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What is an opium bed?
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An opium bed is a piece of furniture originally found in opium dens. Patrons would recline on the bed while smoking opium. Generally, the bed is a low wooden platform topped with a thin cushion. Some have canopies or enclosed sides. Shop a collection of opium beds on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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1980s Vintage Boho Carved Teak Opium Bed
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Opium bed. A chic hand carved teak forms with faded hand painted detail. A
Category
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed / Coffee Table
Circa: 1900
Dimensions:
W: 87.5"
D: 39"
H
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Elm Woven Rattan Top Opium Bed Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Elm Woven Rattan Top Opium Bed / Coffee Table
Circa: 1900
Dimensions:
W: 96.5"
D: 55.5
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Opium Bed Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Opium Bed Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
This Shanxi Province
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Rattan
Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique Ming Dynasty style kang opium bed from the early 20th century, with bulging chow
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
