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What is a Chinese marriage bed?
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A Chinese marriage bed may refer to the matrimonial bed ceremony. Also known as An Chuang, the ceremony is a Chinese wedding custom where couples set up and decorate a bed prior to their wedding and is believed to symbolize harmony in the marriage. Shop a selection of antique marriage beds on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Chinese Wedding Beds on 1stDibs
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
$19,501 Sale Price
40% Off
Two Chinese panels, late 19th century, China, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Two large panels of a Chinese wedding bed, richly carved with figures, festive scenes, gifts and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Panelling
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century 3-Panel Chinese Minority Wedding Bed Cover, Miao People
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century 3-Panel Chinese minority wedding bed cover, Miao People
A rare and early
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
