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Black Four-Poster Beds

Four Poster Parzinger Style Bed (Queen) Black Lacquer on Brass Plinth
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage custom queen size four poster bed after a design by Tommi Parzinger (see last image for an
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany and deil four-poster bed with decorative bulbous, fluted and acanthus
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Tulip Top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

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Wood

American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany four-poster bed with carved floral head board, complimented by carved
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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Montreal, QC
Queen size lucite four poster bed attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, the head and foot boards are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
$7,750 Sale Price
69% Off
H 90 in W 77 in D 89 in
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post
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Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Canopy Bed, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Baroque style black color varnish refinish four-poster bed (ceiling), with headboard. The
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Canopy Bed, 19th Century
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Canopy Bed, 19th Century
$16,461
H 88.98 in W 77.56 in D 45.28 in
Large Baroque Style Black Lacquer Canopy Bed, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Baroque style black color varnish four-poster bed (ceiling), with headboard. The headboard
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Large Baroque Style Black Lacquer Canopy Bed, 19th Century
Large Baroque Style Black Lacquer Canopy Bed, 19th Century
$16,568
H 86.62 in W 82.68 in D 49.41 in

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Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts
Located in Wrexham, GB
A bespoke hand-crafted four poster bed using original antique decorative front posts. Our skilled
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Sapele Wood

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts
Located in Wrexham, GB
A bespoke hand-crafted four poster bed using original antique decorative front posts. Our skilled
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Sapele Wood

Canopy-Bed Black Marble 230x230x200-200x200cm Four Poster Bed, handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Canopy bed by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 421 CM L230 B230 H200 IN L90,55 B90,55 H78 Grand Antique Marble
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames

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Marble

British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
A British Colonial four-poster recently ebonized teak bed. The headboard features a beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Anglo-Indian Ebony Queen Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid ebony Indo-Dutch four-poster bed with canopy from Ceylon. Headboard has curved top rail with
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

5ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed with Arched Canopy, M4P54
Located in Wrexham, GB
An antique cast iron four poster bed from the late Nineteenth Century, circa 1880. This magnificent
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large mahogany 5ft four-poster bed This a wonderful large Victorian style mahogany four
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
H 94 in W 66 in D 88 in
Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut finish wood, four-poster queen-sized bed with pineapple detail on posts. Custom organic
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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak, Wood

Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed
Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed
H 96 in W 70 in D 89.5 in
Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
By Heal s
Located in Culver City, CA
Original divan base, with turned column bed ends. Made by Heals of London.
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
H 76 in W 81 in D 39 in
Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus and tassel motif. Philadelphia, Late
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Carved mahogany four-poster bed with canopy, 19th century. Custom mattress. Bedding not included
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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Massive 19th Century Ornately Carved Solid Rosewood Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Massive 19th century ornately carved solid rosewood four-poster bed This is sold as being from
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Padouk

In stock in Los Angeles, Black Marrakesh Four Poster Pacha King Size Bed
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Four Poster bed was crafted in Italy by Oak design, known for their high-quality furniture. Finished
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Lacquer

Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt King Size Four Poster Bed by Julia Gray
By Julia Gray
Located in Southampton, NY
Black painted and parcel-gilt four-poster bed by Julia Gray. King-size, solid wood frame in black
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Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Paint, Wood

Beautifully Patinated 19th Century Four-Poster Bed with Hand-Painted Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and beautiful example of a 19th century European twin bed with hand-painted
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Antique 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Located in Wrexham, GB
A Mid-Victorian four-poster bedstead with superbly cast brass plaque decoration. Presented as a
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Antique Early 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
H 80 in W 59 in D 85 in
Four Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Located in Wrexham, GB
Mid-Victorian four poster bedstead with superbly cast brass plaque decoration. Presented as a "Tall
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Antique Early 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Four Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Four Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
H 80 in W 59 in D 85 in
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P42
Located in Wrexham, GB
A 5ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed, circa 1880. The ornate bed panels have large central
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P42
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P42
H 97 in W 60 in D 88 in
Late 20th Century Black Distressed Transitional Queen Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style queen size four poster paneled bed with canopy, unbranded. Solid hardwood with
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

Magnificent Oak Elizabethan Revival Four Poster Kingsize Bed
Located in Darwen, GB
A magnificent oak Elizabethan Revival four-poster bed king-size bed. Having a panelled canopy with
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Antique 1880s Beds and Bed Frames

Matching Pair of Twin Four Poster Beds - W4P4
Located in Wrexham, GB
These beds are idyllic fairy tale four posters ideal for children. Their sizes are in proportion to
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Beech, Mahogany

Oak Elizabethan Style Four-Poster Bed Made, circa 1900
Located in Darwen, GB
An oak Elizabethan style four-poster bed made, circa 1900. Having a canopy panelled roof and carved
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Antique Early 1900s Beds and Bed Frames

Antique Zanzibar Bed Four Poster Campaign Victorian, 19th Century Queen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
‘Zanzibar’ bed, circa 1860, turned head and foot posts, the corner posts with large turned finials and
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

William IV Mahogany Four-Poster with Drapes - W4P5
Located in Wrexham, GB
) mattress but is shorter than standard at 74 inches. The four-poster bed is 105 inches high. The price is
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Antique 1830s English William IV Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Six Foot Wide Black Four Poster Bed ALH5
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown
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2010s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Steel

Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed
Located in Salisbury, GB
A lovely Georgian and later four-poster bed mahogany bed of 3/4 size. With carved foot posts of
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Antique 1790s Beds and Bed Frames

Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed
Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed
H 77.56 in W 80.32 in D 44.89 in
Mahogany Four-Poster Bed - W4P3
Located in Wrexham, GB
This mahogany four poster bed has superb mid-Nineteenth posts, circa 1860. The remainder of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Mahogany Four-Poster Bed - W4P3
Mahogany Four-Poster Bed - W4P3
H 98 in W 71 in D 92 in
Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Ebony Daybed or Single Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
A very rare solid ebony Anglo-Indian four-poster bed. The four turned posts have fluted legs and
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

18th Century Irish Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This mahogany bed was crafted in the mid to late 18th century during the Queen Anne/Chippendale
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Queen Anne Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of late 19th century carved armchairs or lounge chairs featuring newly upholstered walnut frames. The large frames are decorated in the French Provincial or Louis XV ta...
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Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs
Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs
$4,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 40.5 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
Small Charming Antique Swedish Primitive Folk Art Bench with Natural Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Small charming primitive folk art bench from northern Sweden made by hand around 1840. The bench is made in solid pine which has never been painted so the wood has lightened to a nat...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches

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Pine

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rope, Brass, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rope and brass wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.25"H x 10.125"W x 1.5"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship ...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

David Hockney, A Bigger Book
By David Hockney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover, 50 x 70 cm (19.6 x 27.5 in.), 498 pages, 13 fold-outs, with an adjustable bookstand designed by Marc Newson, plus an illustrated 680-page chronology book A Bigger Book,...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

David Hockney, A Bigger Book
David Hockney, A Bigger Book
$5,500 / item
H 27.5 in W 19.6 in D 4 in
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.1"H x 10.1"W x 0.7"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from H...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Oak

French Designer, Wall Mirror, Oak, France, 1940s
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Oak, France, 1940s
$1,800
H 12.1 in W 10.1 in D 0.7 in
Pressed Botanicals Set of (9) Mounted in Old Window Frame Italian Dated 1913
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pressed Italian Botanicals Set of (9) Mounted in an Old Window Frame with great old paint. We were fortunate enough to purchase two old window frames that probably some very clever i...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Country Natural Specimens

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Michael Taylor Style Stone Acanthus Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing molded stone patio and garden dining table featuring a tulip shaped bulbous formed base decorated with acanthus in the neoclassical taste. The base is very heavy with an org...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

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Stone, Concrete

Michael Taylor Style Stone Acanthus Garden Dining Table
Michael Taylor Style Stone Acanthus Garden Dining Table
$5,800
H 29.5 in W 65.75 in D 41.75 in
Victorian Stained Glass Front Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large and heavy exterior door with newly re-built stained glass.
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Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates

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Stained Glass, Pine

Victorian Stained Glass Front Door
Victorian Stained Glass Front Door
$3,375
H 90.75 in W 48.04 in D 1.86 in
1970s Gerard van den Berg “Ringo” Cognac Leather Loveseat
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful leather “Ringo” loveseat designed by Gerard van den Berg, Netherlands, 1970s. Upholstered in its original cognac leather, the loveseat has aged gracefully with natural pa...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Leather

19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century, Oriental Hardwood Coffee Table, Or Opium Table, Having Well Figured Panelled Rectangular Top Over Attractively Carved Pierced Frieze, Flanked B...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

A Pair of Pergamino 4-Drawers Cabinets / Nightstands, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stylish pair of mid-century cabinets or nightstands, circa 1950, clad in warm, natural parchment (pergamino). Each piece features four spacious drawers with subtle hardware, restin...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian gallery carpet, measuring 5' 11" x 10' 10", features a strikingly minimalist field adorned with a refined allover pattern of tiny diamonds, ea...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Danish Rosewood Credenza by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun's Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Large and spacious rosewood/palisander high board model no. 19 designed by Gunni Omann for Omann ...
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Vintage 1960s Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid Century 2-Tier Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century 2-tier coffee table Walnut with 2 levels for storage. Tapered legs. 32"W x 32"D x 18"H.  
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century 2-Tier Coffee Table
Mid Century 2-Tier Coffee Table
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18 in W 32 in D 32 in
Arts and Crafts Plant stand
Located in Denton, TX
Very tall candle / plant stand made of solid quarter sawn oak with spade shaped design on the apron of the top.
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Candle Stands

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Plant stand
Arts and Crafts Plant stand
$950
H 22.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
"My Moon My Mirror" Round Wall Mirror in Printed Glass by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"My Moon My Mirror" is a round wall mirror, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a tempered glass mirror silvered and with a picture of the moon pri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass

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Black Four-Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black four-poster beds is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, all black four-poster beds available were constructed with great care. There are 21 antique and vintage black four-poster beds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of black four-poster beds available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Black four-poster beds bearing Georgian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black four-poster beds over the years, but those made by Heal's and Julia Gray are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Beds And Bed 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 Black Four-Poster Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    References 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Today, the point of a four-poster bed is largely stylistic. People place them in bedrooms due to their elegant decorative appearance. Historically, four-poster beds featured heavy curtains that blocked light, preserved privacy and provided warmth in the winter. You'll find a selection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The tester on a four poster bed is the canopy over the bed. It was usually made of wood and could be covered with cloth. It provided privacy and helped enclose the bed, making it easier to heat the bed area. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage and contemporary four-poster beds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Across the top of older four-poster beds was a wooden rail that was called the tester. The tester often held a rail where curtains were attached that could be pulled closed. Shop a collection of four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can make a four-poster bed modern in a number of ways. Try refinishing it with matte spray paint or covering the headboard with fabric or wallpaper. You can also hang fabric in contemporary prints from the frame as a canopy. You'll find a collection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.

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