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How do I identify bamboo furniture?
To identify bamboo furniture, use a magnifying glass to examine the grain pattern on your piece. Bamboo has a distinct grain consisting of short, straight lines and small nodes running in the same direction across a surface. Whirled or irregular grain patterns typically indicate that a piece is wood, not bamboo. If you wish to learn who produced your furniture, search the item for a maker's mark and then use trusted online resources to identify the manufacturer. Should you need any help with the identification process, consider using the services of a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of bamboo furniture.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Three Large and XL Rattan / Pencil Reed Planters with Brass Rim, Italy, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Three Large and Extra-Large Rattan / Pencil Reed Planters with Brass Rim — Italy, 1960s Beautiful set of handmade Italian rattan planters dating from the 1960s, crafted in refined C...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Brass

Vintage British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Rattan Lowboy Dresser
Located in Roanoke, VA
Vintage British colonial style dresser in bamboo and rattan. Six spacious drawers clad in rattan with a bamboo skeleton. Wonderful diamond pattern throughout. Would work in a variety...
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A Akari
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

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Metal

Bamboo Rattan XL Coat Rack – Mid-Century French Riviera Style, Italy, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Gorgeous Extra-Large Bamboo Rattan Coat Rack – Mid-Century French Riviera Style, Italy, 1960s A striking extra-large bamboo and rattan coat rack featuring four hooks, crafted ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Wicker Round 2 level Side/End Table { 2 Available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1861 Two tier wicker side/end table 2 available priced individually
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Vintage 1960s Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker

Midcentury Pair of Side Tables in Rattan, Bamboo and Smoked Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of side tables or bedside tables with two-tier in bamboo, rattan and smoked glass. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass

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