Brighton Bamboo Chair
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Paint
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Philippine Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Armchairs
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Velvet, Bamboo
20th Century British High Victorian Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1930s English Regency Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Paint
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Asian Regency Chairs
Rattan, Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century European Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Wood
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
20th Century Chinese Furniture
20th Century Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Armchairs
Cane, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Glass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century George IV Armchairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Cotton, Cane, Bentwood
20th Century French Regency Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Wood, Lacquer, Rattan
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Side Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Philippine Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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Brighton Bamboo Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Brighton Bamboo Chair?
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.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.
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