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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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Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Geometric Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury gorgeous rectangular geometric wall mirror in bamboo and rattan with rounded corners. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror would be perfect for a bedroom, dressing roo...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Set of 4 midcentury bentwood bamboo Dutch dining chairs, Rohe Noordwolde 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely set of 4 bentwood manou dining chairs attributed to Rohe Noordwolde, Netherlands 1970s. This set is in great vintage condition with no real flaws or missing pieces and just so...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bamboo, Bentwood

Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Bamboo, Brass and Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful pair of Mid-Century nightstands or side tables in bamboo, hand-woven rattan wicker and brass with smoke glasses. These charming and unique organic bedside tables were desi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion Faux Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion accent chair. Made of bamboo and rattan featuring chinoiserie styling with bentwood horseshoe back, faux tortoiseshell finish and ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs

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Faux Bamboo

Rare Large "SAN -JU" Uchiwa Light Fixture by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare, large 30 fan Uchiwa "SAN -JU" pendant light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s. Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulb. Adjustable in the height. Restored.
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Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Uchiwa wall light by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
Uchiwa fan wall light designed in the 1970s by Ingo Maurer for his Munich based lighting design company, M-Design. This delicate light is made from bamboo and laminated paper using ...
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Mid-20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bamboo, Paper

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