Bamboo Furniture: The Renewable Hardwood

Bamboo furniture is undergoing a revolution of late. The rustic furniture of the sixties and seventies, made from unmilled bamboo shoots and poles, is still available if that's your thing. But there is a new face to this type of furniture as well. Milled, sanded and finished fine bamboo furniture that rivals any hardwood furniture in durability and beauty is taking the furniture industry by storm. Add to that the fact that bamboo is one of the world's most environmentally friendly resources to raise, harvest, and use, and it's clear why bamboo has become one of the hottest furniture building materials on the market.

A Piece of the Tropics
Of course, some people really like the tropical look and beach-bum feel of rustic bamboo style furniture. If you fall into that category, don't fret. There are literally hundreds of furniture producers making everything from couches to coffee tables to luxurious covered beds using this time-honored method of furniture building. Talk to a furniture supplier who deals in rustic designs about finding the right style of furniture for your needs.

Bamboo Basics
Rustic furniture aside, it's more likely that you've been drawn to bamboo furniture by the newer, more finished bamboo furniture hitting the market. If that's the case, here are a few basics about building fine furniture with bamboo so that you're well informed when you hit the show floor.

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