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Handcrafted Walnut and Maple Australian Super King Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Australian Super King, Four Post Mid-Century Modern, handcrafted walnut and maple bed with solid
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Maple Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
designs and thick faux bamboo bed posts on each corner ending with turned finials. The bed is complete
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood, Maple
c.1880 Antique Rosewood Dutch Marquetry 3/4 Bed
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
wood), it's phenomenal bracketed side-rails, and it's rounded bed posts, too. Since this breathtaking
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage British Khaki “Lord Mountbatten” Four Poster Queen Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular vintage British Khaki four poster bed. Beautiful twisted posts with a chic cane panel
Category
Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Primitive Double Bed Pair with Canopies
Located in Savannah, GA
This interesting pair of American primitive cedar wood beds feature turned posts with fruitwood
Category
Antique 1830s American Primitive Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fruitwood, Cedar, Pine
Vintage White Roger Rougier Post Modern Lacquer Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1980s white lacquered headboard with contrasting ribbed black rubber accents by Roger Rougier.
Classic postmodern, space age design. Bright white lacquer with black ribbed rubb...
Category
Vintage 1980s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Lacquer
French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this solid wood x4 Tall Post French Bed
This Bed is a Classic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Large Size with Sunburst Canopy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, bordered with an outward sweeping cornice. The bed posts are turned mahogany with an elegant twist and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Muslin
Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Early American style small single poster bed. Features turned posts and toupie feet
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
the top with barley twist bed posts at either side.
The bed has been recently restored, the old
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
American Furniture Jacobean Gothic Revival Walnut Burl Full Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
turned posts. The bed is supported by unique bulbous feet with casters.
Dimensions:
59" w x 80" d x
Category
Vintage 1930s Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut, Burl
British Colonial Burnt Bamboo
Rattan Grasscloth Headboard Queen Size Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial tropical Palm Beach style faux burnt bamboo and grasscloth queen size bed frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Rattan
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
Handmade Iron
Gilt Bronze Modern Neoclassical Queen Bed by Mario Villa
By Mario Villa
Located in New York, NY
the headboard. The bed posts finials, feet and the cross braces are all delicately wrapped in gilt
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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
Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Full Tester Bed, Full/Double, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton full tester double bed features four posts carved with pineapple and foliate
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Empire 4 post full size bed frame, circa 1840s. Made from rich mahogany with a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage American Drew Solid Cherry Low Poster Open Pediment Queen Full Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage American Drew low post queen to full size bed. Made of solid cherry featuring serpentine
Category
Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
Wide Brass Four Poster Bed with Bird Castings, Ornamental Motifs and Crown
Located in Miami, FL
magnificent all brass four poster bed with etched posts, ornate brass fittings, decorative brass knee-caps
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique West Michigan Furniture Co. Sheraton Style Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
an open pediment headboard. features turned and fluted posts with trophy finials. The bed is
Category
Vintage 1940s Sheraton 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
very sturdily constructed with cast iron fittings. Each bed has tall posts at the head end supporting a
Category
Antique 16th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
David T Smith Early American Style Curly Maple 4 Poster Queen Bed Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage David T Smith early American style four post queen bed frame. Made of curly maple
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Postmodern Italian Baby Blue Lacquered Queen Headboard With Gold Accent
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step into the realm of postmodern Post-Modern elegance with the Baby Blue Lacquered Queen Headboard
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Cream Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Queen Headboard With Gold Trim
Located in Delray Beach, FL
lacquer finish, enhanced by luxurious gold trim. Its sculptural form fits a queen-sized bed, offering a
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Beige and Gold King Headboard With Smoked Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
, creating a sophisticated focal point for your bed.
Vintage postmodern king size headboard
Beige lacquer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Postmodern Purple Lavender Upholstered King Headboard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. Ideal for king-sized beds, it serves as a stunning focal point, perfect for those seeking a stylish and
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Thad Hayes Designed Daybed, 1990s
By Thad Hayes
Located in Astoria, NY
Thad Hayes (American, XX-XXI) unique designed daybed, executed by Kenny Flam, 1990s, with buttoned cognac leather top above a conforming base on ebonized square legs.
Dimensions: 24...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gae Aulenti locus solus bed
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This "Locus Solus" bed by Gae Aulenti is an icon of contemporary design, featuring clean lines and a distinctive silhouette. It features a crib that comes out and becomes a double be...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
$16,385
Postmodern Pink and Cream Lacquer Laminate Headboard With Floating Nightstand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible postmodern oversized headboard. Features a dark pink lacquer laminate and cream strip over the edges. A floating drawer was installed in the center and can be reinstalled ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Dark Pink Laminate Twin Headboards - 2 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of dark pink laminate twin size headboards. They can be put together to make a king size or split into two twins.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Cream
Navy Blue Lacquer Laminate King Size Headboard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible postmodern king size headboard. features a cream and navy blue lacquer laminate.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Vintage Postmodern Lacquered Rougier Queen Headboard
By Roger Rougier
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Postmodern headboard by Roger Rougier of Canada. Classic postmodern, space age design. Bright White lacquer with black ribbed rubber insert for striking contrast.
Curbside to NYC/Phi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rubber, Lacquer
Postmodern Massive Custom Made Headboard and Smoked Glass Side Table Combination
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Massive black laminate headboard and smoked glass side tables in the Postmodern style.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Laminate
Ligne Roset Queen Bed Set
By Ligne Roset
Located in Pasadena, CA
Contemporary maple wood platform bed set from French company Ligne Roset, with two side pieces on
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Maple
$5,600 / set
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
19th Century French Folk Art Single Bed with Night Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
board of the bed have turned posts at each side
The bed head is 54” high, 79” long and it is 40” wide
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Bedroom Sets
Materials
Chestnut
Custom Mystical Bronze King Bed and Two Nightstands by John Forsythe
Located in Topeka, KS
canopy bed posts creating a fantasy world for your slumber. It is breathtaking! The headboard is
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Copper, Steel, Bronze
Two Faux Bamboo Twin Bed Headboard Set and Mirror in Tortoise Shell by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
design with tall bed posts.
The posts of the headboards or footboards are wood and shaped as though
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Night-Stands (Signed)
Located in North Miami, FL
be used. Each cabinet is signed. Three (3) drawers each.
NOTE: We have a King Sized 4-posted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Night Stands
Drexel Plus One Peter Max Style Four-Piece Bedroom Set, 1970
By Peter Max, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
lower leg. There is a small amount of desilvering on the edges of the mirror and one post on the bed has
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Cork, Plastic
19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century West Indies carved mahogany 4 post bed with acanthus-carved reeded and spiral-turned
Category
Antique 19th Century Caribbean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”
Located in Richmond, VA
Impressive 19th century West Indies carved mahogany 4 post bed professionally restored and
Category
Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Carved Wood King Size Post Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gold gilt carved wood king size post bed headboard. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century British West Indies 4 Post Bed from Jamaica
California King
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible 19th century British West Indies 4 post bed from Jamaica. Incredibly hand carved bed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
2 Mid Century Early American Georgetown Galleries Solid Cherry Twin Post Beds
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of mid century Georgetown Galleries early American style solid cherry twin bed frames sold by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
Mid Century Louis XVI Four Post Bed EU King/UK King/US Queen
Located in Trensacq, FR
Gorgeous Louis XVI Revival four-post double bed from mid-century France.
A specially commissioned
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Cherry
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
Napoleon III Bed with Hand Painted Florals and Mother of Pearl Detailing
Located in Trensacq, FR
four-post bed with gilded detailing and brass finials, prettily adorned with beautifully painted
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
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
Unique Carved and Painted Wood Queen Bed Frame from Brazil
Located in Atlanta, GA
accents throughout the carved trim. This nicely carved wood, queen-sized, four-post bed is sure to be a
Category
20th Century Brazilian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Marcello Mioni Hollywood Regency Leather and Lucite King Size Bed, Italy c 1970s
By Marcello Mioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful king sized four-post bed by Marcello Mioni features gleaming lucite and hefty
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
American Federal Four Post Maple Bed
Located in Huntington, NY
American four post maple bed, with headboard 4 carved posts & 2 rails
mounted with brackets for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Antique Black Four Post Canopy Style Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique anglo-indian black four post canopy style bed with turned legs and balusters. The
Category
20th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Tall Post King Bed Headboard
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hanover, MA
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern solid walnut sculptural tall post king size bed headboard with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany rice bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Postmodern Four Post Lucite Bed Frame by Haziza
By Haziza
Located in Ferndale, MI
Four post Lucite bed. Inside of rails measures 75.75 wide by 86.5 deep. Pretty sure that is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
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Post Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of post beds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique post beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. We have 74 antique and vintage post beds in-stock, while there are 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Post beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of post beds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Neoclassical and Hollywood Regency post beds are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made post beds over the years, but those made by David Smith, Cassina and Leighton Hall Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Finding the Right Beds-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 Post Beds
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials 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.
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