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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Wood, Rattan

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
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
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

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

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

Paul Poiret's Two Editions de Luxe
Paul Poiret's Two Editions de Luxe
H 12 in W 13 in D 0.5 in

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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

"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

"Opium Den" by Jose De Zamora
"Opium Den" by Jose De Zamora
H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee
Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee
H 50 in W 60 in D 25 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

Framed Reverse Painting on Glass
Framed Reverse Painting on Glass
H 23 in W 33 in D 1.5 in
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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Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 43.31 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
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2010s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Poplar, Burl

Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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...
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Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sofas

Materials

Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
H 34 in W 96 in D 52 in
French Napoleon III Walnut Sofa Banquette French Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III walnut banquette or sofa. France circa 1890, The upholstery and the fabric has been recently changed. Very good antique condition. A little stain on the fabri...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Queen Lavanette steel kitchen vanitie
Located in Mortsel, BE
Queen Lavanette “Vanette” steel bathroom kitchen vanities
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Steel

Queen Lavanette steel kitchen vanitie
Queen Lavanette steel kitchen vanitie
H 46.07 in W 54.34 in D 26.78 in
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
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

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Round Impressive French Artisan Coffee Table in Solid Oak, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive handmade coffee table in very good original condition. The table is made of solid French oak. The thick round top has a beautiful warm color and is made of narrow beam...
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20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

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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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
H 24.81 in W 94.49 in D 36.62 in
Luigi Colani, Double Washbasin for Villeroy and Boch, 1979
By Luigi Colani, Villeroy & Boch
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare double sink by Luigi Colani from the 1970s. The sink is installed in the center of the room. Separated are the two basins by a wide-span arch in chromed metal in the middl...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Wood

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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.