Question 1

How do I identify bamboo furniture?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does bamboo furniture last?

Accepted Answer

Yes, bamboo furniture is incredibly durable and as long as it’s cared for properly, it can last a long time. In fact, bamboo can be more resistant to damage than hardwoods, making it a popular choice for new or vintage furniture purchases. Shop a collection of Bamboo furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 3

Can bamboo furniture be restored?

Accepted Answer

Yes, bamboo furniture can indeed be restored. Repair any mildly broken pieces with some heavy duty wood glue. The exterior can also be refinished by sanding off dirt and grime and repainting the piece. You’ll find a large collection of bamboo items from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.

Question 5

What dresses were popular in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is a 1940s style dress?

Accepted Answer

The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.

Question 7

How can I tell if bamboo furniture is vintage?

Accepted Answer

The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 8

Is bamboo suitable for outdoor furniture?

Accepted Answer

Yes, bamboo is suitable for some outdoor furniture. However, you should only place bamboo pieces designed for outdoor use outside. Caring for and maintaining bamboo outdoor furniture is important for helping it stand the test of time. Shop a range of antique, new and vintage bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What is the difference between rattan and bamboo furniture?

Accepted Answer

The difference between rattan and bamboo furniture comes down to materials. Bamboo is a wood-like material derived from perennial grasses in the Bambusoideae subfamily, while rattan is a stiff material made from vines in the Calamoideae subfamily. Generally, bamboo is heavier and less flexible than rattan, making for weightier furniture. Due to its flexibility, rattan can be woven into wicker or used in its raw form to build furniture. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of rattan and bamboo furniture.

Question 10

How long does outdoor bamboo furniture last?

Accepted Answer

It varies how long outdoor bamboo furniture lasts. The quality of the craftsmanship, how much weather exposure pieces receive and how well you care for it will all impact the lifespan of furniture made of bamboo. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bamboo furniture.

Question 11

How do you identify 1800s furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.

Question 12

What do you call furniture from the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.

Question 13

What is 1950s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.

Question 14

What is 1970s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is ’70s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.

Question 16

What is 1920s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.

Question 17

How do you identify 1930s furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

Question 18

Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

Question 19

What is 1960s-style furniture called?

Accepted Answer

Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.

Question 20

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

Accepted Answer

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

1940s Bamboo Furniture

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Glamorous Gilt Faux Bamboo Mirror, circa 1940s

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Pair of Armchairs + Table in Rattan Bamboo Design Paul Frankl, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Danish, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Cane, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Bamboo, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian Art Deco Bamboo Coffee Table, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian Art Deco Bamboo Coffee Table, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Shelves

Japanese Old Bamboo Shelf 1940s-1960s / Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen Bamboo and Cane Chairs, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Tray Tables

Black and Gold Faux Bamboo Coffee Tray Table Circa 1940s

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Bamboo, Black Iron and Rattan French Modernist Armchairs, circa 1940s

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Cane, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1940s

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Vintage Bamboo and Wicker Side Tables Nightstands, circa 1940s, a Pair

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

1940s Vintage Tell City Faux Bamboo Spindle Brace Back Red Oak Windsor Chair

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Small 1940s French Bamboo and Rattan Tiki Style Sunburst Mirror

Vintage 1940s French Coat Racks and Stands

1940s French Brass Bamboo Form Coat Rack by Maison Bagues

Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Tables

1940s French Regency Style Faux Bamboo Inspired Side Tables / Nightstands, 2

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco End Tables

Classic 1940s Paul Frankl Rattan /Bamboo Step End Tables, Art Deco Design

Mid-20th Century French Wall Mirrors

French 1940s Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirror with Protruding Corners and Dark Patina

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Floor Lamps

Pair of Floor Lamps in Bamboo, Patinated Brass and Yellow Glass 1940s

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Viggo Boesen, Early Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Cane, E. V. A. Nissen Co. 1940s

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Flemming Lassen, Early Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Cane, E. V. A. Nissen Co., 1940s

Vintage 1920s French British Colonial Wall Mirrors

French 1940s Colonial Style Faux-Bamboo Mirror with Original Glass

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Vintage Paul Frankl Design Bamboo Six Band Chair, Ottoman Sofa, 1930s -1940s

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

French 1940s Maison Jansen Style Brass and Black Glass Faux-Bamboo Side Table

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Bench Sofa Table Wabisabi

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Paul Frankl Style Stacked Rattan Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, 1940s

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1900s-1940s / Shoe Cabinet Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Art Deco Pair of Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Club or Lounge Chairs, USA, 1940s

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Restored 1940s Stacked Rattan Coffee Table Paul Frankl Manner ** Saturday Sale*

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Classic 1940s 6-Banded Paul Frankl Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, Art Deco Style

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Pair of 1940 s Silver-Gilt Bamboo Club Chairs

Vintage 1940s Club Chairs

1940 s Bamboo Club Chair

English Magazine Racks and Stands

1940 s English Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Trolley

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

A Pair of 1940 s Vintage Bamboo Child Chairs

20th Century French Serving Tables

1940 s French Bamboo Server and Etagere

20th Century Italian End Tables

Pair of 1940 s Brass Bamboo Tables

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

French 1940 s Brass Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables