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What is an opium bed?
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An opium bed is a piece of furniture originally found in opium dens. Patrons would recline on the bed while smoking opium. Generally, the bed is a low wooden platform topped with a thin cushion. Some have canopies or enclosed sides. Shop a collection of opium beds on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Opium Bed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add an exotic, statement-making piece to your decor with this Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Opium Bed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed The Opium bed is a secluded place
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed
The Opium bed is a secluded place to meditate, they were
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Daybeds
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed / Coffee Table
This Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Materials
Elm
RARE CHINESE OPIUM BED 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE CHINESE OPIUM BED 19th Century
in lacquered, painted and gilded wood decorated with oriental
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
19th Century Qing Dynasty Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Insert, Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty period opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan insert and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
