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What is a canopy over a bed called?
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Chireno, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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
$9,592 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame
By Zanotta, Emaf Progetti
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
$9,592 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Wood and Giltwood bed canopy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Wood and Giltwood bed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed Canopy
Located in Burton, TX
that can be attached to the wall. Historically used in France as a canopy bed crown or "Ciel de lit
Category
Early 20th Century French Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Wooden Towel Rail or Bed Canopy
Located in Burton, TX
backplate that can be attached to the wall. Historically used in France as a canopy bed crown or "Ciel de
Category
Early 20th Century French Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Wood
