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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

Opium dens in the 19th century catered to all layers of society, but differed in furnishings and attendants.

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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

Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed The Opium bed is a secluded place to meditate, they were very popular in the 19th century particularly in opium dens These beds featured thre...

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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 attendants.

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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

Consequently, many smokers would save their dross in containers such as this and sell it to an opium den. This early 20th century dross box is shaped of brass and copper and has an ...

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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

By Paul Poiret

Located in New York, NY

One plate in our book shows a supine seductress in a cushioned opium den that looks very much like a Martine interior.

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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.

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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

From a Moroccan-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 in gouache, or "Body Color" and signed by the artist.

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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 Chinese dragon holding an ashtray.

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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 attached side table with a dark brown finish.

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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 film 2001 movie Moulin Rouge. The headboard features an oval mirror and two large ...

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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

Consequently, many smokers would save their dross in containers such as this and sell it to an opium den. This example dates to the mid-19th century and has a simple, rectangular fo...

Category

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

Consequently, many smokers would save their dross in containers such as this and sell it to an opium den. This early 20th century dross box is shaped of brass and copper and has an ...

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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

This pair of lamps pays homage to the poppy, which opium comes from. As the soft golden light shines through the bud-shaped shades, one can either imagine these lamps emulating the l...

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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 holes and then, relax! See Darren Ransdell designs other great golf pieces on the s...

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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

This is an actual bed and was used in China over a hundred years ago. It got the term “Opium Bed” because they were brought to the US in the 19th century and used in opium dens in Sa...

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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

The back and arms attract all the attention as they are carved in the manner of a folded scroll, ending beautifully with the coiling arms. Probably used in an opium den, a place wher...

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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

Opium dens in the 19th century catered to all layers of society, but differed in furnishings and attendants.

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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

This was a camera artist's view of the forbidden Paris of the 1930s, its brothels, whores, pimps, and opium dens. It remained unpublished for years because of its "daring nature."

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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

Connected to this back is a rattan-covered arm, the headrest, also removable, designed for the comfort of the opium den customer to recline against. The seat, also covered in rattan,...

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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

New York, designed ca 1948, this piece executed in 1963 with custom finish for Ellis Orlowitz The opium den low table accompanies the opium den sofa in matching silver leaf over or...

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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 sold separately)

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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 intoxication, this low table with its straight-forward structure, made of tieli wood, a...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Materials

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19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
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H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in

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Located in Sofia, BG

19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901

By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

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

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...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Etagere
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Located in Norwood, NJ

An exquisite 19th-century Chinese hardwood display cabinet, masterfully carved and richly detailed throughout. Crafted during the late Qing Dynasty, this rare piece exemplifies the a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
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Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Materials

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Located in Houston, TX

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Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850
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$11,800

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 central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

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Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa

Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...

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Materials

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Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China
Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

$25,000

H 94.49 in W 96.46 in D 75.2 in

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Located in Singapore, SG

An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simple and clean overall look. There is...

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Located in Austin, TX

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$60,372Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Japanese Mahogany Hand Carved Coffee or Opium Table with Silver Inlay
Japanese Mahogany Hand Carved Coffee or Opium Table with Silver Inlay

Japanese Mahogany Hand Carved Coffee or Opium Table with Silver Inlay

Located in Casteren, NL

An elegant rectangular coffee table or opium table made in solid mahogany with beautiful grain. The table has a rectangular paneled top with delicate inlaid silver wire figures. In ...

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Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...

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Marble

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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.