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Walnut Four Poster Bed

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
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
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Antique 17th Century Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Walnut

19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
for the shipping, the This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Circa Mid 1800's Italian Baroque Style Four Poster Bed In Carved Walnut
Located in London, Park Royal
Circa mid 1800's, An impressive four poster bed from Northern Italy in the Baroque style. The
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
for the shipping, the This Full size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

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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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

20th Century Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed with Wood Slabs
Located in Miami, FL
20th century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen-size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Martin Goebel Unique Handcrafted Black Walnut King Size Poster Bed Barley Twist
By Martin Goebel
Located in St. Louis, MO
-poster bed frame by master craftsman - artisan Martin Goebel. Made of Michigan black walnut that was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details
By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Anglo-Japanese walnut double bed or a four poster bed, in the style of E W Godwin
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Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

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By Florian Schulz
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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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By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The amazing designers from the Uultis team have fabricated this beautiful Musa king bed in an exquisite combination of oatmeal fabric and brown leather, with a shell shape as a headb...
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Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Chic pair of versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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Large 'Fly 3' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Edition Modern, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Fly 3' alabaster sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who me...
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White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, natural pigments
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potter Hou...
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Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout This chair is abso...
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Velvet, Walnut

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from ...
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Pair of Matching Figured Walnut Art Deco Bedside Cabinets / Nightstands
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A gorgeous pair of stunning 1930s Art Deco figured walnut bedside cabinets/nightstands. Raised on outsplayed legs they feature four drawers which are contoured to match the curves of...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Night Stands

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Scrumptious Pair Harvey Probber Butterscotch Even Arm Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious pair of Harvey Probber even arm sofas. These wonderful sofas were reupholstered sometime in the past and still look amazing! The fabric is a heavyweight butterscotch-colo...
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'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
By Carlo Zappa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life...
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Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The w...
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French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19/20th Century) mahogany queen size bed with gilt bronze trim and upholstered panel on headboard (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
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French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed
French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed
H 48 in W 63 in D 91 in
Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling

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Softwood

Tiffany Studios Swirling Lemon Leaf Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
A Tiffany Studios New York "Swirling Lemon Leaf" glass and bronze table lamp. The shade sits atop an Art Nouveau three cluster stick base. Literature: Shade pictured in: Tiffan...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Antique French Iron Campaign Style Daybed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add glamour and style with this Napoleon III cast iron lounging day bed to any room. Create your own 24" x 74" seating area with a mattress, seat cushion and decorative pillows to ma...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds

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Located in London, GB
A good looking mid last century fourposter bed in the Georgian style with two matching bedside
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Mid-20th Century French Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

'DUCALE' Super King Size Four-Poster Bed with Wood Frame and Leather Upholstery
By Corrado Dotti, DeRUCCI MILANO
Located in Milan, IT
solid wood (wenge or Canaletto walnut). Base and headboard upholstered with natural leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery

Louis XIII Style Queen Sized Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets C1880
Located in London, GB
A very rare Louis XIII style four poster bed and two matching bedside cabinets in solid hand carved
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Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

20th Century Baroque Rococo Carved Walnut Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20TH CENTURY BAROQUE ROCOCO CARVED WALNUT MASSIVE FOUR POSTER BED HERE WE HAVE A STUNNING FOUR
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Vintage 1950s English Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

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
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Walnut

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
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Walnut

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
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Walnut

Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut finish wood, four-poster queen-sized bed with pineapple detail on posts. Custom organic
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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak, Wood

Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed
Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed
H 96 in W 70 in D 89.5 in
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Full Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian style full size four poster bed, unbranded. Walnut and walnut veneers with
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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English 1870s Walnut Barley Twist Four-Poster Bed with Carved Toupie Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut barley twist four-poster bed from the late 19th century with carved finials
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Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Queen Size Four-Poster Bed by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful four-poster queen size bed, designed to gracefully float in a room, was designed by
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Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is handcarved with
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Nancy Corzine Carved Walnut Silk Tufted Designer King Size Four Poster Bed
By Nancy Corzine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, Park Royal
Solid Walnut Italian four poster bed. The columns seems to be of an earlier period (18th century
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19th Century Four Poster, Italian Bed
19th Century Four Poster, Italian Bed
H 63.78 in W 72.05 in D 86.62 in
18th Century Four Poster Baroque Queen Bed, Original Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed A Portuguese bed of carved and turned walnut with
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
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Walnut

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Glasgow, GB
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Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird
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19th Century Set of Victorian Mahogany Library or Bed Steps
Located in London, GB
originally be used to ascend high four-poster beds but would be perfect to use as a bedside cabinet or as
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Finely Carved Italian Baroque Walnut Four Poster Single Bed
Located in Darwen, GB
A finely carved Italian Baroque walnut four-poster bed single bed. Having an upholstered canopy
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Located in Mississauga, ON
A Late 17th Century English Stuart Period Walnut Four Post Bed Requires a standard double mattress
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An English  Four Poster Bed
An English  Four Poster Bed
H 79 in W 83 in D 53 in
Kempner 4 Poster Queen Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous four poster queen bed finished in a carapace with antique gold accents. The painted
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Kempner 4 Poster Queen Bed
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H 97 in W 68 in D 88 in
Grand Portuguese Four Poster Barley Twist Double Bed, 1890
Located in London, GB
An outstanding grand Portuguese Four Poster double bed in original condition circa 1890 in solid
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Walnut Four Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal walnut four poster bed for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every walnut four poster bed was constructed with great care. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage walnut four poster bed now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the walnut four poster 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 walnut four poster bed, designed in the Baroque, Louis XVI or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one walnut four poster bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boyd & Allister and Nancy Corzine produced versions that are worth a look.

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 Walnut Four Poster Bed
  • 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
    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 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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