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Antique Chinoiserie Bamboo Magazine Rack
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Antique Chinoiserie Bamboo Magazine Rack

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 April 2025 · Tinker & Toad
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Description

English Chinoiserie Bamboo Magazine Rack Circa 1900. Bamboo frame with splay legs and carry handle to the top. Chinoiserie panels to both sides. Wear commensurate with age.

Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Antique Bamboo Magazine Rack to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1041223
Description
English Chinoiserie Bamboo Magazine Rack Circa 1900. Bamboo frame with splay legs and carry handle to the top. Chinoiserie panels to both sides. Wear commensurate with age.
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Antique Bamboo Magazine Rack to the Edwardian era.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1041223
Tinker & Toad
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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Archive I An antique tortoiseshell bamboo magazine rack featuring decorative Chinoiserie panels with painted motifs and a central carrying handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Chinoiserie Bamboo Magazine Rack

Archive II An antique tortoiseshell bamboo magazine rack featuring decorative Chinoiserie panels with painted motifs and a central carrying handle. View II
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Archive IV An antique tortoiseshell bamboo magazine rack featuring decorative Chinoiserie panels with painted motifs and a central carrying handle. View IV
Archive V An antique tortoiseshell bamboo magazine rack featuring decorative Chinoiserie panels with painted motifs and a central carrying handle. View V
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Tinker & Toad
Telephone 07771 682942
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54 The Mint
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
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An antique tortoiseshell bamboo magazine rack featuring decorative Chinoiserie panels with painted motifs and a central carrying handle.
Antique Chinoiserie Bamboo Magazine Rack
Ref: SA1041223
An antique tortoiseshell bamboo magazine rack featuring decorative Chinoiserie panels with painted motifs and a central carrying handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMagazine Racks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialBamboo, Lacquered Papier-mache, Brass
  • ColourTortoiseshell Brown
  • MotifsTortoiseshell bamboo finish, Lacquered panel insert, Central carrying handle, X-frame construction
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

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Chinoiserie and bamboo furniture gained immense popularity in Europe during the late 19th century, driven by a fascination with Eastern aesthetics during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. These pieces combined traditional European furniture forms with exotic materials like tortoiseshell bamboo and hand-painted lacquer panels.

Authentic period items typically feature heat-bent tortoiseshell or mottled bamboo frames joined by internal wooden dowels and small brass pins. Side panels frequently incorporate lacquered paper, cardboard, or silk elements decorated with hand-applied motifs.

Authenticity is determined by examining the joinery, wear patterns, and the type of bamboo used, as genuine Victorian items often utilise mottled or burnt tortoiseshell finishes rather than uniform modern staining. Older pieces exhibit natural shrinkage cracks, authentic patination, and hand-applied lacquer work rather than printed vinyl wraps.

This piece works well in eclectic, maximalist, or bohemian spaces to introduce organic texture and historical contrast. It can be positioned beside a sofa or in an empty corner to hold periodicals, vinyl records, or books.

Preservation requires keeping the item out of direct sunlight to prevent the lacquer and bamboo from fading or drying out. Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and avoid chemical polishes or excessive moisture.
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