a single
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reed
Gabriella Crespi Style Hollywood Regency Pencil Reed Dry Bar with Stools
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning and rare dry bar set. Sunburst patterned pencil reed throughout both the bar and the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Smoked Glass, Wood
H 42.25 in W 53 in D 24.5 in
2' Stacked Pencil Reed Rattan Large Floor Vase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 2' tapered floor rattan vase made from stacked reed pencil rattan rings. Perfect for holding
Category
Vintage 1970s Vases
Materials
Rattan
Mid-century Modern Pencil Reed Credenza by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century modern pencil reed credenza by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France, circa 1960s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Reed
H 38.5 in W 75.5 in D 25 in
Rattan Sofa and Chair, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hamburg, PA
Wicker, Bamboo, Split Reed, and Pencil Reed. "Designers such as Frances Elkins, Michael Taylor, Anthony
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Vintage 1940s Asian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Italian Pencil Bamboo Chairs with Klismos Form, Set of Four
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of four pencil bamboo chairs with an interesting Klismos form. They are in very good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
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Upholstery, Bamboo
1970s Organic Modern Pencil Bamboo And Linen Slipper Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These have a great look! It is a pair of organic modern pencil bamboo and linen slipper chairs with
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Linen, Bamboo
Sculptural Pair of Pencil Reed Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of pencil reed club chairs with a large stunning scoop back rest. Bamboo frame with an
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Reed, Wood
Vivai del Sud Pencil Reed Lounge Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Copenhagen, DK
simplistic furniture inspired by Gabriella Crespi. Soft shaped natural tropicalist pencil reed bent bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Boho Chic Bamboo Wicker Dining Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible boho chic set of 4 dining chairs. Each feature a pencil reed backrest with a wicker seat
Category
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
features a bamboo frame with geometric woven lattice sides and back constructed from pencil reed rattan
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Set of Ten Michael Taylor Organic Modern Bamboo Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of ten bamboo rattan dining chairs made by Randolph and Hein for Michael Taylor
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Stunning Restored Set of Eight Bamboo Dining Chairs with Exquisite Back Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
painstakingly veneered in pencil thin strips of bamboo. The wide seat platform offers exceptional comfort. Aged
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Hardwood
H 40.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Pencil Reed Rattan Lounge Chair Set Attributed to Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980s
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pencil reed bamboo chairs attributed to Betty Cobonpue would work great in a Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
H 32.75 in W 34.5 in D 34 in
Exceptional Restored Vintage Bamboo Seven-Piece Seating Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
diagonally applied pencil bamboo. Exceptional craftsmanship with painstaking attention to detail. Three (3
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Bamboo, Mahogany
Vintage Palm Beach Bamboo & Rattan Barstools - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bamboo & Leather Rattan Barstools
Featuring Bamboo and Pencil Reed Bamboo frames, secured by leather
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Midcentury Pencil Reed Rattan Inlay Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
vast array of rattan from all of these designers, decorators, and architects; their sofas, chairs, and
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Vintage 1950s Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Curved Pencil Reed Swivel Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of curved pencil reed swivel chairs, attributed to Gabriella Crespi, Vintage
A dreamy
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Reed
Bamboo Trellis & Cane Dining Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These vintage chairs have been updated with white semi gloss paint. Faux bamboo frame with cane
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage White Pencil Reed Sofa Attributed to Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage white pencil reed sofa attributed to Gabriella Crespi.
A one of a kind piece
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Reed, Fabric, Upholstery
Gabriella Crespi Attributed Pencil Reed and Brass Six Drawer Dresser
By Karl Springer, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Gabriella Crespi attributed pencil reed and brass six drawer dresser, credenza or chest of drawers
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Late 20th Century Dressers
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Brass
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Pencil Bamboo Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of pencil bamboo chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, bamboo and rattan, all pencil bamboo chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of pencil bamboo chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Pencil bamboo chairs bearing Hollywood Regency or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Pencil bamboo chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Henry Link and Louis Lim are consistently popular.
How Much are Pencil Bamboo Chairs?
Prices for pencil bamboo chairs start at $350 and top out at $9,600 with the average selling for $1,800.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Pencil Bamboo Chairs
- Are bamboo chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although construction methods also affect durability, bamboo chairs are generally strong due to the properties of bamboo. The tensile strength of bamboo per square inch is greater than that of many other materials, including steel. Shop a variety of bamboo chairs on 1stDibs.
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