Cane Desk with Bamboo Pulls, Heron, by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Heron Desk brings a touch of timeless style to any workspace. A paneled cane gallery and drawer fronts introduce texture and warmth, beautifully complementing the wooden top. Des...
Wood, Cane
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Antique Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Rattan Card Table (circa 1910)
Located in London, GB
The word is derived from banwu, a term from southwest India that was transported to the forests of Indonesia by Dutch explorers. Bamboo first captured the Western imagination back in...
Bamboo
Pair of Mid-Century Green Glazed Ceramic Bamboo Form Table Lamps on Wood Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sophisticated pair of mid-century table lamps featuring sculptural bamboo-form ceramic bodies finished in a rich, variegated green glaze. The cylindrical forms are subtly segmented...
Ceramic
21st Century Black Contemporary Rattan Armchair/ Lounge Chair, IDN 2025
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stylish 21st Century contemporary black armchair/ lounge chair created by a very talented Indonesian artist. This incredible designed, modern armchair impresses with its artfully sha...
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
Pair of Large Kuda Lumping Ceremonial Horses from Java
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning and ornate pair of circa 1950 Kuda Lumping painted ceremonial horses, hand crafted these enormous horses have been used for over a century in the Javanese Kuda Lumping dan...
Bamboo, Rattan, Seagrass
Vintage Rattan Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stylish pair of vintage rattan swivel bar stools featuring gracefully curved backs and open lattice side, a perfect blend of casual elegance and tropical charm. Expertly handcrafte...
Bamboo, Rattan
Hand-Knotted Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Two rows of large polished shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been hand-knott...
Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been ha...
Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
Pair, Asian Modern Handwoven Wicker & Rattan 2-Tier Side, Sofa, End Drink Tables
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a pair of Asian Modern two-tier handwoven wicker, rattan & bamboo Drink, Sofa, Side or end table. Great for your Florida sunroom and entertaining Guests. Space in between th...
Bamboo, Wicker
Bohemian Glass Dining Table and 4 Armchairs Vintage Artisan Dining Set MCM 1970s
Located in London, GB
An eye-catchingly distinctive and very attractive artisan glass-top dining table and four armchairs in good vintage condition. Likely made in the 1970s, this dining set exudes artist...
Wrought Iron
Bohemian 1970's Handwoven Peacock Chair
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Smaller model of a woven wicker peacock chair from the 1970's These chairs were handmade in Indonesia and exported to the Netherlands in the 1970's The larger model peacock chair ...
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique Oversized Hand Woven Rattan Basket
Located in New York, NY
Discover a stunning handwoven large basket from Sumatra, crafted circa 1950. Ideal for storing magazines, towels and more. It offers a luxurious minimalism for those who appreciate t...
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Rare and primitive Sumatran 2 Drawer Cabinet with Bird Carvings on all 4 Sides.
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Bird Carvings on all Four Sides. Teak and Bamboo. 1900. Indonesian.
Bamboo, Teak
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.