Sold 17 January 2026 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

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Description

Early 19thc Faux Bamboo Side/Armchair

With rush seat

And comb back

20” w x 34” h x 20” d

50cm x 87cm x 50cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Early 19th Century Faux Bamboo Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1158427

Dealers Internal Reference

6346

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

Early 19thc Faux Bamboo Side/Armchair

With rush seat

And comb back

20” w x 34” h x 20” d

50cm x 87cm x 50cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Early 19th Century Faux Bamboo Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1158427

Dealers Internal Ref

6346

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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An early 19th century armchair featuring hand-turned faux bamboo framing and a woven rush seat.

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

Location

31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp

Verified Since Mar 2010

Items For Sale 162

Items Sold 2,012

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialBeech, Rush
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned bamboo-effect nodes, Woven rush seat, Spindle back, H-stretcher base
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Faux bamboo furniture gained popularity during the late 18th and 19th centuries, heavily influenced by trade with Asia and the fashion for Chinoiserie design within European interiors.

These pieces typically feature hardwoods such as beech, ash, or birch that were hand-turned on a lathe to mimic the jointed nodes of natural bamboo, often complemented by woven rush or cane seats.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, the consistency of the hand-turned nodes, traditional joinery methods, and the natural patina accumulated over centuries of use.

This piece works effectively as an occasional chair in a living room or study, contrasting sharply against minimalist contemporary furniture to introduce historical texture and organic warmth.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying microcrystalline wax periodically, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to protect the rush seat.