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What is a Chinese marriage bed?
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A Chinese marriage bed may refer to the matrimonial bed ceremony. Also known as An Chuang, the ceremony is a Chinese wedding custom where couples set up and decorate a bed prior to their wedding and is believed to symbolize harmony in the marriage. Shop a selection of antique marriage beds on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Chinese Wedding Beds on 1stDibs
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century 3-Panel Chinese Minority Wedding Bed Cover, Miao People
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century 3-Panel Chinese minority wedding bed cover, Miao People
A rare and early
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Horizontal Elmwood Mirror with 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Bed Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
part of wedding bed. This delicate carving now adorns a clear mirror that beautifully highlights its
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Wedding Panel in Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved Chinese wedding panel to be hung over the marriage bed. Intricately carved center
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
