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10 ways to try the bamboo trend
These pieces that showcase the beauty of the fast-growing plant that designers can’t get enough of
Now recognised for so much more than just its tensile strength (it has been used for hundreds of years as a construction material), bamboo is also favoured for its aesthetic. As is the case with many recent material trends, bamboo’s resurgence has its roots in consumers’ post-pandemic craving for handcrafted objects. Conveniently, it is also supple enough to be woven into trays, light enough to be used as a wallcovering and durable enough for outdoor furniture, as these products showcase...
‘Stripe Bamboo’ place mats in ‘Moss Green & Bottle Green’, The Conran Shop
Bamboo has been used to make mats for centuries but these placemats have a modern aesthetic with their on-trend stripes and summery green hues. Ideal for adding a pop of colour to your al fresco dining table. £25 for two, theconranshop.com
Bamboo lamp, Studio HAO
Available as either a floor or pendant light, this delicate creation has a burnt bamboo stick foundation. Meanwhile, the shade is made from steel covered in Japanese paper, which allows light to filter through and cast a warm glow. Approx £5,125, studiohaos.com
‘Bambou Grand Chevron’ wallcovering in ‘Naturel’, CMO Paris
Bamboo’s softer side is explored in this handmade wallcovering, to stunning visual effect. It’s made from 100 per cent bamboo, which has been plaited in a chevron pattern and secured on a non-woven backing. The resulting wallcovering adds depth, warmth and tactility to any room. From £2,400, cmoparis.com
‘Passavento’, Nathalie Du Pasquier
French artist Nathalie Du Pasquier’s ‘Passavento’ screen at Gucci’s Bamboo Encounters exhibition, Milan design week 2025 was one of several custom pieces that celebrate the fashion house’s enduring legacy of bamboo. The folding screen features silk prints, highlighting the contrast between the wildness of bamboo and the delicate fabric. Price on application, gucci.com
‘Alfred’ dresser, Nina Campbell
Interior designer Nina Campbell’s hefty dresser is decorated with pieces of bamboo, which has been arranged in a symmetrical patterns. The interior panels and shelves can be taiolred to suit your style in a range of colours. £6,375, shop.ninacampbell.com
‘Panda’ cutlery, Sabre Paris
This cutlery set would look just as at home next to antique tableware as it would on a minimalist tablescape. Each piece has a real bamboo handle which although naturally resistant, should be maintained with olive or linseed oil. From £67.50 for a set of four, sabre-paris.co.uk
Bamboo lounge chair, approx £410, Tine K Home (tinekhome.com
Part of Tine K Homes extensive outdoor furniture range handmade from bamboo, this piece can be paired with a matching sofa to create the ultimate coordinated outdoor set up. Its low slung form gives it a modern, Scandi edge. Approx £410, tinekhome.com
‘Coco De Mer’ table, Jesse Sanderson
Designer Jess Anderson was inspired by the nut of the same name when making this piece, which can be seen in its organic shape and rich brown shade. The table is made out of caramelised bamboo, which makes it feel soft and gives it a polished surface. Approx £8,765, galerie-philia.com
‘Cinch’ wall art, Orikrit
This verdant piece of wall art has been sculpted using an embroidery technique called smocking, which is commonly used to make three dimensional surfaces in fabrics. When adopted for bamboo, it gives the plant a fabric-like quality, transforming the rigid material into a sinuous and flowing surface
Fom £2,400, orikrit.com
‘Tahiti’ tray, Buccellati
The ‘Tahiti’ collection is designed to conjure up images of Polynesian wonders and the natural beauty of the island. The hero of the range is this serving tray, which features genuine bamboo edges and a silver base. £6,300, buccellati.com
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