French Four Poster Beds
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
1990s Spanish Modern Posters
Paper
1970s Prints and Multiples
Paper, Lithograph
Antique Mid-19th Century French Picture Frames
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Enamel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Nickel, Brass
Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Night Stands
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood, Fabric
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Oak
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Mid-20th Century French Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Other
Mid-20th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Quilts and Blankets
Linen, Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
1990s Beds and Bed Frames
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1950s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 1830s French William IV Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Belgian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Fr...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bed Coronas
Metal
1990s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Offset
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Portrait Prints
Etching
1950s Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
1950s Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1950s Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
1950s Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
1950s Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s Abstract Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1950s Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
20th Century Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1950s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph
French Four Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are French Four Poster Beds?
- 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 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, 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, 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.
- 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.