Four-Poster Beds
to
47
423
212
540
85
17
60
57
33
32
28
21
10
8
5
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
37
215
288
102
34
48
166
7
3
4
3
10
10
52
16
9
456
201
179
156
60
257
248
236
146
90
642
575
580
18
9
7
6
5
Sort By
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
19th Century Floral Paint Decorated Twin Bed
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century floral paint decorated single / twin bed supported by four poster leg. The bed is
Category
Antique 1890s North American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Paint, Wood
Pair of Chippendale Statton Old Towne Cherry Twin Size Bed Frames
By Statton Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
frames with slats, both made of cherry with four posters. In good, structurally sound condition with some
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
20th C. Hand Painted Regency Style Bed with Palm Fronds Att. to Patina, Queen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted regency style queen size four poster bed with palm frond finials. It is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency 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
An Extraodinary Bed attributed to John Dickinson
Located in NYC, NY
A well crafted four poster bed in a naturalistic design that almost looks faux bois in nature but
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Martin Goebel Unique Handcrafted Black Walnut King Size Poster Bed Barley Twist
By Martin Goebel
Located in St. Louis, MO
This one of a kind bespoke contemporary take on a Jacobean classic barley twist king size four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Italian Carved and Gilded Wood Canopy Bed Head
Located in IT
finely carved and gilded wood, which outline a four poster motif. The wooden parts have a top element
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Giltwood
Hollywood Regency Style Julia Gray Poster Bed, King Sized Four Posts
By Julia Gray
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency style Julia Gray poster bed. King sized Corbeau decorated four ebony and parcel
Category
2010s Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed.
This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed.
This queen size 4-poster bed is handcarved with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique four-poster (also known as a lit à colonnes) from France, this oak bed was spectacularly
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Baker Mahogany 4 Poster Kingsize Bed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large and elegant, four carved posters with acanthus leaf pattern , simple curved headboard.
Category
Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Solid Mahogany Canopy Bed by
Reid Classics
, circa 1960
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
.
The brothers focused on making antique reproduction four-poster bed beds, and mastered a careful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Amazing Sculptural Bed by Artist Ron Hitchins with 3582 Unique Ceramic Tiles
Located in London, GB
An amazing sculptural double, four poster bed by artist Ron Hitchins decorated with 3582 unique
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We Have A Lovely Four Poster Bed In Oak, 20th Century Carved In The William And Mary Style
Category
20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Carved Four-Poster King Bed
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Highly carved four-poster king bed.
This bed is profusely carved on all posts, terminating in
Category
20th Century American Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
George III mahogany four-poster bed
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
George III mahogany four-poster bed
A George III four poster bed with mahogany end posts
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Renaissance Four-Poster Bed, 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large four-poster bed with a richly carved walnut frame. The canopy is supported by twisted columns
Category
Antique 17th Century Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Twin Mahogany Four-Poster Beds
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of antique mahogany twin four-poster beds with carved detail and removable finials. Includes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Four Poster, Italian Bed
Located in London, Park Royal
Solid Walnut Italian four poster bed.
The columns seems to be of an earlier period (18th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
19th Century American Mahogany Rice Four-Poster Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a rare 19th century American mahogany rice four-poster bed.
This is a 'full' sized bed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Four Poster Bed with Canopy - England, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and simple four-poster bed of turned wood, in faux bamboo(NORTHERN PINE). Comes apart, with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
King Size Brass Four Poster Canopy Bed by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Redding, CT
King Size Brass Four Poster Canopy Bed by Pace
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany Twin Four Poster Beds - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of colonial style four poster twin beds made of mahogany. Each bed frame has four turned and
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Words cannot describe this incredible Victorian walnut four poster, massive bed made in the 1860s
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Very Impressive Regal California King Four Poster Bed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fit for a king and queen, a very elegant carved wood four poster California King bed frame, having
Category
1990s American Beds and Bed Frames
Hollywood Regency Queen-Size Floral Four Poster Bed Frame
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency queen-size floral four poster bed frame. Solid wood with a painted finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Cubic Chrome Queen Four-Poster Canopy Bed, Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous cubic chrome four-poster bed canopy bed. The upholstered headboard can be customized to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Four Poster Queen Size, Chrome Canopy Bed
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970s Milo Baughman cube form four poster canopy bed made entirely of aluminum polished to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Spanish Four Poster Bed, C1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
Provincial Spanish four-poster bed with carved medallions and spindle turned wood C1950s
Stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fruitwood
King Size Chrome and Brass Four Poster Canopy Bed
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Hollywood Regency king size four poster cube canopy bed with uncommon structure of round
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Chrome
National Mt. Airy Queen Four Poster Canopy Bed Frame in Cherry
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Miami, FL
National Mt. Airy Queen Four Poster Canopy Bed Frame in Cherry
Offered for sale is a queen-size
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Rose Tarlow Eastern King Size Chinoiserie Four Poster Prince Charles Bed
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Eastern King Size Chinoiserie Four Poster Prince Charles Bed
Bedframe only. No drapery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Tudor Style Mahogany Super King Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Tudor style mahogany super king size four poster bed in very good condition, with a very nice
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Tudor Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation, circa 1890
Located in Savannah, GA
American four poster bed from a Madison, Georgia plantation. Additional dimensions: Height of
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size canopy bed
By Henredon
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
20th Century Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed with Rails
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed with Rails
This elegant four-poster bed features
Category
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
British Colonial Four-Poster King-Size Bed in Faux Bamboo
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here the Classic four-poster faux bamboo bed is redefined with a casual elegance combined with the
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Pace Collection Chrome Four Poster Canopy Day Bed
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE one week only. No further discounts. 16 Sept 2019
Pace collection 9964-1 four-poster
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
King Sized Four Poster Bed by Leonard
s Sackonk Mass
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine sturdy King sized four poster bed by Leonard's Sackonk Ma. This is the widely acclaimed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carved Wood Four Poster Canopy Bed Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare one-of-a-kind 18th century American Baroque style four poster canopy bed frame. The scalloped
Category
Antique 18th Century American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
1978 Vintage Thomasville Georgian Style Traditional Cherry Four Poster Queen Bed
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
Thomasville Collectors Cherry Georgian Style Queen size four poster bed, circa 1978. Features an
Category
Vintage 1970s Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
Mid Century Costal Bamboo, Rattan and Reed King Size Four Poster Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Costal Bamboo, Rattan and Reed King Size Four Poster Bed
USA, Circa 1980s
A
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood, Willow
American Empire Four Poster Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very finely carved American Empire four poster bed. At the top of each post is a carved pineapple
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar, Hardwood
Baker Milling Road West Indies Four Poster Queen Size Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baker Milling Road West Indies Collection four poster queen size bed with bold posts comprised of
Category
20th Century Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Grand Mahogany Four Poster King Bedstead - NO MATTRESS OR BOX SPRING
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mahogany four poster bed with four prominent faceted posts, brass screw covers, and finial
Category
20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
19th Century Queen Size British Colonial Style American Four-Poster Bed
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome four-poster bed in a faux bois (faux grain) finish resembling rosewood with beautifully
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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 Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Renaissance Four Poster Hand Carved Oak Canopy Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Renaissance four-poster bed canopy bed will make you sleep like royalty! Barley twist
Category
Antique 1860s Belgian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Plantation Bed, Four Poster, Queen Size, of Solid Mahogany, circa 1850s
Located in Madison, WI
Plantation four poster bed of solid mahogany, queen size. Circa 1850s. Substantial and extremely
Category
Antique 1850s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Carved and Painted Four Poster Tester Bed with Palm Fronds, King
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This wonderful regency style carved and painted four poster tester bed with carved palm fronds on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Paint, Wood
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster Queen Full Size Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Chinese Chippendale queen or full size four poster bed post bed. Palm tree leaf
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Italian Four Poster Bed 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Fabulous Italian x4 Poster Bed
This Bed is so Artistic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
English Gothic/Tudor Style Oak Four-Poster Emperor Size Bed
By Wood Brothers
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fabulous opportunity to own a rare Emperor size four-poster bed. This super bed was designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak, Braid
Vintage King Size Jacobean Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite vintage oak four-poster bed with canopy, mid-20th century in date.
It has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Four Poster Bed", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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.
Read More
Dickens Fan on Your List? This First Edition of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is a Treasure
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
Patchwork Quilts Are the Latest Nostalgic Design Trend
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
39 Incredible Swimming Pools
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
More Ways To Browse
Patent Coat
Moroccan Bed
Oak Poster Bed
Poster Bed Full Size
Queen Tiger Maple
Rice Bed
Sun Bed
Wood Four Post Beds
Antique Bed Headboard And Footboard
Antique Spindle Beds
Antique Wood Canopy Bed
Arch Bed Frame
Brass And Lucite Bed
Bunk Beds
Oak Canopy Bed
Oak Four Poster Bed
Painted Four Poster Bed
Paul Evans Mid Century Modern Bed