Chinese Wood Bamboo Recliner

A long, curved lounger made of bent bamboo.

This bamboo recliner comes from Shanxi Province, China, and the record dates it to the mid 19th century. Bamboo furniture was commonly made for warm weather, as the slatted construction lets air pass freely. A slatted, tilted seat flows into a long, extended leg rest, and curved bamboo arms rise at the sides. Thin runners link the legs, and the bamboo has aged to a honey-brown with some darker patches at the joints.

About 59 inches long and 32 high. Lie back, and let the afternoon pass.