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This striking vintage headboard dates to circa 1930s–1940s and beautifully embodies the era’s love for exotic glamour, Chinoiserie revival, and …
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This striking vintage headboard dates to circa 1930s–1940s and beautifully embodies the era’s love for exotic glamour, Chinoiserie revival, and Hollywood Regency charm. Crafted from warm honey-hued bamboo and handwoven cane, the piece features a gently curved pagoda-style silhouette with wrapped rattan joints and a refined architectural presence.
The overall design reflects the influence of legendary designers like Paul Frankl, known for introducing tropical modernism through his rattan furniture collections, and John Wisner for Ficks Reed, whose 1940s–50s bamboo furnishings blended Asian-inspired elegance with American ease. Makers such as Heywood-Wakefield also contributed to the popularity of natural materials like cane and rattan in decorative yet functional furniture throughout this period.
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Key Features:
• Period: Circa 1930s–40s
• Style: Hollywood Regency / Chinoiserie Revival / Tropical
• Materials: Natural bamboo, cane, rattan wrap
• Finish: Rich, aged patina with warm golden tones
• Size: Full (also fits a queen visually.
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Dimensions:
• Overall: 54.5” W × 39.5” H × 1.5” D
• Height from floor to bottom of cane panel: 17” (see penultimate photo)
Whether styled in a coastal retreat, Bohemian bedroom, or mid-century bungalow, this sculptural headboard adds a breezy yet sophisticated presence, rich with design heritage and visual texture.
Disclaimer: Display image #2 was generated using AI for inspiration purposes only. It may not accurately reflect the exact size or scale of the item.
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- Dimensions
- 54.5ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 39.5ʺH
- Bed Size
- Full/Double
- Styled After
- Ficks Reed
- Paul Frankl
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bamboo
- Caning
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear, some expected patina to the bamboo and cane, and light signs of … moreVery good vintage condition with minor surface wear, some expected patina to the bamboo and cane, and light signs of age throughout—consistent with over 80 years of graceful history. The original caning is taut and intact less
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