Antique Faux Bamboo & Cane Chair, 19th-Century Chinoiserie Style

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A beautifully crafted 19th-century faux bamboo side chair featuring a handwoven cane seat and an elegant spindle fan-back. This chair … Read more A beautifully crafted 19th-century faux bamboo side chair featuring a handwoven cane seat and an elegant spindle fan-back. This chair is a classic example of the English and French Chinoiserie Revival styles popular during the late Victorian period (circa 1880–1910).

The frame is constructed with turned wood made to imitate bamboo, a highly fashionable design motif of the era. The cane seat retains its warm, honey-toned patina, and the wood exhibits gorgeous age and character consistent with 19th-century hand craftsmanship.

On the underside, workshop markings remain visible—typical of antique production houses of this period. These numbers were used to match seat and frame components during assembly in European and American workshops. Like most faux bamboo seating of the era, the chair is unsigned, which is expected and correct for this style.

Key Details
Era: Late 19th century (circa 1880–1910)
Style: Chinoiserie Revival, Victorian Faux Bamboo
Construction: Turned wood frame + handwoven cane seat
Features: Fan-back spindles, ball finials, bamboo-style turning, warm original patina
Markings: Workshop/production numbers on underside (not a maker’s signature; typical for the period)

Condition: Beautiful antique wear; cane seat structurally sound

Styling Ideas

This chair works beautifully in nearly any curated interior:
• Cottage or English Country House Vignettes
Pair with block-printed textiles, baskets, or blue-and-white porcelain.

• Bedroom or Dressing Area
Use as a vanity chair or bedside accent with a small linen cushion.

• Entryway Layering
Place beside a console with a market tote or throw for a relaxed, elegant welcome.

• Dining or Breakfast Nook
Mix with other cane or bamboo-style chairs for a charming, collected grouping.

• As Sculptural Decor
This chair stands beautifully on its own in a reading corner or sunlit niche.

Dimensions:
17" Wide
15" Deep
Back 33" Tall
Seat 16" Tall See less