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

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

Category

Antique 1820s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Bed
Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Bed

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

Category

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

Materials

Maple

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Pine

Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780
Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780

Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

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

Category

Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Ralph Lauren Carved Walnut King Size Poster Bed
Ralph Lauren Carved Walnut King Size Poster Bed

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren Mahogany King Poster Bed
Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren Mahogany King Poster Bed

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

Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Beds, Pair
Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Beds, Pair

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

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Vintage British Khaki “Lord Mountbatten” Four Poster Queen Bed
Vintage British Khaki “Lord Mountbatten” Four Poster Queen Bed

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

Category

Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Contemporary Charles Hollis Jones Lucite King Poster Bed
Vintage Contemporary Charles Hollis Jones Lucite King Poster Bed

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

Category

Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Cherry Full Size Four Poster Thistle Bed
Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Cherry Full Size Four Poster Thistle Bed

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

American Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Tester Bed, circa 1840
American Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Tester Bed, circa 1840

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Solid Mahogany King Size 4 Poster Bed
Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Solid Mahogany King Size 4 Poster Bed

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Sheraton Mahogany Tester Bed, circa 1830
Antique American Sheraton Mahogany Tester Bed, circa 1830

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Classic Georgian Cherry Full Poster Bedframe
Vintage Classic Georgian Cherry Full Poster Bedframe

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

19th Century American Mahogany Rice Four-Poster Bed
19th Century American Mahogany Rice Four-Poster Bed

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

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Four Poster Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1820
American Empire Four Poster Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1820

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

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar, Hardwood

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

Period American Federal Tiger Maple Four Poster Canopy Bed

Located in Essex, MA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

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

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

Located in Southampton, NY

American scrolled-back twin size poster bed, early 20th century. Turned and rounded ball posts

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome four-poster bed in a faux bois (faux grain) finish resembling rosewood with beautifully

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed

Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Annville, PA

A vintage Baker Mahogany Poster Bed which will be the focal point of any bed room in which it is

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

By David Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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

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

Located in Santa Monica, CA

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

American Twin Size Poster Bed with Fleur-de-Lys Back, circa 1890
American Twin Size Poster Bed with Fleur-de-Lys Back, circa 1890

American Twin Size Poster Bed with Fleur-de-Lys Back, circa 1890

Located in Southampton, NY

American twin size poster bed with fleur-de-lys-back. This is a very playful design for a twin bed

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Twin Mahogany Four-Poster Beds
Pair of Twin Mahogany Four-Poster Beds

Pair of Twin Mahogany Four-Poster Beds

Located in West Hartford, CT

Pair of antique mahogany twin four-poster beds with carved detail and removable finials. Includes

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Twin Four Poster Beds - a Pair
Mahogany Twin Four Poster Beds - a Pair

Mahogany Twin Four Poster Beds - a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of colonial style four poster twin beds made of mahogany. Each bed frame has four turned and

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

Pace Collection Chrome Four Poster Canopy Day Bed

By Pace Collection

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE one week only. No further discounts. 16 Sept 2019 Pace collection 9964-1 four-poster

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Queen Size 4 Poster Canopy Bed

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

Located in Dayton, OH

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Plantation Bed, Four Poster, Queen Size, of Solid Mahogany, circa 1850s
Plantation Bed, Four Poster, Queen Size, of Solid Mahogany, circa 1850s

Plantation Bed, Four Poster, Queen Size, of Solid Mahogany, circa 1850s

Located in Madison, WI

Plantation four poster bed of solid mahogany, queen size. Circa 1850s. Substantial and extremely

Category

Antique 1850s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Huntley Pineapple Posters Pine and Maple Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s
Huntley Pineapple Posters Pine and Maple Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s

Huntley Pineapple Posters Pine and Maple Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s

By B. F. Huntley Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Up for sale is a pretty nice vintage 4 poster pineapple full size bed made by B. F. Huntley

Category

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

Materials

Maple, Pine

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

KING 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

Pair of Antique 4 Poster Mahogany Twin Single Acorn Pineapple Finial Bed Frames
Pair of Antique 4 Poster Mahogany Twin Single Acorn Pineapple Finial Bed Frames

Pair of Antique 4 Poster Mahogany Twin Single Acorn Pineapple Finial Bed Frames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of antique 4 poster mahogany twin single acorn pineapple finial bed frames. Item features

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

18th Century Carved Wood Four Poster Canopy Bed Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare one-of-a-kind 18th century American Baroque style four poster canopy bed frame. The scalloped

Category

Antique 18th Century American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830
French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

century Caribbean four poster bed was purchased in Haiti over 30 years ago and brought to the US in its

Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Fr...

Materials

Walnut

American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bedstead
American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bedstead

American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bedstead

Located in Germantown, MD

An American Federal Style carved Mahogany Queen size Bedstead in great vintage condition. Measures

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

This wonderful New York Four Poster bed has a simple poplar headboard and tester for draping. The

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Maple Federal Four Poster Bed, WD42
Maple Federal Four Poster Bed, WD42

Maple Federal Four Poster Bed, WD42

Located in Wrexham, GB

A fine example of an American Federal Four Poster Bed fashioned from maple and originating from the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Early 19th Century Charleston Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Tester
Early 19th Century Charleston Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Tester

Early 19th Century Charleston Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Tester

Located in Charleston, SC

This classical four-poster bed was made in Charleston, South Carolina, in the first quarter of the

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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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.