Pencil Post Bed
Queen Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional queen size mahogany pencil post bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s
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King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s
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Four Poster Contemporary Pencil Post Bed by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This four poster contemporary pencil post bed was one of the original pieces that we made in our
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Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird
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H 71 in W 62.88 in D 85.13 in
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled
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Monumental King Sized Poster Pencil Reed Bed Frame by Marcello Mioni, c1970s
By Marcello Mioni
Located in Chino Hills, CA
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American Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an extraordinary Folk Art painted post bed from the American southwest, circa 1830-1840.
A
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Niels Gammelgaard Oti Chair
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Toronto, CA
designed and seen in production literally hundreds of products ranging from small pencils to children's
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Mahogany Nightstand by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
carved poster bed (LH-4578) and pencil post bed (LH-4678).
Dimensions: Width 26 in., depth 16 in
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Pencil Post Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic pencil post bed available at 1stDibs. Each pencil post bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage pencil post bed now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pencil post bed — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pencil post bed made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made pencil post bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Smith and Leighton Hall Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much is a Pencil Post Bed?
A pencil post bed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
Questions About Pencil Post Bed
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bed with four posts is called a four-poster bed. Many attach to awnings called canopies. Historical records trace the beds back to the 3rd century, but they became especially popular during the Middle Ages. Find a selection of antique and vintage four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials from some of the world’s top sellers 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.
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