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A finely carved Chinese hardwood opium daybed featuring extraordinary openwork carving of grapevines, leaves, and auspicious animal motifs symbolizing abundance …
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A finely carved Chinese hardwood opium daybed featuring extraordinary openwork carving of grapevines, leaves, and auspicious animal motifs symbolizing abundance and prosperity in traditional Chinese decorative arts.
The backrest incorporates two natural marble Dali panels whose organic patterns evoke landscape imagery, a highly prized feature in classical Chinese furniture. The sculptural apron is deeply carved with intertwining vines and fruit, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship and dimensional carving rarely seen in later decorative reproductions.
Note: The deep openwork grapevine carving across the front apron is unusually elaborate. That kind of carving was labor-intensive and tends to be associated with higher-end workshop production.
Raised on robust carved legs and retaining its expansive platform form, the piece functions equally well as a traditional daybed or as a dramatic architectural seating element in contemporary interiors.
Such elaborately carved Chinese daybeds were originally used in reception rooms and private chambers and have become highly sought-after statement pieces among collectors and interior designers.
Approximate date: Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Period
Material: Carved hardwood with marble Dali panels
Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear (left side marble Dali panel missing). Right side (facing) Dali marble panel intact, as are the two Dali marble back panels..
Size: 43"high, 76" wide, 62" deep.
Custom Velvet upholstery and cushions (Alpaca) included.
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- Dimensions
- 76ʺW × 62ʺD × 43ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Seat Interior Width
- 74.0 in
- Arm Height
- 42.0 in
- Seat Height
- 20.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Seat Interior Depth
- 60.0 in
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fur
- Marble
- Velvet
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chestnut
- Condition Notes
- Beautifully maintained.Very good antique condition.Exceedingly well-preserved carving. No places where the finish has worn. Surface shows very minor wear consistent … moreBeautifully maintained.Very good antique condition.Exceedingly well-preserved carving. No places where the finish has worn. Surface shows very minor wear consistent with age and use. The hardwood frame is structurally sound. Originally, there were four marble Dali panels. The backrest and right side (facing) marble Dali panels are intact. The left side (facing) marble Dali panel is missing. less
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