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Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820

Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820

H 86 in W 85.5 in D 74 in

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Italian Painted Louis XVI Bed
Located in Kirkland, WA
Italian Painted Louis XVI Bed Italian 4-poster bed with wonderful old cream paint. The poles and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Italian Painted Louis XVI Bed
Italian Painted Louis XVI Bed

Italian Painted Louis XVI Bed

H 63.75 in W 76 in D 49 in
King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Miami, FL
assemble in three different ways: King bed with tester (Images 1 & 3) King bed without tester (Images 2 & 4
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

H 98.25 in W 83.5 in D 87.25 in
Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful British-colonial bed from the West Indies in Cuban mahogany, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820
Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820

Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820

H 97 in W 89.25 in D 62.5 in
American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome bed made of maple wood that is stained and painted, and called a "field" bedstead
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815
American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815

American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815

H 82.5 in W 78.25 in D 55.24 in
Four poster brass & iron queen size bed
Located in Boston, MA
A 4 poster brass & iron queen size bed with custom upholstered platform.
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron, Brass

Four poster brass & iron queen size bed
Four poster brass & iron queen size bed

Four poster brass & iron queen size bed

H 92 in W 63 in D 85 in

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H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
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Chippendale Mahogany Four-Post Bed

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H 92.5 in W 82.75 in D 91.25 in
King Size Mahogany Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
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H 88.75 in W 85 in D 91 in
Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-19th century Victorian Eastlake walnut carved Lincoln style bed. Features a high back with burled panels, carved finials, and open pediment with central shield / crest medallion ...
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Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style

H 86.62 in W 65.56 in D 76.38 in
Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
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Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed

Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed

H 90.25 in W 86 in D 88.25 in
Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous and fine 19th Century American Classical 4 post mahogany bed with incredibly carved urn filled with harvest. The posts are turned and carved with leaves. Beautiful example f...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen
Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen

Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen

H 82.5 in W 62.5 in D 80 in
19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was constructed in the 19th century. This rare West Indies Bedstead exhibits a scarce and desirable hand carved headboard and footboard framed in ...
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Antique 19th Century Caribbean Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed
19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed

19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed

H 66.25 in W 76.25 in D 87.25 in
Incredible Phyllis Morris Custom Wrought Iron Canopy Bed XL King
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A custom made designer iron bed. Made for royalty and sold in America. Phyllis Morris exquisite furniture. Located in Los Angeles, this company makes custom pieces in the style of Eu...
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H 98 in W 78.5 in D 84 in
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H 98 in W 66.5 in D 88.5 in
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Located in Wrexham, GB
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Brass, Iron

Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51
Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51

Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51

H 123 in W 65 in D 87 in
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By Susanne Hollis
Located in San Marino, CA
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H 92.5 in W 80 in D 93 in
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Located in Marbella, ES
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in
Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite classical American gondola sleigh bed in fine West Indies mahogany from the Federal period in Philadelphia, circa 1830. Inspired by the aesthetic ideals of ancient Greek...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830

Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830

H 51.5 in W 93 in D 54 in
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

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

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H 79.93 in W 60.04 in D 84.26 in
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Located in Charleston, SC
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19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed
19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed

H 84 in W 79.5 in D 91 in
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Early 19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Pineapple Bed
Early 19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Pineapple Bed

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H 105.5 in W 66 in D 86 in
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19th C 4 Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th c 4 poster bed you’re looking for. A 19th c 4 poster bed — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. A 19th c 4 poster bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Neoclassical and Regency styles are sought with frequency.

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.

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