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19th Century Faux Bamboo Armchair in Later Paint
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
for sale €930     $1,010
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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19th Century Faux Bamboo Armchair in Later Paint

19th century
Description

A 19th century armchair in turned faux bamboo beech with worn later paint and rattan seat.

Structurally in good order with a firm seat

43cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Painted Faux Bamboo Armchair to the 1880s.

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SA1160984
Dealers Internal Reference
1599
Description
A 19th century armchair in turned faux bamboo beech with worn later paint and rattan seat.

Structurally in good order with a firm seat

43cm seat height

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Painted Faux Bamboo Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160984
Dealers Internal Ref
1599
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century painted wooden armchair featuring carved faux-bamboo framing and a woven cane seat.

19th Century Faux Bamboo Armchair in Later Paint

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 186
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A nineteenth-century painted wooden armchair featuring carved faux-bamboo framing and a woven cane seat.
19th Century Faux Bamboo Armchair in Later Paint
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A nineteenth-century painted wooden armchair featuring carved faux-bamboo framing and a woven cane seat.
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Faux bamboo furniture originated in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries during the height of the European fascination with Chinoiserie and Asian design motifs. Craftsmen carved European hardwoods like beech or maple to replicate the distinctive nodes and texture of natural bamboo canes, producing lightweight yet sturdy seating and case furniture.

Traditional faux bamboo armchairs are typically constructed from turned solid hardwoods, such as beech, maple, or pine, which are carved to resemble bamboo stalks. The seats are frequently woven from natural cane or rattan, and the timber surfaces were often painted, lacquered, or gilded.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display precise hand-carved node details along the turnings rather than uniform machine-moulded plastic or synthetic bamboo. Look for traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, natural wear to the painted finishes or cane weave, and hand-cut construction markers on the underside of the frame.

A faux bamboo armchair serves as an ideal accent piece in modern bedrooms, dressing rooms, or conservatories. Pair it with botanical prints, neutral linen upholstery cushions, or textured woven rugs to highlight its sculptural silhouette and organic lines.

Dust the painted framework regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that may strip or degrade historic paint layers. To keep woven cane pliable and prevent splitting, lightly mist the underside of the cane seat with clean water once or twice a year.
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