Ornate Chinese Canopy Bed, c. 1750

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry techniques to create the versatile luohan bed...

A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the sub...

Made of bent bamboo, this southern Chinese daybed was likely the most popular piece of furniture in house. Lightweight and portable, the platform bed trave...

In the West, this type of chair is commonly called a "yokeback" chair because its top rail looks like a yoke for an ox. However, in China, the name translates to "lamp hanger" chair, describing how the form as a whole looks like an ancient oil lamp stand...

This 18th century walnut table from southern China was carved to mimic round stalks of bamboo, with carefully articulated growth rings. Bamboo was a favored motif in late-Qing furniture, as it expressed humility for earlier construction methods and upheld Taoist values of naturalism. The stretchers are ingeniously designed with mortise and tenon joinery to meet the legs in such a way as to appear as to wrap around like a strip of bamboo. This console is an elegant and quietly ornate table...

Ideal as a console or center table in the modern home, this exquisite 18th-century wine table charms with rounded legs, simple double stretchers, and decorative cloud-form spandrels....

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed / Coffee Table Circa: 1900 Dimensions: W: 87.5" D: 39" H: 31" This Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed / Coffee T...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian lions, bamboo slats and lift up compartment. Created in China during the Qing Dynast...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period opium daybed from the 19th century, with woven rattan top and removable railings. Created in China during the 19th century, ...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden lady's opium bed from the 19th century, with rattan seat, pillow, two small drawers and auspicious carved cloudy motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this opium daybed...

A Qing Dynasty period opium bed from the 19th century with rattan inset, removable arm, drawers and carvings. Step back in time with this Qing Dynasty period opium bed from the 19th century, a piece that beautifully embodies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage of ancient China. This opium daybed...

Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all-over hand carved Asian gilded designs. It will hold a queen size mattress and is made up of 60+ individual pieces but will be shipped partially assembled. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Its overall age patina, consisting of nicks, dings, scratches, cracks, possible missing details, and wear to finish is considered part of its beauty. We have used the original method of tightening joints for stability, tapered shims. Many are original and we have added more in areas for stability. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid 19th – Mid 20th Century. There are beds. And then, there are beds that are a work of art… and this Chinese wedding opium canopy bed is an ABSOLUTE ASIAN MASTERPIECE!! This stunning vintage canopy bed...