Burned Bamboo Shelf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Oak
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs
Foam
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Frames
Poplar
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Bed Coronas
Wood, Rope
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Mirror, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Marble
20th Century Unknown Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
20th Century Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Corner Cupboards
Bamboo
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.