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Faux Bamboo Side Chair Late 19th Century
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Faux Bamboo Side Chair Late 19th Century

19th century
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A rush seated faux bamboo side chair in ebonised beech, with good wear and patination.

H:91cm W:40cm D:36cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
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Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Faux Bamboo Side Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1209079
Description
A rush seated faux bamboo side chair in ebonised beech, with good wear and patination.

H:91cm W:40cm D:36cm

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Faux Bamboo Side Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209079
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Riverside Trading Estate
Fiddlers Ferry
Penketh
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 2UL
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Location: Unit 7c, Riverside Trading Estate, Fiddlers Ferry, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2UL, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A late 19th-century ebonised side chair featuring turned faux bamboo detailing and a woven rush seat.
faux bamboo side chair late 19th century
Ref: SA1209079
A late 19th-century ebonised side chair featuring turned faux bamboo detailing and a woven rush seat.
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Faux bamboo furniture gained widespread popularity during the late 19th century as part of the Chinoiserie and Aesthetic Movement revivals. Craftsmen turned European hardwoods to mimic the natural nodes and profile of bamboo, creating light yet exotic decorative pieces for domestic interiors.

These chairs were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as beech, maple, or birch, which could be turned accurately on a lathe. The frames were typically ebonised, painted, or stained, while the seats were often fitted with woven rush or cane.

Authentic period pieces show hand-turned wood details imitating bamboo nodes, traditional peg or mortise-and-tenon joinery, and natural surface patination. Original ebonised finishes often display gentle wear on high-touch areas, revealing the underlying timber.

A faux bamboo side chair functions well as an occasional accent piece in a bedroom corner, hallway, or beside a writing desk. Its architectural lines and rich dark finish provide texture and structural contrast against neutral contemporary backdrops.

Dust the frame regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid water or solvent-based cleaners that can erode original ebonising. Keep rush seats free from excessive moisture and direct heat sources to prevent the natural fibres from becoming brittle.
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