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American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840
Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840

Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed with Acanthus, Stylized Floral and Paw Foot

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed
American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

An American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed Stead. Comes with slats

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fruitwood

Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand
Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand

Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Presenting a beautifully crafted early 19th-century American Federal Four Poster Bed, an exquisite

Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed.  Circa 1815
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed.  Circa 1815

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks

Category

Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American Neoclassical Solid Cherry Semi-Poster Full Size Bed Frame
American Neoclassical Solid Cherry Semi-Poster Full Size Bed Frame

American Neoclassical Solid Cherry Semi-Poster Full Size Bed Frame

Located in Germantown, MD

20th Century American Classical Solid Cherry Semi-Poster Full Size Bed Frame Measure 57" in width

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

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

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars

Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1800 American Federal Mahogany

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster Queen Bed
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster Queen Bed

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster Queen Bed

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The Queen Bed brings the timeless style of early American craftsmanship to your home. Its design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster King Bed
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster King Bed

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster King Bed

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The King Bed brings the timeless style of early American craftsmanship to your home. Its design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed
Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed

Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

Clore Furniture Early American Style Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size semi acorn Poster Bed. Hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

Materials

Cherry

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster California King Bed
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster California King Bed

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster California King Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

California King Bed brings the timeless style of early American craftsmanship to your home. Its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Four Poster Queen Bed Frame
Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Four Poster Queen Bed Frame

Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Four Poster Queen Bed Frame

By Nancy Corzine

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Four Poster Queen Bed Frame

Category

1990s North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Carved 'Limestone' Painted Four Poster King Size Bed
Carved 'Limestone' Painted Four Poster King Size Bed

Carved 'Limestone' Painted Four Poster King Size Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

A finely carved mahogany and 'limestone' painted four-poster king-size bed, the serpentine arched

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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. Likely from Salem

Category

Antique 1790s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts
Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts

Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts

Located in Tiverton, RI

The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture
Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture

Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture

Located in Tiverton, RI

A dramatic piece, the Cannonball Twist bed is shown in tiger maple with twisted cannonball posts

Category

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

Materials

Wood

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe
American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe. Measures 58 " in width, 54.5" in

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Queen Mahogany Four Poster Turned and Carved bed with Paneled Crown Headboard
Queen Mahogany Four Poster Turned and Carved bed with Paneled Crown Headboard

Queen Mahogany Four Poster Turned and Carved bed with Paneled Crown Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Westerly bed is a intricately carved four poster bed in solid Mahogany featuring fruit and

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century American Classical Yellow Painted Maple Twin Poster Bedframe
Mid-Century American Classical Yellow Painted Maple Twin Poster Bedframe

Mid-Century American Classical Yellow Painted Maple Twin Poster Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid-Century American Classical light Yellow Painted Maple Twin Poster Bedframe. Measures 41.5" in

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple, Paint

Queen Santa Fe Maple Four Poster Turned Cannonball Bed with Paneled Headboard
Queen Santa Fe Maple Four Poster Turned Cannonball Bed with Paneled Headboard

Queen Santa Fe Maple Four Poster Turned Cannonball Bed with Paneled Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

An eclectic take on a southwestern style, the Santa Fe bed features a four-square flat panel

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Queen Stained Tiger Maple Carved Four Poster Bed with a Paneled Headboard
Queen Stained Tiger Maple Carved Four Poster Bed with a Paneled Headboard

Queen Stained Tiger Maple Carved Four Poster Bed with a Paneled Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Portsmouth pineapple bed is a symbol of hospitality, the intricately hand carved pineapple

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Stained Tiger Maple Four Poster Bed, Rolltop Headboard by Scott James
Antique Stained Tiger Maple Four Poster Bed, Rolltop Headboard by Scott James

Antique Stained Tiger Maple Four Poster Bed, Rolltop Headboard by Scott James

Located in Tiverton, RI

This is our Watch Hill bed, named after Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The Watch Hill bed has a

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Antiqued White Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Reeded Posts and Carved Headboard
Antiqued White Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Reeded Posts and Carved Headboard

Antiqued White Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Reeded Posts and Carved Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Desiree is a masterclass in craft with ornately carved and reeded bed posts available with and

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Four Poster Byron Bed with Carved Posts, Panel Headboard and Flame Finials
Four Poster Byron Bed with Carved Posts, Panel Headboard and Flame Finials

Four Poster Byron Bed with Carved Posts, Panel Headboard and Flame Finials

Located in Tiverton, RI

change the overall post height. This bed is available in multiple wood types, sizes and finishes, also

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Rope Twist Carving by Scott James Furniture
Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Rope Twist Carving by Scott James Furniture

Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Rope Twist Carving by Scott James Furniture

Located in Tiverton, RI

sophisticated and unique piece. This bed is available stained and in multiple wood types. Finial options and

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture
Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture

Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Tulip Top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed

Category

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

Materials

Wood

King White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts by Scott James
King White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts by Scott James

King White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts by Scott James

Located in Tiverton, RI

The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th C. Early American Walnut Converted Semi-Poster Twin Rope Bedframe
Pair 19th C. Early American Walnut Converted Semi-Poster Twin Rope Bedframe

Pair 19th C. Early American Walnut Converted Semi-Poster Twin Rope Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

A refurbisehd Pair of 19th Century Early American Style Walnut Twin Rope Bedframes. Ropes were

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead
1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1930s pure Mahogany full size Poster Bedstead with urn finials. Measures 80.5" in length, 56" in

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800
Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston mahogany crib with flanking scrolled cane headboards, four urn finial bulbous turned ringed post, hinged finger locked swing down side panels, original side rails with sup...

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Queen size 1960's 4 poster bed frame
Queen size 1960's 4 poster bed frame

Queen size 1960's 4 poster bed frame

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Queen size bed, headboard, foot board, side rails,and 4 posters with tester, probably pine

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames

Highly Carved Classical Mahogany Four Poster Bed, Massachusetts, circa 1820
Highly Carved Classical Mahogany Four Poster Bed, Massachusetts, circa 1820

Highly Carved Classical Mahogany Four Poster Bed, Massachusetts, circa 1820

Located in Providence, RI

Peace. Deaccessioned from New Bedford Whaling Museum. This bed is composed of heavy, dense mahogany

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

This elegant New York poster bed has some of the finest hand carving and delicate details making it

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

American Mahogany Four Poster  Bed
American Mahogany Four Poster  Bed

American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany four poster bed with reeded, acanthus, and stylized barley twist post. Bed has

Category

Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810
American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810

American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany King size four poster bed with acorn finial motif. Early 19th Century. The bed

Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster Bed
Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster Bed

Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Early American style small single poster bed. Features turned posts and toupie feet

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Harden Furniture American Colonial Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
Harden Furniture American Colonial Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

Harden Furniture American Colonial Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

By Harden Furniture 1

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous American Colonial style carved mahogany four poster queen size bed frame By Harden

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Harden American Colonial Solid Cherrywood Four Poster Queen Size Bed
Harden American Colonial Solid Cherrywood Four Poster Queen Size Bed

Harden American Colonial Solid Cherrywood Four Poster Queen Size Bed

By Harden Furniture 1

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous American Colonial style four poster queen size bed By Harden Furniture USA, circa

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American Federal Style Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed
American Federal Style Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed

American Federal Style Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed

Located in Southampton, NY

American Federal style mahogany king size four-poster bed. Carved and Reeded four-poster bed with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed
Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed

Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Empire 4 post full size bed frame, circa 1840s. Made from rich mahogany with a

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Sheraton Mahogany and Painted Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1830
American Sheraton Mahogany and Painted Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1830

American Sheraton Mahogany and Painted Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton mahogany four-poster rope bed with painted recessed panels on headboard, floral

Category

Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810
American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810

American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A stunning southern four-poster bed in very fine mahogany with carved tobacco & acanthus leaf

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800
American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800

American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Charleston, SC

American classical mahogany four poster tester bed with scrolled ormolu headboard, turned bulbous

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

American Four-Poster Queen Bed with Tobacco Leaf Carvings, 19th Century
American Four-Poster Queen Bed with Tobacco Leaf Carvings, 19th Century

American Four-Poster Queen Bed with Tobacco Leaf Carvings, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

American four-poster queen bed with tobacco leaf carvings, 19th century. Mahogany wood. Bed frame

Category

Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation
Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation

Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation

Located in Savannah, GA

Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation. Additional dimensions

Category

Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

David T Smith Early American Style Curly Maple 4 Poster Queen Bed Frame
David T Smith Early American Style Curly Maple 4 Poster Queen Bed Frame

David T Smith Early American Style Curly Maple 4 Poster Queen Bed Frame

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage David T Smith early American style four post queen bed frame. Made of curly maple

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Ralph Lauren Four Poster Full Size Bed
Ralph Lauren Four Poster Full Size Bed

Ralph Lauren Four Poster Full Size Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Ralph Lauren four poster full size bed.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Beds and...

Materials

Mahogany

Stanley Furniture's American Craftman Collection Cherry King Size Low Poster Bed
Stanley Furniture's American Craftman Collection Cherry King Size Low Poster Bed

Stanley Furniture's American Craftman Collection Cherry King Size Low Poster Bed

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

King size low poster bed in solid cherry from the American Craftmen Collection by Stanley Furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

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American Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the American poster bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each American poster bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Find 51 options for an antique or vintage American poster bed now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an American poster bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An American poster bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Art Deco and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one American poster bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but David Smith, Harden Furniture and Nancy Corzine 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 Poster Bed
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Today, the point of a four-poster bed is largely stylistic. People place them in bedrooms due to their elegant decorative appearance. Historically, four-poster beds featured heavy curtains that blocked light, preserved privacy and provided warmth in the winter. You'll find a selection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The tester on a four poster bed is the canopy over the bed. It was usually made of wood and could be covered with cloth. It provided privacy and helped enclose the bed, making it easier to heat the bed area. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage and contemporary four-poster beds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Across the top of older four-poster beds was a wooden rail that was called the tester. The tester often held a rail where curtains were attached that could be pulled closed. Shop a collection of four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can make a four-poster bed modern in a number of ways. Try refinishing it with matte spray paint or covering the headboard with fabric or wallpaper. You can also hang fabric in contemporary prints from the frame as a canopy. You'll find a collection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.

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