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Antique Print of an Opium Den 'Java' by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Antique Print of an Opium Den 'Java' by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed  The Opium bed is a secluded place
Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed  The Opium bed is a secluded place

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Daybeds

Materials

Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Paul Poiret's Two Editions de Luxe
Paul Poiret's Two Editions de Luxe

Paul Poiret's Two Editions de Luxe

$20,000 / set

H 12 in W 13 in D 0.5 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

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

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Oxley, Giddings & Enos Arabic Revival Light Fixture (4-light)
Oxley, Giddings & Enos Arabic Revival Light Fixture (4-light)

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

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Antique 19th Century American Islamic Chandeliers and Pendants

Custom Antique Carpet Rug Floor Cushions, Stackable Seating Set– Tent by DH
Custom Antique Carpet Rug Floor Cushions, Stackable Seating Set– Tent by DH

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

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2010s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Down

"Opium Den" by Jose De Zamora
"Opium Den" by Jose De Zamora

"Opium Den" by Jose De Zamora

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H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

"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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

Antique Nickle Plated Chinese Dragon Opium Den Ashtray
Antique Nickle Plated Chinese Dragon Opium Den Ashtray

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

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Fabulous and Important "Opium Den" Sofa by James Mont
Fabulous and Important "Opium Den" Sofa by James Mont

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

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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

Hand Made Chinese Opium Den Bed Set used in Moulin Rouge 2001
Hand Made Chinese Opium Den Bed Set used in Moulin Rouge 2001

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

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1990s American Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

Chinese Openwork Brass Dross Box, c. 1850
Chinese Openwork Brass Dross Box, c. 1850

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair Daum and Majorelle French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Table Lamps

Pair Daum and Majorelle French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Table Lamps

By Louis Majorelle, Daum

Located in New York, NY

through the bud-shaped shades, one can either imagine these lamps emulating the light in the opium den, or

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Vintage Marble Golf Ball 420 Cigarette Lighter
Vintage Marble Golf Ball 420 Cigarette Lighter

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

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Chinese Ching Dynasty Elm Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table
Chinese Ching Dynasty Elm Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table

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

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Carved Opium Bed with Detailed Gilded Chinoiserie Headboard
19th Century Carved Opium Bed with Detailed Gilded Chinoiserie Headboard

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

"Secret Paris of the 30's" Book, First Edition by Brassai
"Secret Paris of the 30's" Book, First Edition by Brassai

"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

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Vintage 1970s American Books

Materials

Paper

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Opium Den Sofa and Low Table by James Mont
Opium Den Sofa and Low Table by James Mont

Opium Den Sofa and Low Table by James Mont

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H 28 in W 112 in D 40 in

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

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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee
Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee

Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee

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H 50 in W 60 in D 25 in

Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee

Located in Pasadena, CA

Lavishly detailed with dragons etc decoration, done with crisp carving and a great color.

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Early 20th Century Benches

Framed Reverse Painting on Glass
Framed Reverse Painting on Glass

Framed Reverse Painting on Glass

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H 23 in W 33 in D 1.5 in

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

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

Chinese Woven Wicker and Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table, circa 1910
Chinese Woven Wicker and Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table, circa 1910

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
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$229,422Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Materials

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Indian 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Hand-Painted Dancers and Musicians
Indian 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Hand-Painted Dancers and Musicians

Indian 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Hand-Painted Dancers and Musicians

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian low coffee table from the 19th century, with hand-painted floral motifs and dancers. Created in India during the 19th century, this low coffee table features a square top a...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

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Located in San Antonio, TX

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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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

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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Chinese Ming Style Waisted Opium Bed or Monumental Coffee Table w/Chow Legs
Chinese Ming Style Waisted Opium Bed or Monumental Coffee Table w/Chow Legs

Chinese Ming Style Waisted Opium Bed or Monumental Coffee Table w/Chow Legs

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome antique Chinese Ming style waisted opium bed/daybed or Monumental low coffee table with chow legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so w...

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Wood

French Circa 1860 Original Painted Green Napoleon lll Cast Iron Daybed Rococo
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Located in Lowestoft, GB

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Located in Labrit, Landes

Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France circa 1840 Good seating with springs. The fabric can be used as such, but if you wish,...

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Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa

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$2,117Sale Price|64% Off

H 24.81 in W 94.49 in D 36.62 in

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...

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Japanese Taishō Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Carved Apron
Japanese Taishō Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Carved Apron

Japanese Taishō Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period coffee table from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, textured effects, splaying legs and carved apron. Created in Japan during the Taisho period which...

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Art Deco Corner Sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam
Art Deco Corner Sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam

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$5,588

H 57.09 in W 70.87 in D 25.2 in

Art Deco Corner Sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam

Located in Delft, NL

An Art Deco corner sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam An Art Deco corner sofa designed by Jac. van den Bosch for the firm Het Binnenhuis Amsterdam with a high backrest and in the corner...

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Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gold Chinoiseries
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gold Chinoiseries

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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...

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Chinese Ming Hongmu Kang Table, c. 1650
Chinese Ming Hongmu Kang Table, c. 1650

Chinese Ming Hongmu Kang Table, c. 1650

$3,880

H 9.75 in W 30.5 in D 15.25 in

Chinese Ming Hongmu Kang Table, c. 1650

Located in Chicago, IL

During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...

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Art Nouveau wall shelf with poppies, France, circa 1900
Art Nouveau wall shelf with poppies, France, circa 1900

Art Nouveau wall shelf with poppies, France, circa 1900

$941Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 3.55 in

Art Nouveau wall shelf with poppies, France, circa 1900

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb wall shelf. Art Nouveau. France, circa 1900 In carved, stained and pyrographed wood. Asymmetrical openwork structure decorated with floral motifs (poppies). 2 small tablets....

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Rustic Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Japanese Tea/Coffee Table
Rustic Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Japanese Tea/Coffee Table

Rustic Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Japanese Tea/Coffee Table

$2,279

H 10.83 in W 33.47 in D 28.35 in

Rustic Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Japanese Tea/Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

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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.