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Marriage Bed

English Chippendale Painted & Gilt Stenciling Marriage Bed with Orig. Silk, 1770
English Chippendale Painted & Gilt Stenciling Marriage Bed with Orig. Silk, 1770

English Chippendale Painted & Gilt Stenciling Marriage Bed with Orig. Silk, 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale hand painted and gilded marriage bed with original silk and bell flower

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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gesso, Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver
Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver

Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

The Lit De Marriage Bed, hand carved in the Louis XV style has been modelled after one of our

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2010s English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Art Bed - Gabbia by Max Ernst
Contemporary Art Bed - Gabbia by Max Ernst

Contemporary Art Bed - Gabbia by Max Ernst

$67,504

H 102.37 in W 145.67 in D 96.86 in

Contemporary Art Bed - Gabbia by Max Ernst

By Max Ernst, Mirabili

Located in Pistoia, IT

have always held the belief that painting must be the nuptial bed for the marriage of the spirit with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850
Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850

Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850

$13,800

H 93 in W 89.5 in D 49 in

Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Reed

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest

$5,273Sale Price|30% Off

H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 26.58 in

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest

Located in Münster, DE

1800, wealthy farmers had a new marriage bed, a chest and sometimes a table and chairs made as a bridal

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Antique Early 1800s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

Iraqi Marsh Arab kilim / Wool Woven and Embroidered Ma’dan Wedding Blanket
Iraqi Marsh Arab kilim / Wool Woven and Embroidered Ma’dan Wedding Blanket

Iraqi Marsh Arab kilim / Wool Woven and Embroidered Ma’dan Wedding Blanket

Located in Roma, IT

girls for their marriage beds and sometimes by mothers for their sons, these blankets are made entirely

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Mid-20th Century Iraqi Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry
Late 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry

Late 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

this adorned marriage beds and ceremonial halls, bestowing blessings upon families for generations. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

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Carved Breton Marriage Bed, circa 1900
Carved Breton Marriage Bed, circa 1900

Carved Breton Marriage Bed, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 66 in W 66 in D 12 in

Carved Breton Marriage Bed, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A handsome Breton (North West France} marriage bed. This beautiful hand carved bed has emblems of

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Antique Early 1900s French Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Normandy Carved Marriage Bed, C1890
Normandy Carved Marriage Bed, C1890

Normandy Carved Marriage Bed, C1890

Unavailable

H 64 in W 14 in D 81 in

Normandy Carved Marriage Bed, C1890

Located in London, GB

An outstanding and beautifully hand carved marriage bed and bedside cabinet from the Normandy

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Henri II Carved Marriage Bed in Walnut, C1890
Henri II Carved Marriage Bed in Walnut, C1890

Henri II Carved Marriage Bed in Walnut, C1890

Unavailable

H 84 in W 66 in D 12 in

Henri II Carved Marriage Bed in Walnut, C1890

Located in London, GB

A very rare museum quality hand carved solid walnut marriage bed in the Henri II style C1890

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Antique 1890s French Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Solid Walnut Carved Queen Bed, C1890
Louis XVI Style Solid Walnut Carved Queen Bed, C1890

Louis XVI Style Solid Walnut Carved Queen Bed, C1890

Located in London, GB

custom made marriage bed of the period carved and made by a master craftsman "ebeniste". in France An

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Breton Carved Double Bed, C1890
Breton Carved Double Bed, C1890

Breton Carved Double Bed, C1890

Unavailable

H 70 in W 62 in D 12 in

Breton Carved Double Bed, C1890

Located in London, GB

having a beautiful Patination. These beautiful beds are traditionally "marriage" gifts the crest board

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Antique 1890s French Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Wedding Panel in Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf
19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Wedding Panel in Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Wedding Panel in Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved Chinese wedding panel to be hung over the marriage bed. Intricately carved center

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Bleached Oak Kingsize Normandy Marriage Bed
Late 19th Century Bleached Oak Kingsize Normandy Marriage Bed

Late 19th Century Bleached Oak Kingsize Normandy Marriage Bed

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 19th century king-size bedstead from the Montebourg region of Normandy. Solid hand-carved oak, now scrubbed back and bleached. The headboard measures 139.5cm tall and the foot...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Glass Double Door  from a Spanish "Indianos" House
Early 20th Century Glass Double Door  from a Spanish "Indianos" House

Early 20th Century Glass Double Door from a Spanish "Indianos" House

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

room between the marriage bed from the rest of the room. The door is lacquered in white with gold leave

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Early 20th Century Spanish Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Chinese Wedding Bed Fascia/Bed header
Early 20th Century Carved Chinese Wedding Bed Fascia/Bed header

Early 20th Century Carved Chinese Wedding Bed Fascia/Bed header

Located in Pomona, CA

Beautifully hand-crafted from pine and beech wood, this intricate marriage bed fascia would be a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Ornate Chinese Canopy Bed, c. 1750
Ornate Chinese Canopy Bed, c. 1750

Ornate Chinese Canopy Bed, c. 1750

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H 89.5 in W 95 in D 67 in

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

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Elm, Chenille, Paint

Chinese Antique Gilt Wood Moongate Surround Hand Painted,  Qing Dynasty
Chinese Antique Gilt Wood Moongate Surround Hand Painted,  Qing Dynasty

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Rare King-Size Antique Hawaiian Koawood Marriage Bed
Rare King-Size Antique Hawaiian Koawood Marriage Bed

Rare King-Size Antique Hawaiian Koawood Marriage Bed

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H 42.25 in W 82.75 in D 88.25 in

Rare King-Size Antique Hawaiian Koawood Marriage Bed

Located in Denton, TX

Solid Koa wood hand-carved with the original bride and groom carved into the headboard this was a gift for the wedding couple The inside measurements for the mattress are 78.1/8" wi...

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Early 20th Century Hawaiian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror
Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror

Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror

Sold

H 0.3 in Dm 5.8 in

Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

and later hung on the marriage bed, as the phoenix was a good omen for marriages and fertility

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han More Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Antique Indian Curtain or Bed Cover Pulkari Embroidered
Antique Indian Curtain or Bed Cover Pulkari Embroidered

Antique Indian Curtain or Bed Cover Pulkari Embroidered

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice antique embroidery Pulkari from India, usually used as bed cover for marriages, embroidered

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Early 20th Century Agra Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

Chinese Marriage Bed - CH1
Chinese Marriage Bed - CH1

Chinese Marriage Bed - CH1

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H 86 in W 48 in D 84 in

Chinese Marriage Bed - CH1

Located in Wrexham, GB

Late 20th century Chinese marriage bed made from an eastern hardwood and painted. The price is

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames

Chinese Carved Wooden Marriage Bed, circa 1920s
Chinese Carved Wooden Marriage Bed, circa 1920s

Chinese Carved Wooden Marriage Bed, circa 1920s

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H 85.44 in W 59.45 in L 85.44 in

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Indo-Chinese Marriage Bed  Circa 1900
Indo-Chinese Marriage Bed  Circa 1900

Indo-Chinese Marriage Bed Circa 1900

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H 91 in W 91 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

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Antique 19th Century Malaysian Furniture

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Sculptural Wall-Mounted Mid-Century Teak Console, Style of Ico Parisi, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
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Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

$2,591

H 59.85 in W 85.83 in D 50.4 in

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...

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Real Chinchilla Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Limited Edition, Made in Italy

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By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.

Located in Poviglio, IT

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Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #05
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By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...

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Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

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Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...

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Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

$247,547

H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

By LINLEY London

Located in London, GB

Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...

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Maple

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By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne
Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne

Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne

By Au Gros Chene

Located in London, GB

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Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
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$289Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in

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By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$1,800

H 33 in W 66 in D 30 in

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Located in Buchanan, NY

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Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec

Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec

$3,380

H 53 in W 57.5 in D 81 in

Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec

Located in Barnstaple, GB

We are absolutely delighted to be able to offer this stunning French Art Deco period Double Bed. It is an absolutely fabulous example of exotic timbers and craftsmanship. This fabulo...

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The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,557 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

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Located in London, GB

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Marriage Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal marriage bed for your home. Each marriage bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. If you’re shopping for a marriage bed, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the marriage bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right marriage bed, those designed in Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. La Maison London each produced at least one beautiful marriage bed that is worth considering.

How Much is a Marriage Bed?

The average selling price for a marriage bed at 1stDibs is $5,076, while they’re typically $1,185 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Marriage Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.