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Furniture Ltd.
A Rare Qing Dynasty Chi-Ch'ih-Mu Wood Six-Post Canopy Bed
Overall height: 86 in (218.5 cm), Platform Height: 20 in (51 cm), Length: 87 in (221 cm), Depth: 65.25 in (166 cm) Circa 18th century
The sophistication of the craftsmanship, design, materials, and numerous motifs seen in this Canopy Bed is an indication that furniture of great beauty and refinement was still produced in the 18th century. It is rare to find a six-post canopy bed of chi-ch'ih-mu wood in such fine condition from this period.
