Chinese Marriage Bed
Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Reed
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Chinese Marriage Bed - CH1
Located in Wrexham, GB
Late 20th century Chinese marriage bed made from an eastern hardwood and painted.
The price is
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames
Chinese Antique Gilt Wood Moongate Surround Hand Painted, Qing Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
likely once part of an antique Chinese marriage bed facade.
Old world tongue and groove construction
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Ornate Chinese Canopy Bed, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Elm, Chenille, Paint
Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
help but stare in awe! Did you know… Chinese marriage beds are incredibly special pieces of furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 99 in W 99 in D 71 in
Indo-Chinese Marriage Bed Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A sumptuous, four poster marriage bed, carved in teak and decorated with red lacquer and gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century Malaysian Furniture
Chinese Carved Wooden Marriage Bed, circa 1920s
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Large Chinese carved wooden raised marriage bed, circa 1920s. The canopy with its lattice type work
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
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Questions About Chinese Marriage Bed
- What is a Chinese marriage bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese marriage bed may refer to the matrimonial bed ceremony. Also known as An Chuang, the ceremony is a Chinese wedding custom where couples set up and decorate a bed prior to their wedding and is believed to symbolize harmony in the marriage. Shop a selection of antique marriage beds on 1stDibs.
- What are Chinese beds called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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.
- What is a Chinese wedding bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021More than just a place to sleep, a Chinese wedding bed is a work of art. It is utilized for sitting and social interaction. These beds are intricate, and some of them even look like garden gates. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Chinese wedding beds from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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