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What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?
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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
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Mahogany Queen Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A wonderful Mahogany Queen Size Four Poster Bed. A high quality Four Poster Mahogany Queen Size Bed
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2010s Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
King Size Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A beautiful King Size Mahogany Four Poster Bed. A high quality King Size Bed with Hand Carved Flame
Category
2010s Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed - Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Iron Four Poster Bed Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Iron Neoclassical four poster bed. 3 dimensional Laurel Wreath centers the headboard and
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany and deil four-poster bed with decorative bulbous, fluted and acanthus
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