Chinese Painted Bamboo Walking Stick, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century walking stick from northern China is comprised of a length of thin bamboo that has been steamed and bent into a hook shape.
Bamboo
Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Victorian Bamboo Wood Ladys or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality by Charles Cook who also worked for renowned Stick makers Brigg & Sons in Lond...
Brass
A Rare 19th Century Carved Bamboo Walking Stick Which Extends To A Fishing Rod
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured elegant walking stick which extends to a fishing rod. This unique item is of exceptional quality and finely hand carved with a beautifully shap...
Bamboo
Japanese Meiji carved wooden walking stick featuring multiple faces Bamboo
Located in Valladolid, ES
Unique Japanese carved wooden walking stick featuring multiple faces; Meiji period, late 19th century.
Bamboo
J. Howell & Co. 9ct Rose Gold Mounted Walking Stick with Bamboo Shaft
Located in Nottingham, GB
Crafted with a continuous crook handle, this walking stick is formed from a slender length of natural bamboo.
Gold
$487Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage walking stick with horse measuring tape in bamboo, metal ferrule France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing walking stick with a built-in horse sizer, crafted from bamboo with a silver-plated metal ferrule, dating from the early 20th century.
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: fisherman's seat, very popular for its construction simplicity.
Fabric, Bamboo
Pair of Vintage Resin Lamps with Highly Refined Carved Chinese Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Man has his right hand leaning on a bamboo walking stick. In the other hand he holds a bird with another one lying in the crook of his arm.
Resin
19th Century Antilope Walking Stick Bamboo cane Handcrafted France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This 19th-century walking stick, handcrafted in France around 1910, is a fine example of elegant design and skilled craftsmanship.
Bamboo, Wood
English Bamboo Walking Stick with Seat or Hunting Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare antique English bamboo walking stick with a fold out caned seat, polished brass mechanism, and iron spike.
Brass
Good Bamboo Walking Stick With Silver Hall Marked Collar & Handle.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Good Bamboo walking stick with silver hall marked collar & handle.
Bamboo, Cane
Sold
H 35.04 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Antique French Belle Époque Silver Mounted Bamboo Walking Stick Cane 1900
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique French Belle Époque silver-mounted bamboo walking stick, with hallmarks for 1900.
Silver
Circa 1920 English Bamboo Walking Stick
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920's English walking stick made from bamboo. These look wonderful in a hall stand or for actual use if needed!
Bamboo
Sold
H 34.26 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Ladies Anglo Indian Silver Bamboo Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant Anglo Indian ladies silver mounted polished walking stick, circa 1860 in date. This decorative walking cane features a splendid globular silver pommel topped wit...
Silver, Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in Dm 1.25 in
Vintage Walking Stick with Carved Figure, from Burma, Bamboo, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage bamboo walking stick with carved figure, from Burma, early 20th century.
Bamboo
Sold
H 35.04 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Antique German Walking Stick Cane with Sterling Silver Handle, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb German gentleman's silver and bamboo walking stick, circa 1890 in date. This decorative walking cane features a naturalistic crook-shaped handle as sprouting bam...
Sterling Silver
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H 35.83 in W 4.34 in D 1.19 in
Antique Walking Stick Cane with Sterling Silver Bulldog Handle 1904
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique early 20th century bamboo walking stick with a sterling silver bulldog handle bearing the maker mark for BM & Co London, and hallmarks for 1904.
Sterling Silver
Antique Walking Stick
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A Victorian walking stick made of bamboo with a well carved head of a dog, hound with glass eyes, circa 1900.
Bamboo
Sold
H 34.26 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Antique English Silverplated & Bamboo Sword / Walking Stick Cane, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique English gentleman's bamboo and silver plated pommel walking / sword stick, circa 1880 in date.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 35.04 in W 2.76 in D 0.79 in
Antique Edwardian Bamboo Ormolu Sword / Walking Stick Cane London 1900
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Edwardian bamboo walking / sword stick with ornate ormolu mounts and steel blad, circa 1900 in date.
Steel, Ormolu
Sold
H 35.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.13 in
Late 19th Cent Bamboo & Brass Sporting Event or Hunting Walking Stick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century bamboo & brass sporting event or hunting walking stick with seat, English.
Brass
Antique Style Monkey Head Walking Stick with Bamboo Shaft and Brass Collar
Located in New York, NY
This very elegant walking stick features a grey resin monkey head handle with a bamboo shaft with a brass collar.
Bamboo, Resin
Amazing Circa 1838 Folk art walking stick
Located in London, GB
Circa 1838 Folk art walking stick An extremely rare and unusual commemorative walking stick.
Bamboo
Antique Walking Stick Cane Dresden Porcelain Pommel, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique Continental walking stick with a with a Dresden porcelain mounted handle is circa 1880 in date.
Porcelain, Bamboo
Antique Walking Cane Stick Sterling Silver Handle, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian gentleman's walking stick with a sterling silver pommel. It has a very decorative silver pommel of gadrooned form cast with stylized flowerhe...
Sterling Silver
Antique French Gold & Horn Handled Walking Stick Cane, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique French gentleman's walking stick with a very decorative horn and gold mounted handle, late 19th century in date.
Gold
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H 32.68 in W 4.34 in D 0.79 in
Antique Chinese Silver Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 83cm/32.6inches
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique Chinese silver mounted walking stick is circa 1880 in date and bears Chinese silver hall marks.
Silver, Brass
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H 36.62 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Antique Ladies Walking Cane Stick with Sevres Porcelain Handle 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French walking cane with hand painted porcelain spherical handle in the Sevres manner, with a bamboo shaft, Circa 1880 in date. The handle is beautifull...
Porcelain, Bamboo
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H 34.85 in W 1.78 in D 1.58 in
Antique French Sterling Silver Gun Dog Walking Cane Stick Dated 1900
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique French sterling silver alert gun dog ebonised walking stick by maker TP, with with export marks, circa 1900 in date . It has a very decorative silver p...
Sterling Silver
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H 36.82 in W 4.14 in D 0.79 in
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Walking Stick Cane L-Shaped Handle, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a splendid antique decorative gentleman's Chinese, silver pommel walking stick, early 20th century in date. The exquisite L-shaped Chinese silver pommel is superbly decora...
Sterling Silver
Circa 1930's Bamboo Walking Stick
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1930's bamboo walking stick from Germany. There are two badges on it, one from Krippen and one from Pfaffenstein.
Bamboo
Antique French Bamboo Walking Stick with a Hidden Sword Inside by Erardi
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French bamboo walking stick, or cane that houses a hidden sword.
Sold
H 35.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.88 in
Rare Late 19th C Art Nouveau Bamboo Walking Stick American Circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality craftsmanship to this highly figured rare premium hardwood bamboo walking stick; from the fabulous collection of Prince Moritz (1926-2013) who was well known for his ext...
Silver
Henry Howell & Co. London Antique Bamboo Walking Stick, 1920s, England
By Henry Howell Co. Ltd
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Fine bamboo walking cane made by Howell London, the walking stick is from a French collector.
Bamboo
Sold
H 35.04 in W 0.99 in D 0.99 in
Antique French Art Deco Amethyst, Rock Crystal and Bamboo Walking Stick 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a superb French Art Deco Amethyst, Rock Crystal and Bamboo gentleman's walking stick, circa 1920 in date.
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
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H 36.25 in W 1 in D 1 in
Antique French Walking Stick or Cane, from Bamboo with a Hidden Sword Inside
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique bamboo walking stick, or cane from France that has a hidden sword resting inside of the bamboo.
Sold
H 35 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
Antique Whippet Greyhound Head Dog Walking Stick Cane, 1890s, Austria Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful metal dog head, bamboo walking stick cane. Bought for you in Vienna Austria, European made at the end of the 19th century.
Metal
Antique Walking Stick or Cane That Has a Hidden Large Sword Inside
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique bamboo walking stick, or cane imported from France, that has a large hidden Sword built into the interior of the bamboo.
Sold
H 35.25 in W 2.63 in D 1.5 in
Antique Whippet Greyhound Head Dog Walking Stick Cane, 1890s, Austria Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful metal dog head, bamboo walking stick cane. Bought for you in Vienna Austria, European made at the end of the 19th century.
Metal
Sold
H 51.19 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Antique French Silver Plated Long Walking Cane Stick, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique French silver and bamboo walking stick, circa 1880 in date. It has a very decorative silver pommel which is inset with a glazed portrait within a surroun...
Bamboo
Walking stick stand bamboo vienna around 1950
Located in Wien, Au
Walking stick stand bamboo vienna around 1950 Vienna around 1950s Original condition
Bamboo
Old Silver Walking Stick with Bamboo 1890 with Leather Handle
Located in Berlin, DE
Around 1890 Bamboo wood with silver handle and leather cord Robust walking stick.
Bamboo
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H 35.04 in W 2.76 in D 0.79 in
Antique Edwardian Bamboo Ormolu Sword / Walking Stick Cane London 1900
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Edwardian bamboo walking / sword stick with ornate ormolu mounts and steel blad, circa 1900 in date.
Steel, Ormolu
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H 33.86 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Antique Bamboo Wooden Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Mount Crook Handle 1908
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine quality Edwardian polished bamboo wood traditional crook handled ladies walking cane with highly decorative embossed sterling silver mount, first quarter of the 20th century.
Sterling Silver
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H 36.42 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
Antique Walking Stick Cane with Carved Head of Cat & Bamboo Shaft, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique novelty decorative walking cane, with a superbly carved cat's head handle, dating from the late 19th century. The wonderful handle has finely carved d...
Ormolu
Silver Golf Club Walking Stick with Compartment
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf club walking stick. A desirable walking cane with the handle in the shape of a golf club head.
Silver Plate
Antique Chinese Silver Walking Stick Cane, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver pommel walking stick, circa 1880 in date. This decorative walking cane features an exquisite Chinese silver pommel decorated...
Silver
Rare Vintage Bronze Buddha in Palm Cane - Walking Stick
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This walking stick was probably made in the 1960s. The stick is made of bamboo and the black strip is made of leather.
Bronze
Antique Bone and Sterling Rat / Mouse / Rodent Handle Walking Stick
Located in San Diego, CA
The total length of the stick is 34" and it appears to be bamboo. It is signed "Sion" on the cane.
Bone, Bamboo
Sold
H 35.04 in W 5.12 in D 1.19 in
Antique Swedish Silver Walking Cane Stick 89cm/ 35 inches 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A handsome substantial Swedish silver handled walking cane with impressed hallmarks and makers mark S. P. H and the date mark for 1915. The silver crook shaped handle on a sturdy ...
Silver
Antique Walking Stick Cane 9-Carat Gold Topped, Late 19 Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian walking cane with 9-carat gold pommel, late 19th century in date. The gold handle is beautifully cast and it has a bamboo shaft with its ori...
Gold, Brass
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H 33.86 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in
Antique Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Duck Head Handle 1938 20th C
Located in London, GB
This charming walking cane features a finely cast sterling silver duck head handle with glass eyes on a simulated bamboo cane.
Sterling Silver
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H 33.86 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Walking Stick Cane with Tiger's Eye Late 19th Century, London, 1889
Located in London, GB
This is a charming, antique lady's walking cane with a spherical 'tiger's eye' pommel and a crown silver collar with hallmarks London 1889. The bamboo shaft is complete with its ori...
Silver
Sold
H 34.65 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in
Antique Walking Stick Cane Silver Hare's Head Pommel by Brigg of London, 1902
Located in London, GB
This is a superb late Victorian novelty solid silver hare's head walking stick retailed by Brigg of London, with hallmarks for Charles Henry Dumenil, London, 1902.
Silver
Walking stick with top quality Japanese carved ivory handle
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A beautiful 19th century bamboo walking stick with a 14k gold mounted exquisitely carved japanese made ivory handle with chrysanthemum or flower motif, signed by the artist on a litt...
Bamboo
Original Art Nouveau Walking Stick with Stunning Bronze Monkey
Located in Amstelveen, NL
This original cane from the early 20th century is made of bamboo and has a solid bronze monkey as a handle. The animal figure, clearly depicting a monkey that's tightly clinging to t...
Bamboo
19th Century Walking Stick, Bone Handle
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice black lacquered bamboo walking stick with a carved bone handle decorated with engraved gold-filled cap and bands, circa 1860, English.
Bamboo
$696Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.82 in W 5.52 in D 0.99 in
Vintage Gentleman's Walking Stick, English, Bentwood, Brass, Cane, Country House
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gentleman's walking stick. An English, bentwood hazel and brass cane, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Superb craftsmanship with a tactile and visual app...
Brass
A Very Rare 19th Century Silver Watch Walking Stick
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century silver watch walking stick of exceptional quality. This exquisite piece is stamped with silver marks and in excellent full working order. The silver watch ...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique walking stick/cane, Germany with around 1910 Antique historical condition. Please refer to the detailed photos for the condition (V-221).
Silver
Vintage European Walking Stick with 12 Badges
Located in High Point, NC
Early 20th century hickory thorn walking stick from Europe. This walking stick has 12 badges, which were acquired by the hiker going from village to village and earning those souven...
Metal
Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle of the cane separates to reveal a...
Metal
$536
H 35.25 in W 35.25 in D 35.25 in
Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...
Horn
$860
H 36.13 in W 2 in D 1.88 in
Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Walking Stick, 1890s, Austria Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand-carved dog head walking stick cane, crafted in the renowned Black Forest or Brienz region at the end of the 19th century. This charming antique features a wonderfully ...
Glass, Wood
$558
H 35 in W 4.25 in D 35 in
Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Ebony Wooden Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with an elegant d...
Sterling Silver
Decorative Handled Bamboo Cane Sword Stick A nice piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative Handled Bamboo Cane Sword Stick A nice piece, the blade is solid and flexible steel with a good point. The scabbard is in dark bamboo cane with a brass band around the to...
Cane
$556
H 36 in W 36 in D 36 in
Antique Asian Chinese Horn Dragons Head Victorian Vintage Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Unusual Horn Sectional Hand Carved Chinese Walking Stick or Dress Cane of outstanding quality, last half of the Nineteenth Century. The entire shaft is constructed with asse...
Sterling Silver
$1,550
H 34.75 in W 1.38 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Folk Art Carved Walking Stick Whistle Cane
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CARVED FOLK ART CANE WITH WHIMSICAL FIGURAL MOTIFS Probably early 20th century 34 3/4" L Carved from a single length of hardwood, this highly expressive folk art cane is conceived ...
Brass, Metal
Victorian Cane, Light Wood with Brass Ball Top, Late 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian light wood cane with brass ball top and fluted sleeve.
Brass
Very Fine Carved Bird-Head Antique Walking Stick Cane
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CARVED WALKING STICK WITH AVIAN HANDLE Probably English or Continental, circa early 20th century 34 3/8" H x 1" D x 4 5/8" W This finely carved walking stick features a carefully d...
Hardwood
Antique Carved Folk Art Walking Stick Cane, Skeletons & Octopus
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CARVED FOLK ART WALKING STICK OF SKELETONS AND OCTOPUS Probably circa late 19th / early 20th century 37 7/8" L x 1 1/4" W (handle) ref. 511FQH29P Carved in low relief along the le...
Burl
Antique Walking Stick Cane with Billiards Cue, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Walking Stick Cane with Billiards Cue and Brass Handle from the 19th Century. Hand carved patterns on the stick. Length: when it's used for walking stick: 33" Length: When i...
Brass
$1,417
H 36.23 in W 5.52 in D 1.58 in
Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker, Stanley of London, and dated 1885. The striking stick features a handle composed of a...
Brass, Bronze
$358Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 1.38 in
Antique Military Reference Book, Deeds That Won the Empire, History, Illustrated
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Deeds That Won the Empire by W. H. Fitchett - an engaging bound and illustrated military history book presented in its intact, original order with only lig...
Paper
Sold|$987
H 10.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Antique Pair Irish Waterford Crystal Hand Cut Full Lead Lustres Vases Ireland
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stylish Example of a Fine Pair of Hand Cut Full Lead Crystal Lusters of outstanding heavy gauge quality and good size proportions, made in Ireland by the World-famous Irish Glass C...
Crystal
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six French square back dining chairs crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste. The carved frames feature a distinctive square back and seat with a Gustavian style...
Fabric, Beech
Sold|$1,410
H 14.5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...
Wood
Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
By Rudolf Scheer & Söhne
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of exquisite decorative brown leather riding boots made by Austrian Imperial shoemaker Scheer - Purveyor of the imperial and royal court of the Austrian and Hungarian empire. ...
Leather
$39,379 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 3.31 in
Baccarat. Louis XVI style 43-piece gilt glassware set, France, mid-19th century
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Baccarat
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
43-piece French glassware set from Baccarat, 19th century. According to references from the 1916 Baccarat catalogue, this glassware is in the Louis XVI style, similar to models 11582...
Crystal, Gold
$3,520Sale Price|33% Off
H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver Renaissance Style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver oval vegetable dish in Renaissance style. The bottom of the vegetable dish is smooth, while on the edge a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf mo...
Sterling Silver
$24,541Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
French Art Deco Ebonized Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Art Deco display cabinet in ebonized (black-polished) wood, featuring glass on all four sides. The cabinet includes a full-height glass door with a brass handle. Inside, it h...
Brass
Extraordinary Walking Stick Horn Handle Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
massiv horn handle silver shaft robust stick (V-215).
Horn
$4,800 / set
H 24 in W 15.5 in D 10 in
Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"
Located in South Burlington, VT
This duo -pair -couple bring joy and happiness to you and your garden. This pair are considered to be deities of marriage and fertility. Large work of garden art hand carved in the ...
Stone
$500
H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Cedar “Gangi” 1860s-1920s / Primitive Wall Art
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a wooden component from a traditional Japanese tool known as a “Gangi” (雁木), once used in the construction and maintenance of thatched roofs. It is crafted from Japanese ceda...
Cedar
Cookbook Book
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 125 seminal cookbooks from the last 100 years, Cookbook Book is a celebration of the world's most beautiful, influential and informative cookbooks. From the tried-and-tr...
Paper
$18,750
H 45.28 in W 28.35 in D 5.91 in
Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany
Located in Doha, QA
This remarkable windlass crossbow, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, is a striking example of early European military craftsmanship, originating from Germany. Measurin...
Iron
$535
H 33 in W 33 in D 33 in
Antique Vintage Wooden Anglo Indian Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silvr 1927
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality Anglo Indian Raj French polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed floral and scroll Sterling Silver Grip. First quarter of th...
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blu...
Brass
Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects.
So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.
Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.
For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.