Tiger Bamboo Mirror
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Wall Mirrors
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s American Umbrella Stands
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century Australian Aesthetic Movement Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dry Bars
Rattan, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands
Wood
20th Century Unknown British Colonial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Wall Mirrors
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Wicker, Raffia, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Wicker, Raffia, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century European Umbrella Stands
Tin
Vintage 1970s Italian British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Benches
Linen, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Mirrors
Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Coat Racks and Stands
Bamboo
Antique 1870s English Coat Racks and Stands
Brass, Tin
Antique Early 1900s Coat Racks and Stands
Wood
Recent Sales
Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s American Umbrella Stands
Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Hat Racks and Stands
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands
Bamboo
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s American High Victorian Umbrella Stands
Bamboo, Organic Material
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
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.