Hexagon Bamboo Chair
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Tables
Steel
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Faux Leather, Faux Bamboo
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Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
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Travertine
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Wood, Fruitwood
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Wood, Fruitwood
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Leather, Chenille, Rattan
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rattan, Oak
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
1990s Chairs
Leather, Rattan
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Sets
Glass, Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Leather, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Sets
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Bamboo
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Faux Bamboo, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bedroom Sets
Glass, Faux Bamboo, Wood
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.
- 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.