How can I tell if bamboo furniture is vintage?

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.

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20th Century English Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

English Faux Bamboo Black Painted Window Bench

$1,085

Great Looking Vintage Faux Bamboo Rattan Bench

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Great looking and functional vintage rattan bench having faux bamboo high sides at each end

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1970s American Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Rattan

Great Looking Vintage Faux Bamboo Rattan Bench

$1,250

Wonderful Hollywood Bagues Jansen Modern Faux Bamboo Polished Nickel Bench Stool

By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Hollywood Regency Style Modern Faux Bamboo Polished Nickel Bench With Off White Faux

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Nickel

Wonderful Hollywood Bagues Jansen Modern Faux Bamboo Polished Nickel Bench Stool

$825

Pair of 1950s Giltwood Faux Bamboo Tufted Benches

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1950s giltwood faux bamboo tufted benches. Upholstered in velvet.

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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Velvet, Giltwood

Pair of 1950s Giltwood Faux Bamboo Tufted Benches

$6,500

Faux Bamboo Vanity Bench by Baker Furniture Company

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Stylish faux bamboo vanity bench, stool, ottoman by noted furniture maker Baker Furniture Company

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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Vanity Bench by Baker Furniture Company

$1,200

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench or Side Accent Table

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Located in Carimate, Como

timeless and classic, making bamboo and rattan furniture incredibly versatile. While the bench is in good

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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench or Side Accent Table

$2,076

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench Stool or Accent Table

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern bench or accent and coffee table, perfect in any entry

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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench Stool or Accent Table

$1,483

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Bench or Side Table Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1970s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful bench or side table with curved four leg in rattan and bamboo in the style of

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Bench or Side Table Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1970s

$1,898

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Window Bench

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Midcentury Hollywood regency faux bamboo window bench. Cane and upholstery seat.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Window Bench

$1,800

Mid-20th Century Faux-Bamboo Settee Bench in Cherrywood

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exquisite hall-seat, (circa 1950s) with shapely back, faux-bamboo frame legs (with similar

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Cherry

Mid-20th Century Faux-Bamboo Settee Bench in Cherrywood

$3,600

Luxurious Tufted Bench with Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Legs, 1950s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Southampton, NJ

Stunning luxe tufted bench with solid brass faux bamboo legs in the style of Maison Bagues. Newly

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1950s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Brass

Luxurious Tufted Bench with Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Legs, 1950s

$2,400

Vintage Pair Faux Bamboo Tropical Palm Leaf Upholstered Benches Ottomans Stools

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage faux bamboo Ottomans, benches, stools. Newly upholstered in a lovely vintage

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Pair Faux Bamboo Tropical Palm Leaf Upholstered Benches Ottomans Stools

$3,900

Vintage Pair of Rattan Bamboo White Lacquered Upholstered Blue Benches Stools

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of vintage rattan bamboo stools benches ottomans. These have been newly lacquered

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Rattan

Vintage Pair of Rattan Bamboo White Lacquered Upholstered Blue Benches Stools

$3,600

Vintage Pair of Palm Beach Rattan Bamboo Pagoda Stools Ottomans Benches

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage rattan bamboo pagoda benches stools ottomans footstools. No damage or

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Pair of Palm Beach Rattan Bamboo Pagoda Stools Ottomans Benches

$2,400

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Bench with White Velvet

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Italian faux bamboo gilt metal bench with white velvet upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Bench with White Velvet

$1,400

Pair of Vintage Bamboo Stools

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of vintage bamboo stools.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Bamboo

Pair of Vintage Bamboo Stools

$2,800

Vivai del Sud Bamboo Sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vivai Del Sud; Italy; 1970s; Bench; Sofa; Bamboo; Rattan; 2 Seater; Craftsmanship; Vintage Design

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo

Vivai del Sud Bamboo Sofa, Italy, 1970s

$6,050

Midcentury Rattan and Reed Long Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury rattan and reed long bench, fitted with brass end caps and upholstered seat cushion

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Rattan and Reed Long Bench

$1,295

Vintage Southwestern Bamboo Rattan Ottoman

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Any room is sure to feel like "home on the range" with this charming bohemian bamboo bench sporting

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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Southwestern Bamboo Rattan Ottoman

$1,200

McGuire Organic Modern Caned Rattan Bench Settee

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Lacquered organic modern style rattan bench seat or settee by McGuire. The small bench features a

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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

McGuire Organic Modern Caned Rattan Bench Settee

$1,800

Rattan Bench by Franco Albini for Bonacina, 1960s, Italy

By Franco Albini, Bonacina

Located in Rome, IT

Bench made of rattan by the Italian designer Franco Albini for Bonacina. Typical Italian piece from

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Rattan Bench by Franco Albini for Bonacina, 1960s, Italy

$2,610

Tommi Parzinger Demilune Benches or Ottomans for Willow and Reed, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed

Located in New York, NY

Pair of demilune Tommi Parzinger benches or ottomans for Willow and Reed, 1950s. Bent bamboo bases

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Velvet

Tommi Parzinger Demilune Benches or Ottomans for Willow and Reed, 1950s

$2,850

McGuire Organic Modern Double Caned Rattan Sofa Settee Window Bench

By McGuire

Located in Southampton, NJ

Organic modern McGuire of San Francisco double caned rattan sofa settee or window bench. Features

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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Brass

McGuire Organic Modern Double Caned Rattan Sofa Settee Window Bench

$4,500

Spanish Bench or Coffee Table in Rattan and Woven Cane, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bamboo Rattan Bench with Cane Seat This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Spanish Bench or Coffee Table in Rattan and Woven Cane, 1960s

$3,263

Mid-Century Modern Long McGuire Rattan Bench with Fabric Upholstery

By McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern long McGuire brown rattan bench with beige fabric upholstery. Retains the

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Long McGuire Rattan Bench with Fabric Upholstery

$3,300

Hollywood Regency Lacquered Bamboo Settee or Bench

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Elegant Hollywood Regency bamboo settee or bench featuring a cream colored lacquer finish. Delicate

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Wood, Lacquer, Bamboo

Hollywood Regency Lacquered Bamboo Settee or Bench

$2,800

Bamboo Rattan Stool, Ottoman or Bench, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eyecatching handcrafted bamboo and rattan stool, Spain, 1960s This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Bamboo Rattan Stool, Ottoman or Bench, 1960s

$2,011

Vintage French Faux Tortoise Bamboo Coffee Table Bench

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Vintage French Style Faux Tortoise Burnt Bamboo Rattan & Wicker coffee table or bench Very nice

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage French Faux Tortoise Bamboo Coffee Table Bench

$1,495

Faux Bamboo Thebes Style Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Thebes style faux bamboo stool with leather tied legs and stretchers.

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20th Century Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Thebes Style Bench

$495

Bamboo Stool, Ottoman or Bench with Cane Seat

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Barcelona, ES

Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular stool or small bench was handcrafted in Spain near

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Bamboo Stool, Ottoman or Bench with Cane Seat

$1,720

Bonacina Style Woven Wicker and Bamboo Stool / Bench, 1960s

Located in Naples, IT

A beautiful 1960s Italian-made bench / stool in woven Bambu' wood, perfect in any entrance hallway

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Bamboo, Wicker

Bonacina Style Woven Wicker and Bamboo Stool / Bench, 1960s

$830

Coastal Ralph Lauren Woven Bamboo Wicker Ottoman or Bench

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Fabulous vintage Ralph Lauren woven bamboo ottoman or bench.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Coastal Ralph Lauren Woven Bamboo Wicker Ottoman or Bench

$1,295

Faux Bamboo Vanity Bench by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Danville, CA

Classic vanity bench or stool by Baker Furniture, freshly upholstered in "hair-on" Ultrasuede.

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1950s American Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Faux Bamboo Vanity Bench by Baker

$1,500

Stunning Restored Bamboo Marquetry Coffee Table or Bench, circa 1970

Located in Atlanta, GA

construction veneered in individual pieces of bamboo. Stout enough to be used as a bench, if so desired. A

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany

Stunning Restored Bamboo Marquetry Coffee Table or Bench, circa 1970

$6,500

Handsome Vintage Bamboo Tortoise Shell Style Coffee Table or Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

An outstanding custom-made vintage coffee table or bench, circa 1970. Stout hardwood form veneered

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

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Bamboo, Hardwood

Handsome Vintage Bamboo Tortoise Shell Style Coffee Table or Bench

$4,400

Pair of Faux Bamboo Stools or Benches

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Faux bamboo wood stools or benches, American, circa 1960s. These pair of stools are

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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Faux Bamboo Stools or Benches

$2,600

Italian Faux Bamboo Vanity Table and Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sweet faux bamboo vanity table with three drawers and gallery. Paired with matching stool.

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20th Century Italian Vintage Bamboo Bench

Italian Faux Bamboo Vanity Table and Bench

$1,250

Chinoiserie White Metal Bamboo Style Console and Bench

Located in Stamford, CT

1970s white metal bamboo style console and bench. Newly powder coated in gloss white finish. New

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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie White Metal Bamboo Style Console and Bench

$1,750

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench Side or Accent Table

By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Carimate, Como

Audoux and Minet where the organic beauty of the woven materials is timeless and classic, making bamboo

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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench Side or Accent Table

$355

Pair of Bamboo Stools, Benches or Ottoman with Woven Wicker Cane Seats

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching pair of modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular stools or small benches

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Pair of Bamboo Stools, Benches or Ottoman with Woven Wicker Cane Seats

$2,729

Pair of Bamboo Stools, Benches or Ottoman with Woven Wicker Cane Seats

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching pair of modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular stools or small benches

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Bamboo Stools, Benches or Ottoman with Woven Wicker Cane Seats

$3,910

Vintage Square McGuire Style Bamboo and Glass Coffee Table and Nesting Benches

By McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage square McGuire style bamboo and glass dining table with four stools. Each stool is 15.75

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Vintage Square McGuire Style Bamboo and Glass Coffee Table and Nesting Benches

$2,720

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Wicker Stools, Benches or Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassic bamboo, rattan & wicker stools or ottomans with an

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Wicker Stools, Benches or Ottoman

$1,490

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Leopard Velvet Ottomans / Stools / Benches - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Hollywood Regency Faux bamboo ottomans recently upholstered in a gray leopard

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Leopard Velvet Ottomans / Stools / Benches - Pair

$1,895

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Coffee Table or Bench, Bamboo and Cane, Circa 1954

By John Wisner

Located in Round Rock, TX

A wonderful coffee table or bench designed by John Wisner. Manufactured by Ficks Reed, this unique

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Coffee Table or Bench, Bamboo and Cane, Circa 1954

$3,400

Stunning Pucci Style White Faux Bamboo Vanity Bench Stool Hollywood Regency

By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Pucci style white faux bamboo vanity bench. The fabric is stunning and looks to newly

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1960s American Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Stunning Pucci Style White Faux Bamboo Vanity Bench Stool Hollywood Regency

$750

Tito Agnoli Bench

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tito Agnoli bench or coffee table in bamboo grid shape and curved loop legs. Italy - 1950s

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1950s Italian Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo

Tito Agnoli Bench

$3,800

Pair Faux Rattan Bamboo Ottomans Bench in Jack Lenor Larson Velvet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Fabulous pair of faux Rattan ottomans upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Primavera" velvet fabric. Molded faux rattan pattern solid wood frames. This set is circa 1970's. These w...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Faux Rattan Bamboo Ottomans Bench in Jack Lenor Larson Velvet

$3,200

Pair of Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo X-Base Stools, Benches or Ottomans

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale painted iron faux bamboo X-base ottomans. Older re

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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo X-Base Stools, Benches or Ottomans

$1,950

Bamboo Side Dinks Table, Stool or Plant Stand

Located in New York, NY

A bamboo side/drinks table, small bench/stool, plant stand, etc., circa mid to late-20th century

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Side Dinks Table, Stool or Plant Stand

$475

Faux Bamboo Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Charming faux bamboo wood bench with animal print velvet upholstery.

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20th Century Vintage Bamboo Bench

Faux Bamboo Stool

$975

Mid-Century Modern French Riviera Cane Bamboo Sofa, 1960s

Located in Paris, IDF

This bamboo sofa or bench from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera period is bursting with

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Mid-Century Modern French Riviera Cane Bamboo Sofa, 1960s

$3,322

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

of cedar wood and bamboo. The design is simple and rustic, uniquely Japanese. A versatile piece

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Cedar

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

$1,800

Spanish Rattan Stool or Small Bench with Cane Seat

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Barcelona, ES

bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular stool or small bench was handcrafted in Spain near 1960s

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Spanish Rattan Stool or Small Bench with Cane Seat

$2,130

Ficks Reed John Wisner Vintage Rattan Foot Stool Ottoman Bench Mint

By Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Ficks Reed John Wisner vintage rattan foot stool ottoman bench mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Ficks Reed John Wisner Vintage Rattan Foot Stool Ottoman Bench Mint

$2,800

Pair of French Riviera Nightstands Tables in Rattan, Bamboo and Wood, Italy 1970

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful pair of nightstands or side tables that can also be used as Mid-Century Modern benches in

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Pair of French Riviera Nightstands Tables in Rattan, Bamboo and Wood, Italy 1970

$553

Italian Coffee Table or Bench in Rattan and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, 1960s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous midcentury Italian organic coffee table or bench with in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Bench

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Coffee Table or Bench in Rattan and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, 1960s

$1,483

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Vintage Bamboo Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage bamboo bench for your home. Frequently made of bamboo, wood and fabric, every vintage bamboo bench was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage bamboo bench, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage bamboo bench bearing Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage bamboo bench over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company and Ethan Allen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Bamboo Bench?

Prices for a vintage bamboo bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $9,922, while the average can fetch as much as $2,320.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Bamboo Bench

How can I tell if bamboo furniture is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.

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