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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
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
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
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
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
Extremely Elegant Alberto Pinto Four Poster Bed
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
an extremely elegant Alberto Pinto "lady and the unicorn" four poster bed with faux narwhal tusks
Category
Vintage 1970s French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Late 19th Century mahogany Four Poster Bed, the uprights reeded with anthemion leafs. The top with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed - KYLE 21213
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order reconstructed four poster bed using original antique mahogany decorative front
Category
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
A George III Period Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George III period mahogany Four Poster Bed, the canope with a dentil border.
Please note this
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
George III Period Mahogany and Painted Four-Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
George III period mahogany and painted four-poster bed, formerly the property of the Lord Menuhin
Category
Antique 1780s British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Four Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anglo-Indian solid rosewood four poster bed with canopy. Headboard has gently curved top rail with
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Maple Federal Four Poster Bed, WD42
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine example of an American Federal Four Poster Bed fashioned from maple and originating from the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
An important 18th century four-poster bed by Gillows of Lancaster originating from the home of the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Ebonized Four-Poster Bed
Located in London, GB
An elegant early 20th century Anglo-Indian ebonized rosewood four-poster bed. The headboard with a
Category
20th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
An 18th Century Chippendale Period Four Poster Bed
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
An 18th century Chippendale period four poster bed, the front carved stop fluted tapering mahogany
Category
Antique 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Wide Regency Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb example of a Victorian four poster bed in mahogany with fine front turned posts, shaped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Anglo-Indian Regency Style Ebonized Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An impressive mahogany Anglo-Indian Regency style ebonized four-poster bed with a swan neck
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Very Rare Heals Antique Oak Four Poster Bed
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Lancashire, GB
Very Rare Heals Antique Oak Four Poster Bed.
This is a great antique oak bed, superb quality which
Category
Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Victorian Mahogany Antique Four Poster Bed, W4P9
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent Victorian mahogany four poster bed with substantial bow shaped footboard and shaped
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Four Poster Bed Tester Bed Antique 17th Century Style, England, 1940s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Impressive 17th century style double four poster bed tester oak bed
England, 1940s
Solid oak
Category
Vintage 1940s English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Rare Indo-Dutch Ebony Four Poster Bed with Fluted Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare and special solid ebony Anglo-Indian four poster bed with heavily fluted posts and canopy
Category
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ebony
Vintage Indian Four poster bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Vintage Indian bed recently restored. Handcarved wood entirely clad in hand hammered
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Full Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian style full size four poster bed, unbranded. Walnut and walnut veneers with
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
English Carved Oak Tudor Style Four Poster Bed Super King Size
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality hand made solid English oak Tudor style carved oak super king size four poster bed
Category
Vintage 1980s English Tudor Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Late 20th Century Cherry King Size Tobacco Leaf Carved Four Poster Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style king size four poster bed, unbranded, similar in quality to Lexington or
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Queen Size Italian Four Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
Bed with carved classical columns, urn finials in distressed wood with gilded accents.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Colonial Rosewood Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Indo-Portuguese bed. Made of precious rosewood with beautiful red shades. The structure and the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Four Poster Bed w/ Bamboo Crossbars
Located in New York, NY
South Indian bed w/ carved posts and headboard, in teak.
Category
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
Matching Pair of Twin Four Poster Beds - W4P4
Located in Wrexham, GB
These beds are idyllic fairy tale four posters ideal for children. Their sizes are in proportion to
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
DIXIE Mahogany Chippendale Queen Size Four Poster Bed
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style queen size poster bed by Dixie Furniture. Mahogany with carved pediment top to
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Indian Carved Four Poster Bed Painted White
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian solid teak bed that has been newly painted white. Elaborate carved details on
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak, Paint
Hickory Chair Mahogany King Size Planters Four Poster Bed
Located in Sparks Glencoe, MD
A Traditional style planters four poster king size bed by Hickory Chair Company. Solid Mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Colonial Teak Four Poster Bed
Located in East Hampton, NY
A dramatic, very hard-to-find British Colonial Queen size bed with four turned posts and a
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
DIXIE Mahogany Chippendale Queen or Full Size Four Poster Bed
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style queen size short poster bed by Dixie Furniture. Mahogany with carved pediment
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
CRAFTIQUE Ashlawn Solid Mahogany Traditional King Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style king size poster bed by high-quality furniture maker Craftique, their Ashlawn
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
BAKER Flame Mahogany Georgian Style California King Size Four Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Georgian style California king size poster bed by Baker Furniture. Flame mahogany with arched
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
DREXEL HERITAGE Heirlooms Flame Mahogany Chippendale King Size Four Poster Bed
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style king size poster bed by Drexel Heritage, from their Heirlooms Collection. Solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
THOMASVILLE Collectors Cherry Chippendale King Size Rice Carved Four Poster Bed
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style king Size rice carved poster bed by Thomasville, from their Collectors Cherry
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
LINK-TAYLOR Solid Heirloom Mahogany Chippendale Queen Size Rice Four Poster Bed
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style queen size poster bed by Link-Taylor. Solid heirloom mahogany with arched
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
LINK-TAYLOR Heirloom Mahogany Chippendale Queen Size Rice Carved Four Poster Bed
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style queen size poster bed by Link-Taylor, from their Heirloom Gallery. Solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
LINK-TAYLOR Solid Heirloom Mahogany Chippendale King Size Rice Four Poster Bed
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style king size rice carved poster bed by Link-Taylor. Solid heirloom mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Steps for four poster bed or library.
Located in Roswell, GA
English mahogany bed steps with green leather tooled and gilded surfaces. Top step opens
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
19th Century Reupholstered Four Poster Dog Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th century reupholstered four-poster bed dog bed.
Natural white finish
Measures: 41" W x 24.5
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Four Poster King Size Mahogany Bed
Located in Bedford, NY
CARVED MAHOGANY FOUR POSTER BED. TOTALLY DEMOUNTABLE. HAND CARVED COLUMNS.MATTRESS HEIGHT 29"; RAIL
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Four Poster Queen Size Bed
Located in Glendale, CA
Beautiful Four poster bed in the French Louis XV style. Made from mahogany wood. Will fit a
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Anglo-Indian Ebony Four Poster Single Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare solid ebony Anglo-Indian Four poster bed. The four turned posts have fluted legs and
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ebony
Anglo-Indian bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large four-poster bed in classical style, circa 1st quarter 19th century. Wood appears to be
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$14,000
Fine Indo Portuguese Carved Bed/Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th C Indo Portuguese brilos style four poster bed. The magnificent head board is crowned
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian solid rosewood four poster bed with canopy. Headboard has gently curved top rail with
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
HICKORY WHITE Cherry King Size Four Post Bed
By Hickory White
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style king size four poster bed by Hickory White. Cherry wood with decorative ivy
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
FERGUSON COPELAND Highlands King Four Post Leather Bed
By Ferguson Copeland
Located in Charlotte, NC
A monumental Transitional style king size four poster bed by Ferguson Copeland, from their
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mahogany Indian Palace Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
A recent acquistion from a Palace in India, this Mahogany Four Poster bed is of exceptional quality
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$31,000
Stunning Four Poster Oak Bed Barley Twist Uprights Linen Headboard, circa 1930
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent and decadent oak four poster bed with barley twist turned uprights and a linen
Category
Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
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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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