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Grand Federal/Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Salem, Ma, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
This is a grand mahogany tall post bed with a fully developed canopy framed in mahogany. Many of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XIII Style Queen Sized Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets C1880
Located in London, GB
A very rare Louis XIII style four poster bed and two matching bedside cabinets in solid hand carved
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Bedroom Sets
Materials
Walnut
Poster Bed, French Provincial Farmhouse Style White Bed Twin Size
Located in Glendale, CA
Beautiful four poster bed in the French Provincial Farmhouse Cottage Chic Style. Newly Painted in
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Other
Vintage Maple Four-Poster Twin Bed
Located in El Cerrito, CA
. They'll feel cozy and safely ensconced in this lovely four poster bed, made of (presumably) maple. Easy to
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Originals Ebonized Mahogany Queen-Size Bed
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
A four-poster bed ebonized mahogany queen-size bed with ebonized mahogany finials with brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
King Size Plantation Style Wood Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
King size plantation style four-poster bed. Head board features twist columns with an elegant
Category
Early 2000s Asian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
An Edwardian Mahogany Four Post Bed, Circa 1905
Located in Lincoln, GB
, observations and restorations including: included in this lot is the four poster bed, canopy, hangings over the
Category
20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Four Poster Colonial Bed from Sri Lanka
Located in Culver City, CA
Four-poster bed Colonial bed from Sri Lanka made of jackfruit wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
LINK-TAYLOR Heirloom Solid Mahogany Full Size Four Poster Canopy Bed
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style full size poster bed with canopy by Link-Taylor, from their Heirloom Gallery
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
"Rocky Mountain Retreat" or "Exotic Beach Resort" Four Poster Branch Bed
Located in Westport, CT
Hollywood Regency ;Rocky Mountain Retreat or ;Exotic Beach Resortfour-poster bed branch bed - this
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Tommi Parzinger Originals Ebonized Mahogany Twin Bed
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A four poster ebonized mahogany bed by Tommi Paringer Originals. An extremely rare design with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
A Regal St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King size four-poster bed made in the first-half of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
flanked by Acanthus S-scroll. This exceptionally carved mahogany four poster bed has been converted to a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Poplar, Mahogany
19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
with grand scale makes it a decorative work of art. This Remarkable Jamaican mahogany four poster bed
Category
Antique 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
George IV Four-Poster Bed
Located in London, GB
A large George IV Gothic mahogany four-poster bed, circa 1830.
Category
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$30,844
Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a part 18th century carved oak four poster bed, having a paneled canopy surrounded by
Category
Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Queen Four-Poster Bed, Cane Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden Queen four-poster bed with slated canopy and turned posters, sophisticated British Colonial
Category
20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak, Cane
Solid Oak Kingsize Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Vintage antique style Solid Oak four poster bed in good condition with nicely turned colums with
Category
20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed - Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$7,008 / item
Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Carved mahogany four-poster bed with canopy, 19th century. Custom mattress. Bedding not included
Category
Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
William And Mary Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
WILLIAM AND MARY STYLE CARVED OAK FOUR POSTER BED
THIS BED IS HANDMADE FROM START TO FINISH
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
George III Four Poster Bed
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A George III four poster bed with mahogany end posts finely carved with wheat sheaves and drapery
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$15,902
19th Century George IV Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George IV mahogany four poster bed, having a stepped canopy, on turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Baroque Rococo Carved Walnut Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20TH CENTURY BAROQUE ROCOCO CARVED WALNUT MASSIVE FOUR POSTER BED
HERE WE HAVE A STUNNING FOUR
Category
Vintage 1950s English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
American Federal Style Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed
Located in Southampton, NY
American Federal style mahogany king size four-poster bed. Carved and Reeded four-poster bed with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Cama Lombarda Four Poster Bed
By Alfonso Marina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Cama Lombarda Four Poster bed. It is a California King Bed and was hand
Category
Early 2000s American Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation. Additional dimensions
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four poster bed
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Walnut
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four-poster bed
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Walnut
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four-poster bed
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Walnut
American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany King size four poster bed with acorn finial motif. Early 19th Century.
The bed
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
20th Century English Carved Oak Jacobean Style Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Jacobean style oak four poster bed, having a carved top, supported by
Category
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Georgian solid Mahogany four poster English bed with a Queen Sized width but slightly shorter than
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George IV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
Louis XIII Style Château Four-poster Bed
Located in Beaune, FR
Sumptuous and rare Louis XIII style walnut four-poster castle bed, fully carved on all 4 sides
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
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
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
Queen Size Four-Poster Bed by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful four-poster queen size bed, designed to gracefully float in a room, was designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
handmade, it is a four poster with carved turnings and is unusually, a light colour polished wood
The
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
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Wood Four Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of wood four poster beds available on 1stDibs. Find 135 antique and vintage wood four poster beds at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wood four poster beds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood four poster beds bearing Neoclassical or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wood four poster beds over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Councill and Heal's 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 Wood 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, 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, 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, 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.
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