A Faux Bamboo 1880s Rocking Chair
Orientalism is the term used by art historians, literary academics, and comparative cultural scholars for the imitation of aspects in Middle Eastern and Asian cultures. It tended to be a romanticized mishmash of what the Western world though of as ‘exotic’. Orientalism affected fashions in clothing, furniture, paintings and jewellery. It started in the 18th century, but it was at its height during the 19th century, and still lingers on into the 20th and 21st centuries.
Faux Bamboo Wardrobe
Bamboo-constructed and decorated furniture was all the rage. Of course, this meant there were occasions when there was a shortage of real bamboo furniture to meet the demand. And so the faux bamboo look was created, where wooden furniture was turned, carved and painted to resemble bamboo furniture.
Imitation bamboo cupboard
Faux bamboo furniture was made along the lines of traditional furniture, which is why there are still examples around today.
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