Antique Bamboo Furniture

Antique bamboo furniture occupies a fascinating corner of British antique furniture history. Playful, inventive and unmistakably characterful. At Founders Antiques, we are one of the leading dealers of genuine antique bamboo furniture in the UK. From late 19th century Anglo-Japanese side tables to Edwardian-era hall stands and decorative whatnots, this is a category where whimsy meets craftsmanship, and natural materials take centre stage.

Often made using golden-brown Japanese bamboo with lacquered or paper-lined panels, these pieces were rarely mass-produced. Each one carries the irregular charm of hand-selected bamboo, with minor bends and knots that lend authenticity and individuality. Cleverly constructed joints, intricate fretwork, and surfaces that play with asymmetry are all notable hallmarks of the Aesthetic Movement and the British fascination with Japanese design during the late Victorian period.

Whether you're drawn to the lightness of form, the unusual silhouettes or the fact that no two pieces are ever quite alike, our collection, past and present, showcases some of the best examples still in circulation. Every item is original, well-sourced and ready to place in the home. Timeless design from a short but brilliant chapter in decorative history.