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French Japonisme Bamboo Armchairs by Perret & Vibert
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What we have here is a delightful pair of French Japonisme bamboo armchairs by Perret & Vibert of Paris — a marriage of Eastern inspiration and Parisian craftsmanship. At first glance, they evoke the romance of imported bamboo furnishings so fashionable in the late 19th century.
During the height of the Aesthetic Movement, Parisian makers eagerly embraced Japanese design vocabulary. Perret & Vibert were among the most respected manufacturers of bamboo-style furniture, supplying chic interiors hungry for the exotic. The address plaque — 33 Rue du 4 Septembre — firmly anchors these chairs in Belle Époque Paris.
Look closely at the construction: turned hardwood carved to imitate bamboo nodes, carefully mitered joints, and geometric spindle stretchers. The mellow patina, softened edges, and oxidation around the plaque screws speak to genuine age. The green leather upholstery may well be a later replacement, but that is expected in seating of this era.
Condition is very good, with honest scuffs along the legs and stretchers — precisely the sort of wear one hopes to see. No glaring red flags of modern mass production are evident.
A word about copies.. Bamboo furniture has been widely reproduced since the 1970s, often too glossy, too uniform, and suspiciously pristine. These, however, show the subtle irregularities and aging consistent with circa 1880–1900 production.
With an authenticity score of 85%, I would place a conservative auction estimate at $2,500 to $4,000 for the pair. Chic, sculptural, and unmistakably Parisian — they still know how to hold a salon.
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Item Report
French Japonisme Bamboo Armchairs by Perret & Vibert
By:Perret & Vibert, 33 Rue du 4 Septembre, Paris
Style:Japonisme / Aesthetic Movement Period
Origin:France (Paris)
Materials:Carved and turned hardwood simulating bamboo, green leather upholstery, brass maker’s plaque
Age:Circa 1880–1900
Condition:Very Good (period frames with honest wear; likely later upholstery, not professionally restored recently)
Value:Auction estimate (if authentic): $2,500–4,000 for the pair; if later reproduction: $600–1,000 for the pair
Maker's Marks / Writing:Oval brass plaque: "PERRET & VIBERT FABRICANTS, 33, Rue du 4 Septembre, PARIS"
Date:2026-02-27 03:17:23.134088
Description:
A pair of bamboo-form armchairs with faux-bamboo turned wood frames, green leather upholstered backs and seats, and geometric spindle stretchers, bearing a Perret & Vibert maker’s plaque.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This pair represents an authentic late 19th-century French Japonisme interpretation of bamboo furniture. The presence of the Perret & Vibert Paris plaque, consistent period construction, surface wear, and patinated finish support a circa 1880–1900 date. The crisp yet softened edges, age-appropriate scuffs, and natural oxidation around joints argue against modern manufacture. These are refined examples of Aesthetic Movement taste adapted for the Parisian market.
Individual Images:
whole pair front view
whole chair three-quarter view
side view of chair
rear three-quarter view
back of chair
detail of bamboo finial joint
detail of arm support joinery
detail of lower spindle stretchers
detail of seat corner wear
detail of leg and stretcher wear
detail of Perret & Vibert plaque
Provenance:
No documentation provided beyond attached maker’s plaque.
Condition:
Very Good (period frames with honest wear; likely later upholstery, not professionally restored recently)
Identification Score: 95%
The maker’s plaque clearly identifies Perret & Vibert of Paris, and the bamboo-form construction aligns precisely with documented examples from this firm.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The signed plaque, appropriate late 19th-century joinery, visible age wear, and natural patina strongly suggest authenticity. Minor upholstery replacement is likely but does not detract from period origin.
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Keywords
Perret & Vibert, French Japonisme, Aesthetic Movement Period, bamboo furniture, Paris, 19th century, leather armchairs
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