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Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Miniature Table Top Bamboo Cupboards, Aesthetic Design
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for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500
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Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Miniature Table Top Bamboo Cupboards, Aesthetic Design

19th century
Description

An Extremely Rare And Unusual Pair Of Decorative Late 19th Century, Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Miniature Cupboards, Or Table Top Cabinets, In The Anglo-Japanese Taste, Having Attractive Cane Panelled Decoration Throughout.

Dating from the latter part of the 19th century, this highly unusual pair of miniature cupboards are very much typical of the fascination with Japanese design which became increasingly fashionable during the Aesthetic Movement.

Constructed predominantly from bamboo, they retain a lovely warm colour and surface throughout, with attractive woven cane panels to the tops, sides and doors. Particularly appealing are the circular bamboo motifs to the fronts, incorporating an arrangement of slender bamboo uprights, which give the cabinets significant decorative interest and a distinctly Oriental feel.

It is particularly unusual to find two matching examples surviving together and their relatively diminutive proportions make them extremely easy to accommodate around the home. They could be used as small bedside cupboards, positioned either side of a sofa, or simply enjoyed as highly decorative occasional cabinets.

As with all items which we offer for sale these cupboards have been attended to in our workshops, where they have received a natural wax polish and any necessary traditional restoration, before being offered for sale ready to place straight into the home.

Circa 1880.

Height 21in.

Width 17in.

Depth 10.5in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Bamboo Miniature Cabinets to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09646505
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Woven cane panels set into bamboo framing: Anglo-Japanese fashion of the 1880s.
Cast brass Chinese-character drop handles: Aesthetic movement interest in Asian metalware.
Darkening around the nodes and edges: long years of natural handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235215
Dealers Internal Reference
9952
Dealers Notes

A Careful Selection Of High Quality Town And Country Furniture For The Home From The 17th, 18th, 19th And Early 20th Centuries.

Members Of BADA, LAPADA & CINOA.

UK Delivery Available At Reasonable Rates.

Worldwide Shipping Arranged.

Description
An Extremely Rare And Unusual Pair Of Decorative Late 19th Century, Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Miniature Cupboards, Or Table Top Cabinets, In The Anglo-Japanese Taste, Having Attractive Cane Panelled Decoration Throughout.
fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors.
fig 1. Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Miniature Table Top Bamboo Cupboards, Aesthetic Design

Dating from the latter part of the 19th century, this highly unusual pair of miniature cupboards are very much typical of the fascination with Japanese design which became increasingly fashionable during the Aesthetic Movement.

“
Constructed predominantly from bamboo, they retain a lovely warm colour and surface throughout, with attractive woven cane panels to the tops, sides and doors.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

Particularly appealing are the circular bamboo motifs to the fronts, incorporating an arrangement of slender bamboo uprights, which give the cabinets significant decorative interest and a distinctly Oriental feel.

fig 2. A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors.
fig 2. Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Miniature Table Top Bamboo Cupboards, Aesthetic Design

It is particularly unusual to find two matching examples surviving together and their relatively diminutive proportions make them extremely easy to accommodate around the home. They could be used as small bedside cupboards, positioned either side of a sofa, or simply enjoyed as highly decorative occasional cabinets.

fig 3. A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors.
fig 3. Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Miniature Table Top Bamboo Cupboards, Aesthetic Design

As with all items which we offer for sale these cupboards have been attended to in our workshops, where they have received a natural wax polish and any necessary traditional restoration, before being offered for sale ready to place straight into the home.

Circa 1880.

Height 21in.

Width 17in.

Depth 10.5in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Bamboo Miniature Cabinets to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09646505
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Woven cane panels set into bamboo framing: Anglo-Japanese fashion of the 1880s.
Cast brass Chinese-character drop handles: Aesthetic movement interest in Asian metalware.
Darkening around the nodes and edges: long years of natural handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235215
Dealers Internal Ref
9952
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the S and S Timms Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors.

Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Miniature Table Top Bamboo Cupboards, Aesthetic Design

Archive II A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors. View II
Archive III A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors. View III
Archive IV A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors. View IV
Archive V A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors. View V
Archive VI A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors. View VI
Archive VII A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors. View VIII
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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01525 719300 or 07801 428701 (24 HRS)
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PO BOX 813
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2007
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A pair of late nineteenth-century miniature bamboo tabletop cupboards featuring woven cane panels and central circular bamboo slat detail on the twin doors.
Rare Pair Of Late 19th Century Miniature Table Top Bamboo Cupboards, Aesthetic Design
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMiniature Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialBamboo, Cane, Rattan, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCircular bamboo slat panels, Woven cane webbing, Bamboo node framing, Metal door latches
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This rare pair of late nineteenth-century Victorian miniature tabletop cupboards, designed in the Aesthetic style, brings Anglo-Japanese charm to any interior. Constructed from bamboo, cane, and rattan with metal door latches, the matching cabinets display a warm brown colour and natural wax polish across their surfaces. Woven cane webbing covers the tops, sides, and twin doors, while bamboo node framing defines the structure. Each door incorporates a circular bamboo slat panel filled with slender vertical slats and small metal latches, and the cabinets stand on straight, turned feet with visible wear. Measuring 53 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, these compact pieces offer versatile placement options. Suitable for use in a sunlit conservatory, living room, or bedroom, these miniature cupboards function well as small bedside units, side tables positioned on either side of a sofa, or as occasional cabinets placed upon a sideboard. Their diminutive proportions allow them to fit easily into smaller spaces while providing tabletop display areas and enclosed storage. The matching pair provides an authentic period accent for traditional or eclectic interiors seeking distinctive Victorian bamboo furniture.

FAQs

Aesthetic Movement bamboo furniture gained prominence in the late nineteenth century, heavily influenced by Japonisme and Anglo-Japanese design trends. Artisans incorporated natural bamboo and cane to create lightweight, decorative pieces that emphasized texture and form over heavy Victorian ornamentation.

These pieces typically feature hollow bamboo stalks for structural framing, woven rattan or cane paneling, wood or board interiors, and small cast metal hinges or decorative latches.

Authentic period pieces feature natural variations in bamboo nodes, hand-fitted joints pinned with small wooden pegs, hand-woven cane webbing, and signs of age such as minor surface patination and oxidisation on metal fittings.

Miniature cabinets can be styled atop a sideboard, hallway console, or desk to add texture and organic structure. They function well as decorative display pieces or as compact tabletop storage for small items.

Keep bamboo furniture away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent drying or cracking. Clean dust regularly using a soft-bristled brush or a dry lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners.
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