The White Dresser » Bamboo http://thewhitedresser.com A Guide To Antique, Modern And Traditional White Dressers For Those That Love Home Decor Wed, 02 May 2012 00:16:29 +0000 en hourly 1 Bamboo White Dressers http://thewhitedresser.com/archives/antique-bamboo-dressers http://thewhitedresser.com/archives/antique-bamboo-dressers#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:19:28 +0000 Admin http://thewhitedresser.com/?p=70 One of the biggest trends right now is Hollywood Regency style.  Fueling the rage is Elle Decor Magazine.  Each month, there glossy pictures inspires people to go after the looks made famous by Kelly Wearstler, Jonathan Adler and originally Dorothy Draper.  The Hollywood Regency look is all about glitz, glamour and prestige.  Popular in the 50's and 60's, [...]]]> One of the biggest trends right now is Hollywood Regency style.  Fueling the rage is Elle Decor Magazine.  Each month, there glossy pictures inspires people to go after the looks made famous by Kelly Wearstler, Jonathan Adler and originally Dorothy Draper.  The Hollywood Regency look is all about glitz, glamour and prestige.  Popular in the 50's and 60's, this look is making a come back.  If you are looking for a trendy modern look, with a bit more than a plain design, a bamboo dresser may be what you are looking for.  Thomasville, Henry Link and Dixie made bamboo dressers that are seen recycled on ebay and used furniture stores as baby boomers get rid of their children's furniture.  Today Restoration Hardware is repeating this same style for much more.  Take advantage of this vintage look that can be found on ebay for much less.  The Hollywood regency look can be both very colorful, or very glamorous with black, white, silver and gold.  If are drawn to the more colorful looks of Regency Styles, follow the color wheel rules and your room will look well put together.  You can easily paint your dresser a bright green, yellow or any color for that matter because anything goes.  In the pictures below, I painted my bamboo dresser white and finished it off with gold leaf accents.  To break up a brightly painted dresser, highlight the bamboo in either silver or gold, and coordinate the hardware.  Likewise for a very glamourous look paint your bamboo chest, black or white, and accent your room with white faux fur, silver pots, and sculptures.

White Bamboo Furniture - The Addison Chair

The Addison chair was originally from a set of English chairs (circa 1800). The back features several classically intertwined patterns and an upholstered seat cushion resting on faux bamboo legs with special detailing. The Addison is available as an arm and side chair.

Dimensions: Arm: 22.25"W x 22.25"D x 36"H Side: 21.25"W x 21.25"D x 36"H

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