19th Century Chinese Day Bed

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Wonderful 19th century Canopy Top Chinese Day Bed, Walnut worn red lacquer with inset rattan platform. Humpback struts, intricately carved … Read more Wonderful 19th century Canopy Top Chinese Day Bed, Walnut worn red lacquer with inset rattan platform. Humpback struts, intricately carved legs, raised on ball feet, with full Canopy top with screen detail. Circa 1800, Shanxi
Worn red lacquer over Elm having a rich spectacular patina. Inset rattan platform is removable, entire bed separates into serval easy to assemble pieces. Humpback struts, intricately carved legs, raised on ball feet, with full Canopy top having a geometric meditation detail. Completely solid and usable for everyday as a bed, bench, or meditation platform. Beds such as this where often used for scholarly activities, reading, writing, and meditation. Circa 1800, Shanxi, China. In very good condition. See less