Black Bamboo Chairs
Black Rattan Bar Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of versatile black rattan and bamboo counter stools. Timeless lines -- they coordinate well in a traditional or contemporary interior. The black stain has a soft luster to it,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Canvas and Painted Bamboo Accent Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rich dark brown/black painted bamboo accent chair with stretched canvas seat. Canvas is faded but sturdy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Canvas
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Black Painted Bamboo Chairs from Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 6 shiny black painted bamboo chairs from Vivai del Sud with Original Cotton Fabric Cushions. 1970s
The chairs are in really perfect vintage conditi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-08-A Armless Easy Chair / Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It is raw in its simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. It is a chair with a very strong shape. In the big s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Cord
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-01-C Bamboo Armchair / Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It is raw in its simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. It is a chair with a very strong shape. In the big s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jute, Cotton, Bamboo, Cord, Rope
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Marvelous Bamboo Antique Corner Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bamboo corner chair with incredible finials and antique patina.
Measure: seat height 17.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Italo Gasparucci Bamboo Chairs Brass Italian Design 1970s Midcentury Brown Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italo Gasparucci bamboo chairs brass Italian design 1970s midcentury brown gold.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Lacquer Blue High Gloss Backgammon Game Table with Removable Top, Made to order
Located in New York, NY
Lacquer blue table that coverts to a backgammon game table.
New production. Designed and made in NYC, each table is handcrafted within NYC and has unique attributes. One-day delivery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
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Lacquer
H 29.75 in W 26 in D 20 in
Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Rattan Wall Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Our bestseller, the Ancora-W2, is a handcrafted articulating wall light fixture composed of a solid brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm.
Lamping: Sing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Marble
H 41.74 in W 105.52 in D 33.08 in
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England to an original 1940s French design.
Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gilt bronze...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables
Materials
Iron
1960s Italian Set of Four Hand-Stitched Leather and Chrome Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very chic Italian chairs with exceptional design that gives a very sleek and attractive profile, the chromed tubular structure upholstered with hand-stitched Italian tan leather. The...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Syrian Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century
Located in Munich, DE
This handcrafted Syrian wedding chest is designed with mother-of-pearl inlays, three drawers and a marble top. It expresses the rich culture and artwork from where it stems.
Handcra...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
H 36.62 in W 44.1 in D 18.9 in
Antique 19th Century Italian Hand Painted Pine Armoire, C.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Italian beautiful and rustic painted pine armoire, decorated with a decorative pattern in white and grey, has its original lock and key.
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In Good C...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Charming Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
The 24 pink and white discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on floor levels. Nine lights.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Carrara marble, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères.
Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
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Wrought Iron
Custom Made 1940's Style Lounge Chair Upholstered in Beige Sheepskin Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant lounge chair made here in our own workshop in Connecticut. Similar in size and design to the Danish small club chairs of the 1940s. Sculptural organic shape and h...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 29.5 in
Venetian Handblown Vibrant Colored Opaline Murano Chandelier, Circa 1920
By Murano 5
Located in Hollywood, SC
Venetian hand blown Opaline Murano six-light chandelier with vibrant pink and blue floral colors, crown canopy, centered bulbous column, scrolled arms with the original crown bobeche...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Paint
English Midcentury Walnut Faux Bamboo Desk with Four Drawers and Warm Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo walnut desk from the mid 20th century with four drawers and warm patina. Created in England during the Midcentury period, this walnut faux bamboo desk features...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Faux Bamboo, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 43.25 in D 24.25 in
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1960's Italian Bamboo Armchair, Black Rafia, Brass Details
Located in Firenze, IT
1960's Italian bamboo decorative armchair, good condition and vintage patina, one bamboo element missing and some replaced brass details, new cushion in black rafia fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
English Bamboo Brighton Regency Style Side Chair with Custom Cushion
Located in Sarasota, FL
This side chair is in the style of Regency Brighton style with filigree design, cane seat in wonderful condition and having a custom made cushion with love knot "frogs" to the cushio...
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Vintage 1930s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo Canopy Chair and Ottoman
Located in Washington, DC
Bamboo canopy chair and ottoman.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Bamboo
Vintage Faux Bamboo Side Chairs W New Black Lacquer Finish Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of low slung vintage faux bamboo side chairs have been refinished
with an attractive rich black lacquer finish. They also have been outfitted with beautiful new custom upholst...
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20th Century Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair For Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" chair for Knoll. Stained bamboo arms and coated metal legs. Original upholstery as found. Retains Knoll tag.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ebonised Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Chair with Red Velvet Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A charming faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale style chair in a distressed ebonised finish with deep red velvet fabric seat.
A lovely individual chair of good character, this 1970s exam...
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Late 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
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Faux Bamboo
H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Organic Modern Bamboo & Leather Club Chairs by PALECEK
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of...
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Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Club Chairs
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Leather, Bamboo
Chinese Bent Bamboo Dining Chair with Cane Seat, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this captivating dining chair is crafted of bamboo that has been carefully steamed and bent into elaborate forms. The chair features a square woven c...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
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Bamboo, Cane
Group of 4 Bonacina Chairs Bamboo Fabric Italy 1980s-1990s
By Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 4 bamboo chairs, seat with foam cushion, fabric upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Fabric, Bamboo, Foam
Rudolf Wolf Newly Upholstered Lounge Chair for Rohé, 1960's
By Rudolf Wolf, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Rudolf Wolf for Rohé Noordwolde, once in use at the "N.T.S" the very first Dutch national TV station. Black Newly Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Bamboo Frame and Metal Base. I...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Chrome
Pair McGuire Bamboo Rattan Butterfly Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Bradenton, FL
"Designed by Edward Tuttle, McGuire's famous Butterfly chair is a study in fluidity. This graceful design features sweeping arms of delicate rattan. The arching back displays a symme...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Bamboo
Wicker and Rattan Armchair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Well-proportioned chair or armchair in rattan and bamboo with fine details.
The frame is in excellent condition ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Beautiful natural patina and w...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo, Wicker
English Bamboo Accent Chair w/ It's Original Finish, Turn of the 19th/20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo accent chair with it's original finish from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique chair from England features an elegantly arched double crest rail ac...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pretzel Bamboo Rocking Chair after Frankl
By Tropi-cal, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish and impressive four rung pretzel arm rocking, lounge chair in bamboo, with new gray tweed upholstery. Design reminiscent of Paul Frankl, circa 1940/1950's, clean ready ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs, a Pair
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid round pod chairs, in a handsome undulating pencil-reed veneer.
Comfortable & well-made.
White duck cushions are in great shape and do not need to be reupholstered.
Su...
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo and Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo and Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 39 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
English Brighton Bamboo Regency Style Armchair with Cushion
Located in Sarasota, FL
This Armchair is made of bamboo in the Brighton Regency style has filigree design and cane seat (great condition) with well designed stretchers the cushion is custom made.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Set of 2 Midcentury Manou Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Midcentury dark brown manou lounge chairs. The seating cushions have new upholstery with a botanical flower pattern. Very nice for in your orangery, on your porch or for outdoor.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Green Peacock Armchair Mid-Century Modern in Bamboo and Rattan, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan peacock armchair, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in Spain.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 48.04 in W 29.53 in D 27.17 in
Pair of 20th Century Bamboo Barrel Chairs with Faux Tortoise Shell Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century bamboo barrel chairs with faux tortoise shell finish. Very comfortable
Measures: 24" W x 24" D x 35.5" T, seat 19.25" T with cushion/ 14.75" T without cushion. ...
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20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Set of Six McGuire Rattan and Bamboo Dining Armchairs with Leather Seats
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Original set of six 1950s McGuire dining chairs in dark brown, ebony stain with tan leather embossed seats. Chairs are in original condition and show age and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern French Riviera Bamboo and Brass Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of bamboo armchairs from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera period is bursting with nostalgia. A beautiful brown bamboo structure with brass accents and bouclette wool s...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Brass
1950s French Game Table and Campaign Chairs
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This listing includes four faux bamboo & leather campaign chairs and a game table. The chairs include brass detailing, and the game table has a reversable felt/leather top.
Since ...
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Mid-20th Century French Campaign Game Tables
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Leather, Faux Bamboo
Set of Eight Vintage Painted Bamboo and Cane Chairs with Newly Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 8 vintage American painted bamboo and cane chairs with upholstered seats. These vintage side chairs have a modern aesthetic to them with their sloping arms, back cut-outs, a...
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20th Century American Chairs
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Bamboo, Cane
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Stunning Campaign Style Chair with Faux Bamboo
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fascinating campaign safari chair in a faux bamboo wood. The seat and back are cane with newly upholstered tufted cushions. The cushions are fixed to the chair with buttons. Leather ...
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Vintage 1970s North American Campaign Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Bamboo Set of Chairs from 1970s Italy with Oriental Influences
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chinoiserie bamboo dining chairs, set of eight, Italy, 1970s
Bamboo carries atmospherical characteristic as this type of furniture can influence your decor in an Oriental, tropical ...
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Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s French Set of Four Leather & Faux Bamboo Folding Chairs
Located in London, GB
French 1970s
A wonderful set of four folding chairs. With leather and faux bamboo.
Very comfortable and stylish.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
• Bamboo frame
• Patinaed finish
• Original cane seat
• Mid-20th century
• American
Dimensions
• 22.5"W x 21.5"D x 39.5"H
• Seat depth 18"
• Seat height 17"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Armchair with Cane Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
• Bamboo frame
• Patinaed finish
• Original cane seat
• Mid-20th century
• American
Dimensions
• Overall 22.5"W x 21.5"D x 39.5"H
• Seat depth 18"
• Seat height 17".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Pair of Lacquered Faux Bamboo Armchairs, circa 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of lacquered faux bamboo armchairs, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Set of Six Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Playful set of six bamboo rattan dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for McGuire. Set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs. The handcrafted rattan frames feature a deco...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
Pair of Bamboo Chairs Antonio Pavia Design Black Silver Flowers Made in Italy
By Antonio Pavia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair bamboo chairs Antonio Pavia design 1970s black silver flowers made in Italy, silk fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 46.07 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of 8 Faux-Bamboo and Brass Dining Chairs in the Billy Haines Manner
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 faux-bamboo and brass dining chairs in the Billy Haines manner.
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Chairs from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century bamboo and rattan chairs from France.
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
English Bamboo Armchair
Located in Sarasota, FL
English bamboo armchair the inset back has hand-painted design with a lacquered panel in the Japanese style this became popular after Commodore Perry opened Japan to the West!
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
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Bamboo
Set of Ten Bamboo Chairs
By Galerie Maison et Jardin
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of bamboo chairs composed of eight chairs and two armchairs.
Structure in lacquered bamboo with seat cushions.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Early 19th Century "Brighton Pavilion" Style Bamboo Armchair
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A single armchair of bamboo in the Brighton Pavillion style.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Export Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Bamboo and Leather Chairs
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of vintage bamboo and leather sling chairs. The organic and open styling along with the limited dimensions of these chairs allow them to make a huge impact while taking up ver...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Three Bamboo Folding Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of three bamboo folding chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of leather Campaign Chairs
By Italo Valenti
Located in London, GB
Pair of folding Campaign chairs by Valenti and made in Spain.
Leather, chrome and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Campaign Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Bamboo
French Rattan and Iron Scoop Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of French rattan, bamboo and iron scoop chairs. Great patina and age to rattan. Chairs in excellent vintage condition. Perfect for indoors or outside. Single chair als...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Iron
Modern Set of Six Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs with Brass Accents
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful set of 6 campaign Style dining chairs. Faux bamboo is finished in a dark brown stain and is connected at joints with brass accents. Chairs are upholstered in a brown leathe...
Category
Vintage 1970s Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Regency Style Ebonized Bamboo Arm Chairs, Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Regency Style Ebonized Bamboo Arm Chairs, Cane Seats with cushions
Elegant
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bamboo
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Black Bamboo Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of black bamboo chairs is available at 1stDibs. Black bamboo chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Black bamboo chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black bamboo chairs over the years, but those made by McGuire Furniture Company, Antonio Pavia and Draga & Aurel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Black Bamboo Chairs?
Prices for black bamboo chairs start at $522 and top out at $22,084 with the average selling for $2,841.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Black Bamboo Chairs
- Are bamboo chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although construction methods also affect durability, bamboo chairs are generally strong due to the properties of bamboo. The tensile strength of bamboo per square inch is greater than that of many other materials, including steel. Shop a variety of bamboo chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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