18th Century Poster Beds
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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique 18th century French Provincial cherry four post tester beds, circa 1780
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Damask
$8,995 / set
H 87 in W 48 in D 80 in
Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine late 18th Century large Dutch four-poster bed with exceptional posts and ealy 19th century
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful American 18th century four poster bed retaining original red finish. Likely from Salem
Category
Antique 1790s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four post bed.
These beds are about as rare and collectable as they come, the frame is all original
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
$20,604
H 79.93 in W 60.04 in D 84.26 in
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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in London, GB
A magnificent George III period mahogany four-poster bed.
The new dressings made of Mulberry Silk
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Antique 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Linen, Silk, Mahogany
Pair of English Poster Beds
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of English Poster Beds, Mahogany Five Spool columnar with Gothic arches above finely carved
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique four poster bed, the front posts being George III period which are turned with reeding
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Style Four-Poster Bed, 18th Century
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A highly decorative four-poster bed with original decorated finish, England, circa 1900s, in the
Category
Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Important Chippendale Mahogany Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and Important Canopy Bed. Chippendale Period. Ball and Claw Legs. Fluted Columned Posts
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Charleston Four Poster Mahogany Rice Bed
By Charleston
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston four poster mahogany rice bed with original inlaid fitted head board and original carved
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Georgian solid Mahogany four poster English bed with a Queen Sized width but slightly shorter than
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George IV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a part 18th century carved oak four poster bed, having a paneled canopy surrounded by
Category
Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
George III Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome George III mahogany four-poster bed dating to circa 1790 and attributed to Gillows of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Pine
H 99.02 in W 63.19 in D 79.73 in
18th Century Baldaquin "Four-Poster Bed"
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning four post wood bed with oatmeal color linen upholstered head and foot boards and rail
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Daybeds
18th Century Carved Wood Four Poster Canopy Bed Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare one-of-a-kind 18th century American Baroque style four poster canopy bed frame. The scalloped
Category
Antique 18th Century American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
18th Century English Poster Bed
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Mahogany
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
An important 18th century four-poster bed by Gillows of Lancaster originating from the home of the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
An 18th Century Chippendale Period Four Poster Bed
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
An 18th century Chippendale period four poster bed, the front carved stop fluted tapering mahogany
Category
Antique 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Pair of English Poster Beds
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of English Poster Beds, Mahogany Five Spool columnar with Gothic arches above finely carved
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Period Four-Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Hudson, NY
An 18th century Louis XVI period four-poster canopy bed in excellent condition with early flaky
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
An English Four Poster Bed
Located in Mississauga, ON
A Late 17th Century English Stuart Period Walnut Four Post Bed
Requires a standard double mattress
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed
Located in Hudson, NY
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A Louis XVI four poster bed in flaky old yellow paint, with carved a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames
A George III Period Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George III period mahogany Four Poster Bed, the canope with a dentil border.
Please note this
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Camp Topridge Federal Four-Poster Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post
Located in Woodbury, CT
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Topridge A fully intact and original Hepplewhite manner "rope bed" with arbor arched
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Poplar
George III Period Four-Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A magnificent late 18th century four-poster bed. With finely executed and largely original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames
18th Century Irish Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This mahogany bed was crafted in the mid to late 18th century during the Queen Anne/Chippendale
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Queen Anne Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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Larger-than-King Size French Folding Antique Carved Louis XV Bed Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Materials
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Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Antique French Four Poster Bed, Late 19th Century.
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King Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
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19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
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Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
Pair of Interlocked French Antique Wooden Beds, WK183
Located in Wrexham, GB
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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
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A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Twin Beds, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A graceful pair of French twin beds each with a finely carved giltwood frame with classical detailing, including central floral crests, fluted posts, beaded moldings, and rosettes. T...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$2,450 / set
H 48.5 in W 40.25 in D 80 in
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18th Century Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 18th century poster beds available for sale. The range of distinct 18th century poster beds — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. 18th century poster beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 18th century poster beds are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Baroque and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 18th century poster beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charleston and Gillows of Lancaster & London 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 18th Century Poster Beds
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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