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What are Chinese beds called?
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In the northern part of China, the kang or the bed-stove was created. It’s a platform that’s used for sleeping, but can be for entertaining or working. The bed-stove is made of bricks with an interior that channels heat from a fireplace or a cooking fire under the bed for warmth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of beds and other furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Pair of Chinese Canopy Bed Curtain Hooks with Money Toads
Located in Chicago, IL
open the gauzy curtains of traditional canopy beds. Each of the large hooks is affixed to an etching of
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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
$19,382 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign
Located in Madrid, ES
Important and rare canopy bed.
In 19th century tamarind, of the Guangxu reign (1875-1908
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$27,689 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th century Canopy Top Chinese Day Bed, Walnut worn red lacquer with inset rattan
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
$14,000