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What are Chinese beds called?

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What are Chinese beds called?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
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20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Gold Leaf

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Elm

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Giltwood

Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important and rare canopy bed. In 19th century tamarind, of the Guangxu reign (1875-1908
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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