Antique Aesthetic Movement Scorched Bamboo Artist’s Easel, Circa 1885

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A wonderfully decorative antique scorched bamboo floor easel, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century and displaying strong … Read more A wonderfully decorative antique scorched bamboo floor easel, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century and displaying strong Aesthetic Movement and Anglo-Japanese influences.

Standing an impressive 62 inches high, the easel features a beautifully detailed upper crest composed of slender turned bamboo spindles, graceful curved elements and ball finials. The bamboo retains a rich honey-brown finish with darker scorched accents highlighting the natural nodes and texture of the material.

The easel opens to approximately 27 inches deep, creating a substantial freestanding display, while its 22-inch width keeps the silhouette elegant and architectural. A horizontal bamboo support provides a resting place for framed artwork, making this equally appealing as a functional display easel or simply as a sculptural decorative object.

A beautiful choice for displaying a favorite painting, portrait, framed textile or other work of art. Its warm patina and whimsical bamboo construction would be particularly at home in an English country, Chinoiserie, Palm Beach, traditional or collected eclectic interior.

The easel retains the character and patina expected of an antique piece, including variations to the finish, surface wear and oxidation consistent with age and use. See less