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.

Vintage Bamboo Desk

Glass Top Desk

Brown Wicker Desk

Caned Desk

French Bamboo Cabinet

1970s Desk With Drawers

Baker Faux Bamboo

Dal Vera Bamboo

Mid Century Rattan Desk

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Italian Bookcase with Desk in Blue Bamboo

$2,130

Burnt Bamboo Galleried Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Burnt bamboo galleried desk with grass cloth top writing surface. Would also make a lovely vanity

Category

20th Century Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Burnt Bamboo Galleried Desk

$1,650

Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mid-century five drawer desk crafted with a bamboo frame having five drawers, lower storage tiers

Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk

$7,200

1970s French Bamboo Vanity Desk

Located in Aspen, CO

1970s French bamboo vanity desk ideal for one person.

Category

1970s Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo

1970s French Bamboo Vanity Desk

$850

Vintage Bamboo Leather Top Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage bamboo and leather topped desk. There are three drawers across the top & two compartments

Category

20th Century Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Vintage Bamboo Leather Top Desk

$1,450

Burnt Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk and Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage burnt bamboo Pagoda style desk and chair set.

Category

20th Century Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Burnt Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk and Chair

$2,950

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk

By Dal Vera

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy

Category

1980s Italian Campaign Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk

$1,041

Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk with Drawers

Located in North Miami, FL

framed in bamboo, this exceptionally preserved vintage desk has lots of storage. Finished all around (the

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk with Drawers

$6,800

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Console Table or Desk

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Redding, CT

Mid Century Faux bamboo console table or desk. Perfect for that boho chic designer look. Use in an

Category

1970s Bohemian Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Console Table or Desk

$2,800

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder or Desk Organizer. Three compartments on top and a large area on

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer

$250

Faux Bamboo Two Drawer Table or Writing Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Mid-20th century faux bamboo two drawer table or writing desk with faux bamboo gallery around

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Faux Bamboo Two Drawer Table or Writing Desk

$1,800

Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk McGuire Bamboo

By McGuire

Located in Munster, NRW

1970s McGuire writing desk with its original red colour. Desk has slightly splayed legs, and faux

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk McGuire Bamboo

$4,142

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Tortoise Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Five-drawer desk with a faux bamboo frame with a faux tortoise finish and featuring faux jungle

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Faux Bamboo

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Tortoise Desk

$8,900

Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Grasscloth Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

tortoise shell bamboo and rattan. The top of the desk and sides have a lovely grasscloth inset finished in

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Iron

Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Grasscloth Writing Table Desk

$9,000

English Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Pedestal Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic bamboo pedestal writing table or desk made in the English Chinese Chippendale chinoiserie

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Brass

English Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Pedestal Desk

$5,500

Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Desk

Located in Redding, CT

Vintage bamboo and rattan desk. Two drawers for storage and a nice arched back . Perfect for that

Category

1970s Bohemian Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Desk

$1,500

1970s Bamboo and Cane Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

This piece just screams chic. With a Maitland Smith / Tommy Bahama or Ralph Lauren vibe, this desk

Category

1970s Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

1970s Bamboo and Cane Desk

$2,120

Bamboo and Rattan Pagoda Style Writing Desk, , for Bloomingdales

By Bloomingdale s

Located in Buffalo, NY

Bamboo and rattan writing desk features Asian chinoiserie style,,,4 drawers,,, Made for

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Bamboo and Rattan Pagoda Style Writing Desk, , for Bloomingdales

$1,860

Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table

By Hooker Furniture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl

Category

1950s American Campaign Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Burl

Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table

$2,800

Vivai del Sud desk in black lacquered bamboo, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, RM

Vivai del Sud desk in black lacquered bamboo with black glass shelf and brass details, Italy 1970s

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Brass

Vivai del Sud desk in black lacquered bamboo, Italy 1970s

$3,267

Midcentury Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

$1,695

Midcentury Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

$2,308

Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

and back of this desk are framed in bamboo and it features three front drawers with circular brass

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century

$5,200

Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Writing Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful and intricate vintage rattan and faux bamboo writing desk having cane desktop top with

Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Writing Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

$2,800

Mahogany and Bamboo Student Desk in the Manner of Royère

By Jean Royère

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This exceptional desk, in the style of Jean Royère, is comprised of bamboo legs, inset bamboo side

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany

Mahogany and Bamboo Student Desk in the Manner of Royère

$2,900

Italian Faux Bamboo Rattan Pedestal Writing Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern Italian pedestal style writing table or desk. Crafted in the Campaign style with

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Wood, Faux Bamboo

Italian Faux Bamboo Rattan Pedestal Writing Table or Desk

$4,500

Faux Bamboo Red Leather Top Writing Desk, Mid-20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Faux bamboo English writing desk. Gold gilt accent on red leather top. Chinese Chippendale style

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Mid-20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Leather

Faux Bamboo Red Leather Top Writing Desk, Mid-20th Century

$5,440

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Desk Console Table, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful Italian writing table or desk in bamboo, rattan and wicker with two drawers

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Desk Console Table, Italy 1970s

$3,314

Midcentury Bamboo and Wicker Italian Rectangular Desk with Drawers, 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Unique midcentury rectangular bamboo and wicker desk with ash wood top with drawers. This excellent

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Bamboo and Wicker Italian Rectangular Desk with Drawers, 1980s

$2,083

Bamboo and Rattan Oval Desk by Palacek

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oval bamboo and rattan desk with multiple drawers and compartments.

Category

20th Century Vintage Bamboo Desk

Bamboo and Rattan Oval Desk by Palacek

$1,150

Yummy Vintage Tortoise Burnt Bamboo Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning vintage burnt bamboo writing desk. Beautiful burnt bamboo frame with a hand painted

Category

1940s American Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Cane

Yummy Vintage Tortoise Burnt Bamboo Writing Desk

$2,800

Vintage Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful British Colonial style writing desk or vanity with two working drawers for storage and

Category

1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk

$1,475

Vintage Green Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Writing Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

A vintage green chinoiserie style one drawer writing desk with painted monkeys on top. Legs have

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Wood

Vintage Green Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Writing Desk

$2,495

Bamboo and Wicker/Rattan Desk, Italy, 1960

By Dal Vera

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

A desk, opening by two drawers on the right hand side. Bamboo structure, woven wicker/rattan

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Glass, Rattan, Wicker

Bamboo and Wicker/Rattan Desk, Italy, 1960

$4,972

Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk and Chair

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British colonial desk and caned chair with faux bamboo frame highlighted by a pagoda motif, two

Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Grasscloth

Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk and Chair

$4,800

English Campaign Midcentury Desk with Faux Bamboo Base and Leather Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Campaign style Midcentury desk with faux bamboo double X-Form base and leather top. This

Category

Mid-20th Century English Campaign Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo

English Campaign Midcentury Desk with Faux Bamboo Base and Leather Top

$7,500

French Riviera Style Bamboo Writing Desk with Ebonized Rattan Top, circa 1970

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Riviera style bamboo and rattan office desk, with 7 drawers and 2 levels- X-base, circa 1970

Category

1970s European Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo

French Riviera Style Bamboo Writing Desk with Ebonized Rattan Top, circa 1970

$2,200

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk Writing Table with Drawers, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud, Dal Vera

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful desk writing table with three drawers in bamboo, rattan and wicker in the

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk Writing Table with Drawers, Italy 1970s

$1,775

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Boho writing desk. A chic burnt bamboo beams with gorgeous gold detailing along

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair

$1,950

Mid-Century Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing mid-century bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1980s

$2,604

Midcentury Bamboo, Wicker and Rattan Italian Desk Table with Drawers, 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Writing table / desk in rattan, bamboo and wood featuring four drawers. Made in Italy in the

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Bamboo, Wicker and Rattan Italian Desk Table with Drawers, 1970s

$2,722

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Glass Italian Rectangular Desk with Drawers, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Unique midcentury rectangular bamboo and rattan wicker desk with crystal glass top and three

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Glass Italian Rectangular Desk with Drawers, 1970s

$2,071

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer 3 Piece Set

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer 3 Piece Set. Set includes letter holder with three

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer 3 Piece Set

$495

Faux Bamboo and Tortoise Frame Knee Hole Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive five drawer desk with a faux tortoise and bamboo frame and variegated, tooled and gilt

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Faux Bamboo and Tortoise Frame Knee Hole Desk

$9,400

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Reed Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

In vogue Asian modern desk with six drawers and a cabinet, faux bamboo frame, herringbone woven

Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Reed

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Reed Desk

$11,500

English Midcentury Faux Bamboo Walnut Desk with Two Drawers and Cross Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English vintage faux bamboo walnut desk from the mid 20th century, with two drawers and cross

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Walnut

English Midcentury Faux Bamboo Walnut Desk with Two Drawers and Cross Stretcher

$4,500

McGuire Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Handwoven Cane Top, Writing Desk

By McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

Original McGuire bentwood bamboo and handwoven cane writing table, desk with brass hardware

Category

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

Materials

Brass

McGuire Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Handwoven Cane Top, Writing Desk

$2,900

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Two-Drawer Desk, Bar or Table with Brass Pulls

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Midcentury bamboo and rattan two-drawer desk, bar, or table with brass pulls, glass top could be

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Two-Drawer Desk, Bar or Table with Brass Pulls

$1,650

1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk

By Dal Vera

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk

$3,314

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan Wicker Writing Desk Table by Dal Vera, Italy 1960s

By Dal Vera

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful Italian writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2 side drawers

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan Wicker Writing Desk Table by Dal Vera, Italy 1960s

$2,959

Midcentury Bamboo Cane, Ash Wood and Rattan Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing bamboo and wicker desk with mid century ash wood top with drawers. This wonderful piece was

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Cane, Ash

Midcentury Bamboo Cane, Ash Wood and Rattan Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

$2,107

Midcentury Bamboo Cane, Ash Wood and Rattan Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing bamboo and wicker desk with mid century ash wood top with drawers. This wonderful piece was

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Ash

Midcentury Bamboo Cane, Ash Wood and Rattan Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

$2,107

Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Roma, RM

Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair, leather bindings

Category

1970s American Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Brass

Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair

$4,143

Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan Wicker and Glass Italian Desk with Drawers, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Fabulous mid-century desk in bamboo and Vienna straw wicker with crystal top. This unique piece was

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan Wicker and Glass Italian Desk with Drawers, 1970s

$2,486

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Writing table / desk in rattan, bamboo and wood featuring three drawers. Made in Italy in the

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s

$2,012

20Th.C. Chinoiserie Bamboo, Rattan Black Lacquer Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a very nice and useful 20Th.C. Chinoiserie Bamboo, Rattan & Black Lacquer Writing Desk

Category

1960s Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer

20Th.C. Chinoiserie Bamboo, Rattan Black Lacquer Writing Desk

$2,510

Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan and Wood Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1980s

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing writing table / desk in rattan, bamboo and wood top, featuring two drawers. Made in Italy

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan and Wood Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1980s

$2,699

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Vintage Bamboo Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage bamboo desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage bamboo desk — often made from bamboo, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage bamboo desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage bamboo desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage bamboo desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jacques Adnet, McGuire Furniture Company and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Bamboo Desk?

The average selling price for a vintage bamboo desk at 1stDibs is $2,868, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $68,826 for the highest priced.

Questions About Vintage Bamboo Desk

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.