Faux Bamboo Glass-Top Coffee Table (also known as Faux Bamboo Cocktail Table or Chinoiserie Metal Frame Coffee Table)
Table, specifically Low Cocktail / Coffee Table · Hollywood Regency / Chinoiserie Revival (mid to late 20th century, approximately 1960s-1980s) · Attributable to designers or manufacturers working in the style of Maison Jansen, LaBarge, Mastercraft, or Baker Furniture during the mid-20th-century Hollywood Regency era.
Type
Table, specifically Low Cocktail / Coffee Table
Style Period
Hollywood Regency / Chinoiserie Revival (mid to late 20th century, approximately 1960s-1980s)
Material
Thick tempered plate glass tabletop with pencil edge or polished edge; patinated metal (brass or bronze alloy, or patinated steel/iron) frame with gilded brass accents.
Age Estimate
Circa 1960s to 1980s.
Dimensions
Height: 16 to 18 inches (~40-45 cm); Width: 42 to 48 inches (~106-122 cm); Depth: 22 to 26 inches (~56-66 cm). standard lower cocktail profile.
Origin
Likely United States, France, or Italy, manufactured during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Designer/Maker
Attributable to designers or manufacturers working in the style of Maison Jansen, LaBarge, Mastercraft, or Baker Furniture during the mid-20th-century Hollywood Regency era.
Value Estimate
Estimated retail/vintage resale value between $400 and $1,200 USD depending on specific maker attribution (e.g., higher end if verified LaBarge or French import).
Description
This elegant Hollywood Regency coffee table features a thick rectangular glass top resting atop a sculpted metal base designed to imitate natural bamboo stalks. The dark bronze-patinated metal frame is detailed with gilded accent rings around each node, creating visual interest and texture. Curved stretchers converge at a central turned metal hub below, providing structural support while enhancing the sculptural Chinoiserie silhouette.
Key Features
Faux bamboo metal turned legs and stretchers; bi-color finish (dark bronze/black base with gilt node rings); central spider stretcher support with turned finial hub; clear heavy glass top.
Color & Finish
Dark patinated bronze/black metal finish with antiqued gilt or burnished gold-tone accents highlighting the nodes, bamboo ring details, and central connector hub.
Construction Method
Metal fabrication with cast or turned faux-bamboo nodes, screwed or brazed joint supports, and central x-form or spider-under-structure support with a center finial hub.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Metal threaded rods, screwed frame joints, and cast metal node fittings designed to simulate natural bamboo cane jointing.
Wood Grain & Species
None (entirely metal and glass structure).
Surface Treatment
Ebonized or dark bronze patinated metal surface treatment with selective rubbed-gilt highlights to emphasize node texture and bamboo ringed joints.
Upholstery Details
None (non-upholstered hard surface furniture).
Hardware & Fittings
Cast metal connectors, turned brass nodes, central turned spindle hub, and rubber bumper discs between the frame top and glass panel.
Origin & Provenance
Likely United States, France, or Italy, manufactured during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Condition Notes
Very Good overall condition with minor expected wear to the glass surface and slight patination rub on the metal frame joints.
Interesting Facts
Faux bamboo metalwork became exceptionally popular in French interior design during the 19th century under Napoleon III and experienced a major revival in the 1960s-1970s through high-end design houses like Maison Jansen and Mastercraft.
Cultural Significance
Represents the Chinoiserie and Hollywood Regency interior movements, which blended classical European forms, exotic Asian motifs, and glamorously reflective surfaces (glass and metal) into modern luxury homes.
Similar Pieces
Real bamboo/rattan coffee tables (which are organic and lighter weight) or solid brass parson tables. This piece is distinguished by its heavy patinated metal frame shaped like bamboo with distinct painted/gilded node accents.
Care & Maintenance
Clean the glass top with standard non-abrasive glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Dust metal frame with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth; avoid harsh chemical polishers that could strip the antique patina or gilding.
Value Estimate
Estimated retail/vintage resale value between $400 and $1,200 USD depending on specific maker attribution (e.g., higher end if verified LaBarge or French import).
Sustainability Notes
Extremely durable heirloom construction made of solid metal alloy and thick glass; fully recyclable components and indefinite service lifespan through vintage re-use.