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Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous and fine 19th Century American Classical 4 post mahogany bed with incredibly carved urn
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Mid-19th Century Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

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

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

H 82.5 in W 62.5 in D 80 in
American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany 4 post twin size bed with pineapple finials
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19th Century American American Empire Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

Antique American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed
American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed

American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed

H 54 in W 40 in D 73.5 in
Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century cannonball post bed. Made of cherry with traditional Colonial styling that
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19th Century American Colonial Antique 4 Post Bed

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Pine

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed
Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

H 53.5 in W 79 in D 60 in

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King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Miami, FL
the post gracefully transitioning into a long tapered turning without a finial. This bed is most
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

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

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

H 98.25 in W 83.5 in D 87.25 in
19th Century American 4 Post Mahogany Bed- we can convert to Queen or King.
Located in Richmond, VA
19th Century American 4 Post Mahogany Bed. Currently a full size, we can convert this bed in our
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19th Century American Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century American 4 Post Mahogany Bed- we can convert to Queen or King.
19th Century American 4 Post Mahogany Bed- we can convert to Queen or King.

19th Century American 4 Post Mahogany Bed- we can convert to Queen or King.

H 87 in W 66.75 in D 81 in
French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard
Located in Buxton, GB
Footboard High Curved Head Board The Headboard has a carved central Crest 4 Heavily Carved Bed Posts The
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique 4 Post Bed

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Wood

French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard
French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard

French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard

H 76.78 in W 78.75 in D 63 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
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19th Century American Empire Antique 4 Post Bed

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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

H 71 in W 87 in D 60 in
19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century West Indies carved mahogany 4 post bed with acanthus-carved reeded and spiral-turned
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19th Century Caribbean Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed
19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed

19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed

H 97 in W 51.75 in D 78 in
19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”
Located in Richmond, VA
Impressive 19th century West Indies carved mahogany 4 post bed professionally restored and
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19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”
19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”

19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”

H 90 in W 76 in D 94 in
19th Century British West Indies 4 Post Bed from Jamaica 'California King'
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible 19th century British West Indies 4 post bed from Jamaica. Incredibly hand carved bed
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Early 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

19th Century British West Indies 4 Post Bed from Jamaica 'California King'
19th Century British West Indies 4 Post Bed from Jamaica 'California King'

19th Century British West Indies 4 Post Bed from Jamaica 'California King'

H 94.5 in W 76.5 in D 95 in
Italian Four Poster Bed 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
Crest 4 Bed Posts Polychromed Would require a sommier/slat base/Divan 145 x 195cm (4.75 x 6.39 ft
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique 4 Post Bed

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Wood

Italian Four Poster Bed 19th Century
Italian Four Poster Bed 19th Century

Italian Four Poster Bed 19th Century

H 68.51 in W 82.68 in D 61.03 in
Carved Mahogany Classical 4-Post Bed, possibly Philadelphia, c.1810-20
Located in Providence, RI
much heavier and later. The posts on our bed are slender, reminiscent of earlier 4-post beds, and
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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Classical 4-Post Bed, possibly Philadelphia, c.1810-20
Carved Mahogany Classical 4-Post Bed, possibly Philadelphia, c.1810-20

Carved Mahogany Classical 4-Post Bed, possibly Philadelphia, c.1810-20

H 89 in W 77 in D 58.5 in
Federal Hepplewhite Tiger Maple 4 Post Bed Canopy Top, NE
Located in Providence, RI
This reeded four post bed is very delicate and slender in form. It is typical to find plain rear
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique 4 Post Bed

Federal Hepplewhite Tiger Maple 4 Post Bed Canopy Top, NE
Federal Hepplewhite Tiger Maple 4 Post Bed Canopy Top, NE

Federal Hepplewhite Tiger Maple 4 Post Bed Canopy Top, NE

H 88.5 in W 77.75 in D 54 in
Julia Gray 4-Post Queen Bed
Located in Houston, TX
Julia Gray Sheraton-style Queen bed in a Mahogany finish with decorative paint. Headboard is
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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Antique 4 Post Bed

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Wood

Julia Gray 4-Post Queen Bed
Julia Gray 4-Post Queen Bed

Julia Gray 4-Post Queen Bed

H 98 in W 60 in D 80 in

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Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming French mid-century bobbin wood bed in the style of Charles Dudouyt C1940 Beautifully turned and carved bobbin wood detailing surrounding oak veneer pannelling. This bed w...
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Mid-20th Century French Antique 4 Post Bed

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Oak

Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size
Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size

Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size

H 43.51 in W 61.42 in D 85.04 in
Queen Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional queen 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...
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2010s American Regency Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

Queen Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
Queen Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall

Queen Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall

H 87 in W 65 in D 90 in
Vintage Hand Painted Pine Amish Bed Frame
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage charming hand painted pine full size bed frame from Pennsylvania Dutch country having headboard (height to finials 60"), side rails (17.5 h) and foot board (25 h) Inside mea...
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1940s American Country Antique 4 Post Bed

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Pine

Vintage Hand Painted Pine Amish Bed Frame
Vintage Hand Painted Pine Amish Bed Frame

Vintage Hand Painted Pine Amish Bed Frame

H 60 in W 56 in D 80.75 in
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous antique Victorian tall Lincoln style full size bed in solid walnut and walnut burl with footboard and side rails. It is in wonderful original vintage condition. That does no...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique 4 Post Bed

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Walnut, Burl

Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed

Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed

H 91 in W 58.5 in D 85.5 in
Century Furniture Carved Mahogany Posters Queen Bed
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th century Furniture Company Federal Style poster queen size bed in very good vintage condition. Measures 64"in width, 87.5" in depth and stands 90" to the top of the poste...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

Century Furniture Carved Mahogany Posters Queen Bed
Century Furniture Carved Mahogany Posters Queen Bed

Century Furniture Carved Mahogany Posters Queen Bed

H 90 in W 64 in D 87.5 in
A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in th
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in the Neoclassical style, the tall headboard having a shaped and reeded top with ormolu decoration, the si...
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1880s French Neoclassical Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in th
A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in th

A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in th

H 64.5 in W 64 in D 81 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique 4 Post Bed

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size bed By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved solid mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 66.13"W x 8...
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1980s American Georgian Antique 4 Post Bed

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

H 80.75 in W 66.13 in D 87.25 in
EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD DOUBLE BED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime quality, hand carved Honduras Mahogany double bed frame Please note the delivery fe...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique 4 Post Bed

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Hardwood

EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD DOUBLE BED FRAME
EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD DOUBLE BED FRAME

EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD DOUBLE BED FRAME

H 49.81 in W 59.85 in D 85.44 in
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen Size bed By Henredon USA, circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 64.75"W x 88"D x 91....
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Antique 4 Post Bed

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Brass

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

H 91.5 in W 64.75 in D 88 in
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous French Empire mahogany alcove daybed and bed crown hand-crafted in France in the 19th Century. A rare lit de repos made of mahogany most likely from Cuba or the Antilles a...
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19th Century French Empire Antique 4 Post Bed

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Brass

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

H 41 in W 85 in D 57.88 in
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails not available) Overall size: 58”w x 81”d x 61”h Footboard: 39”h. Inside dimensions...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique 4 Post Bed

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

H 61 in W 58 in D 81 in
Art Deco Antique Bed in Fruitwood with Parquetry and Sunburst Inlay, WK196
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive Art Deco style French antique bed with sunburst and parquetry inlay, carved garland pediment and ormolu decoration. This bed accepts a US Queen Size (or UK King Size),...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique 4 Post Bed

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Art Deco Antique Bed in Fruitwood with Parquetry and Sunburst Inlay, WK196
Art Deco Antique Bed in Fruitwood with Parquetry and Sunburst Inlay, WK196

Art Deco Antique Bed in Fruitwood with Parquetry and Sunburst Inlay, WK196

H 63 in W 62 in D 86 in
Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a Southern bed featuring carved tobacco and acanthus leaves in a fine tight grained C...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique 4 Post Bed

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Mahogany

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

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

H 86 in W 85.5 in D 74 in
20th Century Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed with Rails
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed with Rails This elegant four-poster bed features intricately carved posts of a very nice reproduction of the early Victorian style post...
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20th Century American Antique 4 Post Bed

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Wood

20th Century Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed with Rails
20th Century Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed with Rails

20th Century Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed with Rails

H 84 in W 66 in D 86.24 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique 4 Post Bed

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Upholstery, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
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Antique 4 Post Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique 4 post bed for your home. An antique 4 post bed — often made from wood, mahogany and maple — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique 4 post bed — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique 4 post bed, designed in the Neoclassical, Victorian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. American Beds Co each produced at least one beautiful antique 4 post bed that is worth considering.

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 Antique 4 Post Bed
  • What is an antique 3/4 bed?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.

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