What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?

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.

Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?

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.

What is the point of a four-poster bed?

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.

What is a tester on a four poster bed?

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.

What is the top of a four-poster bed called?

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.

How do I make a four-poster bed modern?

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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Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed with Acanthus, Stylized Flo...

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

Materials

Mahogany

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed

$3,495

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.

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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Fruitwood

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Twin Bed, 19th Century, USA

$5,500

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Twin Bed, 19th Century, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire-style (possibly 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials, spiral reeded uprights and paw footed footboard.

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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

$12,760

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 example of timeless craftsmanship.

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

Materials

Wood

2 Vintage Early American Colonial Style Solid Maple Twin Cannonball Poster Beds

$2,480Sale Price|20% Off

2 Vintage Early American Colonial Style Solid Maple Twin Cannonball Poster Beds

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of vintage Early American colonial-style twin beds crafted from solid maple wood. Features a vibrant, honey-toned finish that beautifully showcases the tight natural wood grain...

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

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

$36,000Sale Price|40% Off

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 headboard, acanthus carved bulbous post, original rails, and terminating on brass cup ...

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Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American Neoclassical Solid Cherry Semi-Poster Full Size Bed Frame

$1,995

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, depth is 81", height is 66".

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Antique Early American Colonial Style Walnut 4 Poster Acorn Finial Full Size Bed

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Early American Colonial Style Walnut 4 Poster Acorn Finial Full Size Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique walnut four poster bed frame featuring Colonial styling with turned posts, acorn finials and curved camelback headboard. Dimensions: 56" x 79" x 52.5" / Interior - 54" x 76"...

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830

$24,000

American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton mahogany four-poster bed with carved floral head board, complimented by carved reeded and turned bulbous floral post.

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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame

$1,500

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 indoors is more true to images 2 and 3).

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825

$29,000

Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor.

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Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

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

$23,913

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 four post bed with heavily carved and fluted columns. These beds are about as rare ...

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Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster Queen Bed

$7,325 / item

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster King Bed

$7,731 / item

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed

$2,895

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.

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

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Cherry

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster California King Bed

$8,136 / item

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Carved 'Limestone' Painted Four Poster King Size Bed

$10,527 / item

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 and molded edge headboard flanked by acanthus leaf and rice carved baluster turned p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

$8,481 / item

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 headboard and fully turned ball top posts with a dramatic dropped cove, an exquisite exa...

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

Materials

Wood

18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts

$9,500

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

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

$5,445 / item

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 is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...

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

Materials

Wood

Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

$7,161 / item

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 headboard and fully turned ball top posts with a dramatic dropped cove, an exquisite exa...

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

Materials

Wood

Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture

$9,535 / item

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 and a molded capped flat headboard adding subtle detail. This bed is shown as a Queen...

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

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Wood

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

$5,500

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 height and 88" in depth. Floor to top of headboard is 50" in height and 54.5" to top ...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

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

$11,880 / item

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 flowers with buttermold carvings and a bold recessed panel headboard showcasing the ric...

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

Materials

Wood

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

$7,150 / item

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 headboard and fully turned ball top posts with a dramatic additional headboard roll, an e...

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

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Wood

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

$11,180 / item

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 posts add whimsy to an already dramatic piece. This is a Classic canopy bed available w...

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

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Wood

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

$4,510 / item

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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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

$13,189 / item

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 commanding presence. Shown here in our rare five inch premium solid tiger maple posts in ou...

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

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Wood

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

$15,620 / item

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 without a canopy. The front rail is scalloped to mimic the headboard profile. Made ...

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

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Wood

Mid-Century American Classical Yellow Painted Maple Twin Poster Bedframe

$1,710

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 width, 81" in depth and 74.5" in heightbto the tip of the posters. 37" Height foot...

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

Materials

Maple, Paint

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

$11,550 / item

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

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Byron is a theatrical piece, as shown it is carefully hand ebonized creating a graphic symmetry. It is shown in our specialty honey stained maple finish with hand painted ebony d...

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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

$10,560 / item

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

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Rum Cay is shown in solid mahogany, featuring dramatic deep rope carving on the four posts, rope and knot carving on the recessed panel headboard and dramatic finials all combini...

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

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Wood

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

$4,500 / item

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 is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...

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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

$6,897 / item

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 is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...

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

Materials

Wood

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

$1,775

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 width and 76" in height to the top of the finials. 46.5" in Height to the top of t...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

$35,000

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...

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Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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

Unavailable

H 91 in W 77.5 in D 88.25 in

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 a very fine example of a Federal bed. The solid mahogany post have opposing twist ...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

Queen size 1960's 4 poster bed frame

Unavailable

H 84 in W 82 in D 62 in

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, darkened with slats

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames

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

Unavailable

H 92 in W 60 in D 82 in

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

Located in Providence, RI

Provenance: Ansel Gibbs (b.1773 - d.1835) of Fairhaven, MA: Shipmaster, Merchant and Justice of the Peace. Deaccessioned from New Bedford Whaling Museum. This bed is composed of ...

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

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

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H 93.5 in W 79.5 in D 58 in

American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

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

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810

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H 85 in W 76.25 in D 93.25 in

American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany King size four poster bed with acorn finial motif.

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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster Bed

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H 30 in W 80 in D 30 in

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.

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Harden American Colonial Solid Cherrywood Four Poster Queen Size Bed

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H 49.25 in W 65 in

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 1980s Carved cherrywood, with brass hardware.

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Harden Furniture American Colonial Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

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H 76 in W 64 in D 87 in

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 Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 64" W x 87" D x 76" H.

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Full Size Cannonball Poster Bed

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H 44.5 in W 57 in D 83 in

Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Full Size Cannonball Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Early American style full size cherry cannonball poster bed.

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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Cassady Furniture Early American Style Cherry Queen Size Cannonball Poster Bed

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H 54.25 in W 89.25 in D 64 in

Cassady Furniture Early American Style Cherry Queen Size Cannonball Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Cassdy Furniture Cannonball queen size bed. Made from American cherry in a classic colonial style. Cassady Furniture is out of Bowling Green Kentucky, circa 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

American Federal Style Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed

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H 89 in W 83.25 in

American Federal Style Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed

Located in Southampton, NY

American Federal style mahogany king size four-poster bed.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Stickley American Colonial Carved Solid Cherry Wood Full Size Poster Bed, 1950s

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H 48 in W 56.75 in D 83.25 in

Stickley American Colonial Carved Solid Cherry Wood Full Size Poster Bed, 1950s

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous American Colonial style four poster full size bed By L. & J.G.

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Vintage 1950s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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

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H 71 in W 87 in D 60 in

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 beautiful matchbook "V" grain along the headboard and footboard. Features acanthus car...

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Antique 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

2 Antique Early American Country Twin Size Maple Ribbed Farmhouse Poster Beds

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H 38 in W 42 in D 2.5 in

2 Antique Early American Country Twin Size Maple Ribbed Farmhouse Poster Beds

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of Early American style twin size headboards. Made from maple with a crescent shaped back with ribbed spindles and turned posts. Dimensions: 38"h x 42" x 2.5"

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20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

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

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H 85 in W 81 in D 60.5 in

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 and barley twist carved post, and terminating on turned bulbous legs.

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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

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

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H 83 in W 54 in D 78.75 in

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 ringed head post, flanking spiral carved foot post with deep carved pineapple and ac...

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Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

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

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H 109.5 in W 93.75 in D 72 in

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 embellishments on posts, and offering original tester. Probably from Virginia, circa 181...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

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H 82 in W 66.5 in D 86.5 in

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 featuring traditional form with tapered and chamfered posts and high rails. Signed in 1995...

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

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

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H 64 in W 79.5 in D 90.5 in

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.

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Ralph Lauren Four Poster Full Size Bed

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H 87 in W 68 in D 83 in

Ralph Lauren Four Poster Full Size Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Ralph Lauren four poster full size bed.

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed

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H 58 in W 83 in D 58 in

Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

American Furniture Company Elizabethan or Jacobean Revival bed full size bed. Operating out of Batesville Indiana since 1899, they worked closely and collaborated in part with Romweb...

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Vintage 1930s Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

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

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H 82 in W 58 in D 79 in

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 popularized in the late 1700s. Features a covered canopy, pencil posts and colonial hardwar...

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

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

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H 82 in W 58 in D 80 in

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 in the late 1700s. Features a floral ruffled canopy, pencil posts and colonial hardw...

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage American King Size Poster Bed w/Woven Rush/Seagrass Panels

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H 79.5 in W 85 in D 81.5 in

Vintage American King Size Poster Bed w/Woven Rush/Seagrass Panels

Located in Highwood, IL

Dynamite vintage American king sized bed with natural sea-grass or rush mounted panels. Finished in a rich walnut color, the panels appear as if they could be removed and either upho...

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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed

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H 58 in W 84.5 in D 58.5 in

Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

American Furniture Company Elizabethan or Jacobean Revival bed full size bed. Operating out of Batesville Indiana since 1899, they worked closely and collaborated in part with Romweb...

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Vintage 1930s Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique American Furniture Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Burl Poster Bed

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H 63 in W 84 in

Antique American Furniture Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Burl Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

American Furniture Company Gothic or Spanish Renaissance Revival bed. Operating out of Batesville Indiana since 1899, they worked closely and collaborated in part with Romweber. Spec...

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Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

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

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H 86 in W 85.5 in D 74 in

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Reeded Twin Beds, Circa 1820

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H 74 in W 49.5 in

Pair of American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Reeded Twin Beds, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American Sheraton mahogany four-poster twin beds with carved scrolled headboards, bulbous reeded post, flanking urn finials, pine side rails, and terminating on the original ...

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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist & Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815

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H 85.75 in W 63.75 in D 78.75 in

American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist & Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal mahogany four poster tester / finial bed with a carved book matched headboard consisting of a basket of fruit and flowers, turned bulbous rings, carved barley twist ...

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Antique 1810s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 20th C. Georgian Sheraton American Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

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H 59 in W 81 in D 59 in

Antique Early 20th C. Georgian Sheraton American Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Georgian style poster bed. Made from mahogany with beautiful matchbook veneer on the head, foot and side rails. Features hand turned poasts with pointed finials ...

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Early 20th Century Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Bed

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H 53.5 in W 41.5 in D 79.75 in

Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Bed

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous carved tiger maple twin size pineapple poster bed USA, circa 1950s Measures: 41.5"W x 79.75"D x 53.5"H. Very good original vintage condition. Price is per bed....

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

Materials

Maple

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Rope Acorn Poster Bed

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H 49 in W 59 in D 82 in

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Rope Acorn Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th century Sheraton Period poster bed. Made from mahogany with hand turned posts and acorn finials. Unique mechanism allows slats turn into place via wooden thread. Can be...

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Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage American Drew Solid Cherry Low Poster Open Pediment Queen Full Bed

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H 56.5 in W 64 in D 88.5 in

Vintage American Drew Solid Cherry Low Poster Open Pediment Queen Full Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage American Drew low post queen to full size bed. Made of solid cherry featuring serpentine form with open pediment, fluted and turned pine cone style finials and shell design. ...

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Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

American Sheraton Four-Poster Full Size Bed in Pine and Poplar, circa 1815

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H 84.5 in W 52.5 in D 82.5 in

American Sheraton Four-Poster Full Size Bed in Pine and Poplar, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Charming American Sheraton vase turned four-poster full size bed in pine and poplar with original side rails and tester New Jersey, circa 1815.

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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Pine

Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780

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H 92 in W 80 in D 57.5 in

Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus and tassel motif.

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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Ralph Lauren Carved Walnut King Size Poster Bed

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H 67.25 in W 82.63 in L 67.25 in

Ralph Lauren Carved Walnut King Size Poster Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding carved walnut king size poster bed By Ralph Lauren "Polo" collection USA, circa 1990s Measures: 82.63" W x 89" D. Headboard 67.25" H; footboard 47.5" H. Ve...

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Late 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren Mahogany King Poster Bed

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H 91 in W 88.25 in

Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren Mahogany King Poster Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Spectacular vintage Regency poster bed. Made by the iconic Ralph Lauren Home group. Beautiful hand carved detail in a rich mahogany. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Late 20th Century North American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Beds, Pair

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H 53.5 in W 41.5 in

Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Beds, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of carved tiger maple twin size pineapple poster beds USA, circa 1950s Measures: 41.5"W x 79.75"D x 53.5"H. Very good original vintage condition. Sold as ...

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

Materials

Maple

Vintage British Khaki “Lord Mountbatten” Four Poster Queen Bed

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H 88.5 in W 68 in D 88 in

Vintage British Khaki “Lord Mountbatten” Four Poster Queen Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Spectacular vintage British Khaki four poster bed. Beautiful twisted posts with a chic cane panel headboard. The coveted queen size. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Contemporary Charles Hollis Jones Lucite King Poster Bed

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H 67.25 in W 85.5 in D 90.5 in

Vintage Contemporary Charles Hollis Jones Lucite King Poster Bed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage Contemporary King poster bed. Made by the incomparable Charles Hollis Jones. Thick lucite posts with brass hardware. Currently upholstered in a neutral leopard jacq...

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Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810

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H 105 in W 60.5 in D 77 in

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned ringed rice post with brass feet and wood casters. Descended in the Leonard family...

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed

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H 68 in W 84 in D 47 in

Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid-19th century empire style mahogany wood four poster single bed with hand carved design details. The bed is in good antique condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / u...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Cherry Full Size Four Poster Thistle Bed

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H 52.5 in W 58 in D 88.5 in

Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Cherry Full Size Four Poster Thistle Bed

By Statton Trutype

Located in Dayton, OH

"A beautiful classic Statton Trutype Americana four-poster cherry bed. Produced by Statton Furniture Manufacturing Company, Hagerstown, Maryland, the Trutype Americana brand was benc...

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Late 20th Century American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

American Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Tester Bed, circa 1840

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H 92.75 in W 62.5 in D 82.5 in

American Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Tester Bed, circa 1840

By Anthony Quervelle

Located in Big Flats, NY

An American Empire Quervelle school tester poster bed offers flame mahogany construction with architectural paneled headboard and turned posts surmounted by spire form finials, accep...

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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Four Poster Queen Bed Frame

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H 96 in W 65 in D 90 in

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

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1990s North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Solid Mahogany King Size 4 Poster Bed

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H 95.5 in W 84 in D 87 in

Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Solid Mahogany King Size 4 Poster Bed

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

A stately Colonial Williamsburg four poster bed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1980s. Features a solid mahogany frame with reeded and squared posts, Canopy with trophy finials and legs wi...

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Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Sheraton Mahogany Tester Bed, circa 1830

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H 87 in W 61 in D 85 in

Antique American Sheraton Mahogany Tester Bed, circa 1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Sheraton tester poster bed offers mahogany construction with carved headboard having central stylized floral element with flanking cutout scrolling and rope twist...

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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Berkey & Gay School Second Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1920

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H 91.25 in W 60 in D 85.5 in

Antique Berkey & Gay School Second Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1920

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Second Empire poster double/full size bed in the manner of Berkey and Gay offers mahogany construction with deeply carved posts with foliate design, c1920 Measur...

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Nancy Corzine Carved Walnut Silk Tufted Designer King Size Four Poster Bed

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H 88 in W 83.5 in D 88 in

Nancy Corzine Carved Walnut Silk Tufted Designer King Size Four Poster Bed

By Nancy Corzine

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Nancy Corzine carved walnut silk tufted designer king size four poster bed. Includes the headboard, footboard and side rails. Mattress, bedding and pillows are not included.

Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Classic Georgian Cherry Full Poster Bedframe

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H 31.25 in W 72.75 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Classic Georgian Cherry Full Poster Bedframe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorgeous vintage Full size bedframe. A classic Georgian design in a beautiful cherry wood.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Georgian Style Solid Mahogany Four Post Full Size Bed Pineapple Finials

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H 51 in W 81 in D 57 in

Vintage Georgian Style Solid Mahogany Four Post Full Size Bed Pineapple Finials

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Georgian style solid mahogany four post full size bed pineapple finials Mid-20th century American mahogany poster bed.

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Mid-20th Century Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Mahogany Rice Four-Poster Bed

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H 71 in W 80 in D 56.5 in

19th Century American Mahogany Rice Four-Poster Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a rare 19th century American mahogany rice four-poster bed. This is a 'full' sized bed ... not a Queen or King.

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Four Poster Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1820

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H 79.5 in W 56.5 in D 79.25 in

American Empire Four Poster Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very finely carved American Empire four poster bed. At the top of each post is a carved pineapple, the emblem of hospitality, and under these are ringed turnings followed by round ...

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

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar, Hardwood

Period American Federal Tiger Maple Four Poster Canopy Bed

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H 79 in W 78 in D 56 in

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 --Neoclassical Turned Posters --Probably New Hampshire --Federal Sheraton

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

American Scrolled-Back Twin Size Poster Bed, Early 20th Century

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H 48.63 in W 80.25 in D 41.5 in

American Scrolled-Back Twin Size Poster Bed, Early 20th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

American scrolled-back twin size poster bed, early 20th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Vintage Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Bed

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H 80 in W 60 in D 86 in

20th Century Vintage Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa 1970s pine poster bed. Handmade by Jay Albers of the early American shop in Kettering Ohio.

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Vintage 1970s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Primitive Early American Colonial Revival Pencil Post 4 Poster Queen Canopy Bed

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H 87.5 in W 83 in D 66 in

Primitive Early American Colonial Revival Pencil Post 4 Poster Queen Canopy Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century Colonial Revival pencil post. Made from pine with a canopy and finials.

Category

20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

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

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H 80 in W 53 in D 73.5 in

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 ribbed posts. The arched canopy can be removed for use without. The bed is supported by...

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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

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

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H 82.5 in W 78.25 in D 55.24 in

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

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome bed made of maple wood that is stained and painted, and called a "field" bedstead because of the framework on the top of the four posts which has an arched form resembling...

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

Materials

Maple

19th Century Queen Size British Colonial Style American Four-Poster Bed

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H 94 in W 67 in D 89 in

19th Century Queen Size British Colonial Style American Four-Poster Bed

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

It is a 19th Century American bed whose design was inspired by British Colonial West Indies, circa late 1800s.

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Antique Late 19th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

King Size Mahogany Plantation Poster Bed by Leighton Hall

$5,795 / item

H 85 in W 86 in D 92 in

King Size Mahogany Plantation Poster Bed by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional king size mahogany Plantation poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by Caribbean poster beds from the Regency period and features ...

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2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

$2,887Sale Price|25% Off

H 60 in W 61 in D 81 in

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

Located in New York, NY

A striking Gothic-style antique bed, featuring intricately bobbin-turned posts and stretchers, dating to the 19th century. This beautifully crafted piece captures the romanticism and...

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

King Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall

$3,695 / item

H 87 in W 83 in D 90 in

King Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional king size mahogany rice carved poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features handmade ...

Category

2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770

$24,000

H 94 in W 61 in D 76 in

English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany and deil four-poster bed with decorative bulbous, fluted and acanthus carved post, terminating on squared plinths with Marlboro feet. Bed is queen-size w...

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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th-C. French Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Carved Pine Bed - F/Q

$3,475

H 52 in W 51.5 in D 3 in

Late 19th-C. French Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Carved Pine Bed - F/Q

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely late 19th-C. French faux bamboo bed that includes the headboard, footboard, and two side rails. The footboard measurements are as follows: 51.5”L x 3”W x 41.5”H. T...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

$2,995

H 86.75 in W 64 in D 88 in

Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

By Councill

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed frame By Councill Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 64"W x 88"D x 86.75"H. ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Youth Spool Single Bed

$1,995

H 39.75 in W 40.75 in D 79.75 in

19th Century Victorian Youth Spool Single Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

A charming 19th century Victorian Youth Spool Bed in good antique condition. Measures 79.75" in length, 40.75" in width, 39.75" tall at the headboard and 38" tall at the footboard. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

$1,695

H 69 in W 55 in D 80.75 in

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe Measures 55" in width , 80.5" in Height to the top of the posters, Headboard is 50" in height, footboard is 1...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Pennsylvania House Jenny Lind Style Cherry Full Size Spindle Bed

$1,200

H 40.5 in W 58 in D 81 in

Vintage Pennsylvania House Jenny Lind Style Cherry Full Size Spindle Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

This gorgeous vintage Pennsylvania House Early American Cherry spindle bed frame showcases timeless craftsmanship and classic Colonial styling. Built from premium solid wood with a w...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$8,490

H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

American Charleston Mahogany Classical Foliage Barley Twist Tester Bed, C. 1815

$85,000

H 88.5 in W 79 in D 56.5 in

American Charleston Mahogany Classical Foliage Barley Twist Tester Bed, C. 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American Charleston Classical mahogany four poster tester bed with flanking carved acanthus foliage, pineapple, and barley twist foot posts, flanking squared tapered head posts, orig...

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Antique 1810s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed

$2,500

H 43 in W 79.5 in D 41.5 in

American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Late 19th century American classical Jenny Lind style twin bed featuring a distressed painted finish. Named after the 19th century Swedish opera singer the bed frame has bobbin turne...

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

$2,465

H 59.85 in W 85.83 in D 50.4 in

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760

$35,000

H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 in

English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post and terminating on Marlboro feet with original brass casters. Bed is queen-size. Cust...

Category

Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Mahogany Burl Full Bed

$6,770

H 59.85 in W 91.74 in D 64.18 in

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Mahogany Burl Full Bed

Located in Miami, FL

Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame is solid walnut and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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Located in New York, NY

This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...

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Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Bed Frame Made by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

$2,696Sale Price|30% Off

H 37.01 in W 67.72 in D 78.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Bed Frame Made by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

By Eugenio Gerli

Located in Sofia, BG

Italian wooden hand carved bed frame with metal frame made in 1967 by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. Very good authentic condition with no restorations made.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa

$4,800Sale Price|26% Off

H 26 in W 84 in D 32 in

Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair

$10,320Sale Price|53% Off

H 51.97 in W 28.35 in D 37.01 in

Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Fine tall German late 17th century Baroque walnut throne armchair with a rectangular arched padded back and seat covered in 17th century Gobelin depicting ‘Susanna and the Elders’ wi...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Louis XIV Arbalette Chest of Drawers

$3,894

H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Louis XIV Arbalette Chest of Drawers

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Hand-carved Louis XIV style Arbelette chest of drawers. Hand finished in a textured two tone patina of distressed paint work over silver gilding.

Category

2010s British Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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

What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?
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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.
Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?
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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.
What is the point of a four-poster bed?
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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.
What is a tester on a four poster bed?
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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.
What is the top of a four-poster bed called?
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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.
How do I make a four-poster bed modern?
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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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