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Italian Bamboo Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Whimsical pair of Italian bamboo chairs with curved backs and incredible detailing.       
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1950s Italian Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

Vintage Italian Bamboo Chairs
Italian Bamboo Chairs
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
1980s, English Bamboo Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s English bamboo chair.
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Late 20th Century English Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage 1980s, English Bamboo Chair
1980s, English Bamboo Chair
H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Bamboo Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of bamboo chairs with black metal bases.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Pair of Bamboo Chairs
Pair of Bamboo Chairs
H 34 in W 28 in D 20 in
Midcentury Sculptural Bamboo Chair
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bamboo chair in the style of Konstantin Grcic. Mid-Century modern, designed in the
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo

Vintage Midcentury Sculptural Bamboo Chair
Midcentury Sculptural Bamboo Chair
H 42.13 in W 18.12 in D 33.47 in
Two Bamboo Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two bamboo chairs, circa 1960.  
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Two Bamboo Chairs, circa 1960
Two Bamboo Chairs, circa 1960
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pair of 1980s Spanish Bamboo Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of vintage 1980s Spanish bamboo chairs.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Pair of 1980s Spanish Bamboo Chairs
Pair of 1980s Spanish Bamboo Chairs
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Asian Style Italian Bamboo Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
A single masterpiece. This well crafted single bamboo chair with an Asian flair, will complete
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker

Vintage Asian Style Italian Bamboo Chair
Asian Style Italian Bamboo Chair
H 29.5 in W 25 in D 29 in
Vintage 1970s Spanish Woven Wicker & Bamboo Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish woven wicker and bamboo chair.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

1960s French Bamboo Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the charm of bygone elegance with our 1960s French Bamboo Chair, a stunning representation
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage 1960s French Bamboo Chair
1960s French Bamboo Chair
H 23.2 in W 18.1 in D 18.1 in
1970s Set of Four Handmade Spanish Bamboo Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s set of four handmade Spanish bamboo chairs.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

1970s Set of Four Handmade Spanish Bamboo Chairs
1970s Set of Four Handmade Spanish Bamboo Chairs
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique pair of Chinese Chippendale bamboo chairs with an inset on inside back panel of each chair
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs Set of 2 vintage colonial campaign folding chairs, featuring
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Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Curved Bamboo Chair, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Presenting this stunning high back bamboo chair, a remarkable piece from the 1960s that embodies
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1960s Italian Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Curved Bamboo Chair, 1960s
Curved Bamboo Chair, 1960s
H 42.92 in Dm 16.93 in
Antonio Budji Layug Style Vintage Coastal Bamboo Chair
By Antonio Layug, Budji Layug
Located in Miami, FL
Antonio Budji Layug Style Vintage Coastal Bamboo Chair Offered for sale is a vintage Coastal
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Late 20th Century Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set Of 4 Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs
Located in Roma, RM
Set Of 4 Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Product details Set of Dining or Living Room Chairs. Regal
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set Of 4 Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs
Set Of 4 Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs
H 40.56 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Swivel Bamboo Chair by Henry Olko
By Henry Olko
Located in New York, NY
High Style Mid Century swivel bamboo chair designed by Henry Olko. This example is in very fine
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo, Cane

Swivel Bamboo Chair by Henry Olko
Swivel Bamboo Chair by Henry Olko
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Square Chinese Bamboo Chairs With New Tufted Cushions
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of square shaped Chinese bamboo chairs with newly upholstered tufted cushions. Add a bit of
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20th Century Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Midcentury Bamboo Chairs by Lyda Levi, 1970
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning bamboo chairs designed by Lyda Levi in 1970 ca. The chairs can be paired with the whole
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-century Italian Pair bamboo Chairs Multicolored Fabric for the sea
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian Pair bamboo Chairs Multicolored Fabric for the sea
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Set of Four 1970s English Bamboo Chairs w/ Fabric Upholstered Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of four vintage 1970s English bamboo chairs with cream fabric upholstered seats.
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Late 20th Century English Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Brass Parts Gabriella Crespi Style 1950s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair mid-century bamboo chairs brass Parts Gabriella crespi style 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Brass

Italo Gasparucci Bamboo Chairs Brass Italian Design 1970s Midcentury Brown Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italo Gasparucci bamboo chairs brass Italian design 1970s midcentury brown gold.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Palm Beach Bamboo Chairs with Matching Table
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Palm Beach Bamboo Chairs with Matching Table . Amazing boho design to this lovely trio
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1970s Bohemian Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker

Bamboo Chair by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde Sweden 1960s.
Located in Paris, FR
Bamboo chair by Dirk Van Sliedrecht, 1960s, dimensions approx.: H. 111 cm, W. 42 cm, D. 49 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo

Original Bamboo Chair, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Bamboo chair circa 1970 Good condition.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Original Bamboo Chair, circa 1970
Original Bamboo Chair, circa 1970
H 45.67 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Set of 2 Small Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs, Italian Design 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 small mid-century bamboo chairs, Italian design 1950s Intact and in good condition, small
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1950s Italian Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo

Pair of 1950s Bamboo Chairs
Located in Brecht, BE
great pair of elegant bamboo chairs, with the original fabric.
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Pair of 1950s Bamboo Chairs
Pair of 1950s Bamboo Chairs
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 67.72 in
1950s Set of Six Bamboo Chairs with Natural Raffia Seat and Backrest
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s set of six bamboo chairs with natural raffia seat and backrest.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo, Raffia

Arabian Style Set of Six Bamboo Handmade Bamboo Chairs with Bow Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
Arabian Style set of six bamboo handmade bamboo chairs with bow decoration.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo, Wood

Bamboo Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
By Ubunji Kidokoro
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a bamboo chair designed by Ubunji Kidokoro, who was enrolled in Mitsukoshi Furniture Design
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1930s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo

Bamboo Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
Bamboo Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 30.71 in
Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four gold leaf gilt iron faux bamboo chairs, France, 1940s. Nicely constructed. They have a
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Gold Leaf, Iron

Set of 5 Ficks Reed Bamboo Chairs by John Wisner
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ficks Reed bamboo chairs by John Wisner from the Far Horizons Collection Set of (5) vintage
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Chairs, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of gilt metal faux bamboo chairs reupholstered with original
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Metal

Pair of dark-finished bent bamboo chairs – Lyda Levi for Mcguire
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of dark-finished bent bamboo chairs – Lyda Levi for Mcguire San Francisco 1970 Product Details
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1970s Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

1970s Cerused Reeded Pencil Bamboo Chairs By Henry Link - S/4
By Henry Link
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a nice set of cerused reeded pencil bamboo chairs by Henry Link. The upholstery is vintage
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Tito Agnoli Bamboo Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible pair of sculptural wing chairs by Tito Agnoli in bamboo.
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1950s Italian Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo

Tito Agnoli Bamboo Chairs
Tito Agnoli Bamboo Chairs
H 31 in W 24 in D 28 in
Jacques Adnet bamboo chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This very rare chair was designed by Jacques Adnet. The chair has a metal frame over which the
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Metal

Jacques Adnet bamboo chair
Jacques Adnet bamboo chair
H 31.7 in W 16.93 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hollywood Regency, white lacquer faux bamboo chairs.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Black Painted Bamboo Chairs from Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 6 shiny black painted bamboo chairs from Vivai del Sud with
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Jacques Adnet bamboo chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This very rare chair was designed by Jacques Adnet. The chair has a metal frame over which the
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Metal

Jacques Adnet bamboo chair
Jacques Adnet bamboo chair
H 80.5 in W 43 in D 54 in
Set of 4 Vintage Rattan Bamboo Chairs, by Schumacher, Belgium 1950s
By Schumacher
Located in Cork, IE
This rare set of 4 vintage bamboo garden chairs was made in Belgium by Schumacher in the late 1950s
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this hand made antique bamboo ‘ lazy’ chair. The back rest tilts and the arms
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1940s Primitive Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Bamboo

Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs Jonathan Adler Style Set of Four
By Jonathan Adler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of Four midcentury Faux Bamboo Chairs, 2 armchairs and 2 chairs. Hollywood Regency Faux
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

20th Spanish Midcentury Pair of Bamboo Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
20th Spanish midcentury pair of bamboo chairs with upholstered seat.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Upholstery, Bamboo

Set of Six 1980s Spanish Woven Wicker & Bamboo Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of six vintage 1980s Spanish woven wicker and bamboo chairs.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Italian Bamboo Chair by Tito Agnoli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage bent bamboo armchair by Tito Agnoli. A classic chair by this coveted Italian designer.
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20th Century Italian Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 4 tropically ornate bamboo chairs.
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare set of tropical bamboo and rattan dining chairs. Evoke the feeling of lounging in Miami in the
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1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo, Reed

Set of 4 tropically ornate bamboo chairs.
Set of 4 tropically ornate bamboo chairs.
H 43.31 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Vintage French Bistro Rattan and Bamboo Chairs
Located in PEGO, Alicante
1 of 3, Rare French Vintage Bistro rattan and/o bamboo Chairs or dining chairs, original color
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage French Bistro Rattan and Bamboo Chairs
Vintage French Bistro Rattan and Bamboo Chairs
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Chairs, in the style of Bonacina, set of two, Italy
By Bonacina
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Chairs, set of two, Italy 1960s. Pair of curved bamboo corner /lounge
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Four White Vintage Bamboo Chairs with Meg Braff Fabric Cushion
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four white vintage bamboo chairs with Meg Braff Beverly Hills fabric cushion and caned
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20th Century American Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Fabric

Sculptural Bamboo Chair 1950’s with Triangular Back
Located in London, GB
Monumental and sculptural chair made of large bamboo trunks. It is constructed and hand pleated
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Henry Olko Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs
By Henry Olko
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wrap around bamboo and lovely print pattern upholstered seat cushions. These chairs are each marked
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1970s American Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Henry Olko Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs
Vintage Henry Olko Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Set Of Four Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century set of four faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale chairs. Set includes one armchair and
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Chair, France, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
French Riviera bamboo and rattan dining or occasional chair. Excellent original condition.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Dal Vera Italian Mid Century Pair of Bamboo Chairs
By Dal Vera
Located in bari, IT
Set of two italian bamboo folding chairs very confortable, embellished with brass hinges and rods
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

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Brass

Set of Eight Upholstered Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of eight armless dining chairs with faux bamboo black frames, arched back and upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Wicker Bamboo Chair with Blue Upholstered Seat Chinoiserie Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made all-bamboo armchair with 'spindle' sides and back and a light-blue
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker

Modernist, 20th Century Italian Design Pierantonio Bonacina Bamboo Chairs, 1990s
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of elegant and iconic chairs made of bamboo by Pierantonio Bonacina. Founded in 1889, the
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

A Set of Italian Mid Century Bamboo Chairs And Table
By Franco Albini
Located in Westport, CT
A set of Italian Mid Century round-shaped bamboo and rattan weaved chairs on black metal legs with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Country Style Woven Rattan and Bamboo Chairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage pair of Country style Burmese hand woven rattan chairs from the mid 20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Vintage Bamboo Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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Vintage Bamboo Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage bamboo chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage bamboo chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, natural fiber and fabric. Vintage bamboo chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage bamboo chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage bamboo chairs over the years, but those made by McGuire Furniture Company, Rohe Noordwolde and Ficks Reed are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Bamboo Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $98,421 highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Bamboo Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.

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