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Postmodernist Bed with Nightstands and Dressing Table, Bernard Govin, 1970s
By Bernard Govin
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Extremely rare production of this impressive bed frame from Bernard Govin.
Bernard Govin is a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
French Antique Bed with Ormolu Decoration, WK193
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive French antique bed with elegant shape, turned posts and ormolu decoration.
This bed
Category
Vintage 1920s French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Postmodern "Dimanche Matin" Double Bed by Christer Schweilz for Pallucco, 1991
By Pallucco
Located in București, B
The "Dimanche Matin" bed was designed by Christer Schweilz for Pallucco in 1991. It's a very rare
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
Marlo
Bed in Black Leather, Italy 1980s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Zagreb, HR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Bed Model Marlo for Molteni, Italy, 1982
A rare 'Marlo' bed
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
"Donau" Single Bed by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for Leitner, 1986
By Marco Zanini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in București, B
-nineties by Ettore Sottsass for Jean Pigozzi.
This single bed is made of burl wood, with Birdseye maple
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Burl
A Sheraton Carved Mahogany Canopy Bed Mcintire School Salem Mass
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Sharon, MA
. McIntire, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1815. This important four post bed is richly decorated in a manner
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
DREXEL Burl Oak Caned Mediterranean Style Two Post King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mediterranean style king size headboard by Drexel. Solid burl oak, arched design, two tall posts
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Oak, Burl
Grand Federal/Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Salem, Ma, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
This is a grand mahogany tall post bed with a fully developed canopy framed in mahogany. Many of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Four Poster Bed, 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Attributable to Gillows
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century mahogany four-poster bed. The front posts of square form to the lower part with
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
American Antique Doll’s Bed, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
turnings on the four bed posts. The bottom is "roped" with natural twine. Would be good for a medium to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Rustic Toys
Materials
Twine, Maple, Pine
Folk Art, Set of Three 17th Century Painted and Carved Figural Fragments
Located in New York, NY
A delightful set of three figures, probably carved from either table legs or bed posts, and dating
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Cima Canopy Bed by Sovrappensiero Design Studio
By Sovrappensiero
Located in Città Della Pieve, PG
bed, forming the posts and drawing
solid iron circles on their summit, which welcome a soft coloured
Category
2010s Italian Bed Coronas
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,449 / item
Six Posted Canopy Bed with Carved Fretwork Railings circa 1800 Suzhou Double Bed
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
Fine six-posted canopy bed.
The bed base with a rounded-front edged frame and a caned top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Six Post Canopy Bed in Solid Ju Mu, Chinoserie, Suzhou
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The bed bse frame enclosing a cane top and decorated with wrapped-around lipped molded edges and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pineapple and Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1820, Refitted to Standard Queen
Located in Billerica, MA
Pineapple and Feather carved low post bed, circa 1820 in Birch refitted to standard queen with rams
Category
Antique 1820s American American Craftsman Bedroom Sets
Materials
Birch
Pineapple and Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1820, Refitted to Standard Queen
Located in Billerica, MA
Pineapple and Feather carved low post bed, circa 1820 in Birch refitted to standard queen with rams
Category
Antique 1820s American American Craftsman Bedroom Sets
Materials
Birch
Black and Green Velvet Single Bed Cushion and Pillow by Andrea Zittel
By Andrea Zittel 1
Located in New York, NY
apportioned spaces for tables, chairs, beds, and other furniture allowed for a pared-down living space whose
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Fantasy Islands Movable Sofa, Sofa Bed by Kurt Beier, circa 1980s. FINAL SALE!
By Kurt Beier
Located in Schagen, NL
Large and rare sculptural piece from the 1980s,-1990s which can be easily turned into an 'island' or so called platform. Very romantic and highly fashionable piece with Suède like fa...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Nursery Crib
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
A crib like no other. This crib features a three in one system from infant to toddler bed. Simply
Category
2010s American Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Brass
$16,750 / item
Gorgoneion Strength Pendant Necklace with Garnet, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
, thought to be one of the most efficacious in world history. It was used not only on door-posts, in bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
a very fine example of a Federal bed. The solid mahogany post have opposing twist feet with brass
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Poplar, Mahogany
Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple
Located in Billerica, MA
Reproduction pencil post king bed in tiger maple with acorn finials.
Measures: 82" W x 86" L x 84
Category
2010s American Shaker Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
$6,200 / item
Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple
Located in Billerica, MA
Reproduction pencil post king bed in tiger maple with acorn finials.
Measures: 82" W x 86" L x 84
Category
2010s American Shaker Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Pair of Antique Indian Carved and Painted Table Lamps from Antique Bed Posts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique bed posts now table lamps carved and polychromed wood with two tiers of maidens in
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Softwood
Mirrored Queen Size Bed
Located in Manhasset, NY
with black velvet upholstery, four bed posts decorated with finials. Comes with bed slats.
Category
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
$8,500
Rose Tarlow California King, Prince Charles Bed
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California King Prince Charles bed by Rose Tarlow and Melrose House. This was a custom bed, post
Category
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Maple Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
designs and thick faux bamboo bed posts on each corner ending with turned finials. The bed is complete
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood, Maple
Handcrafted Walnut and Maple Australian Super King Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Australian Super King, Four Post Mid-Century Modern, handcrafted walnut and maple bed with solid
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Victorian Art Nouveau Four Poster Double Brass Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
of this there are tall posts at each side topped off with a chunky bed knob
The foot end of the
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Curly Maple Canopy Bed
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early curly Maple canopy bed. Beautifully turned posts with carved floral finials and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
$1,295
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster King Size Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Chinese Chippendale king-size four-poster bed post bed. Palm tree leaf finials. All
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Handmade Iron
Gilt Bronze Modern Neoclassical Queen Bed by Mario Villa
By Mario Villa
Located in New York, NY
the headboard. The bed posts finials, feet and the cross braces are all delicately wrapped in gilt
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Nude on Bed - Post-Impressionist Oil, Woman in Interior by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on board by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro depicting a brunette in an open gown lying against a large cushion and holding a letter. Signed lower right. Framed dimensions are 11 inches hig...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
poster bed, the bed posts are turned in mahogany, they have acanthus leaf carvings with an elegant twist
Category
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Victorian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Large Size with Sunburst Canopy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, bordered with an outward sweeping cornice. The bed posts are turned mahogany with an elegant twist and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Muslin
c.1880 Antique Rosewood Dutch Marquetry 3/4 Bed
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
wood), it's phenomenal bracketed side-rails, and it's rounded bed posts, too. Since this breathtaking
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Classic King Poster Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
grandeur with four removable tall bed posts.
Dimensions: 82.25" W x 87" D x 88.5" H
2978-71CC-P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
$8,748 / item
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
the top with barley twist bed posts at either side.
The bed has been recently restored, the old
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern four post king bed with four lucite posts. This bed has a luxurious upholstered headboard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$15,900 / item
Charleston Mahogany Four Post Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston four post bed with unique beehive turning. Mahogany, circa 1830 resized to a queen.
Category
Antique 1820s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Four Post Dog Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A crotch mahogany dog bed with blind fret carving to the uprights and turned finials, molded edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$1,795 / item
Carved Mahogany Four Post Bed, Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany Queen bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$8,745 / item
Modern European Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Four poster king size bed with turned oak posts, rustic oak paneled rails and parquetry footboard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
$9,090 / item
Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
English greyed oak four-poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
$10,270 / item
Modern European Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern European four poster king size bed with turned oak posts, rustic oak paneled rails and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
$9,090 / item
French Post-War Single Bed in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Roger Landault, single bed, mahogany and cane, France, 1950s
French Post-War
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this solid wood x4 Tall Post French Bed
This Bed is a Classic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Flamed Hardwood Thomasville Super King Size Four Posted Bed Frame Adustable Post
By Thomasville
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Super King size grand Thomasville four poster bed
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
Tall Mahogany King Bed with Reeded Bamboo Posts
Located in Chicago, IL
100" tall Regency mahogany poster bed with reeded faux bamboo posts. Half round acorn top finials
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Classic King Size Lucite Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic king size lucite four-post with an upholstered headboard. This beautiful bed has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
$10,850 / item
Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany rice bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$7,470 / item
Quirky Designer Hand Forged Twisted Silver Iron 4 Post Bed a Fantasy Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Quirky Designer Hand Forged Twisted Silver 6ft Iron 4 Post Bed
A Fantasy bed in silver with off
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
100" Tall Mahogany King Bed With Reeded Bamboo Posts
Located in Chicago, IL
100" tall regency mahogany poster bed with reeded faux bamboo posts. Half round acorn top finials.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Six Post Canopy Bed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
RARE CHINESE MING DYNASTY HUANGHUALI SIX POST CANOPY BED . THIS PIECE WAS ONCE OWNED BY MADAME
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Venetian Rococo Parcel Gilt
Painted Four-Post Platform Bed
Located in Sheridan, CO
Stunning and unique Italian four-post bed, early 19th c. This bed features parcel gilt and painted
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Plaster, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Original Blue Painted Pencil Post Hired Hands Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painted 19th century robin egg blue pencil post hired hands rope bed with a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Style Julia Gray Poster Bed, King Sized Four Posts
By Julia Gray
Located in Manhasset, NY
-gilt decorated posts on this large and impressive poster bed designed by Julia Gray for EJ Victor. Leaf
Category
2010s Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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Bed Posts For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of bed posts available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct bed posts — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 473 antique and vintage bed posts for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 188 modern editions to choose from as well. Bed posts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bed posts are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, mid-century modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bed posts over the years, but those made by American Beds Co, Henkel Harris and Porte Italia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Finding the Right Beds-frames for You
We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.
Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping.
Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.
Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.
Questions About Bed Posts
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bed with four posts is called a four-poster bed. Many attach to awnings called canopies. Historical records trace the beds back to the 3rd century, but they became especially popular during the Middle Ages. Find a selection of antique and vintage four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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