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19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$20,007.87
$33,346.4540% Off
£14,898.50
£24,830.8340% Off
€16,800
€28,00040% Off
CA$27,406.78
CA$45,677.9740% Off
A$30,561.66
A$50,936.1040% Off
CHF 15,945.77
CHF 26,576.2940% Off
MX$375,003.10
MX$625,005.1640% Off
NOK 202,964.27
NOK 338,273.7840% Off
SEK 192,304.24
SEK 320,507.0640% Off
DKK 127,892.30
DKK 213,153.8440% Off
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About the Item

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior is heavily decorated with gold leafing, carvings, ornate carved figurine pillars, and delicate fretwork. The interior features eight, hand-painted, ornately designed panels, a woven reed bed/mattress platform, and a low chest with two drawers on each side.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 102.37 in (260 cm)Width: 99.61 in (253 cm)Depth: 72.84 in (185 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Marbella, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU304439473123

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