Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rattan and bamboo bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
bamboo,
natural fiber and
rattan, every rattan and bamboo bench was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a rattan and bamboo bench, we have 22 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rattan and bamboo bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A rattan and bamboo bench made by
mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made rattan and bamboo bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Franco Albini,
Rohe Noordwolde and
Vogue Rattan are consistently popular.
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.