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17th Century English Style Panelled Mahogany Four-Poster Tester Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome 17th century style dark mahogany four-poster tester bed with a fielded panelled cornice
Category
20th Century English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Hickory Manufacturing Four Poster Canopy Full Sized Bed Midcentury
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern four poster canopy full sized bed by Hickory Manufacturing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Lacquer
French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
century Caribbean four poster bed was purchased in Haiti over 30 years ago and brought to the US in its
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Fr...
Materials
Walnut
19th c. English Chippendale Style Four Poster Bed
Located in Queens, NY
The mahogany bed featuring a pierced carved headboard and canopy supported by four turned and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Pace Collection King-Size Four-Poster Chrome Bed
By Pace Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning 1970s king-sized chrome bed by Pace. Headboard detail is 23.5 high to 40.5 high. 1" x 1" square chromed steel tubing.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Italian Four Poster Canopy Bed Sicilian Wood
Located in Buxton, GB
This Fabulous Antique 19th Century Sicilian Gothic style Bed is a stunning example of an Italian Decorative Antique, with intricate carvings and a full canopy above with ready hooks ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Period American Federal Tiger Maple Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Essex, MA
American Federal Four Post Canopy or Tester Bed
--Tiger Maple
--Original Throughout
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful barley twist four post bed C1960s Paris.
A specially commissioned Artisan crafted bed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Paul Evans Queen Size Cityscape Four Poster Canopy Bed
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This Paul Evans for Directional chrome cityscape bed is simply gush-worthy! This rare bed has even been used in Jonathan Adler's own bedroom. This vintage chrome frame features its o...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Antique Provincial Spanish Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1920
Located in Trensacq, FR
Antique Provincial Spanish bed spindle turned wood, Circa 1920
Gorgeous early 20th-century Spanish provincial bed.
Classic Iberian style, Artisan crafted bed with beautiful barley t...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed
This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
for the shipping, the
This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four 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 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
Queen-Size Reproduction of Four-Poster Bed by Thomas Day
By Thomas Day
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An American Empire or Federal style queen-size bed with four posts in the manner of North Carolina
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950
s
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Oak bed in the manner of Jean Royere with undulation design on the headboards and posts that end in spheres, a classic design of the period.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
18th Century Four Poster Baroque Queen Bed, Original Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed
A Portuguese bed of carved and turned walnut with 17th century elements, the headboard profusely mounted with spiral-twist spindles and ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed
This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
VINTAGE MIRRORED BACK CHiNESE LACQUERED CHINOISERIE FOUR POSTER KING SIZE BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very large Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered four posted bed frame with antiqued glass headboard
Please
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
KING White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
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 headboard... this piece is a beautiful addition to any guest room or would also be stunning...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Two Sets of Antique Four Poster Twin Beds by Leonards Sackonk, MA
Located in Manhasset, NY
Two sets of four ball top poster twin beds by Leonards Sackonk, MA. Each having all hardware and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Monumental King Sized Marcello Mioni Four Poster Pencil Reed and Brass Bed
By Marcello Mioni
Located in Culver City, CA
, four massively large posters and brass ball caps, this bed is timelessly elegant and gives you so much
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Reed
American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved
Turned Posts, c 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
because of the framework on the top of the four posts which has an arched form resembling a field tent
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
STUNNiNG CARVED LIMED OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL FOUR POSTER SUPER KING SIZE BED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Gothic Revival Limed Oak Super King size bed frame
Please note the delivery fee listed is just ...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Ralph Lauren Style Queen Size Carved Mahogany Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous carved mahogany four poster queen size bed
In the manner of Ralph Lauren for Henredon
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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 bed
By Thomasville
USA, Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Stickley Federal Carved Mahogany Queen Size Pineapple Poster Bed
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style carved solid mahogany pineapple four poster queen size bed
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size bed
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1998
Category
1990s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster full size bed frame
By Henkel Harris
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed, circa 1960s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style carved mahogany four poster full Size bed frame
By Kindel Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s 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
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed frame
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Bird’s-Eye Maple Poster Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This four-poster bed bird's-eye maple bed is in very good and sturdy condition. The headboard is a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birdseye Maple
George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A carved mahogany, flame mahogany veneered and parcel-gilt four poster King bed, the arched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Queen Size 4 Poster Canopy Bed
By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1, 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 Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Christian Liaigre "Rebed" at Holly Hunt, 1995
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
A dramatic four poster queen size "Rebed" by French designer Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt.
Category
1990s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
English Chestnut Barley Twist King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English warm chestnut barley twist carved four poster canopy king size bed, with an upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chestnut
English Chestnut Barley Twist King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English warm chestnut barley twist carved four poster canopy king size bed, with an upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chestnut
Christian Liaigre Zanzibar King Bedframe
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Luxurious four poster, platform bed in Oak with lacquer accents on the headboard rail and upper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Diego Giacometti Style (Kingsize) Wrought Iron Bed
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Manhasset, NY
apparently handmade with welded seems. This four-poster bed would make an overwhelming statement in any
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Walnut Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials King Sized
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Solid Brass, Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size four-poster bed in Lucite and solid brass designed and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
A Painted Plaster Four-Poster Bed by Sirmos
Located in New York, NY
A Painted Plaster Four-Poster Bed by Sirmos, from the 1970’s, in the form of twigs and branches.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Four Poster Bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional four poster bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. Highest quality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
Four Poster Bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional four poster bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. Highest quality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Important King-Size Four Poster Bed by James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Important King-Size Four Poster Bed by James Mont,
Includes a pierced carved grey silk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Paul Evans Cityscape Bed
Located in New York, NY
A Paul Evans Cityscape four-poster king-size canopy bed in polished chrome patchwork. The canopy is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good quality four poster bed made of excellent mahogany. The bed has reeding and carved decoration
Category
Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
$4,480
Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique four poster bed with turned front columns made of really splendid Cuban mahogany. The front
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
$6,580
King Four Poster Bed
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Sarasota, FL
The rose tarlow, Melrose house king size prince Charles four poster bed finished in tete de negre
Category
20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
$17,374
Reconstructed Wooden Four-Poster Bed, W4P7
Located in Wrexham, GB
A reconstructed four-poster bed using original antique mahogany decorative Victorian front posts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
1970
s Four Poster Bed
Located in Miami, FL
King Size Custom Four Poster Bed with solid 6"diameter Lucite posts
featuring brass inlaid bands
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
$24,800
19th Century Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A 19th century Indian four-poster bed, an exceptional black wood bed, all the carved elements of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
19th Century Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A 19th century Indian four-poster bed, an exceptional black wood bed, all the carved elements of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
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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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