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Item Ships From: England
Material: Bamboo
Vintage mid century 70s bamboo serving tray & coasters set
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage 1970's Bamboo Serving Tray with 6 coasters.
Features:
Round shape
Light bamboo tone
Tray with low double lip and wide surface on the tray
Coasters with single low lip
Very beautiful set.
A boho vintage bamboo circular serving tray in that bang on retro trend style. From the 1970s.
This would look amazing on a retro home bar...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bohemian Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Flake Rug by Rural Weavers, Knotted, Wool, Bamboo Silk, 270x360cm
Located in London, GB
Step into a realm where the elegance of contemporary design gracefully intertwines with the essence of traditional craftsmanship. Our hand-knotted rugs are not just floor coverings; ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Pair of Faux Bamboo Brighton Pavilion Chairs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Handmade Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chairs With Caned Seats & Painted Faux Burnt Bamboo Finished Frame.
Each seat rears features Chinoiserie figures painted gilt panels.
Painted pa...
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Pair of Interesting 1970s Italian Curved Bamboo Mirrors
Located in London, GB
A pair of interesting 1970s Italian curved bamboo mirrors which could be used for a variety of uses.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Boho Style Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair By Dirk Van Sliedregt For Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
"Embrace Bohemian Bliss: Dirk Van Sliedregt's Boho Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair
Transport yourself to a world of laid-back charm and free-spirited elegance with our Boho Style Bamboo...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
1960s Italian Bamboo Folding Deck Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional pair of 1960's Italian lounging deck chairs, hand crafted from bamboo with brass plated foot rests and end caps, off white fabric seats. These are beautiful rare survi...
Category
1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo
Boho Palm tree design Rattan Side or coffee table in the style of Vivai Del Sud
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Boho Palm tree design Bamboo Side or coffee table in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Classic Mid Century Vintage look, very good condition.
H: 55cm
W: 50 cm
D: 50 cm
Category
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo and Rattan Bar Trolley with Scalloped Detail, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Bamboo and Rattan Bar Trolley with Scalloped Detail, 1960s
The bottom tier comprises a shelf in woven rattan and three bottle compartments. The top is covered in rattan matting with a scalloped gallery made in steam bent cane...
Category
20th Century French Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Wall-Mounted Bamboo Coat Rack, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A large wall-mounted coat rack with nine hanging points. Mid-20th century, Italy. Unsigned, very much in the style of Olaf Von Bohr.
The frame and structure of the piece are of bent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
A Pair of 1980s Bamboo & Brass Etageres
Located in London, GB
A chic pair of two tier etageres, bamboo uprights with brass detailing, the tops inlaid to imitate parquet.
British or American, 1980s
H 44 x W 58 x D 48 cms
Inquire about this...
Category
1980s English Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Brass
OLD CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POT DRiED FLOWER VASE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this old Chinese bamboo brush pot dried flower vase.
The brush pot or vase is handcrafted from high-quality bamboo, showcasing the natural beaut...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Étagère Shelves, Italy, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A Mid Century bamboo and rattan three-tier Italian étagère (shelves) dating from the 1960s.
In excellent condition commensurate of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Liberty's London Art Nouveau Style Chinese Export Mahjong Complete Set
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1920 Chinese Mah-jong set which is totally complete with original counters, the case having a super rare Art Nouveau Lib...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Nouveau Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket A very attractive piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket
A very attractive piece, unusually it is in a cube shaped the bamboo is woven in squares and is tied at the joints, all in very good condi...
Category
1920s Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Early C20th French Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Longue Sun Lounger
Located in London, GB
Early C20th French bamboo & rattan chaise longue.
Beautiful and unique adjustable sun lounger, circa 1920, with removable armrests and foot stool. In excellent and sturdy condition ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Stunning Original Chinese circa 1900-1920 Mahjong Set Including Counters
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1900-1920 Chinese Mah-jong set which is totally complete with original counters
The condition is very good for the age, I can’t fault it, naturally the case has patina marks
Dimensions
Height:- 14cm
Width:- 27cm
Depth:- 17.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF.
We are privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Edwardian Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
1970s Rattan & Bamboo Cube Lounge Armchair by Henry Olko
By Henry Olko
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century handsome rattan and bamboo cube lounge armchair by Henry Olko for his Willow & Reed company, circa 1970s. This armchair was designed by Henry Olko and produced by ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Willow
Antique 1920s bamboo lounger, steamer chair
Located in Leicester, GB
920's bamboo lounger. Steamer style arms with rocking motion. Frame remains sturdy.
The finish on the bamboo has worn in areas mainly the seat and arms. Please see the photos
as th...
Category
Early 20th Century Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Smoked Glass Top Bamboo Side Table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid century bamboo side table with decorated top and smoked glass. Great quality and overall condition. Perfect for use as a side or lamp table. Totally origin...
Category
Late 20th Century Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Single mid century two tone bamboo side chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive mid century bamboo side chair. Great overall condition with nice age related wear. The two tone design is what drew me to it. It is a good seat height so co...
Category
20th Century Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
A large Italian 1970s bamboo spiral framed mirror by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Located in London, GB
A large Italian 1970s bamboo spiral framed mirror by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
An Italian 1970s bamboo dressing table set with dressing table, stool and mirror
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s bamboo and rattan dressing table set with two drawer dressing table, stool and mirror.
Dimensions:
Dressing table 90.5cm wide x 42cm deep x 86cm high / Height of des...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian 1950's Ice Bucket
Located in London, GB
Elegant ice bucket for barware in Murano blown glass, brass and bamboo with matching spoon in brass with bamboo handle.
Dimensions Spoon; 21 x 5.5 x 3 cm.
Dimensions Glass container;...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi UF4-L8 Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
This is a 1980's Isamu Nochi Lamp purchased in Italy in the same period. The model which was designed by the American/Japanese sculptor is named UF4-L8; the shade is washi paper on b...
Category
1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Bamboo Barrel Bar by Bonacina
By Bonacina
Located in Hastings, GB
A fabulous 1960's Barrel Bar Cart by Italian designer Bonacina. Sitting on four brass wheels with an internal shelf and 7 bottle holders, the bambbo wi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Riviera 1970s Bamboo and Rattan Mirror
Located in London, GB
An Italian Riviera 1970s bamboo and rattan mirror with a thick outer bamboo frame with smaller bamboo mount.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
1960s Round Italian Bamboo Mirror
Located in London, London
Bamboo mirror
Round
Italy 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Large C19th Japanese Silk & Bamboo Screen or Room Divider
Located in London, GB
Large C19th Japanese silk and bamboo screen.
A truly superb four-fold room divider with silk panels depicting a forest scene with birds and flowers. Each panel features a bamboo cro...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Pine
Pair of Italian Coffee Tables Bamboo top, Chrome and Gilded Brass Frame
Located in London, GB
Pair of Square coffee tables, Italiancirca 1970. The top is executed in intricate bamboo marquettry in parquet design with glass on top, framed in a polished chrome and brass base wi...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th century oriental bamboo 2 seat child carriage
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual possibly chinese bamboo 2 seater children's carriage circa 1900.
Made from shaped bamboo, bound in the traditional way with additional iron work supports.
Backs of seats fli...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
19thC English Chinoiserie Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880
19thC English Chinoiserie bamboo magazine rack
Measures: W46 x D26 x H47 cm.
Category
1880s English Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Wire and Bamboo Wall Light, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A slim, mid-century wall light with bamboo armature.
This wall light dates to the 1950s, and would have been perfectly placed in a scheme of complementary rattan furniture, a popul...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Wire
1970s Set of Three French Riviera Bamboo Bar Stools with Leather Seats
Located in London, GB
1970s set of three French Riviera bar stools with a sturdy bamboo frame. The stools are upholstered with black leather, the seat pads are padded for extra comfort. The bamboo frames ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Beautiful Large Arch Top Bamboo Midcentury French Riviera Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large midcentury mirror with a bohemian bamboo frame. The frame has an arched top and a double bamboo frame with tiny brass pins holding the slimmer bamboo in place. This...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
1970s Belgian Bamboo & Rattan Bistro Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 1970s mid century Belgian bamboo and rattan round bistro or side table. Circular top with rattan trim and named "Bieren De Keersmaeker" (Belgian Brewery) and from the well known Br...
Category
20th Century Belgian Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Set of 15 Antique Exotic Bird Prints in Ebonised Faux Bamboo Frames, C.1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 15 antique bird prints in exquisite bright original colors.
Presented in our own custom made ebonized faux bamboo frames.
Lithographs after the original drawings b...
Category
1830s English Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Paper
ANTIQUE LIBERTYS LONDON ART NOUVEAU STYLE MAHJONG COMPLETE SET WiTH 4 RACKS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Antique Chinese Mah-jong set, dating back to circa 1920s, is now available for purchase. It is a complete set, including the origin...
Category
20th Century British Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Fine Victorian Bamboo & Laquered panel Corner Cupboard
By Abbott
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Bamboo & Laquered panel Corner Cupboard
top with Bamboo frame with pair inset mirrors,
Brass turn catch to open Centre Door with painted Floral Decoration,
Laquered ...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
A Pair of Vivai del Sud Rattan Bamboo Pedestals Glass Top Console Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb Mid Century Rattan/Bamboo Pedestal Console Table in the manner of Vivai del Sud.
The marquetry pedestals attributed to Vivai del Sud (no makers mark) are in superb original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Lacquered Chinoiserie Bamboo Occasional Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lacquered Chinoiserie Bamboo Occasional Table
This is a late 19th century piece, the table has 2 tiers, the upper tier has a marquetry borde...
Category
1890s Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Painted Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of superb mid century Chippendale style faux bamboo armchairs in a wonderful patinated sanguine colour. The chairs are in overall good condition and include a separate blue ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chippendale Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo
19th century bamboo wall mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century wall mirror, the simulated bamboo frame encasing the original mirror plate.
Dimensions
Height 28.5 Inches
Width 22.5 Inches
Depth 2 Inches
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
20th Century Italian Standing Bamboo Tiki Bar c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fun vintage cocktail bar adorned with bamboo finishes, hail from the stylish era of the mid-1960s. The bar, with its distinctive kidney shape, showcases a sleek black countertop, e...
Category
1960s Italian Country Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Hot Water or Coffee Jug
By John Aldwinckle & James Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver hot water / coffee jug; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection....
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Period Bamboo Hall Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century antique Victorian period bamboo hall, hat, coat, umbrella or stick stand. Seven curved bamboo wood coat hooks. A bevelled square mirror in the centre. Above a fiv...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Salter & Sons Bicycle Polo Mallet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Bicycle Polo Mallet.
A good short polo mallet with cigar shaped head made from bamboo root and with a rattan shaft. It is in good condition with original handle. It could be a bicycle polo mallet or practice mallet. There is no visible makers name although Salter & Sons of Aldershot were the sole makers for Bicycle polo sticks...
Category
Early 20th Century British Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Mid Century Modern Herman Miller No1 Eames Conference Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, original, Mid Century Modern, Herman Miller No1 Edition conference table, which were purchased by the original owner...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Antique Bamboo Occasional Table
Located in London, London
Occasional table
Bamboo
Japanned top, unfortunately not in the best state
Geometric inlay
19th Century
Category
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Tall Pair Of Antique Brush Pots, Chinese, Bamboo, Bitong, Flower Vase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall pair of antique brush pots. A Chinese, hand-carved bamboo bitong or flower vase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fas...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
19th century Bamboo Easel
Located in Southampton, GB
Decorative Bamboo Display Easel.
With supporting chain.
England, circa 1900.
Height: 132cm, Width: 59cm, Depth: 68cm.
Please message if any further info or photos are required
We ...
Category
1890s Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Bamboo Wall Light
Located in London, GB
A bamboo wall light made in Denmark during the 1950s.
Projecting from the wall, as though it were a branch growing from it, this playful wall light is made from a single branch of ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Art Deco Oxidised Forged Iron Bamboo Rattan Side Chairs Vintage 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and sought after pair of 1920s oxidised iron side chairs with bamboo rope weave seating, reminiscent of Raymond Subes work. The forged iron frame with swirl armrests and ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French faux bamboo mirror with original mirror plate. 1890.
Reference: 8216
Dimensions
25 inches (64 cms) Wide
1.5 inches (4 cms) Deep
30 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
19th Century Victorian Period Tiger Bamboo Plant Stand or Tall Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century Victorian period tiger bamboo plant stand or tall table. Hexagonal top with border detail raised on a bamboo tripod base with twisted cross section leg formation ...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bamboo Butlers Tray on Stand
This is a superb quality piece, the tray top fits on to the folding legs forming a neat drinks table
The frame of th...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo
French Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C French faux bamboo mirror with original mirror plate. 1890.
Reference: 8215
Dimensions
28 inches (71 cms) Wide
1.5 inches (4 cms) De...
Category
19th Century French Antique Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
20th Century American Dining Table & Four Chairs By McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Welcome to the timeless legacy of John and Elinor, the beloved founders of the iconic McGuire Furniture, a San Francisco-based institution that has been synonymous with craftsmanship and creativity since its inception in 1948. As a dynamic couple, their lifelong partnership laid the foundation for the distinctive McGuire style, a harmonious fusion of natural materials such as rattan and hide with the sleek lines inspired by Asian aesthetics. Discover the essence of their visionary work embodied in this exquisite dining table and matching chairs—a testament to their enduring impact on design.
Crafted in the latter part of the 20th century, this McGuire dining set showcases the hallmark bamboo frame that is quintessentially McGuire. The table, adorned with a rectangular beveled glass top in pristine condition, stands as a testament to the timeless elegance of McGuire's craftsmanship. The bamboo base boasts a delightful warm hue, effortlessly infusing any modern interior with the inviting, relaxed ambiance reminiscent of California design. Immerse yourself in the classic beauty of McGuire Furniture, where each piece tells a story of innovation, craftsmanship, and the enduring allure of mid-century California style.
Some history about the manufacturers:
Like so many artists and designers, husband and wife John McGuire (1920–2013) and Elinor Stevenson (1914–2005) became masters in their trade by accident.
The couple met just before the start of World War II (during which John was in the U.S. Navy and Elinor was a navigation instructor) and got married after it ended. They settled down in San Francisco where John held a couple of jobs — among them selling newspaper ads for the San Francisco Examiner while Elinor worked for Boeing Aircraft. Soon, an old Navy buddy of John’s asked him to help sell a bunch of rattan furniture and, needing the money, John agreed. His side business became so successful that John decided to quit his ad-sales job and work full-time in design.
In 1948, McGuire Furniture Company was born. Alongside themed-century modern furniture designs then gaining popularity in the United States, John introduced an unconventional idea: traditional armchairs, stools and tables made of natural materials such as bamboo, which was strong yet could be rendered pliable when steamed, that were intended for the indoors rather than the front porch.
The brand’s first success was the now famous Director’s X-Chair byLeonard Linden. The military-campaign-style solid oak folding chair launched in 1956 and saw rattan binded with rawhide strips and a high-grade leather slug seat and back that eliminated the need for a plush cushion. Elinor, too, designed some of the brand’s popular pieces, such as 1968’s Cracked Ice chair. With its rattan oval back a dazzling celebration of geometric forms that give it its charming moniker, the Cracked Ice chair was an instant classic and is one of the brand’s most recognisable designs.
Today, McGuire and another American furniture manufacturer, Baker Furniture Company, comprise Baker Interiors Group. McGuire remains true to the founders’ ideals and commitment to crafting the kind of organic modern furnishings that are synonymous with the warm and relaxed feel of California design. The company has collaborated with interior designersSteven Volpe, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy and Nicole Hollis...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Furniture
Materials
Glass, Fabric, Bamboo
Antique, New and Vintage Bamboo Furniture and Decor
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.