With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Thai bamboo you’re looking for. Frequently made of
bamboo,
fabric and
wood, every item from our selection of Thai bamboo was constructed with great care. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Thai bamboo now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of Thai bamboo — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of Thai bamboo bearing
folk art,
Art Deco or
Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of Thai bamboo that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Alexander Lamont produced versions that are worth a look.
A piece of Thai bamboo can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,348, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $16,800.
Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects.
So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.
Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.
For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.