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Federal Hepplewhite Tiger Maple 4 Post Bed Canopy Top, NE
Located in Providence, RI
This reeded four post bed is very delicate and slender in form. It is typical to find plain rear
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Canopy Beds
Painted Bed Canopies
Located in Fairhope, AL
A rare find indeed. Two bed canopies with hints of gilding and paint. Crosses surround the base
Category
19th Century French Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood
$2,600
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Painted Single Four-Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in Darwen, GB
A superb Sheraton Revival satinwood painted single four-poster bed with canopy originally purchased
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Canopy Beds
A Finely Carved 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Bed with Metal Canopy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A magnificent attractive and finely carved bed. The bed's headboard carved with opposing lions and
Category
19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
The
Sea Cloud
Four-Poster PAIR Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post
Located in Woodbury, CT
PAIR of American Eagle hand carved Sheraton manner mahogany four-poster canopied beds: outstanding
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19th Century Antique Canopy Beds
French Bed Corona Canopy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sensational over size gold giltwood crown corona canopy.Anchors to the wall.Would look amazing with
Category
19th Century French Antique Canopy Beds
$3,600
6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings and fine canopy
Located in Wrexham, GB
A 6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings, fine canopy and original brass
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Bed Canopy / Ciel du Lit
Located in New Orleans, LA
Walnut and walnut veneer, gilt brass stars. Early 19th century.
Bottom diameter 25.75".
Bottom diameter 25.75".
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19th Century Italian Antique Canopy Beds
19th C Giltwood Corona or Bed Canopy
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Pretty giltwood bed canopy or crown
Category
19th Century Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood
Twin Canopy Painted Red with Blue Painted Detail
Located in New York, NY
A delightful, folk art single bed most likely Hungarian, hand initialed and dated “C.F.B.” and
Category
19th Century Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood, Paint
Anglo-Raj Bed
Located in New York, NY
Anglo-Raj 4 poster bed with canopy. comes in 11 pieces. Easy to put together with 8 large screws
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany
$4,800
Anglo-Raj Bed
Located in New York, NY
Anglo-Raj 4 poster bed with canopy. comes in 11 pieces. Easy to put together with 8 large screws
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Canopy Beds
$4,800
19th Century French Pressed-Brass Bed Canopy / Baldequin
Located in New Orleans, LA
may be used over various bed sizes depending on how one drapes and swags the fabric.
Category
19th Century French Antique Canopy Beds
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
traditional cream damask fabric as the interior of the canopy.
The bed accepts a 5ft wide by 6ft 6in long
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Wide Four Poster Bed - M4P12
Located in Wrexham, GB
shown in the photographs or a straight canopy and is finished in black.
The bed accepts a British
Category
1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
as shown in the photographs or a straight canopy and is finished in black.
The bed currently
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Campaign Brass Four Poster Bed - M4P20
Located in Wrexham, GB
canopy.
This bed accepts a double base and mattress set, 54 inch wide x 75 inch long.
The price is for
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1870s English Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass
Superior 19th Century Moroccan Brass Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
canopy.
The bed is measured to the top of its posts. With the canopy top it is far more than 10' tall.
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass
60 inches Wide Four-Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A classical style brass and iron four-poster bed finished in black with a straight canopy.
This
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Anglo-Indian Faux Bamboo Wood Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anglo-Indian bed carved from a light colored hardwood in a bamboo pattern. Side rails have rosewood
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Located in Wrexham, GB
"Tall Post" bedstead but there is a rail canopy also.
This bed accepts a British King Size or
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Early 19th Century European Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Victorian Mahogany Antique Four Poster Bed, W4P9
Located in Wrexham, GB
canopy. The turned tapered posts at the foot of the bed have large decorative features, which sit on tall
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian solid rosewood four poster bed with canopy. Headboard has gently curved top rail with
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass
Giltwood Canopy
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Oval giltwood canopy
Category
19th Century French Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood, Muslin
$5,000
CB-17 Antique Scottish
1870
Victorian Queen Size Half Tester Brass Bed
Located in Vancouver, BC
original brass fitting with half canopy.
Comes with original bed ends that have been extended.
Some wear
Category
1870s Scottish Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass
Painted French Canopy
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large, beautifully shaped canopy with tufted crimson interior.
Category
19th Century French Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood
$3,400
Pair of Louis XV Giltwood Finials
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Louis XV giltwood finials probably from a canopy bed.
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Canopy Beds
18TH C. GOLD DORE
CANOPY
Located in San Francisco, CA
18TH CENTURY FRENCH GOLD DORE' CANOPY
27'' X 27''X 8''H
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Canopy Beds
$1,500
19th Century Ciel De Lit Canopy Frame
Located in Boston, MA
19th century French ciel de lit canopy frame.
Category
19th Century French Antique Canopy Beds
William IV Mahogany Four-Poster with Drapes - W4P5
Located in Wrexham, GB
drapes, covered backboard and sunburst pleated canopy.
The bed accepts a 5ft 6in wide (66 in wide
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Camp Topridge Federal Four-Poster Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post
Located in Woodbury, CT
canopy frame. This bed subsequently passed through the collection of a notable network news/Hollywood
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Poplar
French mahogany "ciel de lit " bed canopy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lovely canopy in mahogany
Category
19th Century French Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany, Silk
Religious Altar Canopy
Located in Atlanta, GA
German wood carved and painted altar canopy. Great for use in a chapel or as a bed canopy.
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood, Paint
$4,250
Indo-Chinese Marriage Bed Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
interior and exterior canopies. Beneath this is the bed with a solid base, framed on three sides with
Category
19th Century Malaysian Antique Canopy Beds
Silver Plated White Metal Crown
Located in New York, NY
as a canopy for a bed
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Early 20th Century American Antique Canopy Beds
Carved capital
Located in Boston, MA
. Can be used as either a wall bracket, a Ciel du Lit (Bed Canopy) or a small console table.
Category
19th Century American Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood
$950
18th C. Flemish Verdure Tapestry
Located in Nashville, TN
for the decoration, covering openings and acting as canopies around beds. Kings and nobles would roll
Category
18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Silk
19th Century Canopy Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century canopy bed
Overall dimensions: 51" W x 78.25" D x 77.5" T
69.5" T without canopy
Category
19th Century Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood
$3,650
Jumu Six-Post Canopy Bed
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A hand carved Jumu six-post canopy bed. Produced in 1820, early Qing dynasty. From the Jiangsu
Category
1820s Chinese Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Rosewood
$14,000
Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed
Located in New York, NY
Hand Painted Folk Art teal single canopy bed
Frame and turned posts in teal
Headboard and
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood
Four Post Mahogany Canopy Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
Hand-carved mahogany four post bed from British India, circa 1920. This queen-sized bed, which was
Category
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Four Post Tester or Canopy Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
Mahogany four-poster tester bed from British India, circa 1920, with elaborate hand carvings of two
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed - MKB8
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent all brass four-poster bed bedstead with four detailed etched brass posts, displaying
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Wide Brass Four Poster Bed with Crown and Canopy, M4P19
Located in Wrexham, GB
the bed without the tentacle canopy and crown. The height to the top of the brass knob on the posts is
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Mahogany Canopy or Tester Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1900 hand-carved mahogany tester bed is a treasure from Kolkata, once the capital of
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Bed Canopy Ciel De Lit Antique Bed Corona Bed Crown
Located in East Hampton, NY
A ciel de lit, literally a ceiling for the bed, or bed crown in a drum motif; the bed canopy can be
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Metal
Victorian Mahogany Antique Four Poster Bed, W4P11
Located in Wrexham, GB
curtain rails, and finally to the large corniced canopy. This four poster bed is an excellent example of
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Cast Iron and Brass Four-Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
canopy and ornate brass fittings.
We have extended this bed out to 6 ft wide from an original frame
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
William IV Mahogany Four Poster Antique Bed, W4P8
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine William IV mahogany four poster bed with original canopy.
This bed is 60" wide, UK King
Category
1830s French William IV Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Brass Campaign Four Poster Beds M4P37
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent pair of all brass four poster beds with delicate posts, ornate brass casting in the
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Grand mid 18th Century French Gold Gilt Carved Wood Canopy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Grand mid 18th century French gold gilt carved wood canopy (also corona).
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Canopy Beds
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI French Lithographs Le Garde-Meuble, Set of Ten
Located in New York, NY
from a collection "Le Garde-Meuble" depicting various decorative renderings of Louis XVI canopy beds
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Canopy Beds
Cast Iron Stove Plate Dated 1749
Located in New York, NY
. Potiphar's wife under the canopied bed grabs Joseph's cloak in temptation with biblical reference and date
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Folk Art Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Iron
Antique Red Lacquer Gilt Six-Posted Carved Canopy Wedding Bed, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The double bed bases joint in the middle as one, the frames enclosing the hard cane top, aprons and
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Red Lacquer Gilt Six-Posted Carved Canopy Wedding Bed, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The double bed bases joint in the middle as one, the frames enclosing the hard cane top, aprons and
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Renaissance Revival Bedroom Set, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Height 87"
Width 51"
Depth 21"
Bedside cabinet
Height 35"
Width 19"
Depth 14"
Width of bed canopy 70
Category
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Salesmen Sample Four Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in Charleston, SC
reeded columns on top of rectangular plinths. The plinths have Gothic faux bed bolt covers and the posts
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Canopy Beds
Materials
Mahogany
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Antique Canopy Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique canopy beds available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique canopy beds — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Antique canopy beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Louis XV and Baroque antique canopy beds are consistently popular styles. Antique canopy beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Coduri of Lyon, France, Gabriel Viardot and Interi are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Canopy Beds?
Antique canopy beds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,800, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $44,900.
Questions About Antique Canopy Beds
- What are canopy beds for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Canopy beds were traditionally used to retain warmth at bedtime and create a sense of privacy within the bed, though now are popular for their luxurious design. Canopy beds usually have four posters and draped fabric over the top and sides.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To make a canopy for your bed, extend the four posts of your frame using metal or wood. You can then use drapes or fabric to create the canopy. Alternatively, buy your own by shopping a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The canopy above a bed is called a tester. Antique testers were most often made of wood. Contemporary testers may also be made of metal, or simply draped cloth. There are also half-size testers that cover the upper half of the bed. On 1stDibs, find an array of canopy beds featuring testers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A canopy over a bed is called a canopy bed. This type of bed is very similar to a 4-poster bed. Decorative fabric is draped upon the upper spaced between the posts.
- Are canopy beds still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, canopy beds are still made. A canopy bed features four posts, one at each corner, and affixed to the top of the post is a canopy. The canopy is frequently made of fabric, but it can be made of wood or another solid object and carved to look like fabric. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Canopy beds were initially designed to conserve warmth and to offer privacy. Now, the four-poster frame offers plentiful design opportunities, from classic drapes to dramatic tassels. Shop a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A four poster bed features four posts, one at each corner. A canopy bed also has four posts, one at each corner, but a canopy bed is covered with a cloth of some sort. They can look similar except for the canopy on top. However, canopy posts are often built differently than four poster beds so they can accommodate the fabric. Shop a collection of four poster and canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique 3/4 bed?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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