Opium Den
Antique Print of an Opium Den 'Java' by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print of an opium den in Yogyakarta / Jogjakarta on Java, Indonesia. This print originates
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$114 Sale Price
26% Off
H 9.53 in W 12.41 in D 0.02 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
), made for the opium den customer (in this case for a lady) to recline her head against. The history of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$5,800
H 20 in W 69 in D 29.5 in
Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed The Opium bed is a secluded place
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
very popular in the 19th century particularly in opium dens
These beds featured three sides to prevent
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Daybeds
Materials
Lacquer
$7,312
H 64.5 in W 48.5 in D 26 in
Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Opium dens in the 19th century catered to all layers of society, but differed in furnishings and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
$6,900
H 20.5 in W 88 in D 41.75 in
Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this and sell it to an opium den.
This early 20th century dross box is shaped of brass and copper and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Custom Antique Carpet Rug Floor Cushions, Stackable Seating Set– Tent by DH
Located in New York, NY
-inspired opium den to a cozy reading nook, these cushions bring texture, history, and comfort to any room
Category
2010s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Down
$6,350
H 24 in W 30 in D 30 in
Paul Poiret's Two Editions de Luxe
By Paul Poiret
Located in New York, NY
in a cushioned opium den that looks very much like a Martine interior.
Even in the 1920s, a decade
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Recent Sales
Oxley, Giddings & Enos Arabic Revival Light Fixture (4-light)
By Oxley, Giddings & Enos
Located in Vancouver, BC
c. 1890's Islamic influenced opium den fixture, composed of American and imported components. The
Category
Antique 19th Century American Islamic Chandeliers and Pendants
"Opium Den" by Jose De Zamora
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An Original Jose De Zamora (1899-1971) painting. The piece, titled "Opium Den," is beautifully done
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art
Antique Nickle Plated Chinese Dragon Opium Den Ashtray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique late Victorian nickle plated Chinese dragon opium den ashtray featuring a nickle plated
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Nickel
Fabulous and Important "Opium Den" Sofa by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Important "Opium Den" sofa by James Mont.
This fabulous asymmetrical sofa has an oak platform and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Silk, Upholstery
Hand Made Chinese Opium Den Bed Set used in Moulin Rouge 2001
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-made hand-carved Chinese opium Headboard and Footboard bed set made for and screen used in the
Category
1990s American Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
Chinese Openwork Brass Dross Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
to an opium den.
This example dates to the mid-19th century and has a simple, rectangular form with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this and sell it to an opium den.
This early 20th century dross box is shaped of brass and copper and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Marble Golf Ball 420 Cigarette Lighter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage marble golf ball 420 cigarette lighter, perfect for the office or opium den!
Play 18
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Chinese Ching Dynasty Elm Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
“Opium Bed” because they were brought to the US in the 19th century and used in opium dens in San
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Carved Opium Bed with Detailed Gilded Chinoiserie Headboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
opium den, a place where people could buy and consume opium, this unusual antique bed with chinoiserie
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
of opium dens started some 300 years ago and is rooted in the trade relations between England and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
H 5.5 in W 15 in D 4.25 in
"Secret Paris of the 30's" Book, First Edition by Brassai
By Brassaï
Located in valatie, NY
, whores, pimps, and opium dens. It remained unpublished for years because of its "daring nature." In the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Books
Materials
Paper
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
, the headrest, also removable, designed for the comfort of the opium den customer to recline against
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Opium Den Sofa and Low Table by James Mont
Located in New York, NY
“Opium Den” Sofa and Low Table by James Mont
Upholstered one-Arm sofa rests on a long
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lavishly detailed with dragons etc decoration, done with crisp carving and a great color.
Category
Early 20th Century Benches
Framed Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the Century Framed Shanghai Opium Den Reverse Painting on Glass ( 1 of pair, priced and
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
Pair Daum and Majorelle French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Table Lamps
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
through the bud-shaped shades, one can either imagine these lamps emulating the light in the opium den, or
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Chinese Woven Wicker and Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table, circa 1910
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Originally intended as a small bed for patrons of opium dens to rest upon while enjoying their
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
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Lacquer, Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium.
Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
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Linen
Queen Lavanette steel kitchen vanitie
Located in Mortsel, BE
Queen Lavanette “Vanette” steel bathroom kitchen vanities
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut.
Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of the sofa have display cabinets perf...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$8,344
H 32.68 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape.
The metal arms paint...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$16,939 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations.
Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides.
Top section with pair of panel doors la...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$2,147 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
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. Crafted in the traditional style, this bed features rich wood tones, intricate carv...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver.
We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks so...
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sofas
Materials
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gold Chinoiseries
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period original red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with gilt Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features a linea...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$5,500
H 72.25 in W 46.25 in D 22 in
Rare Carlo de Carli Swivel coat rack vanity wardrobe for Fiarm, 1960s
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic and rare Carlo De Carli Vanity Wardrobe in walnut with a swivel base for Fiarm, 1960s. This stunning piece folds open to a coat hanger with the coat hangers, which are the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco black wood and leather daybed sofa.
Art Deco daybed sofa, from France, from 1930s Art Deco period. Black wood frame and leather upholstery. Conservative restoration of woode...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
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Materials
Oak
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
By Lucien Rollin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only).
Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet with original red lacquer and gilt hand-painted court scenes décor. Created in China, this cabinet features its original red lacquer serving as ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Altar Console Table with Open Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges and open fretwork. Created in China during the 19th century, this Qing dynasty altar tab...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,500
H 34 in W 86 in D 11.5 in
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Opium Den For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the opium den you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An opium den — often made from paper, wood and natural fibre — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer opium den, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An opium den made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one opium den that is appealing in its simplicity, but Brassaï and Paul Poiret produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Opium Den?
Prices for an opium den can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $130 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,056.