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Seller's Notes:ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES | set price Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all-over hand carved Asian gilded designs. 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 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 originated from China and is comprised of gorgeous Chinese Elm that is embellished with all over hand carved and gilded designs of mythical creatures such as dragons and phoenixes, elephants, Chinese symbols, vines, birds, and flowers. The canopy has an incredible ceiling and when you lie down you are compelled by four fantastic three-dimensional carved dragons surrounded by red painted flames and wings and two more dragons within the boxed sections on the underside of the canopy. It’s MAGNIFICENT!! It has two open box shelves in the top back corners with floral carvings on the board between them and the front of the canopy features seven rectangular sections with intricately hand carved and gold leafed unique Asian scenes. Simply breathtaking.

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.

Brand: 1st Dibs

Collection: Auntique

Manufacturer Link: https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/more-furniture-collecti...