Burnt Bamboo Etagere
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Bamboo
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Bamboo
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Metal
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Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
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Giltwood
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Oak
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Linen
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Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
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Wood
Vintage 1980s English Bookcases
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint, Gesso
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Pier Mirrors and Console ...
Paint, Gesso, Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves
Resin
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Giltwood, Wood
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Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
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Bamboo, Lacquer
20th Century American Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Lacquer, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
20th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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