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Chinese Bamboo Shelves

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Etagere Shelves, England
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century Anglo-Chinese lacquered bamboo etagere shelves. C.1880 England In very
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Etageres
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Etageres. These hard to find beauties have so much storage
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Etageres
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Etageres
$9,500 / set
H 82 in W 37 in D 15 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Hongmu Bamboo Etageres
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal matched pair of antique Chinese tiered etagere display stand / open shelf curio
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Early 20th Century Shelves

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Faux Bamboo, Rosewood

Elegant Antique Bamboo Chinoiserie Hanging Shelf Etagere
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous refined hanging shelf in black, gold, red and brown having bamboo structure and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Bamboo

Fine Bamboo Black Lacquer Corner Stands
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant bamboo corner stand, four black lacquer shelves with rounded front, lattice
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Fine Bamboo 
Black Lacquer Corner Stands
Fine Bamboo 
Black Lacquer Corner Stands
$2,000 Sale Price
23% Off
H 71 in W 20 in D 15 in
Chinese Vintage Unusual Bamboo Openwork Basket with Two Enclosed Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
shelves. Created in China during the midcentury period, this bamboo basket charms us with its simple
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Display Shelves Low Cabinet
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The chinoiserie shelves cabinet handcrafted in spotted bamboo and black lacquered hard wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Bamboo

Black Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Fretwork Shelf
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1870s Hollywood Regency or Chinese Chippendale style black bamboo five tier shelf with a
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Antique 1870s Hollywood Regency Shelves

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Bamboo

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Display Cabinet/ Book Shelves
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
-tiered open shelves with lattice railings, above a drawer and a pair of doors decorated with woven bamboo
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Early 2000s Chinese Bookcases

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Bamboo, Hardwood

Chinese Bamboo Étagère
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Chinese bamboo étagère with open painted shelves.
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20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Bamboo Étagère
Chinese Bamboo Étagère
H 63 in W 30 in D 15 in
Pair of Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Etageres, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Anglo-Chinese bamboo etageres, 20th century. Great looking coloring and age. Real wide
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20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Etagere
Located in New Windsor, NY
Elegant Chinese Chippendale style glass and metal etagere. Gilded and aged metal frame holds five
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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Metal

Chinese Chippendale Style Fruitwood Grasscloth Faux Bamboo Etageres - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved fruitwood faux bamboo etageres. Each
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Grasscloth, Fruitwood

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Faux Metal Bamboo Mirrored Pagoda Wall Shelf 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie mirrored wall shelf. Made of metal featuring Pagoda / altar form with
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Bamboo Black Lacquer Corner Shelve
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant bamboo corner stand, four black lacquer shelves with rounded front, lattice
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Lacquer, Bamboo

Bamboo 
Black Lacquer Corner Shelve
Bamboo 
Black Lacquer Corner Shelve
H 76 in W 19 in D 14 in
Bamboo and Black Lacquer Etagere
Located in San Marino, CA
A simply designed burnt bamboo shelf unit, with black lacquer accent. This bamboo etagere is sturdy
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Bamboo and Black Lacquer Etagere
Bamboo and Black Lacquer Etagere
H 64 in W 28 in D 15 in
Pair of Pagoda Faux Bamboo Wall Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of pagoda style faux bamboo display cabinets with three sides of glass and a mirrored
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20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Late 19th Century Petite French Bamboo Three-Shelf Étagère
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th century petite French bamboo three-shelf étagère. Shelves' surfaces are woven sisal.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Grasscloth

Vintage Oriental Bamboo Leaf Design 3-Tier Etagere
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Oriental Bamboo Leaf Design 3-Tier Etagere Faux bamboo leaf motif. Natural black patina
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Vintage 1950s French Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hollywood Regency Pagoda Faux Bamboo Oil Drop Gold Gilt Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Chinese Chippendale / Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Pagoda Top Etagere with 5 Glass
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Metal

Chinese Bamboo Sidetable with Wicker Shelves and Top from the 1950ies
Located in Marbella, ES
Chinese bamboo sidetable with wicker shelves and top from the 1950ies.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Vintage Pair of Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Mirror Cabinets Shelves Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of faux bamboo, Chinese Chippendale, mirrored cabinets. There are 2 adjustable shelves
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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Wood

Chinese Bamboo Side Table with Two Shelves and Black Lacquered Top with Flowers
Located in Marbella, ES
Chinese Bamboo Side Table with Two Shelves and Black Lacquered Top with Flowers
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Display Case With Black Lacquer Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very elegant bamboo display case with black lacquer shelves, fine geometric lattice fret work
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Bamboo Display Case With Black Lacquer Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
a very beautiful bamboo display case or book shelf, black lacquer shelves and fine lattice fret
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

A Fine Bamboo Display / Book Case With Black Lacquer Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant bamboo display / book case with black lacquer shelves, lattice fret work
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Faux Bamboo Iron Etagere
Located in Redding, CT
Chinese Chippendale pagoda faux bamboo iron etagere in fire red. Solid well built piece. Has five
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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Iron Etageres
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo iron etageres. Glass shelves included but not photographed
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Style Faux Bamboo Etagere
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Style Faux Bamboo Etagere. Heavy hand forged Iron with a
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Shelves

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Iron

Bamboo Étagère or Shelving Unit
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Chippendale form with five shelves on both sides and a symbolic center medallion with shelves.
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Étagère or Shelving Unit
Bamboo Étagère or Shelving Unit
H 72 in W 80 in D 20 in
Three-Tier Bamboo Pagoda Etagere
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic bamboo etagere with three display shelves and an enclosed cabinet. Featuring a scrolled
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20th Century Chinese Ming Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Wicker, Wood, Bamboo

Three-Tier Bamboo Pagoda Etagere
Three-Tier Bamboo Pagoda Etagere
H 73 in W 30 in D 17 in
19th Century Bamboo Lacquered Hall Table Shelf
Located in New York, NY
19th century hall table also called Half Table. Bamboo construction with embossed paper lacquered
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Paper

Late 19th Century Bamboo Chippendale Style Lacquer Decorated Etagere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine antique étagère with good proportions and condition. The Chinese Chippendale form holds
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Chinese Painted Bamboo Cabinet with Interior Drawers and Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish Chinese bamboo cabinet of traditional design, the two exterior doors with well-executed
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Bamboo

Pair of Fine Chinese Scholar s Manuscript Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
. All three shelves are inset with tightly-woven bamboo matting, a subtle detail that adds rich texture
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Bamboo, Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Bamboo Shelves, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese bamboo bookshelves, Shanxi Province. Entirely constructed from bamboo, with the
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

Chinese Bamboo Etagere
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1960s Chinese bamboo etagere decorated with various geometric fretwork panels on the back and
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20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bamboo Etagere
Chinese Bamboo Etagere
H 72.5 in W 50 in L 72.5 in
Pair: Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Wood Bookcases
Located in Seattle, WA
A fine pair of Chinese bamboo and softwood bookcases (shujia). Of rectangular form, the top and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Pair: Chinese Bamboo 
Lacquered Wood Bookcases
Pair: Chinese Bamboo 
Lacquered Wood Bookcases
H 71.5 in W 36.5 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo Etageres
Located in Montecito, CA
A matched pair of very chic Mid-Century Chinese Tortoise Bamboo Etageres. Multi purpose use - from
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Shelves

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Bamboo

Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo Etageres
Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo Etageres
H 51.5 in W 27 in D 12.5 in
Unusual Bamboo Table
Located in Wainscott, NY
Bamboo Table with seagrass shelves, unusual style, sturdy
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20th Century Chinese Shelves

Unusual Bamboo Table
Unusual Bamboo Table
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 16.5 in
Small Chinese Bamboo Side Table with Painted Shelves, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small Chinese bamboo side table with painted shelves, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Side Tables

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Bamboo

Brass Faux Bamboo Stand with Chinese Red Lacquered Shelves
Located in New York, NY
Brass faux bamboo stand with Chinese red shelves in the style of Baques c. 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Bamboo Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Bamboo Scholar's Open Bookshelf Three Shelves with Original Spotted Bamboo Finish
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Bamboo Bookshelf
Antique Chinese Bamboo Bookshelf
H 63 in W 43 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Bamboo Open Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Bamboo Open Bookshelf with Three Shelves and Fretwork on Top Two Shelves
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Chinese Bamboo Open Bookshelf
Chinese Bamboo Open Bookshelf
H 68 in W 46 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Bamboo and Straw Étagère
Located in Montecito, CA
Chinese bamboo and straw étagère, three shelves, bamboo framed woven straw top and sides, circa
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Bamboo, Straw, Wood

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Display Shelves Low Cabinet
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The chinoiserie shelves cabinet handcrafted in spotted bamboo and black lacquered hard wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Bamboo

Chinese Chippendale Metal Faux Bamboo Étagère
Located in Newtown, CT
Chinese Chippendale metal faux bamboo étagère. Measure: It is 32" wide x 78 1/4" high and 14" deep
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Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Metal

Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Style Faux Bamboo Etagere
Located in Southampton, NY
Antiqued gilt finish faux bamboo étagère with five glass shelves.
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron

Chinese A-Line Bookcase
Located in Middleburg, VA
A bamboo and rattan Chinese 5-shelf bookcase. A fun shape and great display.
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Chinese A-Line Bookcase
Chinese A-Line Bookcase
H 78.75 in W 28 in D 16.5 in
1950-1970 Shelf Maison Baguès Lacquer of China Bamboo Model in Gilt Brass
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf golden bronze with amounts style bamboo. Top is a landscape with parakeet and flowers in
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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Brass

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Shelves Display Cabinet
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The Chinoiserie display cabinet with open curio shelves is handcrafted with ribbed spotted bamboo
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood, Lacquer

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French Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French faux bamboo mirror. Lovely foxing on the original glass plate. 1890. Reference: 8219 Dimensions 24.5 inches (62 cms) Wide 1.5 inches (4 cms) Deep 31.5 inches (80 cms)...
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

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French Faux Bamboo Mirror
French Faux Bamboo Mirror
$907
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
19th Century French Bamboo Hall Tree or Coat Rack
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French bamboo hall tree, or coat rack with six hooks and a curved bent rail to hold umbrellas. Original beveled mirror. Free standing, but should be fastened to the wa...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Coat Racks and Stands

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Mirror, Bamboo

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers / Pendants, Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Custom French Mid-Century Modern style plaster pendants / chandeliers / flush mounts from a design of a model by Alberto and Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank. The pieces are hu...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster

French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Muller Freres Luneville
By Muller Frères, Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco geometric chandelier signed by Muller Frères Luneville. Having six clear frosted glass globes or sphere with geometric and bird motif details. Supported by m...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pair of Jansen Style Side Tables with Malachite Tops
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Located in Kilmarnock, VA
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Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Revival Side Tables

Materials

Malachite

Pair of Jansen Style Side Tables with Malachite Tops
Pair of Jansen Style Side Tables with Malachite Tops
$5,500 / set
H 18.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

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Metal

Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
$4,500 / item
H 40 in W 17 in D 17 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
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Bouclé

"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
$3,373 Sale Price / item
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H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
pair of GIO PONTI oak hanging nightstand tables, side tables Hotel Royal, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

pair of GIO PONTI oak hanging nightstand tables, side tables Hotel Royal, 1955
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H 13 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
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Located in Miami, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Cocktail Bar Set Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wood

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H 83.86 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
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Located in PARIS, FR
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Vases

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Pair of vintage armchairs At Cost Price
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$5,354 / set
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Pair of French Art Deco Ash Club Chairs
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$37,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 27.25 in
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Chinese Bamboo Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese bamboo shelves is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bamboo, lacquer and metal, all Chinese bamboo shelves available were constructed with great care. We have 23 antique and vintage Chinese bamboo shelves in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese bamboo shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Hollywood Regency and Neoclassical Chinese bamboo shelves are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Chinese Bamboo Shelves?

Prices for Chinese bamboo shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese bamboo shelves begin at $650 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,175.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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