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Chinese Woven Top Daybed with Scrolled Feet, c. 1850
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This 19th century monumental elmwood daybed from China's Shanxi province features an outward-curving apron with cusped edges and a tightly-woven rattan top. The daybed's abbreviated cabriole legs end in feet bearing auspicious ruyi symbols of prosperity, suggesting the platform is floating on good fortune. Traditionally, a daybed such as this was not only a place to sleep, but also to a pot to drink tea, play a game, or share an intimate moment.
Additional Dimensions:
Table apron to floor: 14".
- Dimensions:Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 98.5 in (250.19 cm)Depth: 53 in (134.62 cm)Seat Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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