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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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American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan sofa or bench likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Splitting present to bamboo. Likely originally configured with cushions. Wear consistent with ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Bamboo Oval Sunburst Mirrors / Wall Mirrors, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Sunburst Oval Mirrors in Rattan Amazing pair of bamboo and rattan sunburst oval mirrors. Handcrafted in Spain, 1960s. They have all the taste and freshness of the Med...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

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Mirror, Rattan, Bamboo

RARE Mid-century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree floor Lamp, Mario Torres Lopez
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Original late 1960s life-size six-foot-tall palm tree floor lamp sculpted from stick rattan and wicker with removable leaves and 3 coconut-shaped lights attributed to Mario Lopez Tor...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Floor Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan

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

1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
iconic whitewashed wicker pair of "emmanuelle" fan back wicker chair. This exceptionally designed handwoven chair is a modern re-interpretation of the traditional peacock chair. Desi...
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Vintage 1970s European Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Tito Agnoli Mid-Century Green Coffee Table in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Italian organic coffee or side table fully made in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish French Riviera style side table was designed by Tit...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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