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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A good bamboo carved oak library ladder, French 19th century.…

French 19th Century Bamboo Oak Library Ladder

A good bamboo carved oak library ladder, French 19th century. 331 cm long, 43 cm wide

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 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

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

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

'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 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

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

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,…

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

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

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 set of French walnut library steps, 19th century, of openwork…

19th Century French Walnut Library Steps

A set of French walnut library steps, 19th century, of openwork design, comprising five steps with stylised bamboo stretchers, iron handrail, strapping and X-frame back support, 85 cm deep, 169 cm high

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 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 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 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