Opium Den
Antique Print of an Opium Den 'Java' by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print of an opium den in Yogyakarta / Jogjakarta on Java, Indonesia. This print originates
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
), made for the opium den customer (in this case for a lady) to recline her head against. The history of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
of opium dens started some 300 years ago and is rooted in the trade relations between England and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
H 5.5 in W 15 in D 4.25 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Opium dens in the 19th century catered to all layers of society, but differed in furnishings and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Rattan
H 20.5 in W 88 in D 41.75 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
, the headrest, also removable, designed for the comfort of the opium den customer to recline against
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Antique Rattan Woven Qing Dynasty Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Qing Dynasty rattan woven opium pillow from an antique opium bed created in China
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pillows and Throws
Materials
Rattan
Paul Poiret's Two Editions de Luxe
By Paul Poiret
Located in New York, NY
in a cushioned opium den that looks very much like a Martine interior.
Even in the 1920s, a decade
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
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c. 1890's Islamic influenced opium den fixture, composed of American and imported components. The
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"Opium Den" by Jose De Zamora
Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Antique Nickle Plated Chinese Dragon Opium Den Ashtray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique late Victorian nickle plated Chinese dragon opium den ashtray featuring a nickle plated
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Fabulous and Important "Opium Den" Sofa by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Important "Opium Den" sofa by James Mont.
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Hand Made Chinese Opium Den Bed Set used in Moulin Rouge 2001
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-made hand-carved Chinese opium Headboard and Footboard bed set made for and screen used in the
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Pair Daum and Majorelle French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Table Lamps
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in New York, NY
through the bud-shaped shades, one can either imagine these lamps emulating the light in the opium den, or
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Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Opium Bed(Luo Han Bed), Daybed
Located in Pomona, CA
transportation. Take look at the pictures, this attractive daybed is ideal for a shaded den or a great piece in
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Materials
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Vintage Handmade Desk Found in Northern Thailand with Five Drawers, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage handmade desk found in Northern Thailand with five drawers and opium mat top. Born in
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H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Vintage Marble Golf Ball 420 Cigarette Lighter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage marble golf ball 420 cigarette lighter, perfect for the office or opium den!
Play 18
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Chinese Ching Dynasty Elm Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
“Opium Bed” because they were brought to the US in the 19th century and used in opium dens in San
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19th Century Carved Opium Bed with Detailed Gilded Chinoiserie Headboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
opium den, a place where people could buy and consume opium, this unusual antique bed with chinoiserie
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"Secret Paris of the 30's" Book, First Edition by Brassai
By Brassaï
Located in valatie, NY
, whores, pimps, and opium dens. It remained unpublished for years because of its "daring nature." In the
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Opium Den Sofa and Low Table by James Mont
Located in New York, NY
“Opium Den” Sofa and Low Table by James Mont
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The Secret Paris of The 30’s - Brassaï - 1st Edition, Pantheon, 1976
By Brassaï
Located in London, GB
nightlife in the 1930s: it's brothel, it's pimps, it's opium dens. A dark yet fascinating world where high
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Brassai, the Secret Paris of the 1930s, Signed
By Brassaï
Located in London, GB
, it's pimps, it's opium dens. A dark yet fascinating world where high society mixed with the underworld
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Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Located in East Hampton, NY
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Chinese Woven Wicker and Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table, circa 1910
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Originally intended as a small bed for patrons of opium dens to rest upon while enjoying their
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Opium Den For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the opium den you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An opium den — often made from paper, wood and natural fibre — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer opium den, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An opium den made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one opium den that is appealing in its simplicity, but Brassaï and Paul Poiret produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Opium Den?
Prices for an opium den can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $130 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,056.
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