bamboo tiki bar for sale in illinois....on craigslist - Tiki Marketplace

1 1961surf Tiki Socialite Newport Beach, Ca . Joined: May 03, 2007 Posts: 2065	1 1961surf Posted posted on Mon, Feb 1, 2010 11:23 PM I know Ben likes the look of Bamboo, as I do too .Bamboo show off the nodules , where the rattan , not as much.However most vintage bars that were made by a company and not in a garage were made of rattan.If rattan is stained and varnished properly can achieve a very good patina.Vintage bamboo bars are more rare and harder to come bye based on my experience. Vintage bar vertical bamboo with mahogany bar top and frame Vintage rattan bar .. a great look , but obviously a different look then bamboo.

I know Ben likes the look of Bamboo, as I do too .Bamboo show off the nodules ,
where the rattan , not as much.However most vintage bars that were made by a
company and not in a garage were made of rattan.If rattan is stained and
varnished properly can achieve a very good patina.Vintage bamboo bars are
more rare and harder to come bye based on my experience.

Vintage bar vertical bamboo with mahogany bar top and frame

Vintage rattan bar .. a great look , but obviously a different look then bamboo.

Post #508458 by 1961surf on Mon, Feb 1, 2010 11:23 PM