British Colonial Poster Bed
Colonial Style Shell Queen Bed in Ebonized Finish
By Susanne Hollis
Located in Pasadena, CA
A queen sized 4-poster bed, in Jak wood with an ebonized finish. The bed features hand carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan British Colonial Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
). The beds were constructed for the British Raj, their families and the British Military in Colonial
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Antique Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 89.5 in W 72 in D 84 in
Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Caribbean mahogany four-poster bed with a carved decorative scrolled spindle head board and foot
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Antique 1820s Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
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
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Antique 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
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Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Hand Carved Four Poster Queen Bed
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Queen bed frame. A chic four posted design with hand carved vine detail. Gorgeous Mahogany wood grain detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Floral Swag, a Louis XV Style Corbeille Canned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The floral swag bed is based on the Corbeille design of rounded corners embracing the occupant within it’s curved ends. The gentle Rococo lines of the headboard and footboard are ove...
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2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
H 61.42 in W 83.47 in D 67.72 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Fritz Grospietsch, Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Canopy-Bed Black Marble 230x230x200-200x200cm Four Poster Bed, handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Canopy bed
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 421
CM L230 B230 H200
IN L90,55 B90,55 H78
Grand Antique Marble, black - white
2023
Individual dimensions and surfaces on request
Functional Art Sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Marble
H 78.75 in W 90.56 in D 90.56 in
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.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
American Aesthetic Movement Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Chinese and Japanese bamboo style furniture reached the height of popularity after the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. As the Aesthetic movement intensified so did the deman...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birdseye Maple
R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of an R.J. Horner & Co. Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo bed. The bed is beautifully designed utilizing various type of maple--birds-eye maple, curly maple,...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
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Hardwood
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
Materials
Enamel, Iron
H 28 in W 48 in D 23 in
Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
John Dickinson King Size Four-Poster Bed from the Firehouse
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson king size four poster bed from the firehouse
Hand carved and stained mahogany.
Mattress size is California King.
Shown in The New York Times Book of Interior Design an...
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Vintage 1970s American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Large Pair of Venetian Pendants, Mouth Blown Amber Glass in Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
These large size & marvelous shape mouth blown pendants / chandeliers are in near-mint condition.
To give you a better idea of the unique size of this striking, frosted glass Murano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
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H 35 in Dm 14 in
Vintage Scottish Rattan Bassinet, Early-Mid 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Scottish Rattan Bassinet, Early-Mid 20th Century
Offered for sale is a vintage early to mid-20th century woven Scottish rattan bassinet that rolls on casters. The bassinet...
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20th Century Scottish Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Pair of French Antique Giltwood Louis XVI-Style Bergere Chairs/Arm Chairs 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
The curved back design of these chairs make them desirable
Because they are not only a beautiful design but they are
Comfortable. The giltwood is in antique gilt finish with a lig...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Giltwood
H 41 in W 29 in D 31 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
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British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
A British Colonial four-poster recently ebonized teak bed. The headboard features a beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
19th C. Anglo Indian Four Poster Bed SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Queen size four poster bed with custom drapes and tassels. Deep carvings and piercings on headboard
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Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Antique British Colonial West Indies Rosewood Queen Poster Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century West Indies Queen size plantation poster bed handcrafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Ralph Lauren Sheltering Sky British Colonial Oak King Barley Twist Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon for Ralph Lauren 1301-12 sheltering sky king size poster bed. Made from oak with British
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 91.5 in W 86 in D 99.5 in
Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful British-colonial bed from the West Indies in Cuban mahogany, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 97 in W 89.25 in D 62.5 in
Ralph Lauren King Bedframe British Colonial Mahogany
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bedframe British Colonial Style
Approximate Measurements in Inches
89" high
83" wide
87" deep
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Vintage 1980s British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Caribbean Cuban Mahogany Four Poster Bed. Circa 1825
Located in Hollywood, SC
Caribbean Cuban mahogany four poster bed with carved lotus and acanthus motif, crotch mahogany
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Antique 19th Century Cuban British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Kindel Furniture Carved Mahogany Twin Size Poster Bed
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous carved mahogany twin size poster bed
By Kindel Furniture
USA, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style mahogany queen size four poster bed by Baker Furniture. The bed
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Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Barbados Mahogany Four Poster Sunburst Tester Bed. Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Barbados mahogany hand carved four poster tester bed with flanking scrolled sunburst head board
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Antique 1820s Bajan British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Ralph Lauren Carved Four-Poster King-Size Bed in Solid Mahogany
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
tobacco leaf motif in the British colonial style. These beds were highly sought-after in the 1990s
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture English Barley Twist Oak King Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous solid oak English barley twist king size four post bed frame
By Baker Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Ralph Lauren Signed Ornately Carved Mahogany Four Poster King Size Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ralph Lauren Furniture's most coveted bed, this mammoth four post beauty features intricate
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century West Indies Mahogany Jamaican Waterfall Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
exceptionally carved antique four poster bed has been converted to a king-size bed for modern use by David
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Antique 1820s Jamaican British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
Tall Post Antique Bed M4P33
Located in Wrexham, GB
A mid-Victorian four poster bed shown here without the canopy as a tall-post or colonial style bed
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Antique Late 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
British Colonial Four-Poster King-Size Bed in Faux Bamboo
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here the Classic four-poster faux bamboo bed is redefined with a casual elegance combined with the
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
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
Materials
Wood
Vintage Colonial Style Ebony Shell Queen Bed
Located in Pasadena, CA
A queen tassel foot 4-poster bed, in ebony wood. The bed features intricate carvings, oversize
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan British Colonial Beds and Bed F...
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
Kindel Furniture Carved Mahogany Twin Size Poster Beds, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of carved mahogany twin size poster beds
By Kindel Furniture
USA, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Indian Bone and Teak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A very rare find of an Indian bone and teak four-poster queen sized bed platform with upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
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
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
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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.
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