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Craftique Mid Century Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Four Poster Queen Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 4 poster solid Mahogany Bed by Craftique. Craftique was founded in 1946 by L.P. Best
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Laurel Wreath Iron Four Poster Queen Size Bed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century 4 poster bed by Lineage Home Furnishings for Maitland Smith. Made from wrought
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Hand Carved Four Poster Queen Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Queen bed frame. A chic four posted design with hand carved vine detail
Category
Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Signed Ornately Carved Mahogany Four Poster King Size Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ralph Lauren Furniture's most coveted bed, this mammoth four post beauty features intricate
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Carved Four-Poster King-Size Bed in Solid Mahogany
By Ralph Lauren
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Ralph Lauren Westminster bed from the Safari collection featuring four hand-carved posts with
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Wood Hepplewhite Campaign Four Poster Bed
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century mahogany Campaign bed with turned wooden posts surmounted by urn finials, arched canopy and headboard.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Four-Poster Queen-Size Bed in Lacquered Mahogany by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and rare 4 poster queen size bed model No. 185 in lacquered mahogany with silver leaf
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
1970s Statton Old Towne Americana Cherry Georgian Queen Size Four Poster Bed
By Statton Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1970s solid cherry poster bed by Statton. Part of their Old Towne Collection. Features a
Category
Vintage 1970s Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
King-Size Burl Wood Four-Poster Bed with Mirrored Canopy by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Mirrored Canopy Poster Bed in Burl and Zebra Wood from the Henredon "Scene Two" series
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Burl
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
for the shipping, the
This Full size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Late 20th Century Wood Rattan Fretwork Chippendale Four Poster Canopy King Bed
By John McGuire
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This luxurious King canopy bed is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, combining the warmth of wood with the intricate elegance of rattan fretwork and Chippendale design.
The frame is des...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
. Adapted in our workshop to fit a standard queen size mattress, this exceptional bed features four reeded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Gothic Carved Oak Four Poster Single/Double Beds, 16th Century Carving
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is an interesting pair of beds, they have been made from wood dating back to the 16th century, the caps of the carved carved posts and the posts are hand-carved some pieces have...
Category
Antique 16th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Tester or Four Poster Double Bed, Early to Mid-17th Century, German Baroque, Oak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This bed has survived in exceptional condition, the main elements are all original and the only replacements are some of the mouldings which is typical as the original glue dries out...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Baroque Furniture
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Chippendale Style 4 Poster King Size Bed Headboard Rails
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Furniture four poster king size bed headboard in excellent vintage condition.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Scene Two Poster Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Bookmatched Burlwood Henredon four poster bed. Retains optional removable brass interior frame to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Burl
Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style carved solid cherry wood four poster queen size bed
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
Spectacular Lucite Poster Bed With Mirror Canopy
Located in Danville, CA
Lucite Four Poster Queen Bed with Mirror Ceiling. This beautifully detailed piece has notched and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Lucite
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style carved mahogany four poster queen size bed frame
By Kindel Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Federal style four poster queen size bed
By Henkel Harris
USA, Circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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
Thomasville Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size rice bed
By Thomasville
USA, Circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
RARE ORIGINAL BLUE 19THC CHILDS POSTER BED
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED CHILDS FOUR POSTER BED FROM NEW ENGLAND-WONDERFUL PATINA AND
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Linen, Down
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style carved mahogany four poster queen size bed
By Henredon
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size bed
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster king size bed frame
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size bed
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size bed
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-poster queen size bed.
By Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style four poster king size bed
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Cherry Wood King Size Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size bed frame
By Henkel Harris
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size bed
In the manner of Baker
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Solid Cherry Wood King Size Poster Bed, 1974
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size bed
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harden Furniture American Colonial Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style carved mahogany four poster queen size bed frame
By Harden
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Ethan Allen Knob Creek Collection Georgian Cherry Wood Queen Size Poster Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed
By Ethan Allen "Knob Creek" Collection
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chrome Black 4 Poster Queen Canopy Bed Frame, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a spectacular, queen size, four poster, chrome bed frame, with a black
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
PACE
Located in Chicago, IL
King size Four poster bed.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
$8,000
Charles Hollis Jones 4 poster canopy bed lucite
chrome, queen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a four poster canopy bed,designed and made for the well known designer Charles Hollis Jones
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Jonathan Charles Buckingham English Georgian Carved Mahogany 4 Poster King Size
Located in Dayton, OH
Jonathan Charles Buckingham Collection Traditional US King. Chippendale style four poster bed with
Category
Late 20th Century Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage Drexel Heritage Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Drexel Heritage Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed. Featuring a four
Category
Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Italian Iron Bed
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Iron Four Poster Bed With Paint and Gilt.
Category
20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
$8,700
Queen Size Modern Brass Canopy Bed
Located in Hanover, MA
A Hollywood glam take on the old brass four poster.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE
Located in Chicago, IL
LIAIGRE Four Poster Queen Size "REBED" Top of headboard height 42"
Category
Late 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$7,000
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Laurel Wreath Four Post Canopy Queen Size Sleigh Bed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith Neoclassical style four poster Queen size canopy bed, circa 1990s. Made from metal
Category
1990s Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Sirmos King Size Arbor Bed
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A painted plaster four poster bed in the form of twigs and branches.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
$12,500
Chippendale Style Full Bed
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Chippendale style four poster full bed. Includes head board, foot board and rails.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style mahogany queen size four poster bed by Baker Furniture. The bed
Category
Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Solid Mahogany King Size 4 Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately Colonial Williamsburg four poster bed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1980s. Features a solid
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
King Size Chrome Bed by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fantastic four poster chrome bed by Pace circa early 1970's. This example is done in square steel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
PAUL EVANS
Located in Chicago, IL
Queen-- Geometric Cityscape four-poster bed by Directional. Chrome plated square and rectangular
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$18,000
Tommi Parzinger Bed
Located in North Miami, FL
A Four poster bed by Tommi Parzinger. Bed is finished in a beautiful expresso brown lacquer. Detail
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$7,800
Italian Hand Painted Regency Style Queen Bed W/ Palm Fronds By Patina
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Fantastic hand painted regency style queen size four poster bed with palm frond finials. It is hand
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Kindel Furniture Winterthur Collection Georgian Mahogany King Size Tester Bed
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding four poster king size tester or canopy bed
By Kindel Furniture, "Winterthur
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Swirl Pencil Reed Queen Bed Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage Coastal Queen pencil reed bed frame. A chic four poster bed in a chic swirl
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Queen Size Bed by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern four-poster canopy bed
By Henredon, "Scene Two
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
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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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