Find many varieties of an authentic bamboo bistro set available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
bamboo,
natural fiber and
cane, every bamboo bistro set was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bamboo bistro set — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bamboo bistro set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.
McGuire Furniture Company,
Palecek Furniture and
Gatti each produced at least one beautiful bamboo bistro set that is worth considering.
Prices for a bamboo bistro set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $3,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,098.
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.