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Four-Poster Canopy Bed, Mid-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Canopy bed. It can be used like a sun bed.
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

1970s Bamboo and Rattan Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Queen size canopy bed constructed from oversized bamboo, or "elephant" bamboo.. Rattan detailing
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

LINK-TAYLOR Heirloom Solid Mahogany Full Size Four Poster Canopy Bed
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style full size poster bed with canopy by Link-Taylor, from their Heirloom Gallery
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Four-Poster Canopy Bed or Daybed in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Canopy bed. It can be used like a sun bed.
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Marble

Vintage Carved Oak Canopy Barley Twist Posters Queen Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Vintage Carved Oak Canopy bed with Barley Twist Posters. Flower and branches wood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Pace Collection Chrome Canopy Bed
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Chic and glamorous queen size, 1970's polished chrome canopy four poster bed frame by Pace
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection Chrome Canopy Bed
Pace Collection Chrome Canopy Bed
H 85 in W 67 in D 78 in
Vintage Neoclassical Modern Gold Leaf King Size Poster Bed Lattice Tester Canopy
Located in Dayton, OH
ribboned posts with acorn finials. The Canopy or Tester can be removed to be used as a poster bed
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Portuguese Baroque Canopy Bed, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 17th Century Baroque four-poster bed (ceiling), with headboard The headboard, decorated with
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Portuguese Baroque Canopy Bed, 17th Century
Portuguese Baroque Canopy Bed, 17th Century
H 86.62 in W 82.68 in D 49.41 in
Classic King Poster Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
sophisticated blend of modern and classic elements. The bed features a unique, high-backed canopy-style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Classic King Poster Bed
Classic King Poster Bed
H 88.5 in W 82.25 in D 87 in
Custom Vintage Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Parsons Canopy Bed
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
, open canopy, four poster, full size bed frame in a neutral geometric print fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Centennial Federal Style Cherry Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A Centennial Federal Style canopy queen size bed in good vintage condition. Measures 65"in width
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Incredible Phyllis Morris Custom Wrought Iron Canopy Bed XL King
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A custom made designer iron bed. Made for royalty and sold in America. Phyllis Morris exquisite
Category

Vintage 1980s American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Renaissance Four-Poster Bed, 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large four-poster bed with a richly carved walnut frame. The canopy is supported by twisted columns
Category

Antique 17th Century Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Four-Poster Bed, 17th Century
Renaissance Four-Poster Bed, 17th Century
H 74.41 in W 48.43 in D 73.23 in
Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed which will be the focal point of any bed room in
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Six Foot Wide Alhambra Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Steel

Six Foot Wide Alhambra Poster Bed
Six Foot Wide Alhambra Poster Bed
H 98 in W 72 in D 84 in
Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed which will be the focal point of any bed room in
Category

Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Laurel Wreath Four Post Canopy Queen Size Sleigh Bed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith Neoclassical style four poster Queen size canopy bed, circa 1990s. Made from metal
Category

1990s Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th Century inlaid mahogany four poster double size tester bed featuring Hepplewhite
Category

20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
four poster bed in ebony dark black finish. Often known as a Raj bed, the bed is hand made by
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Style Canopy Bed Movie Prop from 1963 Cleopatra with Elizabeth Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very special one-of-a-kind piece. The Canopy Bed was built as a prop for the 1963 version of
Category

20th Century Egyptian Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

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

Mid Century Rattan Queen Size Poster Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and so snug to assemble. The bed may have had a canopy top at one time evidenced from the top posts
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A unique design of master carving from La Maison London. A hand carved Four Poster bed frame, in
Category

2010s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
H 84.65 in W 71.26 in D 83.86 in
Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A unique design of master carving from La Maison London. A hand carved Four Poster bed frame, in
Category

2010s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
H 118.51 in W 70.87 in D 78.75 in
Four Post Byron Canopy Bed with Carved and Fluted Posts by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
option and four poster option. Those who are drawn to the Cornice Valence may add it to other bed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Rare 19th Century Mahogany and Porcelain 4 Poster Bed
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain 4 poster bed, circa 1889. Debenham antiques are pleased
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare Directoire period four poster bed. Headboard and footboard are original - including
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Queen Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Bamboo Style Bed
Located in Tiverton, RI
bed is offered in standard sizes and a variety of wood types. Available with or without the canopy.     
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Single Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed in White M4P47
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb and rare single antique four poster bed with crown and canopy, dating from the late
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Anglo Indian Antique 4 Poster 5ft Double Bed This is a very unusual bed it has
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Anglo Indian Antique 4 Poster 5ft Double Bed This is a very unusual bed it has slightly square
Category

Antique Early 1900s Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four poster bed
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Plume Four-Poster Bed in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Chippendale design four-poster bed with serpentine scrolling foliate canopy rails supported
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite "Metric" King-Size Poster Bed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size, four-poster bed/canopy bed in Lucite and solid brass by Charles Hollis
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental and Rare antique Anglo Indian Raj tester or canopy bed, circa first half 19th century. A
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Stained Tiger Maple Carved Four Poster Bed with a Paneled Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
posts add whimsy to an already dramatic piece. This is a Classic canopy bed available with or without
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Antiqued White Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Reeded Posts and Carved Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Desiree is a masterclass in craft with ornately carved and reeded bed posts available with and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Four Poster/King Size Bed in Brass & Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size, four-poster bed/canopy bed in Lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Honey Stained Maple Four Poster Bamboo Style Bed with Palm Frond Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
A Classic bamboo silhouette, the Palm Island bed features hand carved palm frond finials and bamboo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Unique Rococo Style Finely Carved 4 Poster/Bunk Bed With Silver Gilt wood
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
canopy so that the bed visually presents as a Four Poster. The design allows for the ladder to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
English greyed oak four poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
H 94.5 in W 83.25 in D 87.25 in
Bespoke Brass and Iron Tangier Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
poster bed with crown and canopy. The price includes a standard firm bed base to support the mattress
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bespoke Brass and Iron Tangier Bed
Bespoke Brass and Iron Tangier Bed
H 60 in W 60 in D 84 in
An Edwardian Mahogany Four Post Bed, Circa 1905
Located in Lincoln, GB
, observations and restorations including: included in this lot is the four poster bed, canopy, hangings over the
Category

20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

An Edwardian Mahogany Four Post Bed, Circa 1905
An Edwardian Mahogany Four Post Bed, Circa 1905
H 90.95 in W 49.22 in D 84.26 in
Magnificent Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Kingsize Bed Mid-CCentury Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Magnificent Paul Evans Cityscape four-poster canopy king-size bed in polished chrome patchwork
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Anglo-Japanese walnut double bed or a four poster bed, in the style of E W Godwin
Category

Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

16th Century Madonna of the Carnations Painting Oil on Canvas from Raffaello
By Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Milan, IT
represented by Mary. Finally, the four-poster bed symbolizes the virginity of the Madonna. This replica, to
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed - W4P101
Located in Wrexham, GB
antique four poster beds, where the canopy, runners, posts and remains of the bed have perished, leaving
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Ebony Queen Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid ebony Indo-Dutch four-poster bed with canopy from Ceylon. Headboard has curved top rail with
Category

Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Impressive Four-Poster Bed by R. W. Winfield & Co
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in London, GB
Silvered pressed metal and parcel gilt four poster bed, England, circa 1860 Stamped throughout
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

"Rocky Mountain Retreat" or "Exotic Beach Resort" Four Poster Branch Bed
Located in Westport, CT
Hollywood Regency ;Rocky Mountain Retreat or ;Exotic Beach Resortfour-poster bed branch bed - this
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Grand Federal/Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Salem, Ma, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
This is a grand mahogany tall post bed with a fully developed canopy framed in mahogany. Many of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Gilt Italian 4 Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A magnificent Carved gilt Italian style 4 poster canopied bed. It features 4 twisted columns on the
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Carved Gilt Italian 4 Poster Canopy Bed
Carved Gilt Italian 4 Poster Canopy Bed
H 102.5 in W 90.5 in D 102.5 in
Charles Hollis Jones 4 poster canopy bed lucite & chrome, queen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a four poster canopy bed,designed and made for the well known designer Charles Hollis Jones
Category

Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Danish Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Stamford, CT
Pale green painted bed with ten handpainted panels with turned posts and cornice. Inside
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Beds and Bed Frames

Danish Four Poster Canopy Bed
Danish Four Poster Canopy Bed
H 81.5 in W 89.75 in D 50.25 in
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Poster Canopy Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the poster canopy bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A poster canopy bed — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 37 options for an antique or vintage poster canopy bed now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the poster canopy bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A poster canopy bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made poster canopy bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Smith, Milo Baughman and Directional are consistently popular.

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 Poster Canopy Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Canopy beds were traditionally used to retain warmth at bedtime and create a sense of privacy within the bed, though now are popular for their luxurious design. Canopy beds usually have four posters and draped fabric over the top and sides.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make a canopy for your bed, extend the four posts of your frame using metal or wood. You can then use drapes or fabric to create the canopy. Alternatively, buy your own by shopping a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A canopy over a bed is called a canopy bed. This type of bed is very similar to a 4-poster bed. Decorative fabric is draped upon the upper spaced between the posts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The canopy above a bed is called a tester. Antique testers were most often made of wood. Contemporary testers may also be made of metal, or simply draped cloth. There are also half-size testers that cover the upper half of the bed. On 1stDibs, find an array of canopy beds featuring testers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, canopy beds are still made. A canopy bed features four posts, one at each corner, and affixed to the top of the post is a canopy. The canopy is frequently made of fabric, but it can be made of wood or another solid object and carved to look like fabric. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Canopy beds were initially designed to conserve warmth and to offer privacy. Now, the four-poster frame offers plentiful design opportunities, from classic drapes to dramatic tassels. Shop a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    References 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    Today, 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, 2022
    You 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, 2022
    Across 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.

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