Antique Bamboo Furniture
The Exposition Universelle of 1867 in Paris created a craze once again for all things exotic and of Asia, in particular – Japan. Japan had just opened up to the West in 1854 exporting porcelains and in particular, bamboo furniture. Bamboo furniture had a quirky lightness that was a real counterpoint to the heavy Rococo Revival styles of the early Victorian era.
It was a welcomed change to this heavy Victorian look. The French loved it and bought it up as quickly as it could be produced.
It soon became a matter of supply and demand causing an industry making “faux bamboo” furniture to spring up to meet the need.
Bamboo Chairs & Arm Chairs
Since genuine bamboo was quite expensive and really only suitable for very lightweight pieces other woods were used. Golden stained birds-eye maple and pine were shaped to resemble bamboo stalks as the decorative detail on more substantive pieces. Large suites of furniture, particularly for bedrooms, including beds, armoires, wash stands, night tables, chairs, etc., were manufactured in great numbers in France (and also in England and America).
Bamboo was terribly chic. It reeked of traveling and pleasure, and a posh lifestyle –which is why it was so popular back in the 1800’s. During this time bamboo furniture was made in all shapes and sizes with varying uses. But, although it was considered chic (and still is), like most things bamboo went in and out of style.
About the region was fascinating to the French. Everybody wanted to go to Indochina. It was the ultimate destination of the day.
Matched Pair Of Regency Faux Bamboo Chairs · Hawthornes Antiques
Unlike what you would “expect” typical bamboo furniture to look like, Adnet was especially known for taking the bamboo look and producing it with leather and brass. This became a very coveted decorative style for the buyer. The co-joining of bamboo with an element already loved in decorating was a huge success.
Jacques style with bamboo was quite different in look from the pieces that originally started the love affair with bamboo! But, both styles are certainly beautiful in their own right.
Antique faux bamboo continues to be extremely desirable in the furnishing of homes today–especially vacation homes. The bedroom below shows how beautifully bamboo can look when used correctly.
Pair Of Faux Bamboo Barrel Chairs By Baker
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Vintage Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs, Set Of 2 For Sale At Pamono
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