At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bamboo peacock for your home. Frequently made of
bamboo,
natural fiber and
rattan, every bamboo peacock was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bamboo peacock — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bamboo peacock bearing
Mid-Century Modern or
Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bamboo peacock over the years, but those crafted by
Ficks Reed,
Casa e Giardino and
Lio Carminati are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.