A late 19th century bamboo occasional table with an attractive original painted japanned top, raised on straight gently flared legs united by a decorative stretcher arrangement.

The original hand painted japanned top is in particularly good condition and typical of Aesthetic Movement bamboo furniture of the period.

Very good antique condition with some aged surface wear. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 75 cm

Width: 56 cm

Depth: 33 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Bamboo Occasional Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1236135

Dealers Internal Reference

3806

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Description

A late 19th century bamboo occasional table with an attractive original painted japanned top, raised on straight gently flared legs united by a decorative stretcher arrangement.

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The original hand painted japanned top is in particularly good condition and typical of Aesthetic Movement bamboo furniture of the period.

Founders Antiques

Very good antique condition with some aged surface wear. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 75 cm

Width: 56 cm

Depth: 33 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Bamboo Occasional Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1236135

Dealers Internal Ref

3806

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Bamboo furniture became popular in the late nineteenth century during the Aesthetic Movement and the craze for Japonisme in Western Europe. Manufacturers imported bamboo and produced lightweight occasional tables, plant stands, and desks to meet consumer demand for Anglo-Japanese trade designs.

These tables were constructed using hollow bamboo canes, often heat-treated or scorched to create a mottled tortoiseshell pattern. The table surfaces and shelves were commonly finished with lacquered wood, Japanned panels, embossed leatherette, or ceramic tiles.

Authentic pieces feature natural variations in node spacing and frame patination, alongside wooden pin joinery rather than modern screws. The underside typically displays original wooden framework supports, hand-cut brackets, and natural wear consistent with late 19th-century manufacturing.

A Victorian bamboo table works well as an accent piece beside an armchair, an end table near a sofa, or a plant stand in a conservatory. Its organic texture and dark tones contrast effectively with contemporary upholstery and light backdrop walls.

Keep bamboo furniture away from direct heat sources such as radiators, which can cause the cane to dry out and split. Dust regularly with a soft dry brush or cloth, and apply a light clear beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the frame and lacquered surfaces.

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Antique Victorian Bamboo Occasional Table C.1890

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