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Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)
Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)

Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)

Located in Hudson, NY

Made of smoked and polished bamboo with a light colored piece woven throughout. 4 1/2" inside

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)
Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)

Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful open weave, made of smoked and polished bamboo with knot details on handle. With insert

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)
Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)

Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)

Located in Hudson, NY

smoked and polished bamboo. 3 1/2" inside diameter.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, Early 20th Century
Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, Early 20th Century

Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, Early 20th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Japanese ikebana flower arrangement basket of unusually heavy weave made from blonde toned bamboo

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antique Ikebana 'Flower Arranging Basket'
Japanese Antique Ikebana 'Flower Arranging Basket'

Japanese Antique Ikebana 'Flower Arranging Basket'

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful, open weave with varying sized pieces of bamboo and a piece of woven "rope" woven

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20th Century Filipino Lidded Square Basket
Early 20th Century Filipino Lidded Square Basket

Early 20th Century Filipino Lidded Square Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

. This covered basket, crafted of woven reed, bamboo and wood, may have been used to secure household

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Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

Double handled Nantucket harvest basket, 1900’s
Double handled Nantucket harvest basket, 1900’s

Double handled Nantucket harvest basket, 1900’s

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Large circular hand caned Nantucket harvest basket with a pair of hand carved oak handles which

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Early 20th Century American Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Japanese Ikebana Basket with Arch Handle
Vintage Japanese Ikebana Basket with Arch Handle

Vintage Japanese Ikebana Basket with Arch Handle

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Vintage Japanese Ikebana basket with arch handle This slender Japanese ikebana basket with a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Southeast Asian woven circular basket, 1900's
Vintage Southeast Asian woven circular basket, 1900's

Vintage Southeast Asian woven circular basket, 1900's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Woven split bamboo and rattan cylinder form basket. The rattan is coiled in six rows and lashed

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Late 19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Marriage Basket
Late 19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Marriage Basket

Late 19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Marriage Basket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality Chinese marriage picnic basket, circa 1890. Three tiers with painted decoration all

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20th Century Japanese Bamboo Tray
Early 20th Century Japanese Bamboo Tray

Early 20th Century Japanese Bamboo Tray

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century Japanese bamboo tray. Exquisitely worked with woven geometric surface over a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

1920s Extra Long Japanese Bamboo Tray
1920s Extra Long Japanese Bamboo Tray

1920s Extra Long Japanese Bamboo Tray

Located in Wainscott, NY

of bamboo, with its warm hues and organic texture, evokes a sense of harmony and connection to nature

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1920s Japanese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber

Antique French Patinated Bronze Faux Bamboo Tripod Jardiniere
Antique French Patinated Bronze Faux Bamboo Tripod Jardiniere

Antique French Patinated Bronze Faux Bamboo Tripod Jardiniere

Located in Atlanta, GA

adorned with bamboo motifs to body, rim and handles. Two drain holes to feet. No apparent markers mark but

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Early 1900s Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Domed Bamboo Chest, c. 1900
Domed Bamboo Chest, c. 1900

Domed Bamboo Chest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic wooden chest is hand crafted of bamboo with ample space to store various household

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Rustic Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Metal

Burmese Red Lacquer Bowl with Woven Bamboo Fibres, Early 20th Century
Burmese Red Lacquer Bowl with Woven Bamboo Fibres, Early 20th Century

Burmese Red Lacquer Bowl with Woven Bamboo Fibres, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This is a red lacquer offering bowl from Burma, it is handwoven using bamboo fibres that are then

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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Restored Victorian Southern Gothic Wicker & Bamboo Swinging Cradle
Restored Victorian Southern Gothic Wicker & Bamboo Swinging Cradle

Restored Victorian Southern Gothic Wicker & Bamboo Swinging Cradle

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This dark-stained Victorian wicker, rattan, and bamboo cradle possess intricate patterns that give

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Wicker

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Bowl Wrapped with Split Bamboo Weaving
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Bowl Wrapped with Split Bamboo Weaving

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Bowl Wrapped with Split Bamboo Weaving

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Big Awaji bowl in green monochrome glaze with split bamboo weaving, circa 1910. 6 1/2" high, 9 1/2

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1910s Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Pottery

Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Chargers Made by "The Axe" circa 1780
Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Chargers Made by "The Axe" circa 1780

Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Chargers Made by "The Axe" circa 1780

By The Axe

Located in Katonah, NY

the charger is derived from Chinese decoration, where auspicious flowers were put in bamboo baskets as

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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Delft

Early 20th Century Chinese Double Happiness Hat Box
Early 20th Century Chinese Double Happiness Hat Box

Early 20th Century Chinese Double Happiness Hat Box

Located in Chicago, IL

strips of bamboo in a simple twill pattern. The domed box is elevated on a simple lacquered fabric stand

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Woven Platter
Antique Chinese Woven Platter

Antique Chinese Woven Platter

Located in High Point, NC

This wooden basket was made in China, circa 1900. Recalling simple techniques and natural materials

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 3 Antique Chinese Qianlong Plate Bamboo Lotus Porcelain Qing Dynasty
Set of 3 Antique Chinese Qianlong Plate Bamboo Lotus Porcelain Qing Dynasty

Set of 3 Antique Chinese Qianlong Plate Bamboo Lotus Porcelain Qing Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nice pair plate. Qing Dynasty - Qing Period. Symbolism: Bamboo Bamboo - Zhu - longevity. Never

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18th Century Chinese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Food Carrier
Chinese Food Carrier

Chinese Food Carrier

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese food carrier is from Shanxi, China and is made from bamboo.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique French Mill Cart
Antique French Mill Cart

Antique French Mill Cart

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Mill Cart.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Blue and White Delft Chargers Showing a Flower Filled Vase circa 1780
Pair of Blue and White Delft Chargers Showing a Flower Filled Vase circa 1780

Pair of Blue and White Delft Chargers Showing a Flower Filled Vase circa 1780

By The Axe

Located in Katonah, NY

center of the platter is derived from Chinese decoration where auspicious flowers were put in bamboo

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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Delft

Chinese Smoked Bamboo Fruit Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Smoked Bamboo Fruit Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Smoked Bamboo Fruit Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A masterpiece of weaving, this lidded basket is finely woven of smoked bamboo strips using a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, circa 1900
Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, circa 1900

Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in early 20th century Burma, this round tray is cloaked in layer upon layer of brilliant red-orange cinnabar lacquer. Decorated in a style known as "yun" ware, the lacquer fi...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, circa 1900
Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, circa 1900

Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in early 20th century Burma, this round tray is cloaked in layer upon layer of brilliant red-orange cinnabar lacquer. Decorated in a style known as "yun" ware, the lacquer fi...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, c. 1900
Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, c. 1900

Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

lacquerware. The tray is formed of thin bamboo strips that have been woven and coiled into shape, held in

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, c. 1900
Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, c. 1900

Burmese Red Lacquer Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

lacquerware (pan yun). The tray is formed of thin bamboo strips that have been woven and coiled into shape

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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Franco Albini Inspired Mid-Century Bamboo Wheelbarrow Planter with 3 Baskets
Franco Albini Inspired Mid-Century Bamboo Wheelbarrow Planter with 3 Baskets

Franco Albini Inspired Mid-Century Bamboo Wheelbarrow Planter with 3 Baskets

By Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming, Franco Albini inspired, 1950's bamboo wheelbarrow with three planter baskets and one

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Early 1600s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Filipino Lidded Square Basket
Filipino Lidded Square Basket

Filipino Lidded Square Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

. This covered basket, crafted of woven reed, bamboo and wood, may have been used to secure household

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Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

19th Century Large Kago Ikebana Basket
19th Century Large Kago Ikebana Basket

19th Century Large Kago Ikebana Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic 19th century woven light color bamboo and root basket (kago) for floral arrangements

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Bamboo Baskets

Majolica Pitcher, Bamboo Pattern, England, 1875
Majolica Pitcher, Bamboo Pattern, England, 1875

Majolica Pitcher, Bamboo Pattern, England, 1875

By Banks & Thorley Mfg.

Located in Chappaqua, NY

bamboo fronds on basket weave ground. Manufactured by Banks & Thorley, Hanley, England, in operation from

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Late 19th Century English Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Early 20th c. Stunning signed Bamboo Basket by Kosuge Kogetsu
Early 20th c. Stunning signed Bamboo Basket by Kosuge Kogetsu

Early 20th c. Stunning signed Bamboo Basket by Kosuge Kogetsu

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Elegant Bamboo Basket by Kosuge Kogetsu ( 1932-2016 ) This refined bamboo basket was crafted by

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Beautiful old Japanese bamboo baskets/Flower baskets/1868-1920
Beautiful old Japanese bamboo baskets/Flower baskets/1868-1920

Beautiful old Japanese bamboo baskets/Flower baskets/1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It's been a while since I've been able to get a beautiful bamboo basket in stock. It was probably

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

japanese antiques bamboo basket Folk art primitive
japanese antiques bamboo basket Folk art primitive

japanese antiques bamboo basket Folk art primitive

Located in Chiba, Chiba

going to the mountains, I make a bamboo basket and weave my own shoulder harness. I really like the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Wagumi Style Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Japanese Wagumi Style Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Japanese Wagumi Style Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bold, rustic and with an earthy free spirit, this wagumi style flower basket (ikebana) was designed

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antique Bamboo basket Folk art Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Bamboo basket Folk art Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Bamboo basket Folk art Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This bamboo basket is made by combining bamboo of various shapes. It is a folk craft item made by

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Large Late 19th Century Japanese Bamboo Basket
Large Late 19th Century Japanese Bamboo Basket

Large Late 19th Century Japanese Bamboo Basket

Located in Vancouver, BC

it features some writing at the base of the basket. I had acquired this piece from a small flea

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Late 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Exceptional Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana from Meiji Period
Exceptional Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana from Meiji Period

Exceptional Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana from Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A sculpture of its own right, this antique Japanese bamboo basket from an unknown artist is from

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Japanese Antique Bamboo Basket with Japanese Paper / Wabi-Sabi Folk Art
Japanese Antique Bamboo Basket with Japanese Paper / Wabi-Sabi Folk Art

Japanese Antique Bamboo Basket with Japanese Paper / Wabi-Sabi Folk Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a bamboo basket made around the Meiji-Taisho period (1868-1912) in Japan. I think this is

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Baskets

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Bamboo, Paper

Old Japanese Bamboo Basket Meiji-Early Showa 1900-1940 / Bamboo Vase
Old Japanese Bamboo Basket Meiji-Early Showa 1900-1940 / Bamboo Vase

Old Japanese Bamboo Basket Meiji-Early Showa 1900-1940 / Bamboo Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese bamboo basket. It is a plump and beautifully shaped bamboo flower basket that combines thick

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Old Bamboo Basket in the Showa Period in Japan / 20th Century / Flower Basket
Old Bamboo Basket in the Showa Period in Japan / 20th Century / Flower Basket

Old Bamboo Basket in the Showa Period in Japan / 20th Century / Flower Basket

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese bamboo basket. It is a plump and beautifully shaped bamboo flower basket that combines thick

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Japanese Ikebana Basket
Antique Japanese Ikebana Basket

Antique Japanese Ikebana Basket

Located in Malibu, CA

Finely woven Ikebana bamboo basket patinated surface.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Late 19th/Early 20th Century Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Baskets
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Baskets

Late 19th/Early 20th Century Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Baskets

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Collection of four Japanese woven bamboo Ikebana baskets, all of wonderful form and colour. Each

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Large Japanese Kimono Basket
Large Japanese Kimono Basket

Large Japanese Kimono Basket

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Kimono basket. Handwoven bamboo basket, made in Japan, circa 1930. Exceptional condition

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Ikebana Basket — Early 20th Century
Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Ikebana Basket — Early 20th Century

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Ikebana Basket — Early 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Dimensions: 30 × 30 × 37 cm Origin: Japan A beautifully handwoven Japanese bamboo basket from the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket, circa 1900
Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket, circa 1900

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This one of a kind bamboo basket is a late-Meiji era flower basket (hanakago) designed especially

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate Bamboo & Basket Ptn,  Circa 1818
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate Bamboo & Basket Ptn,  Circa 1818

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Circa 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Bamboo and Basket pattern, dating to the early 19th century, Georgian period, circa 1813-1820. The

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Baskets

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Ironstone

Large Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish Bamboo & Basket Pattern circa 1815
Large Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish Bamboo & Basket Pattern circa 1815

Large Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish Bamboo & Basket Pattern circa 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Bamboo and Basket chinoiserie pattern, dating to the English Georgian period, Circa 1815. Very early

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Baskets

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Ironstone

Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Cover Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Circa 1820
Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Cover Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Circa 1820

Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Cover Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Circa 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

insertion of a serving spoon. The pattern is called " Bamboo and Basket" which is a detailed chinoiserie

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Georgian Mason's Ironstone Side Plates Bamboo & Basket Ptn, circa 1818
Pair of Georgian Mason's Ironstone Side Plates Bamboo & Basket Ptn, circa 1818

Pair of Georgian Mason's Ironstone Side Plates Bamboo & Basket Ptn, circa 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Bamboo and Basket pattern, dating to the early 19th century, Georgian period, circa 1813-1820. The

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Ironstone

Very Early Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Bamboo & Basket Pattern, Ca 1815
Very Early Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Bamboo & Basket Pattern, Ca 1815

Very Early Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Bamboo & Basket Pattern, Ca 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

pattern called Bamboo and Basket. The jugs is marked to the base with a Double line impressed " Masons

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish & Cover in Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Ca 1820
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish & Cover in Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Ca 1820

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish & Cover in Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Ca 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

canted corners and a shaped knob handle to its top. The pattern is called " Bamboo and Basket" which

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Baskets

Materials

Ironstone

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Antique Bamboo Baskets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique bamboo baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique bamboo baskets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, natural fiber and wood. There are all kinds of antique bamboo baskets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bamboo baskets made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique bamboo baskets are appealing in their simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, Stephen Folch and Maeda Chikubosai produced popular antique bamboo baskets that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Bamboo Baskets?

Prices for antique bamboo baskets start at $155 and top out at $22,200 with the average selling for $950.

Materials: Bamboo Furniture

Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects.

So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.

Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.

For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.