Victorian Glazed Bamboo Cabinet, 1880s

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A Superb Victorian Glazed Bamboo Cabinet. This Victorian bamboo cabinet has double glazed doors, canted corners with decorative lacquer work, … Read more A Superb Victorian Glazed Bamboo Cabinet. This Victorian bamboo cabinet has double glazed doors, canted corners with decorative lacquer work, original lacquer hand painted top and gallery frame housing the original mirror, with a central pull out drawer, the interior has two fixed shelves that are lined with the original embossed paper. C1880

Bamboo cabinets originated in ancient China, evolving from exclusive luxury items in the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) to everyday household furnishings by the Han Dynasty. The European fascination with the material began in the 19th century, sparking the Victorian and "Grandmillennial" trends of lacquered and faux-bamboo case pieces.

By the late 19th century, "Japanned" and ebonised bamboo cabinets became incredibly popular in Victorian homes, often featuring decorative lacquered panels and mirrored doors.

This impressive Victorian bamboo cabinet, would work really well as a bookcase or display. Very good condition, structurally all in good order. See less