Bamboo table attributed to Perret & Vibert – France – Late 19th Century

From the residence of Antonello Falqui – Falqui Collection.

Polylobed top in the shape of a corolla, decorated with floral compositions.

Perret & Vibert, also known as the House of Bamboo, was founded in Paris in 1879 by Alfred Perret. Primarily specializing in the production of bamboo furniture and luxury baskets, as well as in the import of authentic Japanese objects for a wealthy Parisian clientele.
Located at 33 rue du Quatre-Septembre, the company specialized in the early 1880s in the production of carved wooden furniture and lacquered pieces inspired by the Far East. Perret & Vibert, true creators of their time, saw the “Maison des Bambous” enjoy a reputation that extended well beyond the borders of France. The world’s most prominent figures visited the shop and decorated their homes with creations by Perret and Vibert.