Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Rattan
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century End Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Pedestals and Columns
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pedestals
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
20th Century American Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
20th Century American Chinoiserie Barware
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Mirror
Late 20th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Rattan
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Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
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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.