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An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
spindles in the foot and head boards and barley twist bed posts, with the original steel winding key
Category

1840s English Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany 4 post twin size bed with pineapple finials
Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Federal-style (19th Century) small mahogany child's four poster bed with pineapple finials
Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton mahogany full size bed with carved shaped posts featuring swag,tassel, & foliate
Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post

Materials

Iron

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials . Very Rare Hand
Category

17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Post

Materials

Metal

18th Century Four Post Mahogany Bed, Likely Charleston 'converted to queen'
Located in Charleston, SC
Great 18th century period four post mahogany bed, likely Charleston. Great quality hand carved
Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

19th Century American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Pine

NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with
Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled
Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Baroque Queen 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
Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine late 18th Century large Dutch four-poster bed with exceptional posts and ealy 19th century
Category

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed
H 98 in W 66 in D 84 in
19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and
Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed with Wood Slabs
Located in Miami, FL
20th century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen-size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

Single Victorian Gothic Style Bed WS20
Located in Wrexham, GB
A Gothic style Victorian bed with open arched panels and tall carved posts. This bed accepts a
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Walnut Full Bed
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (17th Century) carved walnut panel full size headboard with large post
Category

17th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

Victorian All Brass Antique Bed MD157
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine example of a Victorian all brass bed in the double size, circa 1890 with substantial side
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An 18th century Rosewood tester bed from an important palace in Goa. The posts are beautifully
Category

18th Century Indian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Rosewood

R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of an R.J. Horner & Co. Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo bed. The bed is
Category

Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Bed Post

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed
R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed
H 68 in W 80 in D 62 in
Anglo Indian Antique 4 Poster 5ft Double Bed This is a very unusual bed it has
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
lines with a pierced and carved central post leading up from the centre supporting the wide over bed
Category

Early 1900s Anglo Raj Antique Bed Post

Materials

Teak

18th Century Colonial Walnut Rope Poster Bed
Located in Unionville, TN
This remarkable circa 1790 walnut rope bed represents a rare and exceptional example of late 18th
Category

1790s American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Bed with Ormolu Decoration, WK193
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive French antique bed with elegant shape, turned posts and ormolu decoration. This bed
Category

1920s French Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Brazilian Empire Pair Of Beds
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
, these beds embody the rustic yet refined aesthetic typical of that time. The turned wooden posts and
Category

Mid-19th Century Brazilian Empire Revival Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brazilian Empire Pair Of Beds
19th Century Brazilian Empire Pair Of Beds
H 42.92 in W 82.68 in D 42.92 in
French 19th Century Directoire Full Bed Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century bed from the Directoire period with a warm gray and French blue color scheme
Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Directoire Full Bed Frame
French 19th Century Directoire Full Bed Frame
H 46.25 in W 51.13 in D 77.38 in
Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This 19th-century Spanish Colonial bed is a magnificent example of antique craftsmanship
Category

Mid-19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed
Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed
H 60.24 in W 73.63 in D 46.86 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
carved post, terminating on squared plinths with Marlboro feet. Bed is queen-size with a mahogany carved
Category

1770s English Chippendale Antique Bed Post

Early 19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Pineapple Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
A rare British Colonial Jamaican bed. All mahogany, with abstracted West Indies pineapple motifs
Category

19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III Period mahogany wall bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French
Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress
Category

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain 4 poster bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain 4 poster bed circa 1889. Debenham antiques are pleased to
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique four-poster (also known as a lit à colonnes) from France, this oak bed was spectacularly
Category

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bed Post

Materials

Oak

Charleston Mahogany Classical Tester Bed. Charleston, Circa 1815-20
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston Classical mahogany four poster tester bed with acanthus, pineapple, and barley twist
Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Bed Post

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

19th Century American American Classical Antique Bed Post

Portuguese Carved and Turned Bed Comprising 17th Century Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
A Portuguese bed of carved and turned rosewood with 17th century elements, the headboard profusely
Category

17th Century Portuguese Moorish Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was constructed in the 19th century. This rare West Indies
Category

19th Century Caribbean Neoclassical Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51
Located in Wrexham, GB
A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts
Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare Directoire period four poster bed. Headboard and footboard are original - including
Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

D. Maria style double bed, in rosewood, Portugal, 19th century.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
the bed's aesthetic appeal. The sturdy construction of the bed is evident in its robust posts and
Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Bed Post

Materials

Rosewood

Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
take place on the side posts of this boat bed forming feet. This bed is adjustable according to your
Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Bed Post

Materials

Bronze

American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
reeded and turned bulbous floral post. Baltimore, MD, Early 19th century. Bed is Queen-size with a custom
Category

1830s American Sheraton Antique Bed Post

St. Croix Regency Four Poster Mahogany Queen Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant West Indies poster bed was made in the Caribbean Island of Saint Croix. The Headboard
Category

19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-19th century Victorian Eastlake walnut carved Lincoln style bed. Features a high back with
Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

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
Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Maple

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted 3/4 Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted 3/4 Bed was custom-made, as is the case with
Category

1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Bed Post

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
Located in Suffolk, GB
bed having a newly reupholstered back in a quality fabric flanked by two circular brass column posts
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass

Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Presenting a beautifully crafted early 19th-century American Federal Four Poster Bed, an exquisite
Category

Early 19th Century North American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

A French Louis XVI style Painted & Gilded Queen Size Bed, C. 1910.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
detailed floral, shell, and foliate carvings, flanked by posts topped with finials. The entire bed is
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Post

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of Beds, 19th Century, American Colonial-Style, Mahogany, ‘Antiquarian’
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This pair of half-tester beds were acquired for the guest suite at Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Mary
Category

Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent exhibition quality antique Victorian gilded solid brass half tester double bed having a
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
a very fine example of a Federal bed. The solid mahogany post have opposing twist feet with brass
Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
board, complimented by four reeded and barley twist bulbous post. Early 19th century. All original. Bed
Category

1820s Caribbean British Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

2 Antique American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Twin Cannonball Poster Bed Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century twin size Cannonball beds. Features a solid mahogany frame with barley
Category

Early 20th Century Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks
Category

1810s American American Empire Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass

Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
bunchy flowers, and above all its four-post bed, whence from beneath a huge fat fluffy old-fashioned
Category

1770s British Chippendale Antique Bed Post

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Antique French Breton Bed Brittany Wedding French Country Carved Dark Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Breton Bed Carved Oak Brittany Wedding French Country. Unique antique French
Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Oak

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston true mahogany period four-poster rice bed with tapered head posts, removable mahogany
Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1820, this beautiful sleigh bed and matching chevet side table were hand-carved
Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Bed Post

Materials

Stone, Marble

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
Category

1760s English George II Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Bed Post For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique bed post available at 1stDibs. An antique bed post — often made from wood, mahogany and maple — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique bed post — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique bed post bearing Neoclassical, Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. American Beds Co each produced at least one beautiful antique bed post that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Bed Post?

An antique bed post can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1,100 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
Questions About Antique Bed Post
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bed with four posts is called a four-poster bed. Many attach to awnings called canopies. Historical records trace the beds back to the 3rd century, but they became especially popular during the Middle Ages. Find a selection of antique and vintage four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.

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