There are over 1600 species of bamboo; it’s a fast-growing plant that’s strong and can grow anywhere. Much more sustainable than slow-growing hardwoods.
Bamboo Furniture: Chairs, Stools, and Benches
Bamboo stools at the Green Village in Indonesia. ibuku.com
Bamboo Bench by the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Art Dept. calibamboo.com
Bamboo stools. homeinteriordesignthemes.com
Bamboo Bench composed of 10 different types of bamboo from Colombia, China and Indonesia. Note the various colors and diameters of the bamboos. Just 4 belts of stainless steel are keeping the shape – no screws or glue. By Elena Goray and Christoph Tönges. elenagoray.wordpress.com
Bamboo bench using raw bamboo and cast aluminum. By Gal Ben-Arav. contemporist.com
Bamboo Bench. conbam.de
Bamboo chairs by Sebrae Tres Rios – Bambubrasileiro. bamboocraft.net
Bamboo Chair by Zuarq Builders, Colombia, South America. casasbambuzuarq.mex.tl
Bamboo Chair made of moso bamboo by Jeff dah-yue shi. designboom.com
Bamboo Jefe Chairs, photo by Bob Cow: bambus.de
Bamboo sofa and tables. Railings, floor and building are bamboo, too. Green Village, Indonesia. greenvillagebali.com
Bamboo Furniture: Tables
Bamboo table and chairs, Green Village, Bali. greenvillagebali.com
Bamboo table, Green Village, Bali. .greenvillagebali.com
The bamboo table base consists of bamboo poles in a variety of different sizes and colors held together by metal belts, which eliminate the need for any screw or glue. By Elena Goray and Christoph Tönges. elenagoray.wordpress.com
Bamboo Table made from moso bamboo, design: Ed van Engelen – Haans. moso-bamboo.com
Bamboo Furniture in the Kitchen
Bamboo Dining Set at Green Village, Indonesia. greenvillagebali.com
Bamboo sliced vertically, at Green Village, Indonesia. greenvillagebali.com
Green School Classroom, 100% bamboo, even the blackboard is made from bamboo. ibuku.com
Bamboo Buffet, 700 Euros. woodcraft.fr
Bamboo Furniture And Even More
Bamboo Ladder – 25 Euros, made-in-deco.fr
Bamboo wash basin at Green Village in Indonesia. ibuku.com
Bamboo kitchen at Green Village, Indonesia. greenvillagebali.com
Bamboo Kitchen, Zuarq Builders, Colombia. zuarq.co
Bamboo rail, window surrounds and ceiling. Zuarq Builders, Colombia. bambucasascarolinazuarq.blogspot
Bamboo railing (note bamboo cut-outs in between poles) by Carolina Zuluaga, bambucasascarolinazuarq.blogspot.com
Bamboo 4 Poster Bed – by Dusstilldaan Experience, Jamaica. flickr.com
Indonesian Bamboo Bicycle, more detailed pics: auctionflex.com
Green School, Indonesia’s truck. greenschool.org
The BamGoo is a single-seat electric car sheathed in bamboo. The 60-kg ecologically friendly concept car was developed by Kyoto University and can run for 50 km (30 miles) on a charge. japanfs.org
Bamboo stroller, watch those feet! bamboocraft.net
Bamboo bike rack. bamboocraft.net
Bamboo Tray by Michel Davo. bambus.de
Cut Bamboo Table Lamps. $105-$125. terrafurnishings.com
Bamboo Lamp by Innovo Xuan, lyring.com
Bamboo Seed Starter. www.calibamboo.com
Square Bamboo.
Grown in west-central Alabama by retired Anglican Bishop, Edward Whatley who read an article which stated that those who practice the Shinto religion in Japan have a single piece of square bamboo in their prayer corner.
Research and reading led Bishop Whatley to discover that the Japanese pioneered the technique of squaring bamboo centuries ago, but they generally stopped making it in the 1920’s. Nowhere online or in books could he find anyone who currently squares bamboo. Hence, he set out on a journey to form his own. A Japanese friend took an interest in his project and assisted Bishop Whatley in locating the formula.
So now Bishop Whatley “squares” his own bamboo. He has found that Giant Henon Gray and Vivax, of the 8 varieties he grows, work best, though he is also experimenting with black bamboo (P. nigra).
Last year he built and set out over 100 frames. This season he will set out some 200 or more frames, with each frame being used 2 or 3 times in the season. Bishop Whatley also makes Harajuku lights and “crooked hiking sticks”.
Why Use Bamboo?
Biologists say that giant timber bamboo sequesters more carbon dioxide than any other plant…
Bamboo’s Age
Less than 30 days – good for eating
6-9 months for baskets
2-3 years for bamboo boards or laminations
3-6 years for construction
After 6 years bamboo gradually loses strength…
See: networkearth.org
For long life, bamboo needs to have its starch content reduced. This is accomplished by first air drying, and then by soaking the poles in water for a few weeks. See: networkearth.org Spanish: bambubrasileiro.com
Resources for Bamboo Furniture
Forums: www.bamboocraft.net
Readymade Bamboo Furniture
NW U.S.: mastergardenproducts.com (nice chairs)
In France, made-in-deco.fr
In France: woodcraft.fr
I am highly impressed by bamboo products on your website. I am in South Africa and like to find out if plans for the furniture are available or is there copy right on them. Bamboo growing is just starting in South Africa and I am interested in using the product for making furniture.
I am Ghanaian.have been inspired by your bamboo furniture and room deco. Please.is there a way I can share with you the idea of making some of these articles? or if any one is prepared to invest in Ghana Bamboo furniture company?
Hi, Please contact the makers/manufacturers of the pieces you wish to inquire about. See the link after each image. Thank you.
That is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful article and picture. I love the products made of bamboo.
Just BLOODY brilliant! I LOVE you all!
I am Interested in the bamboo gazebo France but the website is not actual. Can I get an information where I can order it ?
this is very different. you gays have than any one unique idea. so Kipp it up. you can joni me on FB page. henok.brhanu1@facebook.com
amazing work! will like to know updates
WOW!!! What an incredible designs, the bamboo chairs in particular blew me away, and the whole bamboo kitchen in Indonesia… I love Bamboo, anything, from bamboo lounge chairs to coffee tables. Bamboo also fits into the beach theme interior design, rustic look etc. etc. But it’s also good for the 1960s hippie look, like these lounge bamboo chairs:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301059948410?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
which would look amazing with white & orange bold graphic print cushions, what a statement addition to your room!
Simply a capital wow for me!! incredibly beautiful and so comfortable in the eyes . I salute all those creative minds behind these designs.
Beautiful 🙂
I really enjoyed this site. Beautiful furniture. I have just completes squaring bamboo with good results here in Alabama. I will set my frames again soon for this year’s crop. I notice you have none posted.
Hi Edward, I get it you are growing bamboo with square blocks around it. Interesting! Please send info. Thx!
Que linda colección de fotos!
We are from China, we like your furnitures. We also do the chinese furniture and shipping. our web-site http://www.easterncurio.com we are hoping to do business with you!
Home Review is a leading design magazine of India.
For our Green Products Section we would like to feature the bamboo furniture you make.
If interested in being a part of our magazine, kindly send hi res images of the bamboo furniture and a backgrounder of your company.
Best regards.
HI, we started a first workshop on location Thailand, whereby we will transform bamboo in high valued biomass fuel… for home and smaller industries…
We looking for serious contractors/distributors who are interested in selling a great 100% sustainable biomass fuel.
Secondly, as we experienced this as well, Bamboo servicing a great natural plant mulch product.
For more information:
info@gse-international-ltd.com
kinds regards,
Max
Good luck to you all.
we want to offer our product to you . This is partly an example. and we also accept orders which models you want .
thanks ..
ibnuahmad06@gmail.com
we have a lot of bamboo in the land of Indonesian region of sub tigalingga my question is how to utilize bamboo or maybe you can come to this place to give lessons in how to make bamboo and I hope you will help us in this area so that they do not live in poverty again GOD BLESS US
wow…wat an incredible designs….realy i loved ths …thanks for sharing ur wonderful bamboo furniture…www.abcofurniture.net
Finally in India ‘ http://www.feelbambu.com ‘ Launched for complete BAMBOO Furniture and Decor. Hope they come up with new Designs and Creativity.
Bamboo Wood being used first time in India– Very Strong and alternative to Wood.
I am very happy to work with the Startup.
I loved the incredible bamboo designs. We are a Government of Tripura, India initiative for integrated development of bamboo sector in the state. The Mission’s objectives of scaling up turnover of Bamboo sector and simultaneously increasing livelihood opportunities for poor are sought to be achieved through cluster development approach involving institution building, technological linkage, better market and credit facilities coupled with resource up gradation, working on a project mode.
Please add citation to our website. http://www.tripurabamboo.com
Really amazing.i am a gabonese and i am actually working with bamboo.I am interested to learn more about this plant transformation. Materials and more …here is my address edmaloutawora@gmail.com
I came across this website thanks for this blog and what I found out was something I wasn’t told about before – the bamboo car. It’s all natural material, which is great. It’s also perfect for one person.
We were traveling through Asia during the spring of 2012, when I was still an architecture student. Stopping in Jakarta, we toured many contemporary art galleries which let us in for free due to our jet lagged state. We stumbled upon this object at an exhibition and loved it at first sight. (It seems much more stable than bamboo benches that are just one piece.) Our only regret is that we couldn’t buy it.