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Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Canterbury C.1890
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Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Canterbury C.1890

19th century
Description

A late 19th century double-sided bamboo canterbury magazine stand by W. F. Needham, the divided upper rack capped with embossed brass rosette terminals and fitted with matching hand-painted lacquer panels, set over a lower large original lacquered undertier, all raised on out-swept legs terminating in brass foot caps stamped with the maker's mark.

Exemplifying the Anglo-Japanese taste of the late Victorian Aesthetic Movement, the design relies on strong geometric lines formed by the straight bamboo rails and internal divisions. The double-sided design allows the piece to sit freestanding between a pair of armchairs, offering dual-sided access while displaying finished lacquer work to both the front and rear of the room.

Very good antique condition, displaying minor surface wear consistent with age, with the original lacquered artwork exceptionally well preserved. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 85.5 cm

Width: 45 cm

Depth: 35 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
85.5cm (33.66")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Bamboo Music Canterbury to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228920
Dealers Internal Reference
2988
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Description
A late 19th century double-sided bamboo canterbury magazine stand by W. F. Needham, the divided upper rack capped with embossed brass rosette terminals and fitted with matching hand-painted lacquer panels, set over a lower large original lacquered undertier, all raised on out-swept legs terminating in brass foot caps stamped with the maker's mark.
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Exemplifying the Anglo-Japanese taste of the late Victorian Aesthetic Movement, the design relies on strong geometric lines formed by the straight bamboo rails and internal divisions.
Founders Antiques

The double-sided design allows the piece to sit freestanding between a pair of armchairs, offering dual-sided access while displaying finished lacquer work to both the front and rear of the room.

fig 1. Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark brown bamboo canterbury with vertical compartments, lacquered decorative panels, and a lower open shelf.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Canterbury C.1890

Very good antique condition, displaying minor surface wear consistent with age, with the original lacquered artwork exceptionally well preserved. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 85.5 cm

Width: 45 cm

Depth: 35 cm

Height
85.5cm (33.66")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Bamboo Music Canterbury to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228920
Dealers Internal Ref
2988
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Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark brown bamboo canterbury with vertical compartments, lacquered decorative panels, and a lower open shelf.
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Canterbury c.1890
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A canterbury is a small stand with vertical dividers designed to store sheet music or periodicals. During the late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement, English craftsmen adopted natural bamboo frames and lacquer panels, influenced by the global fascination with East Asian art and decorative techniques.

Victorian bamboo furniture typically features a framework of hollow bamboo cane, often treated with heat or stencilling to create decorative speckling. Panels were frequently inlaid with lacquer, japanning, embossed leatherette, or painted wood.

Authentic period pieces feature pegged or dowelled joint construction rather than modern screws or synthetic glues. Natural age-related wear, oxidation on lacquered panels, and minor splitting in the bamboo poles are typical characteristics of genuine 19th-century production.

A bamboo canterbury functions well alongside an armchair or sofa to store magazines, books, or tablets. Its lightweight structure and natural texture complement biophilic styling, conservatory settings, or eclectic reading nooks.

Position the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the bamboo from drying out or splitting. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid water or harsh chemical cleaners on lacquered or painted surfaces.
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