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Low Chinese Daybed, c. 1850

About the Item

Hand-carved of Chinese northern elmwood (yumu), this 19th-century daybed was once a cornerstone of daily life in a provincial Chinese home. Known as "ta," this style of low-lying daybed was used throughout the courtyard home as a portable surface for reclining, playing games, and gathering for food and drink. The low daybed rests on sturdy, round corner legs banded with wrap-around stretchers carved to resemble strips of bent bamboo. Recently refinished to a dark brown, the bed anchors interiors as a low seat or large coffee table.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 81 in (205.74 cm)Depth: 39 in (99.06 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Stained
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Q1271stDibs: LU820030256152
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