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Faux Bamboo Wardrobe C.1890

19th century
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Late 19th.c. French faux bamboo wardrobe c.1890. Single door wardrobe with a full length dressing mirror to the door. Fitted inside with three adjustable shelves (internal depth 14"), and with a single drawer in the base. In pine with extensive applied beechwood decoration, turned and carved to resemble bamboo. Triangular raised pediment flanked with large turned finials. Bamboo style column pilasters to the front corners continuing to the feet. Bamboo style mouldings around the mirror and the door, continued on the wardrobe sides, the drawer front and at the bottom edge. Oak lining to the wardrobe interior and the drawer, note also the polished birch veneer on the back of the door. Some tarnish to the mirror, though still perfectly useable Otherwise excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Please note this wardrobe must be secured to the wall when in use.

Width: 41.5" (105.5 cm)

Height: 93" (236 cm)

Depth: 20" (51 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
236cm (92.91")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this Faux Bamboo Mirrored Wardrobe to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228779
Dealers Internal Reference
38641
Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

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Late 19th.c. French faux bamboo wardrobe c.1890. Single door wardrobe with a full length dressing mirror to the door.
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Fitted inside with three adjustable shelves (internal depth 14"), and with a single drawer in the base.
Collinge Antiques

In pine with extensive applied beechwood decoration, turned and carved to resemble bamboo. Triangular raised pediment flanked with large turned finials. Bamboo style column pilasters to the front corners continuing to the feet. Bamboo style mouldings around the mirror and the door, continued on the wardrobe sides, the drawer front and at the bottom edge. Oak lining to the wardrobe interior and the drawer, note also the polished birch veneer on the back of the door. Some tarnish to the mirror, though still perfectly useable Otherwise excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Please note this wardrobe must be secured to the wall when in use.

Width: 41.5" (105.5 cm)

Height: 93" (236 cm)

Depth: 20" (51 cm)

Height
236cm (92.91")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Faux Bamboo Mirrored Wardrobe to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228779
Dealers Internal Ref
38641
Collinge Antiques
Collinge Antiques
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North wales' largest antique dealers.

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Archive I A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Faux Bamboo Wardrobe C.1890

Archive II A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View XII
Archive XIII A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer. View XIII
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Collinge Antiques
Telephone 01492 580022
Location
Conwy Road
Llandudno Junction
North Wales
LL31 9LU
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 282
Items Sold 7,333
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A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer.
Faux Bamboo Wardrobe c.1890
Ref: SA1228779
A late 19th-century faux bamboo wardrobe crafted from golden wood with a tall central mirrored door, turned bamboo pilasters, finials, and a lower base drawer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialPine, Beech, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Golden Brown
  • MotifsFaux bamboo turnings, Mirrored door panel, Pediment finials, Geometric pediment motif
  • SizeH 236 cm (93 in) x W 105.5 cm (42 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Faux bamboo furniture features solid timber carved and turned to replicate the natural nodes and form of bamboo stalks. It gained widespread popularity in Western Europe and North America during the late 19th century, driven by Orientalism and the Aesthetic Movements fascination with East Asian motifs.

Cabinetmakers typically used fine-grained softwoods or light hardwoods such as pine, beech, or maple. These timbers were selected for their ease of turning on a lathe, allowing smooth creation of the characteristic bamboo joints before being finished with clear varnish or paint.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-turned wooden detail with subtle variations in node spacing, hand-planed rear boards, and period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails on drawers. Original mirror plates from this era often show light desilvering or minor age spotting along the edges.

A faux bamboo wardrobe serves as a focal point in bedrooms, dressing spaces, or grand entryways. Designers pair its textured geometric lines with crisp white bed linens, modern brass fixtures, or natural botanical textiles to create a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth following the direction of the wood grain. Protect the timber from extreme dry heat or direct sunlight to prevent cracking, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the surface luster.
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