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How do I identify bamboo furniture?

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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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Mid-Century Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Mirror, Franco Albini Style, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Mirror, Organic Modern, Franco Albini Style Large bamboo and rattan mirror featuring a double-framed bamboo structure with symmetrical rattan rings and ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror, Wood

Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp for M Design Germany 1970 s
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Uchiwa wall lamp were handcrafted from bamboo, wicker and Japanese rice paper. Ingo Maurer's interest in paper for lampshade was linked to his interest in Japan. From 1973 to 1975, h...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bamboo, Paper

French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): "H x "W x "D Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bay...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass decoration. From Italy 1960s
Located in Turku, Finland
Beautiful Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass Decoration. Handcrafted in italy in 1960's. Dimensions: - Height 22cm / 8.6in - Diameter 26cm / 10.2in Beautiful item for p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Svenskt Tenn Organic Wall mirror Josef Frank Rattan/Wicker , Bamboo 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
A large wall mirror retailed by Josef Frank,Svenskt Tenn In finely braided wicker/ rattan/ cane Bamboo. Age- related wear may occur. Josef Frank was an Austrian-born architec...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5"H x 17.25"W x 1.5"D All items ship fro...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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