An antique Chinese bed, cut down and made into a long, low coffee table. The woven seat now serves as the top, set within a frame of honey-brown wood. Below it the apron is open: turned spindles alternate with round discs, and a large concentric roundel with a small metal plate marks the center. Scrolled brackets fill each corner and the feet end in curled scrolls. The wood has the soft, rubbed glow of old furniture, and it reads as one piece from every side.

At 74 inches long, 32 inches deep and 19 inches high, it is big enough to anchor a whole seating group, with room for books, trays and a few sculptural objects. Use it in front of a long sofa, between two facing sofas, or at the foot of a bed. The open apron lets light pass beneath, and the woven top gives a room a layer of texture.

Specifications

• Era: Antique, late Qing to Republic period (estimated)
• Origin: China
• Material: Wood (species unconfirmed), woven seat panel, metal plate
• Size: 73.5"(W) x 32.5"(D) x 19"(H)
• Color: Honey brown
• Condition: Used antique, adapted from a Chinese bed into a coffee table. Wear consistent with age & use, which is part of its character & historical value.

This antique Chinese bed, adapted into a coffee table, has a woven top, a spindle and disc apron with a center roundel and scroll feet. It measures 73.5 inches long, 32.5 inches deep and 19 inches high. It suits a large seating area.

Q&A
1. What was a low Chinese bed used for before it was made into a table?
Low Chinese beds were used for sitting, resting and sleeping, and were often placed in a main room or a study. The woven seat gave a cool surface in warm weather. Converted to a coffee table, the same form keeps its proportions and its open apron.
2. How long should a coffee table be for a sofa, and is 19 inches too tall?
A coffee table should be about two thirds the length of the sofa, so a 74 inch table suits a sofa over 9 feet or a pair of sofas. A height of 19 inches is slightly above the usual 16 to 18 inches, which suits low chairs and deep seating.

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