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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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.

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.

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

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

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…

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

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

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 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,…

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

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

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 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 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

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.

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