Caitlin Creer Interiors

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

faux bamboo dresser delight!



I don't think I ever met a piece of faux bamboo furniture I didn't like. 

I had a white faux bamboo dresser when we lived in NY and
 I sold it when we moved to a nice girl from Brooklyn. 
I hope she is taking good care of it for me. 

I've missed my dresser ever since and a few months ago,
 I decided it would be my quest to get another one. 
And so my ongoing relationship with ebay began. I would bid, I would wait, and then lose. 
I was just about to throw in the towel on any hope of a good deal, 
when I walked in to the thrift store and saw this staring back at me:
Okay, so maybe she needs a little love, but her potential is what really excites me. I still haven't decided what color to paint her, and I'm even considering leaving her natural since the wood is in good condition.
If you haven't yet been converted to the ways of faux bamboo dressers, 
then I suggest you take a look at these pretty pictures:


18 comments:

  1. I share your affection for bamboo. Congratulations on your dresser! I can't wait to see it in your home.

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  2. I too am obsessed with all things faux bamboo- I am currently on a mission to find a bookcase like Melissa Warner's that I saw on La Dolce Vita- I am so jealous of your new dresser!

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  3. If I could fill my house w/ faux bamboo, I'd perfectly happy doing so.

    There are some reeeeally amazing eBay sellers who continually have faux bamboo everything. Must use self control.

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  4. I hear ya sista! Can't get enough of faux bamboo...I would have loved to see the expression on your face when you spotted the dresser in the store!

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  5. What a great find! Can't wait to see what you do with it! And love all of the photos!

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  6. I think Julie and I are watching the same sellers on eBay! I've got my eye on one that is offering free shipping!! Oh!... please don't bid against me! I have to have that dresser!
    -ME

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  7. I have been in love with WSH dresser for a long time. I suggested using it in a clients living room. It is just stunning. I love,love the piece that you found what a treasure in the making. Can't wait to see it all dressed-up!! Kathysue

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  8. Am totally with you. Have recently gotten this really strange bamboo table from the 1900s and am on my way to pick up 5 untreated bamboo chairs :)

    Those dressers are almost impossible to come by here in Norway. Beautiful!!

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  9. I share your love of bamboo furniture. I say paint it white!

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  10. Is this a thing I just don't know about furniture. Enlighten me. Why faux. Bamboo is, like, the most sustainable wood on earth.

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  11. White furniture is always a beauty. But I think you should leave the furniture as it is. Natural wood color can also add to the beauty.

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