The Resurrection of the Bamboo Motif

Bamboo is back in a big way, and it’s not just for homes with an Asian flair. Bamboo will be everywhere !

Meurice buttler tray table by Johnatan Adler

http://www.johnathanadler.com
also locally available @ http://www.onlyhuman.ca/

Bamboo Pillow

http://www.housetohome.co.uk/

Furniture made with Bamboo Cane was all the rage in Victorian Times, and re-emerged itself in the 30’s, the 60’s and the 70’s. This resurrection may be a result of the trend that Philippe Stark initiated with his world famous Ghost Chair - a modern interpretation of a Louis XVI chair made in translucent acrylic.

Jacques Adnet (circa late 1930"s) - stool

Jacques Adnet (circa 1950’s) - coffee table

The same concept is happening today with the use of bamboo cane as the muse or model for a new classic that has come to stay.

Area rug by Allegra Hicks

The Rug Company

http://www.allegrahicks.com

Jonathan Adler Meurice Floor Lamp with Black Shade

http://www.johnathanadler.com/
also locally available @ http://www.onlyhuman.ca/

These materials and applications are a far cry from the traditional hand-made pieces and can be used in any modern interior.

zen teapot

http://www.horchow.com

Cole & Son Wallpaper

The Patina Collection - Saigon

http://www.cole-and-son.com/

available through http://www.themeadegroup.com

Jonathan Adler Meurice Chandelier in Polished Nickel

http://www.johnathanadler.com/
also locally available @ http://www.onlyhuman.ca/

The bamboo cane is natural, sophisticated and reads extremely well in any interior design application from the traditional to the contemporary room.

De Gournay hand painted wallpaper

Japanese & Korean collection
Bamboo in argent design colours
http://www.degournay.com/

As a material, bamboo has been a breakthrough in sustainable development due to it’s incredibly fast growth cycle, in contrast to our limited supply of global hardwood. Bamboo has become increasingly popular as a building material and as flooring partly as a result of it’s natural beauty and incredible durability but now this eco-friendly product is ready to take on the furniture, textile, and accessory market!

bamboo chairs

http://www.treehugger.com/

First used in China over 5000 years ago to create books, food and buildings, Bamboo has been reinterpreted over the years for many purposes. In addition to furniture and flooring, bamboo may also be used for soft materials like bedding and clothing. Bamboo has also been used throughout the centuries in art, but now, you don’t have to look far to find it being used in wallpapers, fabrics, furniture and more as a simple motif.

Ralph Lauren Flattware

http://rlhome.polo.com/rlhome/default.asp

Bedding by Lulu de Kwiatkowski

http://www.horchow.com/

Now with the use of modern materials and concepts this inspiration can take on any number of forms without looking cliché or lending itself strictly to the Asian style. With the right finish or setting Bamboo may be applied to any décor. With it’s natural class and texture I believe it is a great addition to any home!