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Antique British Artis Bamboo & Cast Iron Umbrella Stick-stand
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique British Artis Bamboo & Cast Iron Umbrella Stickstand, crafted in the late 19th century by
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Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Gilt Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Clothing Valet Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Gilt cast iron faux bamboo form valet with all the necessary racks for your daily clothes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Faux Bamboo Cast Iron Hall Stand by Deville Pailliette
By Deville & Cie
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A beautiful freestanding antique French patinated cast iron hallstand or coat rack, featuring a
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Wall Hooks Hangers on New Black Wooden Support
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique cast iron faux bamboo coat rack or hangers coming from an authentic original late
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

French Victorian Painted Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Standing Hatrack / Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian cast iron faux bamboo hatrack / umbrella stand with a distressed yellow painted
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Iron Bench
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency, faux bamboo cast iron bench. The bench has the original fabric with a white
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Iron Bench
Faux Bamboo Iron Bench
H 27.25 in W 47.25 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Cast Iron Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo cast iron glass top coffee table.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Vintage Painted Green King-Size Faux Bamboo Iron Headboard
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Add a touch of vintage charm to your bedroom with this stunning king-size faux bamboo headboard
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Rare Fireplace Screen Faux Bamboo Iron and Gold Leaf Mid 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Panel fire screen iron forged with wild faux bamboo. This beautiful and elegant spark saver or
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Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Bamboos High Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
. Wiring 14W bulb, 220Volt and switch included, lamp holder type E27, bulb not included. On casted iron
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bamboos High Floor Lamp
Bamboos High Floor Lamp
H 68.9 in Dm 7.88 in
Floor Lamp Bamboos Medium
Located in Paris, FR
. Wiring 14W bulb, 220Volt and switch included, lamp Holder type E27, bulb not included. On casted iron
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Floor Lamp Bamboos Medium
Floor Lamp Bamboos Medium
H 51.19 in Dm 7.88 in
English Faux Bamboo Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Hastings, GB
Fabulous, fully stamped faux bamboo café table in cast iron, finished to replicate the look of
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Early 20th Century English Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

English Faux Bamboo Table, Early 20th Century
English Faux Bamboo Table, Early 20th Century
H 27.96 in W 42.13 in D 27.96 in
Austrian Midcentury Brass Bamboo Umbrella Stand
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base blackened with vertical bamboo rods and brass upper triangular part. Made in Austria
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Steel

Austrian Midcentury Brass Bamboo Umbrella Stand
Austrian Midcentury Brass Bamboo Umbrella Stand
H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Early Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures, Model 41S Globes, Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1955). Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron. Cast
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Papercord

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Poetic Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp, model BB3-33S, designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Cast iron
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
H 66.93 in W 29.14 in D 9.85 in
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp BB1-30dd
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture circa 1960s. Light features an enameled cast iron base
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures Model T1-V2 c. 1977
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron and steel
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Cast Iron Bamboo Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Located in Brussels , BE
Hallway coat rack shaped like a bamboo tree mae of cast-iron. Made in France in early 20th century.
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Antique Early 1900s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bamboo Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Cast Iron Bamboo Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
H 81.89 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Faux Bamboo Cast Iron Table with Mahogany Top
Located in Middleburg, VA
cast faux bamboo iron legs and a warm mahogany top. It is a great side table or small breakfast table.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tables

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Coat Stand & Umbrella Stand Bamboo Style, circa 1890
Located in Roubaix, FR
Art Nouveau polished cast iron coat rack with umbrella stand and it's original mirror. Very fine
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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

1920 Floor Lamp, Bamboo on Brown Lacquered Brass and Cast Iron Base
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vejle, DK
Unknown design: Floor lamp. Bamboo on brown lacquered brass and cast iron base. Fitted with yellow
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Vintage 1920s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Coat Stand in Cast Iron with Umbrella Stand and Mirror
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Coat Stand in Cast Iron with Umbrella Stand and Mirror, France, 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Rustic Side Table, 1920
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
A bamboo and cast iron side table, France, 1920. Unusual rustic or country house style art deco
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bamboo Motif Hallway Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
A free standing antique French patinated cast iron coat rack or hallway tree featuring a sculptural
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair of Floor Lamps in the Style of Isamu Noguchi and His Akari
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in cast iron & bamboo. Italian edition in taste of the Akari series designed by Isamu Noguchi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Cane/Umbrella Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With great form and condition. Original sectioned drip tray.
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Hall Stand of Cast Iron
Located in Austin, TX
An English hall stand of cast iron from the Arts and Crafts era, featuring a handsome design of
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Antique 19th Century English Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror

Late Victorian Faux Bamboo Cast Iron Hall Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late Victorian, cast iron hall stand having eight coat and hat hooks surrounding the mirror to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Coat Racks and Stands

“Akari” Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
philosophy. The lamp features a cast iron base with distinctive bamboo accents. The paper hood, crafted with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Faux Bamboo Cast Iron Coat Rack with Original Mirror Plate
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Nouveau French faux bamboo cast iron coat rack. The cast iron faux bamboo frame has
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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Antique English Cast Iron & Marble Faux Bamboo Bistro or Cafe Table C. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
, combines a beautifully veined marble top with an intricately cast iron base in a faux bamboo design. The
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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Iron

Bagues Style Iron Faux Bamboo Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
A black leather bench with a cast iron faux bamboo double X-Base in the style of Maison Bagues.
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20th Century Unknown Benches

Materials

Iron

Bagues Style Iron Faux Bamboo Bench
Bagues Style Iron Faux Bamboo Bench
H 17.5 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern Bamboo & Grasses
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique lantern, with a "Bamboo & Grasses" motif on fire box. Found from a Japanese/ American tea garden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Fine Antique Cast "Bird & Bamboo" Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Japan, a fine antique hand cast "Bird & Bamboo
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

19th Century Napoleon III Cast Iron Hat Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux bamboo cast iron hat rack with two (2) removable enamel trays at the bottom.
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Antique 19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern Birds, Bamboo and Plum Trees
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique lantern, with a "Bird, Bamboo & Plum Tree" motif on fire box. Found from a Japanese/ American
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bamboo Arm Chairs with cushions
Located in Atlanta, GA
heavy cast iron and bent bamboo. Custom-made cushions with a touch of Asian resort. Very heavy and solid
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Late 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi "AKARI" Lamp with Bamboo Stand 'BB', 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
bamboo rim, and the cast iron base and bamboo stem.Hand-made by Ozeki in Gifu, Japan. There are some
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Birds and Bamboo Round Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
One of our finest lanterns A beautiful handcrafted heavily hand cast and finely detailed larger
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Victorian Period Faux Bamboo Umbrella Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0335, stylish green enameled, faux bamboo cast iron hall stand / stick stand in excellent home
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Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Period Faux Bamboo Umbrella Stand
Victorian Period Faux Bamboo Umbrella Stand
H 28.75 in W 13.39 in D 8.67 in
A 20th Century Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in London, GB
A mid-century faux bamboo cast iron magazine rack, the painted frame in imitation of bamboo shoots
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Vintage 1940s French Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

A 20th Century Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack
A 20th Century Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack
H 18 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Frederick Cooper Parrot Brass Table Lamp Faux Bamboo
Located in San Diego, CA
Frederick cooper parrot brass table lamp with night light. Faux bamboo, parrot holding metal cage
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model BB2/20A, Globe Bamboo Stand
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, enameled cast iron. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of each base 'Made in Japan'. All original
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th Century Faux Bamboo Table with Welsh Slate Top
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Unusual faux bamboo cast iron table base of high quality. The detail is lovely with brass bolts
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Antique 19th Century British Console Tables

Materials

Slate, Iron

English Green Marble Faux Bamboo Café Table, Early 20th C
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely beautiful cast iron faux bamboo café table, painted to replicate the look of matured
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Vintage 1910s English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

English Green Marble Top Faux Bamboo Café Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely beautiful cast iron faux bamboo café table, painted to replicate the look of matured
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Vintage 1910s English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari S2 on BB3 Base, Ozeki, 1951 Floor Lamp Bamboo Metal Paper
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by Ozeki
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Cculpture, Model BB2/20A Globe w Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, enameled cast iron. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of each base 'Made in Japan'. All original
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Bb3 / 55dd Akari Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Isamu Noguchi BB3-55DD Akari floor lamp part of the Akari light sculpture line by Isamu Noguchi, considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951, handm...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari 37D / BB1 stand, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
& bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 50EN / BB2 Stand, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
washi & bamboo rims. Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 60F on BB3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem handmade form realized by Ozeki
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A on BB3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by Ozeki
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari S1 on BB3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by Ozeki
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Bistro Tables
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Nice pair of early 20th C French faux bamboo cast iron bistro tables with fossil stone tops. 1920
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20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30N / BB3 Stand, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30N / BB3 Stand, Ozeki, 1951
Isamu Noguchi Akari 30N / BB3 Stand, Ozeki, 1951
H 74.81 in W 17.72 in L 74.81 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari L2 on Bb3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2 on Bb3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
Isamu Noguchi Akari L2 on Bb3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
H 67.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45X / BB3, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 45X / BB3, Ozeki, 1951
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45X / BB3, Ozeki, 1951
H 66.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN / BB3, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 60F / BB3, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Cast Iron Bamboo For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of cast iron bamboo available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and bamboo. There are 44 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of cast iron bamboo you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of cast iron bamboo bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Drexel each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of cast iron bamboo that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Bamboo?

Prices for a piece of cast iron bamboo start at $54 and top out at $8,300 with the average selling for $1,605.
Questions About Cast Iron Bamboo
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.