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19th Century American Four Poster Bed

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This wonderful New York Four Poster bed has a simple poplar headboard and tester for draping. The
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany, Poplar

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
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Poplar, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Charleston Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Tester
Located in Charleston, SC
This classical four-poster bed was made in Charleston, South Carolina, in the first quarter of the
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
H 94 in W 85 in D 76 in
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Sheraton mahogany four-poster bed with carved floral head board, complimented by carved
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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
slats, and terminating on the original brass casters, Early 19th Century.
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Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Charleston Mahogany Classical Tester Bed. Charleston, Circa 1815-20
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston Classical mahogany four poster tester bed with acanthus, pineapple, and barley twist
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston true mahogany period four-poster rice bed with tapered head posts, removable mahogany
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Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany, Satinwood

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Set of 12 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality set of twelve (10 + 2 arms) late 19th century mahogany Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, each having wonderful carved and fretted back splats of scrolls and fo...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Provincial Carved Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
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Provincial Carved Queen Size Bed
Provincial Carved Queen Size Bed
H 70 in W 65.75 in D 86.75 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.
Located in Charleston, SC
This is the BIRLANT exclusive original CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH with heaviest weight cast iron sides made from the 19th century original pattern and durable South Carolina cypress s...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches

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Enamel, Iron

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Zuber Original Wallpaper Screen with French Hinges
By Jean Zuber
Located in Ballard, CA
Zuber wall paper screen depicting the return of Napoleon from Italy, rare piece with french hinges ( meaning it can open in every which way), the wallpaper is applied on to a burlap ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

19thC English Inverted Ebonised Breakfront Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 19thC English Inverted Ebonised Pine Breakfront Housekeepers Cupboard sku 880 W187 x D45 x H213 cm
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Antique 1870s British Dressers

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Pine

Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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Pair of Carved Redwood Door Panels by Evelyn Ackerman
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
Incredible 1960’s carved redwood panels for entry doors by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman. Designed to go over a double entry doors. Four panels with frame for each door. The door pulls ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Antique French or Spanish Colonial Bed, Converted to an American Queen Size Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Colonial Queen Size Bed. Yes, this could be a bit of an oxymoron, for how could a 17th century, Spanish Colonial Bed, possibly accept a standard American Queen Size M...
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Antique 1720s Spanish Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Faux bamboo bed is a wonderful expression of Oriental design executed in maple and pine to simulate bamboo. Popular during the Belle Epoque, the design capitalize...
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Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple, Pine

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Highly Carved Classical Mahogany Four Poster Bed, Massachusetts, circa 1820
Located in Providence, RI
Peace. Deaccessioned from New Bedford Whaling Museum. This bed is composed of heavy, dense mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

American Four-Poster Queen Bed with Tobacco Leaf Carvings, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
American four-poster queen bed with tobacco leaf carvings, 19th century. Mahogany wood. Bed frame
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany four poster bed with reeded, acanthus, and stylized barley twist post. Bed has
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

American Mahogany Four Poster  Bed
American Mahogany Four Poster  Bed
H 93.5 in W 79.5 in D 58 in
Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century empire style mahogany wood four poster single bed with hand carved design details
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Birch, Mahogany

American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany King size four poster bed with acorn finial motif. Early 19th Century. The bed
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Cream Metal Four Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A brass and iron four poster bed adapted from an original Victorian frame, finished in cream, with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Cream Metal Four Poster Bed
Cream Metal Four Poster Bed
H 84 in W 60 in D 84 in
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb cast iron four poster bed adapted from an original mid Victorian frame dating back to 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron, Steel

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed
H 98 in W 73 in D 85 in
American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning southern four-poster bed in very fine mahogany with carved tobacco & acanthus leaf
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

New York Four Poster Mahogany Bed
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Queen sized mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus leaf and reeded post. New
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

New York  Four Poster Mahogany Bed
New York  Four Poster Mahogany Bed
H 91 in W 78.25 in D 62.25 in
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
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

American Sheraton Mahogany and Painted Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Sheraton mahogany four-poster rope bed with painted recessed panels on headboard, floral
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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Bespoke Alhambra Four-Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
from an original design from the 19th century. This bed has been made in the American king-size (76
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2010s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron, Nickel, Steel

Bespoke Alhambra Four-Poster Bed
Bespoke Alhambra Four-Poster Bed
H 96 in W 76 in D 87 in
60 inches Wide Four-Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A classical style brass and iron four-poster bed finished in black with a straight canopy. This
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

60 inches Wide Four-Poster Bed
60 inches Wide Four-Poster Bed
H 82 in W 60 in D 84 in
Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Located in Wrexham, GB
A Mid-Victorian four-poster bedstead with superbly cast brass plaque decoration. Presented as a
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Antique Early 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
H 80 in W 59 in D 85 in
Cast Iron Four-Poster Bed M4P24
Located in Wrexham, GB
A late Victorian cast iron four poster bed finished in black with gold lined castings. This bed
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Cast Iron Four-Poster Bed M4P24
Cast Iron Four-Poster Bed M4P24
H 90 in W 60 in D 84 in
American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Hollywood, SC
American classical mahogany four poster tester bed with scrolled ormolu headboard, turned bulbous
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Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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Ormolu

Antique Four-Poster Bed in Cream, M4P27
Located in Wrexham, GB
A mid-Victorian four-poster bedstead with attractive central brass plaque and serpentine top rail
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Antique Early 19th Century British Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

American Sheraton Four-Poster Full Size Bed in Pine and Poplar, circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
Charming American Sheraton vase turned four-poster full size bed in pine and poplar with original
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

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Poplar, Pine

Pair of American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Reeded Twin Beds, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American Sheraton mahogany four-poster twin beds with carved scrolled headboards, bulbous
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany, Pine

American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist & Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal mahogany four poster tester / finial bed with a carved book matched headboard
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Antique 1810s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Four Poster Bed with Canopy and Crown - M4P14
Located in Wrexham, GB
This magnificent four poster originates in Birmingham, in the late 19th century and was shipped to
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Antique Early 19th Century English Moorish Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Antique Four-Poster Bed in Blue Verdigris, M4P30
Located in Wrexham, GB
A mid-Victorian four poster bedstead with attractive central brass plaque and serpentine top rail
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Antique Early 19th Century British Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed with Sunflower Design, M4P18
Located in Wrexham, GB
A cast iron four-poster bed bed from the mid-Victorian era restored in black with gold-lined cast
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron, Steel

Acanthus-carved Four Poster Federal Bed (Queen size), circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
60.5" wide x 89.5" long x 88" high A beautifully carved queen size bed with four posts
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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
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Antique 1890s North American Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

19th Century Queen Size British Colonial Style American Four-Poster Bed
Located in Miami, FL
a 19th Century American bed whose design was inspired by British Colonial West Indies, circa late
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Antique Late 19th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

American Empire Four Poster Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very finely carved American Empire four poster bed. At the top of each post is a carved pineapple
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Poplar, Mahogany, Hardwood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815
Located in Miami, FL
. The bed's headboard has two downward scrolls, with four vase-and-ring turned posts; with the two foot
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

English Four-Poster Painted Tester Bed, circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th century painted English tester bed with distressed finish features four carved
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Antique 1880s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Rare Cast Iron and Brass Four-Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb example of a mid-Victorian cast iron four-poster bed bedstead with tapered posts, arched
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron, Steel

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
century Caribbean four poster bed was purchased in Haiti over 30 years ago and brought to the US in its
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Fr...

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Walnut

Classical Four Poster Bed
Located in Alexandria, VA
early 19th century, but it's also similar to designs and workmanship from the American South and Mid
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Classical Four Poster Bed
Classical Four Poster Bed
H 92 in W 65 in D 82 in
The 'Sea Cloud' Four-Poster PAIR Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post
Located in Woodbury, CT
PAIR of American Eagle hand carved Sheraton manner mahogany four-poster canopied beds: outstanding
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Mahogany Four Poster Bed, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic and rare mahogany four poster bed circa 1830. Made in England, America or possibly one
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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Mahogany Four Poster Bed, circa 1830
Mahogany Four Poster Bed, circa 1830
H 74.5 in W 54.25 in D 82.5 in
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19th Century American Four Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th century American four poster bed you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and poplar, every 19th century American four poster bed was constructed with great care. A 19th century American four poster bed, designed in the Neoclassical or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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.

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