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Faux Bamboo Column Chest of Small Proportions
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Faux Bamboo Column Chest of Small Proportions

19th century
Sold 20 October 2025 · Willows Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A rare and unusual faux bamboo column chest of 6 drawers. A lovely combination of Birds Eye maple wood and fruit wood. The ‘bamboo’ skilfully carved from fruitwood to simulate bamboo.

Given its size this cabinet would work equally well as a side cabinet on the floor or raised as a table cabinet - for uses such a jewellery storage.

French, circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Faux Bamboo Chest to the 1880s.

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SA1171380
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A rare and unusual faux bamboo column chest of 6 drawers. A lovely combination of Birds Eye maple wood and fruit wood. The ‘bamboo’ skilfully carved from fruitwood to simulate bamboo.
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Given its size this cabinet would work equally well as a side cabinet on the floor or raised as a table cabinet - for uses such a jewellery storage.
Willows Antiques and Interiors

French, circa 1880.

Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Faux Bamboo Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171380
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Faux Bamboo Column Chest of Small Proportions

Archive II A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details. View II
Archive III A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details. View III
Archive IV A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details. View IV
Archive V A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details. View V
Archive VI A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details. View VI
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Archive VIII A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details. View VIII
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Willows Antiques and Interiors
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London
SW6 7LL
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2022
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A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details.
Faux bamboo column chest of small proportions
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A narrow antique chest of drawers in golden maple with carved faux bamboo columns and trim details.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMaple, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFaux bamboo turned columns, Geometric frieze panels, Moulded drawer framing
  • SizeH 79.5 cm (31 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Faux bamboo furniture features wood carved, turned, or shaped to mimic natural bamboo stalks. It gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era, heavily influenced by 19th-century Japonisme and trade with the East.

These pieces were typically crafted from native hardwoods such as maple, pine, or birch. Artisans used specialized wood-turning lathes and hand-carving techniques to recreate the segmented nodes and rings characteristic of real bamboo.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, traditional timber shrinkage, and genuine age-related patination on the wood surface rather than modern distressing.

A faux bamboo chest works exceptionally well as a contrasting textural element in minimalist, eclectic, or maximalist spaces. Its organic lines pair effectively with crisp neutral walls or bold patterned wallpapers.

Maintenance involves dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber. Avoid placing the furniture in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent cracking and fading.
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