Chinese Fertility/wedding bed?
02 February 2025
Description

Excellent condition. No nails or screws. goes together like a puzzle. Do not know any history on it other than I picked it at an asian antique store in Thailand.

Dimensions

56" wide x 81" long x 95" tall

Acquired from
Dealer or Gallery
For sale
Yes
Answered within 6 days
By David U.
Feb 08, 06:34 UTC
Fair Market Value
$7,500 - $8,500 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

This is an antique Chinese canopy bed, often referred to as a wedding or fertility bed, originating from Southern China (Guangdong or Fujian province). These beds were highly prized heirlooms and featured elaborate carvings of dragons, phoenixes, and auspicious symbols, signifying wealth and marital prosperity. The joinery construction with no nails or screws is typical of traditional Chinese furniture craftsmanship.

Condition & Value

The bed is in excellent condition, measuring 56” wide x 81” long x 95” tall.

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