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American Canopy Bed

"Modern Canopy" Queen Sized Bed
"Modern Canopy" Queen Sized Bed

"Modern Canopy" Queen Sized Bed

$15,290 / item

H 89.75 in W 86 in D 66 in

"Modern Canopy" Queen Sized Bed

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

"Modern Canopy" queen sized bed in bleached natural oak with an ebonized steel frame Designed by

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

Modern Canopy King Size Bed Frame
Modern Canopy King Size Bed Frame

Modern Canopy King Size Bed Frame

$15,590 / item

H 90 in W 90 in D 70 in

Modern Canopy King Size Bed Frame

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern canopy king size bed frame. Base Material can be customized. Size can be customized

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Palm Tree California King Canopy Bed
Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Palm Tree California King Canopy Bed

Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Palm Tree California King Canopy Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Regency canopy bed. Masterfully constructed, the bed's grand architectural frame is finished in an elegant

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Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Four Post Byron Canopy Bed with Carved and Fluted Posts by Scott James Furniture
Four Post Byron Canopy Bed with Carved and Fluted Posts by Scott James Furniture

Four Post Byron Canopy Bed with Carved and Fluted Posts by Scott James Furniture

Located in Tiverton, RI

complex detailed Canopy, signature to this style. The Byron is also available in solid stain options

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

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Wood

American Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder
American Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

American Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is an extraordinary Folk Art painted post bed from the American southwest, circa 1830-1840. A

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

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19th Century American Primitive Double Bed Pair with Canopies
19th Century American Primitive Double Bed Pair with Canopies

19th Century American Primitive Double Bed Pair with Canopies

Located in Savannah, GA

This interesting pair of American primitive cedar wood beds feature turned posts with fruitwood

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Antique 1830s American Primitive Beds and Bed Frames

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Fruitwood, Cedar, Pine

American Maple Full Size Tester Bed with Canopy, circa 1930
American Maple Full Size Tester Bed with Canopy, circa 1930

American Maple Full Size Tester Bed with Canopy, circa 1930

Located in Savannah, GA

American maple full size tester bed with canopy, circa 1930. Mattress and bedding not included.

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Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Queen Canopy Bed
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Queen Canopy Bed

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Queen Canopy Bed

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H 90.25 in W 62.25 in D 82.25 in

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Queen Canopy Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Regency Queen canopy bed. Beautiful wrought iron frame with chic brass hardware

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Late 20th Century North American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed
David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

By David Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Early American pine full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed
David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed

By David Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Early American full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style popularized

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Queen Size Canopy Bed in Oak and Brass by Van Thiels
Queen Size Canopy Bed in Oak and Brass by Van Thiels

Queen Size Canopy Bed in Oak and Brass by Van Thiels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970s Postmodern design, it features American white oak hand finished to highlight its warmth and

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Early 2000s North American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Brass Finial King Size Scrolling Canopy Bed Frame
Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Brass Finial King Size Scrolling Canopy Bed Frame

Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Brass Finial King Size Scrolling Canopy Bed Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage wrought iron Victorian brass finial king size scrolling bed frame with canopy. Item

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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Canopy Queen Bed by American of Martinsville
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Canopy Queen Bed by American of Martinsville

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Canopy Queen Bed by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Hollywood Regency or Chinoiserie style faux bamboo queen size canopy bed. A fabulous way to add a

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Period American Federal Tiger Maple Four Poster Canopy Bed
Period American Federal Tiger Maple Four Poster Canopy Bed

Period American Federal Tiger Maple Four Poster Canopy Bed

Located in Essex, MA

American Federal Four Post Canopy or Tester Bed --Tiger Maple --Original Throughout

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Antique Early American Colonial Maple Jenny Lind Spool 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed
Antique Early American Colonial Maple Jenny Lind Spool 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

Antique Early American Colonial Maple Jenny Lind Spool 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive antique Jenny Lind rope / spool bed with canopy. Made from maple with turned and

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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Very Fine Solid Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed
Very Fine Solid Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed

Very Fine Solid Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed

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H 87.5 in W 88 in D 65.25 in

Very Fine Solid Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Excellent proportions and fine, selected solid mahogany distinguish this outstanding queen canopy

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20th Century Unknown American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

1/2" high to top of canopy Approximating a full-size, this bed takes a custom mattress, together

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

David T Smith Early American Colonial Queen Size Pencil Post 4 Poster Canopy Bed
David T Smith Early American Colonial Queen Size Pencil Post 4 Poster Canopy Bed

David T Smith Early American Colonial Queen Size Pencil Post 4 Poster Canopy Bed

By David Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Early American painted queen size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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American 1940s Solid Mahogany 4 Poster Bed with Italian Hand Painted Canopy
American 1940s Solid Mahogany 4 Poster Bed with Italian Hand Painted Canopy

American 1940s Solid Mahogany 4 Poster Bed with Italian Hand Painted Canopy

Located in Santa Monica, CA

American 1940s solid mahogany 4 poster bed, with 19th century Italian canopy. It needs a custom

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Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Pace Collection Chrome Four Poster Canopy Day Bed
Pace Collection Chrome Four Poster Canopy Day Bed

Pace Collection Chrome Four Poster Canopy Day Bed

By Pace Collection

Located in Hanover, MA

bed from 1968 in very uncommon "twin" size. Extremely well engineered and robust. The frame is

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Chrome

Vintage MCM Chrome King Canopy Bed After Milo Baughman
Vintage MCM Chrome King Canopy Bed After Milo Baughman

Vintage MCM Chrome King Canopy Bed After Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible vintage MCM King bed. Done in the manner of Milo Baughman with a chrome canopy frame

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Chrome

Custom Made Iron Canopy Bed with Organic Belgian Linen Headboard
Custom Made Iron Canopy Bed with Organic Belgian Linen Headboard

Custom Made Iron Canopy Bed with Organic Belgian Linen Headboard

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Custom made iron canopy bed with organic Belgian linen headboard Choose from twin, full, queen

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Steel

Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Queen Size 4 Poster Canopy Bed
Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Queen Size 4 Poster Canopy Bed

Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Queen Size 4 Poster Canopy Bed

By Baker Furniture Company, Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1

Located in Dayton, OH

A stately Colonial Williamsburg Four Poster Bed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1980s. Features a solid

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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. The scalloped

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Antique 18th Century American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Vintage Wrought Iron Brass French Victorian Full Size Poster Bed Frame w/ Canopy
Vintage Wrought Iron Brass French Victorian Full Size Poster Bed Frame w/ Canopy

Vintage Wrought Iron Brass French Victorian Full Size Poster Bed Frame w/ Canopy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage wrought iron and brass French Victorian style full size poster bed frame with canopy. Item

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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Black Canopy Bed
Black Canopy Bed

Black Canopy Bed

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H 78 in W 57.5 in D 79.5 in

Black Canopy Bed

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful american made black painted mahogany canopy bed. Full size.

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Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed with Canopy
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed with Canopy

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed with Canopy

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style queen size pencil post bed with canopy by Craftique. Solid mahogany with four

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Brass

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American Canopy Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the American canopy bed you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every American canopy bed was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an American canopy bed, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the American canopy bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right American canopy bed, those designed in Modern, Neoclassical and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one American canopy bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but David Smith, Full Bloom Cottage and Pace Collection produced versions that are worth a look.

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 American Canopy Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Canopy beds were traditionally used to retain warmth at bedtime and create a sense of privacy within the bed, though now are popular for their luxurious design. Canopy beds usually have four posters and draped fabric over the top and sides.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The canopy above a bed is called a tester. Antique testers were most often made of wood. Contemporary testers may also be made of metal, or simply draped cloth. There are also half-size testers that cover the upper half of the bed. On 1stDibs, find an array of canopy beds featuring testers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make a canopy for your bed, extend the four posts of your frame using metal or wood. You can then use drapes or fabric to create the canopy. Alternatively, buy your own by shopping a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Canopy beds were initially designed to conserve warmth and to offer privacy. Now, the four-poster frame offers plentiful design opportunities, from classic drapes to dramatic tassels. Shop a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, canopy beds are still made. A canopy bed features four posts, one at each corner, and affixed to the top of the post is a canopy. The canopy is frequently made of fabric, but it can be made of wood or another solid object and carved to look like fabric. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.

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