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How do I identify bamboo furniture?

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How do I identify bamboo furniture?
To identify bamboo furniture, use a magnifying glass to examine the grain pattern on your piece. Bamboo has a distinct grain consisting of short, straight lines and small nodes running in the same direction across a surface. Whirled or irregular grain patterns typically indicate that a piece is wood, not bamboo. If you wish to learn who produced your furniture, search the item for a maker's mark and then use trusted online resources to identify the manufacturer. Should you need any help with the identification process, consider using the services of a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of bamboo furniture.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Set of Three 'Shichi' ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of 'Shichi' pendant light fixtures with seven rice paper fans connected to a bamboo shaft by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s. Very hard to find pieces, especially in this ver...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Bamboo, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and bamboo table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 6.75...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Wood

Rare "Niju-Ichi" Uchiwa Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional Uchiwa bamboo fan chandelier or pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 21 rice paper fans. Socket: 1 x E27 Edison for standar...
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Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A Akari
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Small Door Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small window frame made in Japan. It was originally used as a traditional Japanese mud wall fixture. It dates back to the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has been in us...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

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Bamboo, Cedar

French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and cream-white paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) bulb B...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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