A Collection Of 38 Of The Most Stunning Painted Bamboo Tole Tray Tables

Rare English Regency papier mâché tray, circa 1820

Rare English Regency papier mâché tray, circa 1820, on later stand. A capriccio
view painted on a green ground. Price $8,500 Patrick Bavasi New York

Victorian Papier Mache Tea Tray on Stand

Victorian Papier Mache Tea Tray on Stand vivid green with handpainted flowers and vines in gold. Price $2,700 Blithewold Home

Tole painting is when paint and lacquer is applied to tin. Lacquered metal was painted as a way to prevent common household objects from rusting. Tole refers to decorated tin and iron wares from 1700-1900; although many people also refer it to painted metal-ware from the late 19th to mid 20th Century.
Here are some interesting ways for you to get the same look with your own bamboo furniture.... 

-Pattern Transfer Paper for Wood $12

-Printworks T-Shirt Transfers -Printworks White T-Shirt Transfers were designed with a new transfer technology and a cool-peel formula that makes printing and applying them effortless. Just design the transfer using your computer and creative software, print it on any brand of inkjet printer and then iron it to white cotton or white cotton/poly blend fabric. Wait for the transfer to cool and then peel off the backing. It's that easy!

-HP Iron-On Transfers, 8.5 x 11 Inch, 12 Pack $13

-Transfer Magic Ink Jet Transfer Paper, 14-Pack $13

-Ink Jet Transfer Paper For Dark Fabric $11

-Speedball Mona Lisa 9-Inch-by-12-Inch Graphite Paper, This quality graphite paper is ideal for transferring images. Artwork and images can be easily transferred by placing graphite paper (graphite-side down) on project surface, then placing artwork or image to transfer on top of the graphite paper, then tracing over the image with a stylus, pencil or pen. Contains one 9-inch by 12-inch sheet of black graphite paper.

Links From The Graphics Fairy Blog

-How to Transfer Typography onto Furniture : This is a two part Tutorial showing how to blow up your image really big, using a free program, and an easy cheap transfer method, so that you can paint your image on large or small pieces of Furniture, Walls or Signs.

-The Citra Solv Method : This method uses a cleaning product called Citra Solv. This one works well with Fabric projects, like Towels, Pillows, Chair Seats and Lampshades. This method will give you a slightly faded, slightly imperfect, transfer for an old world look.

-The Wax Paper Method: The only supplies you need are your Printer and some Wax Paper and the super simple Tutorial from Angela at Unexpected Elegance!

-The Freezer Paper Method: This one is similar to the one above, only you use Freezer Paper instead of Wax Paper. Lesa at Home Frosting has a fabulous Tutorial that shows you how to use this method on Fabric.

-The Iron On Method: How to do an Iron on Transfer, using my favorite Transfer Paper. This method completely blows away the other stuff out there. If you've tried doing Iron Ons in the past, with crappy results, you will love this stuff!

-Printing on Fabric: Gail at My Repurposed Life, shows you how to
cut out the middle man, and print directly onto fabric, with your home
printer!

-The Mod Podge Method: Tutorial by Katie at Matsuke explains how to
use this technique to Transfer onto Wood. Popular method and super versatile since you can use it on so many materials!

-The Projector Method: Marian from Miss Mustard Seed shares her Sign
Making secrets, using an Overhead Projector to transfer images onto
wood!

-Using Water Slide Decals: Carol from The Polka Dot Closet shows how to use Water Slide Decals to transfer images onto Glass, Soap, Candles and Paper.

-The Blender Pen Method: Rosemary from Villa Barnes demonstrates this fast and easy Method using an inexpensive Blender Pen to transfer onto Fabric.

-The Omni Gel Method: Tutorial of how a liquid substance called Omni Gel is used to transfer images onto Tumbled Marble Tiles for Coasters.

-Transferring onto Canvas: Tracy at Distressed Decor used Mod Podge on her Canvas and Trisha at Whimsy Art Studios used Gesso for hers

MORE Inspirational Ideas:

-Shannon Berrey creates a black and white printed wall paper for her bathroom using paint.

-French Journal Graphic From Graphics Fairy

-How To Transfer Images on to Wood From 4 The Love Of Wood Blog

-Use Adobe Photoshop to print backwards words using the "Rotate Canvas- How To Transfer Images on to Wood- Diddle Dumpling Blog

-Blanket Box Makeover Using Plain Paper - How To Transfer Images Aka Design Blog

-How To Transfer Prints On To Fabric - Mademoiselle Chaos Blog

Painted Furniture Ideas- Italian Tole Painted Tray Table Blog

Italian Tole Painted Tray Table Featured on Getting Home Design Blog

Bamboo Hand Painted Tea Tole Tables

Italy, 1930-1940 Charming Yellow Tole Painted Tray Faux-bamboo Yellow

Italy, 1930-1940 Charming yellow tole painted tray on faux-bamboo yellow
and black painted metal folding base. Pastoral figures painted on the tray
Benjamin Wilson Antiques

Yellow Tole Table - Source Boxwood Terrace Blog- Source BG Galleries

Yellow Tole Table - Source Boxwood Terrace Blog- Source BG Galleries

Vintage BLUE Tole Metal Paint Decorated Bouillette Desk Lamp $316

French Tole Table Yellow Black 2 Tier 19th Century $1,228

Painted Tole Table From East & Orient Company

Painted Tole Table From East & Orient Company

French Tole Tray From March

Fantastic tray with the right amount of wear, just enough to let you imagine
it's history- France 1850 from March

A Pair of French Tole Style Side Tables

A Pair of French Tole Style side tables in the Pierre Frey style- Bond And Browery

An English Papier Mache Tray circa 1840, Faux Bamboo Stand Of A Later Date

An English papier mache tray in the Chinese taste, circa 1840, now on a faux
bamboo stand of a later date $3,250 Daniel Stein Antiques

Bamboo Hand Painted Tea Tole Tables From 1st Dibs

Very Fine red papier mache chinoiserie tray on stand, c.1840

Very Fine English red papier mache tray in the manner of Henry Clay,with
polychrome and gilt chinoiserie figures in a landscape with pavilions fishing,
swinging on a swing, etc., on a custom made conforming stand with ring turned
bamboo legs joined by an x-stretcher. c.1840 
Price $13,500 Philip Colleck, Ltd.

Bamboo Hand Painted Tea Tole Tables

19TH C. Red Chinoiserie Tray Table $3,775 Parc Monceau Antiques, Ltd.

19TH C. Red Chinoiserie Tray Table $3,775 Parc Monceau Antiques, Ltd.

Make A Dramatic Entrance In Your Foyer With A Bamboo Console Table

Bamboo Foyer Console found Tartanscot

Bamboo Foyer Console found Tartanscot

Equestrian Style -Country Living Magazine

Dramatic Bamboo Console Table

Consider dressing up your foyer with bamboo furniture. Greenwich Oriental Antiques is selling a 19th century bamboo console table which is identical to the one in the picture above. See how sophisticated this table looks against an English decorated home with Equestrian stylings. The black lacquered top ended in everted flanges, fine lattice fret work on the apron and legs, beautiful color, form and lines. Greenwich Oriental Antiques is selling this dramatic bamboo console table for $4,800

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Bamboo Furniture

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Bamboo Furniture

This faux bamboo chinoiserie hand-painted oriental server by Lombardia Spain made in the 1920-30's has wonderful detail is sure to stand out in any home. Gold faux bamboo accents are designed around the entire piece and hand-painted Asian scenes on the fronts and the sides. The drawers are all dovetail constructed The faux marbleized top is an added attraction to this beautiful piece. This piece of bamboo furniture is so versatile as it can be used in a dining room, bedroom, hallway, or entryway. Quality Is Key has this table listed at $1,440.75

Bamboo Mirrors: Hollywood Regency Decorating

Hollywood Regency Decorating - Bamboo Furniture - Hutton Wilkinson Tony Duquette Harpers Bazaar

Hutton Wilkinson's new house is featured in the March issue of Harper's Bazaar, and does it shine like a cocktail ring!  The house is decorated in vibrant hues of jewel tones with an eclectic mix of patterns.  Here you can see a stunning gilded bamboo mirror against chinoiserie wallpaper.  Hutton Wilkinson's style has always been very excessive ornate details, architectural elements, exotic interior decor such as leopard rugs, vibrant painted walls, and very detailed furniture.

Hutton Wilkinson is a designer of interiors, and and one-of-a-kind jewelry sold at Bergdorf's, Saks and Istdibs. He is also the creative director and  president of Tony Duquette, Inc., president of The Anthony and Elizabeth Duquette Foundation for the Living Arts as well as The Elsie de Wolfe Foundation.  Author of Tony Duquette, co-written with Wendy Goodman in 2007, is now  in its fifth printing, and his More Is More.

Tony Duquette

A preview of the style contained in Tony Duquette:

Tony Duquette Studio Pictures

Tony Duquette's Dawnridge Pictures

Tony Duquette's Commercial Interior Design

Tony Duquette's Residential Interior Design

LE FIGARO- December 1985

Vogue Casa October 91

Vogue Italy Reviews

Tony Duquette Architectural Digest December 2002

Painted Chippendale Furniture Rococo California Homes Magazine

Hutton Wilkinson Distinction Magazine October 2005

Elle Decor 2004 French Neoclassical Chairs

Inside the Hilltop Estate (The famous Cover of Tony Duquette) Connoisseur Magazine

Inside the Hilltop Estate (The famous Cover of Tony Duquette) Hauser Magazine

Inside the Hilltop Estate (The famous Cover of Tony Duquette) House & Garden Magazine

Hollywood Regency Decorating Hutton Wilkinson Tony Duquette Harpers Bazaar

An interview with Style Compass at 1st Dibs tells us he likes strong, clear, jewel colors.  - Amethyst, peridot, citrine, ruby, emerald, sapphire... no muddy browns or reds - the color of dried blood please! We like brilliant shiny gold,and sometimes a dull bronze to set things off. My idea of a beige room is one painted coral with emerald green accents. Tony Duquette used to say ''Green is a neutral color." I agree with him"

In this picture, French Provincial chairs are painted a coral pink, with a wall color in the same hue.  A red floral arrangement is placed against the wall in a deeper tone.

Duquette Interiors

Here you can see a brilliant color combination using pastel mint green paired with emerald acents, and upholstered red and white framed french chairs.  In the background of this interior we see all red painted furniture with red upholstery.  This color combination is the best presentation of red I have seen to date.

Tony Duquette Tony Duquette Architectural Digest December 2002

Here you can see the power of matching the upholstery up with the paint color. Here he combined a red painted french provincial chair with the same color of upholstery as well as the coordinating color used in the table cloth. Glossy finishes are very popular in Hollywood Regency decorating.  You can see a very shiny rich finish is used on the frames of the chairs.  A slightly different hue of orange us used in the painted screen that sits behind the table.  A leopard print rug ties everything together.

Painted Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Arm Chairs

Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs

Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Chairs

Design Haven is selling sets of gorgeous Chinese chippendale faux bamboo arm chairs. The chairs have been recently refinished in a fabulous coral and having newly reupholstered seats in very expensive and rich Baker fabric that features an elegant large repeat in scroll pattern on a wide stripe.  Measurements:>35" High, 23 wide, 23deep, 26 arm, 18 seat. Design Haven has 2 sets of these chairs for 4 total.  I can imagine a beautiful living room with two chairs in front of a sofa and 2 chairs along a wall on either side of a window.  Or feature both sets facing each other.  Getting both sets will allow you to design your whole living room around these fabulous chairs.  Design Haven has them listed on US $1,326.50.

Unique Bamboo Desks

Freddie Fields Chinoiserie Bamboo Desk

Freddie Fields English Lacquered Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk Sold Through JF CHEN

Bamboo Chinoiserie Vintage Desk

Unique green color faux bamboo chinoiserie vintage desk with embossed leather top Sold Through Summer Loftin Antiques

Faux Bamboo Desk Hollywood Regency Chippendale

Faux Bamboo Desk Hollywood Regency Chippendale- Vintage 1970's chippendale/faux bamboo desk.  Dark wood color. 3 drawers along front and 3 more across the top.  Nice curved legs and fretwork in corners Sold through Bennettello Mod $299

English Chinoiserie Desk

English Chinoiserie Desk Sold Through Gray Morell

Antique Faux Bamboo Dressers

19TH C. Antique French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers With Marble Top

If you like the look of wood, this bamboo dresser is for you.  This look would fit into any English styled home, for a raw, distressed masculine appeal.  This chest is a mans man chest.  Very masculine, yet detailed giving it a very ornate appearance.

19TH C. Antique French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers With Marble Top- From Musing Antique $3400

Faux Bamboo DRESSER Cottage Distressed Paints Old World Stains Solid Wood NEW

Coachery Barn also has this terrific bamboo dresser made of alder wood.  The bamboo details add such beautiful details to this chest.  Coachery Barn also paints furniture, and has many stunning cottage colors available.  They have this chest listed at $2,179.00

Raw Wood Furniture

Natural Wood Bamboo Chair With Graphic Wallpaper And A French Desk

Here you see a french desk in mahogany veneers and gold detailing amongst a creamy yellow decorating scheme. The graphic wallpaper are in a gold tone which are paired up with dark bronze raw silk drapes. The natural bamboo chair is the perfect chair in this room, as its raw state works with the color scheme of yellows. The painted gold details of the bamboo chair really bring out the complexity and beauty of bamboo.  In this room, the In this traditional look, they have used all upscale high end furniture for a very cultured and refined look.

Jayson Home Chicago Photographed By Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Here you can see how stunning the rustic raw wood finishes can look.  Some of the most beautiful finishes are those which polyurethane isn't applied to wood, allowing the wood to age naturally.

Natural Rustic Wood Interiors

Here you see an ad featuring very rustic raw materials. The antique glass, and the rustic chair and the console cabinet really give a primitive appearance. You can see how the beautiful the combination of browns, and raw wood look together.