Towards the end of the nineteenth century, there was a revival of the taste for bamboo furniture featuring pseudo oriental styles. Bamboo furniture had been popular in Regency days, but the difference was that, while in Regency days the 'bamboo' legs and other members were generally simulated, that is, the wood was turned and notched, and then painted to look like bamboo, the later pieces were actually made of bamboo.

Bamboo frames often enclosed wickerwork covered wood panels. Numerous articles were produced, including hatstands, shelves, small tables, chests of drawers, (often surmounted by a mirror and a complex of small drawers), and overmantels liberally supplied with mirrors.

Bamboo furniture was mass-produced by several London firms. In a way, it was symbolic of the British Empire. Middle-class people felt comforted using furniture which they believed came from some oriental outpost coloured pink on the map. Some may even have more...

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Eastern style ebonised wood nest of tables with bamboo form…

Eastern style ebonised wood nest of tables with bamboo form legs, 53 cm x 37 cm, 68.5 cm high

An Edwardian Chinese Chippendale side table, pierced gallery…

An Edwardian Chinese Chippendale side table, pierced gallery with conforming apron, triple bamboo shaped legs, pierced cross stretcher base with turned central finial, ebonised finish. 62 x 42 x 70 cm.

A very stylish tortoiseshell effect bamboo hat rack, English…

A very stylish tortoiseshell effect bamboo hat rack, English circa 1900, height 55 cm, width 43 cm, 16 cm

A Japonaise Victorian four shelf bamboo and rattan canterbury,…

A Japonaise Victorian four shelf bamboo and rattan canterbury, English 1890, height 149 cm, width 60 cm, depth 38 cm

A very rare tortoiseshell finish bamboo daybed, with bamboo…

A very rare tortoiseshell finish bamboo daybed, with bamboo head, arm and foot rests, English circa 1920, sprung frame and mattress, length 212 cm, height 64 cm, width 92 cm

A Japonaise bamboo and cane bookshelf, English circa 1900,…

A Japonaise bamboo and cane bookshelf, English circa 1900, height 115 cm, width 103 cm, depth 34 cm

An antique bamboo cricket table with square top, 73 cm x 43 cm…

An antique bamboo cricket table with square top, 73 cm x 43 cm x 41 cm

French bamboo and parcel-gilt jardiniere, c. 1900, lattice work…

French bamboo and parcel-gilt jardiniere, c. 1900, lattice work to front and sides, original fitted zinc lining tray, maker's plaque 'Sanglier & Lespine, Destival Successeur, 52, 56 & 76 Rue Basse du Rempart, Boulevard Des Capucines, Paris', height 98 cm,…

A French bamboo and lacquer etagere, last quarter 19th century,…

19th Century French Bamboo and Lacquer Etagere with Swallows

A French bamboo and lacquer etagere, last quarter 19th century, each shaped tier lacquered with swallows and grasses on swept bamboo supports, height 74 cm, width 55 cm, depth 42 cm

French Japanned three-tier bamboo etagere, c. 1900, with…

Floral French Japanned Bamboo Etagere with Mirrored Back

French Japanned three-tier bamboo etagere, c. 1900, with mirrored back and black lacquered shelves decorated with floral motifs, height 200 cm width 132 cm depth 45 cm

An antique stained pine corner etagere, late 19th / early 20th…

Antique Stained Pine Corner Etagere with Bamboo Shelves

An antique stained pine corner etagere, late 19th / early 20th century the six-tiered stained pine bow front corner shelf unit on square supports, each shelf with bamboo front, possibly Japanese. Height 185 cm, width 37 cm, depth 37 cm

A French marble-topped oak and pine side table, H. Lemoine,…

Marble-top Side Table by H. Lemoine, Paris

A French marble-topped oak and pine side table, H. Lemoine, Paris, early 20th century, the rectangular top with inset grey-veined pink marble above a pair of frieze drawers, raised on tapering turned supports, the mouldings and supports turned to simulate…

Brighton pavilion style armchair, bamboo and cane, with green…

Bamboo Armchair with Green Cushion

Brighton pavilion style armchair, bamboo and cane, with green seat cushion, height 79 cm

Dressing table, c. 1930, in the manner of Dal Vera, cane and…

1930s Dal Vera Style Cane and Bamboo Dressing Table

Dressing table, c. 1930, in the manner of Dal Vera, cane and bamboo, the back with inset mirror, height 160 cm, width 99 cm, depth 47 cm

Two tier side table, bamboo with woven top and shelf. France, c…

Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table, France 1930s

Two tier side table, bamboo with woven top and shelf. France, c 1930s, 75.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, 47 cm deep.

Two tier side table, bamboo, painted timber and open woven…

Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table with Woven Sides

Two tier side table, bamboo, painted timber and open woven sides. The United Kingdom, c 1930s, 72.5 cm high, 64 cm wide, 64 cm deep.

Regency pine bow front side table, with two frieze drawers on…

Regency Pine Bow Front Side Table with Frieze Drawers

Regency pine bow front side table, with two frieze drawers on simulated bamboo legs, 95 cm wide

George III stained simulated bamboo open armchair, with rush…

Bamboo Open Armchair with Rush Seat

George III stained simulated bamboo open armchair, with rush seat

A pair of Chinoiserie simulated black bamboo armchairs, with…

Chinoiserie Black Bamboo Armchairs with Rope Twist Trim

A pair of Chinoiserie simulated black bamboo armchairs, with cream and camel toned upholstery with rope twist trim

Antique bamboo hall stand 59 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 154 cm high.

Bamboo Hall Stand - Antique, Compact and Elegant

Antique bamboo hall stand 59 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 154 cm high.

A George III English mahogany library table with embossed green…

George III Mahogany Library Table with Green Leather Top

A George III English mahogany library table with embossed green leather top, attractive rounded corners with two drawers and four simulated drawer fronts to the ends and sides, supported on two double concave reeded trestles forming attractive splay legs…

A pair of Chinoiserie side chairs, decorated in bamboo and…

Bamboo Chinoiserie Side Chairs with Blossom Bas Relief

A pair of Chinoiserie side chairs, decorated in bamboo and strapping with upholstered seat, the back depicting blossoms and bird life in bas relief

A simulated bamboo easel, Japanese, Meiji period, 70 cm high

Meiji Period Bamboo Easel, Simulated Japanese Design

A simulated bamboo easel, Japanese, Meiji period, 70 cm high

A marquetry inlaid tray table by Emile Galle, French, circa…

Art Nouveau Tray Table by Emile Galle

A marquetry inlaid tray table by Emile Galle, French, circa 1905, finely inlaid with Art Nouveau flower motifs and inlaid cursive signature 'Emile Galle' to lower right, standing on a gilt bronze bamboo form frame, 52 cm high, 69 cm wide, 41 cm deep

A glass top octagonal bamboo side table, 20th century, 60 cm…

Bamboo Octagonal Side Table with Glass Top

A glass top octagonal bamboo side table, 20th century, 60 cm high, 58 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A nest of two mahogany tables with bamboo legs & ebony inlay,…

Mahogany Nesting Tables with Bamboo Legs & Ebony Inlay

A nest of two mahogany tables with bamboo legs & ebony inlay, largest: 68 x 45 x 33 cm

A nest of two mahogany tables with bamboo legs & ebony inlay,…

Mahogany Nesting Tables with Bamboo Legs & Ebony Inlay

A nest of two mahogany tables with bamboo legs & ebony inlay, largest 70 x 50 x 38 cm

A pair of brass bamboo form jardinieres and pedestals featuring…

Brass bamboo jardinieres with bird accents

A pair of brass bamboo form jardinieres and pedestals featuring birds, height 72 cm

Bamboo & woven cane serving trolley

Bamboo Cane Serving Trolley

Bamboo & woven cane serving trolley

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale style tea table, the mahogany…

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Tea Table

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale style tea table, the mahogany table with fret carved gallery and frieze. The front with a small sliding tray. Raised on cylindrical legs imitating bamboo united by pierced serpentine shaped stretchers, 68 cm height 34 cm width

Two late 19th century to early 20th century pipes, bronze and…

Bronze and Bamboo Pipes

Two late 19th century to early 20th century pipes, bronze and bamboo, height 26 cm and, height 23 cm

Aesthetic movement bamboo cabinet, c.1905, with lacquered…

Bamboo Cabinet with Embossed Leather and Glass Panels

Aesthetic movement bamboo cabinet, c.1905, with lacquered rectangular top, set above a single drawer, above a single door opening to reveal four shelves, with embossed leather and glass panels set within a bamboo frame, set upon four splayed legs, with…

A Chinoiserie style wine table with bamboo legs, 72 cm high, 46…

Bamboo Chinoiserie Wine Table: 72x46x46 cm

A Chinoiserie style wine table with bamboo legs, 72 cm high, 46 cm wide, 46 cm deep

A nest of three tables, mahogany with ebony string inlay and…

Mahogany Nesting Tables with Bamboo Legs

A nest of three tables, mahogany with ebony string inlay and bamboo form legs, early 20th century, 60 cm high, 48 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A pair of carved simulated bamboo armchairs, upholstered in…

William Morris Upholstered Simulated Bamboo Armchairs

A pair of carved simulated bamboo armchairs, upholstered in William Morris fabric

A set of twelve bamboo folding chairs, with orange and purple…

Bamboo Folding Chairs with Colorful Cushions

A set of twelve bamboo folding chairs, with orange and purple cushions

A set of twelve bamboo folding chairs, with orange and purple…

Bamboo Folding Chairs with Orange and Purple Cushions Set

A set of twelve bamboo folding chairs, with orange and purple cushions

A set of twelve plantation dining chairs, bamboo, leather and…

12 Plantation Chairs: Bamboo, Leather, Cane (20th Century)

A set of twelve plantation dining chairs, bamboo, leather and cane, 20th century

A Japanese bamboo and lacquer hardwood 5 shelved wotnot of…

Japanese Bamboo and Lacquer Wotnot

A Japanese bamboo and lacquer hardwood 5 shelved wotnot of naturalistic form, late19th century, 82 cm high, 52 cm wide, 28 cm deep

An Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style occasional…

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Occasional Table

An Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style occasional table, pierced apron, each leg consisting of four bamboo style legs, pierced cross stretcher base, porcelain casters. 76 x 74 cm.

English Aesthetic movement bamboo easel, the bamboo a-frame set…

Bamboo Easel with Floral and Bird Decoration

English Aesthetic movement bamboo easel, the bamboo a-frame set with a trapezoid lacquer panel decorated with stylised flowers and a bird, in red, black and gilt tones, height 133 cm, frame rail width 44 cm

Set of six 'Brighton Pavilion' bamboo armchairs, c. 1890, each…

Bamboo Armchairs from Brighton Pavilion, c. 1890

Set of six 'Brighton Pavilion' bamboo armchairs, c. 1890, each with bamboo curved back and fretwork, above a slatted seat, black silk cushion (6), approx. Height 89 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

'Brighton Pavilion' bamboo bench, early 20th century, black…

Bamboo Bench with Chinese Fretwork and Teal Cushion

'Brighton Pavilion' bamboo bench, early 20th century, black finish, with intricate fretwork in the Chinese taste, teal cotton cushion (A/F), height 88 cm width 152 cm depth 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A French simulated bamboo mirror, circa 1920 97 x 72 cm

French Bamboo Mirror, 1920

A French simulated bamboo mirror, circa 1920 97 x 72 cm

A pair of mother of pearl inlaid hardwood side chairs, 20th…

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Side Chairs

A pair of mother of pearl inlaid hardwood side chairs, 20th century each with vase-shaped back splat inlaid with a hanging basket of flowers below animals, plants and bamboo, the recessed seat framed with further inlaid decoration each 96 cm high, 43 cm…

An Edwardian simulated bamboo and pollard oak mirror 106 x 75 cm

Edwardian Bamboo & Oak Mirror - 106x75cm

An Edwardian simulated bamboo and pollard oak mirror 106 x 75 cm

Vintage bamboo and seagrass gypsy hall stand with magazine rack

Bamboo Seagrass Gypsy Hall Stand with Magazine Rack

Vintage bamboo and seagrass gypsy hall stand with magazine rack

A black leather top simulated bamboo occasional table, 69 cm…

Bamboo-inspired Leather Occasional Table

A black leather top simulated bamboo occasional table, 69 cm high, 86 cm wide, 86 cm deep

An early 20th century French bamboo mirror, height 13.1 cm,…

French Bamboo Mirror, Early 20th Century

An early 20th century French bamboo mirror, height 13.1 cm, width 96 cm

An unusual Chinoiserie style simulated bamboo painted and…

Bamboo Chinoiserie Salon Mirror with Bird & Flower Decor

An unusual Chinoiserie style simulated bamboo painted and gilded salon mirror decorated with birds and flowers 186 cm high, 156 cm wide

19th century pine and simulated bamboo writing table, with…

Bamboo Writing Table with Leather Surface

19th century pine and simulated bamboo writing table, with inset green leather writing surface and long frieze drawer

Antique Aesthetic movement bamboo hall stand with coat rack…

Antique Bamboo Hall Stand with Coat Rack and Stick Stand

Antique Aesthetic movement bamboo hall stand with coat rack hangers and stick stand section, 97 cm wide, 33 cm deep, 203 cm high

Antique Aesthetic movement bamboo canterbury with mirrored back,…

Bamboo Canterbury with Mirrored Back

Antique Aesthetic movement bamboo canterbury with mirrored back, 57 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 119 cm high

Pair of vintage cane tub chairs with bamboo print upholstered…

Vintage Cane Tub Chairs with Bamboo Print Cushions

Pair of vintage cane tub chairs with bamboo print upholstered cushions.

Delightful pair of contemporary side tables, with rectangular…

Green Bamboo Side Tables

Delightful pair of contemporary side tables, with rectangular tops above a lower shelf on facetted legs, in a green painted finish, with bamboo lined sides, 72 x 68 x 39 cm

Bamboo and cane armchair, early 20th century, with intricate…

Oriental Bamboo Armchair, Early 20th Century

Bamboo and cane armchair, early 20th century, with intricate oriental design, height 102 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

Victorian bamboo chess table 59 cm diameter, 76 cm high

Victorian Bamboo Chess Table - Elegant and Functional

Victorian bamboo chess table 59 cm diameter, 76 cm high

An Empire inspired bamboo framed black leather armchair, mid…

Empire-inspired Bamboo Armchair with Ram's Horn Terminals

An Empire inspired bamboo framed black leather armchair, mid 20th century, probably French, the bergere with a white metal hammered cresting rail, bamboo arms with fanciful ram's horn terminals, curved supports with ram's head and acanthus motifs, raised…

A Chinese rectangular mirror with a carved gilt panel, the…

Chinese gilt bamboo mirror, mid 20th century

A Chinese rectangular mirror with a carved gilt panel, the frame Imitating bamboo, mid 20th century. Provenance: The Residual of the Hutcheon's Estate. The Hutcheons lived in Shanghai & Hong Kong in the early & mid 20th century before moving to Sydney. 92…

A fine pair of Chinoiserie Regency revival cabinets, English…

Chinoiserie Regency Revival Cabinets with Painted Interior

A fine pair of Chinoiserie Regency revival cabinets, English 19th century, each concave-fronted with verde marble top, the two doors enclosing painted interior with shelf, the corners with simulated bamboo pilasters, 104.5 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 89.5 cm high

Four gilt bamboo and red and white upholstered chairs, height…

Gilt Bamboo Chairs with Red and White Upholstery

Four gilt bamboo and red and white upholstered chairs, height 109 cm

A set of hardwood chairs and tables, comprising four side…

Bamboo-inspired Hardwood Chairs and Tables Set

A set of hardwood chairs and tables, comprising four side chairs, a pair of rectangular side tables and a square stand, each carved to simulate bamboo, the splats and aprons carved with openwork fruiting vine, chairs 96 cm high, 45 cm wide, 44 cm deep,…

A small carved fruitwood bamboo form hanging coat rack, French…

French Fruitwood Bamboo Coat Rack

A small carved fruitwood bamboo form hanging coat rack, French 19th century, width 59 cm, height 17 cm

An Edwardian bamboo occasional table, the intricate base of…

Bamboo Occasional Table with Intricate Base and Wooden Top

An Edwardian bamboo occasional table, the intricate base of bamboo sections, the round hard wood top with small bamboo section gallery. 60 cm x 75 cm.

A striking French Aesthetic movement cast iron hall stand,…

French Aesthetic Cast Iron Hall Stand, Circa 1900

A striking French Aesthetic movement cast iron hall stand, circa 1900, crafted as a geometric arrangement of black bamboo, with eight double hooks, central mirror and an extended base for sticks and umbrellas with twin drip, tray, height 196 cm, width 72…

A Victorian bamboo display cabinet, with four open shelves, the…

Victorian Bamboo Display Cabinet with Japanese Lacquer Decoration

A Victorian bamboo display cabinet, with four open shelves, the top with Japanese lacquer decoration, width 52 cm, depth 38 cm, height 100 cm.

Bamboo two fold floor screen, 175 cm high, 184 cm wide

Bamboo Floor Screen - 175cm x 184cm

Bamboo two fold floor screen, 175 cm high, 184 cm wide

Contemporary bamboo writing desk with cane inserts and glass…

Bamboo Writing Desk with Cane Inserts and Glass Top

Contemporary bamboo writing desk with cane inserts and glass top. 173 cm, by 52 cm, and 78 cm, tall.

A set of eight mahogany campaign chairs, with leather seats and…

Mahogany Campaign Chairs with Leather Seats and Folding Frame

A set of eight mahogany campaign chairs, with leather seats and backs, strap leather arm rests and simulated bamboo folding frame.

Set of three Regency ebonised and parcel gilt armchairs with…

Regency Floral Armchairs with Caned Seats and Gilt Accents

Set of three Regency ebonised and parcel gilt armchairs with floral painted splats, generous caned seats on simulated bamboo forelegs (all as found)

A Victorian mottled bamboo and rattan two-stage magazine rack,…

Victorian Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack

A Victorian mottled bamboo and rattan two-stage magazine rack, with metal fittings and central handle. 50 cm x 32 cm x 90 cm

An nest of three antique side tables, featuring bamboo formed…

Antique Bamboo Side Tables Set of Three

An nest of three antique side tables, featuring bamboo formed legs over a stretcher base, tallest 54 cm high

A Victorian mahogany chest of two drawers with Styalised bamboo…

Victorian Bamboo Chest of Drawers

A Victorian mahogany chest of two drawers with Styalised bamboo features & feet, 73 x 110 x 52 cm

A pietra dura marble topped coffee table, by Leslie Walford, of…

Leslie Walford Marble Coffee Table with Bamboo Base

A pietra dura marble topped coffee table, by Leslie Walford, of circular form on a bamboo form bronze base, signed Leslie Walford with dedication to his friend James Fairfax to base, 77 cm diameter

A 1920s French bamboo cabinet with handpainted bird motif,…

Handpainted Bird Bamboo Cabinet

A 1920s French bamboo cabinet with handpainted bird motif, missing glass door, 110 cm high, 97 cm wide, 33 cm deep

Colonial blackwood & huon pine firescreen in simulated bamboo…

Bamboo-inspired Colonial Firescreen from Tasmania

Colonial blackwood & huon pine firescreen in simulated bamboo design, 126 x 82 cm. Provenance: Rosewood Farm, Bagdad, Tasmania

An unusual polychrome decorated cane and bamboo sunflower…

Polychrome Sunflower Writing Desk

An unusual polychrome decorated cane and bamboo sunflower pattern writing desk, 96 cm high, 91 cm wide, 61 cm deep

A French gilt bamboo footstool, 19th century, 17 cm high

French Gilt Bamboo Footstool, 19th Century

A French gilt bamboo footstool, 19th century, 17 cm high

A pair of ebonised bamboo form Library ladders, French, 20th…

French Ebonised Bamboo Library Ladders, 20th Century

A pair of ebonised bamboo form Library ladders, French, 20th century, 300 cm long, base is 53 cm wide

A good gilt bronze bamboo form two tiered trolley table, French,…

French gilt bronze bamboo trolley table, 1920

A good gilt bronze bamboo form two tiered trolley table, French, circa 1920, 58 cm high, 58 cm wide, 34 cm deep

A fine Victorian papier mache occasional table, 19th century,…

Victorian Aesthetic Papier Mache Tray Table

A fine Victorian papier mache occasional table, 19th century, in the Aesthetic manner, the ebonised tray style table with slender bamboo legs united by a conforming 'X' form stretcher, decorated to the tray with borders of gilt flowers and foliage. Height…

A carved simulated bamboo cane back occasional chair

Bamboo-inspired occasional chair

A carved simulated bamboo cane back occasional chair

A carved simulated bamboo giltwood stool, probably English,…

Giltwood Simulated Bamboo Stool, 19th Century

A carved simulated bamboo giltwood stool, probably English, 19th century, 56 cm high, 51 cm diameter

A 1920s glazed bamboo side cabinet, original glass doors,…

Glazed Bamboo Side Cabinet, 1920s

A 1920s glazed bamboo side cabinet, original glass doors, shelves and top, 102 cm high, 86 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A cast iron bamboo form umbrella stand, French, circa 1920. 60…

French Cast Iron Bamboo Umbrella Stand, 1920

A cast iron bamboo form umbrella stand, French, circa 1920. 60 cm high, 49 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Bamboo armchair bamboo armchair with strong Art Deco elements…

Art Deco Bamboo Armchair with Blue Linen Cushions

Bamboo armchair bamboo armchair with strong Art Deco elements loose blue linen cushions Australia, c. 1940s. 76 cm high, 79 cm wide, 95 cm deep

Cane Veranda chair Art Deco style, decorative cane and bamboo…

Art Deco Cane Veranda Chair

Cane Veranda chair Art Deco style, decorative cane and bamboo Belgium, c. 1930s. 107 cm high, 51 cm wide, 70 cm deep

Side chair bamboo chair with cane decoration leather seat with…

Bamboo Cane Side Chair with Leather Seat (9 words)

Side chair bamboo chair with cane decoration leather seat with brass caps America, c. 1900s. 109 cm high, 56 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Bamboo and black lacquer side table decorated with Chinoiserie.…

Chinoiserie Bamboo Side Table from Thomas Hamel

Bamboo and black lacquer side table decorated with Chinoiserie. Provenance: Purchased from Thomas Hamel

A pair of simulated bamboo carved beechwood elbow chairs, 20th…

Simulated bamboo carved beechwood elbow chairs (2)

A pair of simulated bamboo carved beechwood elbow chairs, 20th century (2)

A decorative gilt metal framed wall mirror, rectangular shape,…

Bamboo-framed Gilt Wall Mirror

A decorative gilt metal framed wall mirror, rectangular shape, the frame modelled as bamboo; a slender internal frame mimics the outer one. 91 cm x 51 cm

A stylish bamboo and ebonised four drawer tall chest, French,…

French Bamboo Tall Chest with Ebonised Finish

A stylish bamboo and ebonised four drawer tall chest, French, mid 19th century. 150 cm high, 98 cm wide, 43.5 cm deep

A small scale Victorian bamboo easel, 40 x 107 cm

Victorian Bamboo Easel (Small Scale)

A small scale Victorian bamboo easel, 40 x 107 cm

A small bamboo chair and a two-tier caned occasional table.

Bamboo Chair and Caned Table Set

A small bamboo chair and a two-tier caned occasional table.

Turquoise enamel cast iron bamboo umbrella stand with drip dray,…

Turquoise Bamboo Umbrella Stand with Drip Tray - 78cm

Turquoise enamel cast iron bamboo umbrella stand with drip dray, approx 78 cm high, 52 cm wide