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18th Century Poster Beds

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century

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 paint. The tops curve gracefully outward. The friezes at either end feature beaut...

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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
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds

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.

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry, Damask

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed

Antique Four Poster Bed

$19,539

H 98 in W 66 in D 84 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 Italian carved giltwood swans.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts
18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts

18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful American 18th century four poster bed retaining original red finish.

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Antique 1790s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See
Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1780 English hand carved Mahogany four post bed. These beds are about as rare and collectable as they come, the fr...

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

Unavailable

H 106.7 in W 67.33 in D 80.71 in

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 and Linen; the mattress was custom made with reentrant corners. Literature: Iden...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Silk, Mahogany

Pair of English Poster Beds
Pair of English Poster Beds

Pair of English Poster Beds

Unavailable

H 92 in W 91 in D 54.5 in

Pair of English Poster Beds

Located in Kensington, MD

Accepts 54"x 90" mattress **Original 18th century, the second is an early copy

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed

Antique Four Poster Bed

Unavailable

H 87 in W 89 in D 57 in

Antique Four Poster Bed

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique four poster bed, the front posts being George III period which are turned with reeding, acanthus decoration and finishing in square sections at the base. The frame is later. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Style Four-Poster Bed, 18th Century
Style Four-Poster Bed, 18th Century

Style Four-Poster Bed, 18th Century

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H 34 in W 148 in D 217 in

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 English 18th century style.

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Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Important Chippendale Mahogany Four Poster Canopy Bed

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. Photo Credit Andrew Davis

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Charleston Four Poster Mahogany Rice Bed
Charleston Four Poster Mahogany Rice Bed

Charleston Four Poster Mahogany Rice Bed

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H 100 in W 84 in D 70.5 in

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 head and foot posts. 18th Century Dealers please call for trade price.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Beds and Bed Frames

Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800
Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800

Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800

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H 85 in W 67 in D 91 in

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 a North American Bed. Comes with a custom made barely used mattress and all the uph...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George IV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

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H 85.04 in W 69.69 in D 91.34 in

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 ornate carvings, above the paneled headboard.

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Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
George III Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

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 Lancaster. It is rare to find beds from this period in this large 5ft width and this ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Pine

18th Century Baldaquin "Four-Poster Bed"
18th Century Baldaquin "Four-Poster Bed"

18th Century Baldaquin "Four-Poster Bed"

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H 58.25 in W 51.75 in D 81 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. Painted curved iron elongated risers are attach to wood post to hold the oval ceil de ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Daybeds

18th Century Carved Wood Four Poster Canopy Bed Frame
18th Century Carved Wood Four Poster Canopy Bed Frame

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.

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Antique 18th Century American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Four Poster Baroque Queen Bed, Original Lisbon Bed
18th Century Four Poster Baroque Queen Bed, Original Lisbon Bed

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 17th century elements, the headboard profusely mounted with spiral-twist spindles and ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Poster Bed
18th Century English Poster Bed

18th Century English Poster Bed

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

Mahogany

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames

18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed
18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed

18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed

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H 114 in W 76 in D 80.5 in

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 Duke of Norfolk: Greystoke Castle, Cumbria.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

An 18th Century Chippendale Period Four Poster Bed
An 18th Century Chippendale Period Four Poster Bed

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 posts standing on block feet, the shaped softwood cornice still showing remnants of...

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Antique 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

18th Century Irish Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed
18th Century Irish Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed

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 period. It was originally constructed as a full but then later converted to a king-siz...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Queen Anne Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Poster Beds
Pair of English Poster Beds

Pair of English Poster Beds

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H 92 in W 91 in D 54.5 in

Pair of English Poster Beds

Located in Kensington, MD

Pair of English Poster Beds, Mahogany Five Spool columnar with Gothic arches above finely carved leaf vasiform terminal.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI  Period Four-Poster Canopy Bed
Louis XVI  Period Four-Poster Canopy Bed

Louis XVI Period Four-Poster Canopy Bed

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H 91 in W 79 in D 48 in

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 French yellow paint with carved and decorated posts, head and foot boards, and side r...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

An English  Four Poster Bed
An English  Four Poster Bed

An English Four Poster Bed

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H 79 in W 83 in D 53 in

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: 76" x 53". Alterations and adaptations

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames

French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed
French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed

French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed

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H 91.5 in W 78 in D 48 in

French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed

Located in Hudson, NY

PRICE REDUCTION
A Louis XVI four poster bed in flaky old yellow paint, with carved a decorated head and footboard ends,posts,rails and baldachine. Includes mattress and spri...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames

A George III Period Mahogany Four Poster Bed
A George III Period Mahogany Four Poster Bed

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 bed has a new custom made mattress by Hypnos

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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
Camp Topridge Federal Four-Poster Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post

Camp Topridge Federal Four-Poster Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post

Located in Woodbury, CT

From the collection of Marjorie Merriweather Post at CAMP TOPRIDGE in the Adirondacks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Topridge A fully intact and original Hepplewhite manner...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar

George III Period Four-Poster Bed
George III Period Four-Poster Bed

George III Period Four-Poster Bed

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H 118 in W 74.5 in D 80.5 in

George III Period Four-Poster Bed

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A magnificent late 18th century four-poster bed. With finely executed and largely original paintwork.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames

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Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900

Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Beds and Bed Frames

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Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra

$17,800 / set

H 35 in W 40 in D 39 in

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Please allow 10-12 weeks for re-upholstery and restoration of a vintage Womb Chair and Ott...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

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Wood

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe

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$159 / item

H 1.19 in W 11.82 in D 16.93 in

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a giraffe design on a teal blue background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to coffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

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$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp

Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp

By Paavo Tynell, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

$985 / item

H 14.18 in Dm 8.67 in

Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Milan, IT

This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...

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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Resin

Pair of Large Carved Stone Stags on Pedestals from Italy
Pair of Large Carved Stone Stags on Pedestals from Italy

Pair of Large Carved Stone Stags on Pedestals from Italy

$21,900 / set

H 64.5 in W 21 in D 50.5 in

Pair of Large Carved Stone Stags on Pedestals from Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Presented on classic pedestals adorned with several layers of ogee molding and geometric carvings on all four sides, this pair of large limestone stags...

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Stone, Limestone

Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard

Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...

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Wood

19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dining Table
19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dining Table

19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from pine. The table is purported to be from a 17th century monastery in Quebec. The table features a t...

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Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870
Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870

$125,000

H 38.5 in W 54.5 in D 103.25 in

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870

By Pleyel

Located in Littleton, CO

This Pleyel concert grand piano crafted in Paris in 1870 is a timeless masterpiece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French piano manufacturing. Pleyel ins...

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Antique 17th Century French Romantic Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'

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 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas

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Wood, Giltwood

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

$4,024

H 31.89 in W 57.09 in D 27.17 in

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Vo', Veneto

Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Fir

1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
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1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence

Located in London, GB

A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wicker

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame c1890
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame c1890

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame c1890

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 70.5 in W 62.25 in D 82.5 in

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame Unsigned C1880 Measures - 70 3/8" x 62 1/4" x 82 1/2" A fine example of Victorian Renaissance Revival design, t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Early 20th Antique French Brass  & Bronze Bed , Doble Size
Early 20th Antique French Brass  & Bronze Bed , Doble Size

Early 20th Antique French Brass & Bronze Bed , Doble Size

$3,950

H 53.94 in W 77.96 in D 57.09 in

Early 20th Antique French Brass & Bronze Bed , Doble Size

Located in Miami, FL

Stylish and unusual French antique brass bed. Rectangular in form but with smooth rounded corners, tubular rails and ball finials. A good quality well-made bed. In good condition, st...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

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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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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    In 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.
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    To 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.
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    One 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.
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    The 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.
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    At 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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