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Nancy Corzine Carved Walnut Silk Tufted Designer King Size Four Poster Bed
By Nancy Corzine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine carved walnut silk tufted designer king size four poster bed. Includes the headboard
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Bernhardt Flame Mahogany King Four Poster Bed
By Bernhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal King four poster bed. Made by the iconic Bernhardt group. A chic flame
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Antique "Old Louisiana" Mahogany Four Poster Queen-Size Bed, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique "Old Louisiana" mahogany four poster queen-size bed, Circa 1880.
Headboard dimensions
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century English Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an Elizabethan style carved oak four poster bed. Having a carved and moulded cornice
Category
Mid-20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Pair of American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Reeded Twin Beds, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Sheraton mahogany four-poster twin beds with carved scrolled headboards, bulbous
Category
Antique 1820s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
1800
s Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
Gorgeous
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Tester Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Federal style flame mahogany four poster queen size tester bed
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A stunning southern four-poster bed in very fine mahogany with carved tobacco & acanthus leaf
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Iberian Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1900 FREE SHIPPING
Located in Trensacq, FR
Antique Iberian Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1900
Gorgeous spindle wood bed.
Classic Iberian
Category
Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique English Victorian Arts
Crafts Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare Victorian oak four poster bed with barley twist columns to the head and foot. Chamfered
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Neo-Classical Style Tole Painted Metal Framed Four Poster Bed, Queen
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a queen size neo-classical style tole painted metal four poster bed that is attributed to
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Italian Hand Painted Four Poster Faux Bamboo Bed by Patina with Birds, King
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! It is a lovely hand painted four poster bed by Patina. It is Italian. The four posts
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Federal Style Carved Mahogany Four Poster Bed in Manner of Samuel McIntire
By Phillip Lowe
Located in Essex, MA
Incredible Handcrafted Four Poster Bed in Style of McIntire. Made by Phillip Lowe, Beverly
Category
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Birch
Rare Four Poster, Lucite Bed.
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Queen size lucite and chrome 4 poster bed.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Victorian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Large Size with Sunburst Canopy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This a wonderful large Victorian mahogany four-poster bed, it has a fabric sun burst canopy
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Muslin
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Four Poster Full Canopy Bed
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Four Poster Full Canopy Bed
Bed measures: 59.5 wide x 81
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Danish Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Stamford, CT
Pale green painted bed with ten handpainted panels with turned posts and cornice.
Inside dimensions are 78" x 39".
Inside dimensions are 78" x 39".
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Beds and Bed Frames
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.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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
Arabian Nights Bed Featuring Four Posters And Gold Leaf Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning, handcrafted four-poster bed in leather and gold leaf detailing.
Finished in ebony
Category
2010s Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a superb quality Elizabethan style carved oak four-poster bed. The paneled canopy above
Category
Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Fine George III Chinoiserie Four-Poster Bed Firmly Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine George III chinoiserie four poster bed firmly attributed to Gillows, the faux rosewood front
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist
Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany four poster tester / finial bed with a carved book matched headboard
Category
Antique 1810s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Gerogian, Four Poster Bed, Queen or Full, Carved Mahogany, United States, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gerogian Style Mahogany Four Poster Bed, Queen or Full Size, with Slats, Carved, 1930s
This
Category
Vintage 1930s Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
English 1870s Walnut Barley Twist Four-Poster Bed with Carved Toupie Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut barley twist four-poster bed from the late 19th century with carved finials
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Pennsylvania Four-Poster Queen-Size Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This beautiful four-poster bed from Pennsylvania, circa 1815, with twist-turned posts embellished
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Cherry Full Size Four Poster Thistle Bed
By Statton Trutype
Located in Dayton, OH
"A beautiful classic Statton Trutype Americana four-poster cherry bed. Produced by Statton
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
Antique Bed 17th Century Jacobean Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Buxton, GB
A 17th century carved oak four poster bed, with later elements, the headboard depicting the legend
Category
Antique 16th Century British Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Matching Signed Harden Furniture Matching Twin Four Poster Cherry Beds
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in West Hartford, CT
twin four poster beds. Crafted with impeccable attention to detail, these vintage masterpieces showcase
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Padouk
18th Century Baldaquin "Four-Poster Bed"
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning four post wood bed with oatmeal color linen upholstered head and foot boards and rail
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Daybeds
Henredon Scene Two Burl Queen Size Four Poster Bed - Burled Ash + Macassar Ebony
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in Decatur, GA
Stunning burled ash and macassar ebony queen size four poster canopy bed by Henredon for their
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Circa Mid 1800
s Italian Baroque Style Four Poster Bed In Carved Walnut
Located in London, Park Royal
Circa mid 1800's, An impressive four poster bed from Northern Italy in the Baroque style. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine example of an early 19th century Elizabethan style four-poster bed. Having a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Charleston, SC
American classical mahogany four poster tester bed with scrolled ormolu headboard, turned bulbous
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ormolu
American Sheraton Four-Poster Full Size Bed in Pine and Poplar, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Charming American Sheraton vase turned four-poster full size bed in pine and poplar with original
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Poplar, Pine
An English Regency Style Four Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
An English Regency style 4 poster bed with cluster column supports having fret detail on square
Category
Vintage 1940s British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Vintage Super King Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Silk Canopy, 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite vintage four poster bed with silk canopy dating from the late 20th century
Category
Vintage 1980s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Four Poster Bed Oak Barley Twist, C1920
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful oak barley twist four post bed C1920s Spain.
Artisan-crafted turned wood bed with carved
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Custom Made Parish-Hadley Four-Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
A custom made four-post bed with Neo-Gothic cluster column posts bound with trompe l'oeil blue
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Important Chippendale Mahogany Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and Important Canopy Bed. Chippendale Period. Ball and Claw Legs. Fluted Columned Posts.
Photo Credit Andrew Davis
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Mirrored and Upholstered Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous Mirrored and Upholstered Queen-Size Canopy Bed,
with shaped cornice and tapered columnar supports
with shaped cornice and tapered columnar supports
Category
20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror
Councill Craftsman Mahogany Four Poster Twin Bed
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Complete twin bed with headboard, footboard, rails and all hardware. All mahogany and in great condition. Easy to assemble.
Category
1990s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Coastal Rattan Four Poster Queen Bed by Milling
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
An exceptional example of Organic Modern design, this Late 20th Century four-poster bed by Milling
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Super King Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Silk Canopy 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite vintage Four Poster Bed with silk canopy dating from the late 20th Century
Category
1990s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ormolu
Victorian Art Nouveau Four Poster Double Brass Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This very pretty Victorian bed it dates, circa 1880 it is has a charming brass head board, the Art Nouveau central panel is decorated with grapes and vines all made and cast in solid...
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome George III mahogany four-poster bed dating to circa 1790 and attributed to Gillows of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Pine
Pair of Councill Craftsman Mahogany Four-Poster Twin Beds
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Complete set of two matching twin beds with headboard, footboard, rails and all hardware. All mahogany and in great condition. Easy to assemble.
Category
1990s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster bed frame with exquisite carvings to the
Category
Antique 1650s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Acanthus-carved Four Poster Federal Bed (Queen size), circa 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
60.5" wide x 89.5" long x 88" high
A beautifully carved queen size bed with four posts
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Evans Geometric City Scape four-poster bed by Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans City Scape Queen size bed by Directional. Chrome plated square patterns configured. End tables sold separately. Inside lower bed frame dimensions 62"X82"
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautifully Hand Carved Allover, With Panelled Ceiling, A Truly Stunning Piece Of Craftmanship
Height: 92 1/2"
Width: 72 1/2"
Length: 86 1/2"
Mattress Space Within Fr...
Category
20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautifully Hand Carved Allover, With Panelled Ceiling, A Truly Stunning Piece Of Craftmanship Which Is Unique And Not Mass Produced, There Is Not Another Bed Like This On The Net.
...
Category
20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Midcentury Bamboo Canopy Four Poster Bed with Curtains or Outdoor Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
relaxing experience and bring life to any outdoor entertainment events. The natural turned bamboo posters
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Four Poster Twin Beds by Leonards Sackonk, MA, a Pair
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of four ball top poster twin beds by Leonards Sackonk, MA. Each having all hardware and side
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Vintage Queen Size Thomasville Mahogany Collection Carved Rice Four Poster Bed
By Thomasville
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Queen Size Thomasville Mahogany Collection Carved Rice Poster Bed. Signed on back of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Four Poster Queen Size Rope Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 4 poster solid Mahogany, circa 1950s. Features a camelback headboard and long turned
Category
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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Four-Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of four-poster beds for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct four-poster beds — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 222 antique and vintage four-poster beds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Four-poster beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Neoclassical and Mid-Century Modern four-poster beds are consistently popular styles. Four-poster beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Paul Evans and Councill are consistently popular.
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 Four-Poster Beds
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, 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, 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022Across 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, 2022You 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.
- 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.
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