Vintage Bamboo Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Dressers
Grasscloth, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Country Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Bamboo
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Mahogany, Raffia
20th Century Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Desks
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Cane, Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo, Oak
20th Century Buffets
Bamboo, Laminate, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Taiwanese Organic Modern Dressers
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Directoire Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Dry Bars
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bamboo, Grasscloth, Rattan, Wicker
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Dry Bars
Faux Leather, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Cabinets
Bamboo, Glass
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo
20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cupboards
Wood
20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Bamboo, Glass
20th Century American Cabinets
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s French Cabinets
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Unknown Bookcases
Bamboo
20th Century Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s French Buffets
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Anglo Raj Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Bamboo
20th Century American Desks
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo
20th Century American Dressers
Bamboo
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Metal
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Vintage Bamboo Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Bamboo Cabinet?
Materials: Bamboo Furniture
Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. 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.
So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.
Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.
For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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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