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Arched Canopy Bed

5ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed with Arched Canopy, M4P54
Located in Wrexham, GB
ornate cast knobs and support an arched canopy. This bed accepts a British King Size or US Queen Size
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

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Parish-Hadley Custom Designed Bed
Located in New York, NY
striped green border with painted beaded blue striping edge. The posts supporting arched canopy and bed
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

Parish-Hadley Custom Designed Bed
Parish-Hadley Custom Designed Bed
H 104 in W 82 in D 84 in
Campaign Brass Four Poster Bed - M4P20
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent brass Campaign four-poster bed bed with ornate cast brass fittings and folding arched
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Parish-Hadley Four-Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
striped green border with painted beaded blue striping edge. The posts supporting arched canopy and bed
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

18th Century French Provencal Commode Bureau Desk, Walnut
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
monarch, Louis XV, his triumphal arch was the canopy of a bed . Obviously, that society loved wealth and
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Antique 1780s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Henry Link French Country Chardonnay Pine 4 Poster Arched Canopy Full Size Bed
By Henry Link
Located in Dayton, OH
Henry Link Pine Canopy bed, circa 1980s. Part of the Chardonay Collection. Features a spindled and
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815
Located in Miami, FL
1/2" high to top of canopy Approximating a full-size, this bed takes a custom mattress, together
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Rare Cast Iron and Brass Four-Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
the length of the bed if needs be, perhaps to suit an American size. The arched canopy can be
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

Pair of Brass Campaign Four Poster Beds M4P37
Located in Wrexham, GB
head panels below serpentine rails, decorative brass knee-caps and arched canopies. These superb
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique Canopy Beds
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique canopy beds, having arched headboards and reed form footboards.
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Canopy Beds
Pair of Antique Canopy Beds
H 75 in W 81 in D 45.5 in
Camp Topridge Federal Four-Poster Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post
Located in Woodbury, CT
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Topridge A fully intact and original Hepplewhite manner "rope bed" with arbor arched
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar

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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France
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Plaza Bed Queen Tufted Canopy and headboard, Black lacquer
Located in Ridgewood, NY
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Brass & Iron Half Tester Antique Bed in Faded Gold, M4P55
Located in Wrexham, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
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Queen Size Wrought Iron Canopy Bed in the Style of Phyllis Morris
Located in MC Leansville, NC
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Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Located in Miami, FL
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Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
$5,272 Sale Price
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H 86.62 in W 65.56 in D 76.38 in
Louis Majorelle Style French Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Queen Size Bed, 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in South Bend, IN
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

French Provincial King Headboard Powder Blue Ceruse Finish & Heavy Carved Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
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Wood

20th Century Antique French Louis XV Bed, Gold, Rococo
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century antique French Louis XV bed, gold, Rococo Impressive antique Louis XV single bed. Wooden body, with rich and delicate hand-carved ornaments in the classic Louis XV s...
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20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

20th Century Antique French Louis XV Bed, Gold, Rococo
20th Century Antique French Louis XV Bed, Gold, Rococo
$5,174
H 35.04 in W 50.4 in D 83.47 in
20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th Century inlaid mahogany four poster double size tester bed featuring Hepplewhite and colonial styling. Features a camelback, through bolts and trophy cup turned a...
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Brass

Henredon Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
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Vintage Quality Queen Size Carved Mahogany Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
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2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
$37,063 / item
H 23.63 in W 169.3 in D 59.85 in
French Patinated Wood Bed Full Size or Double Bed Louis XVI Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mid-century bed made circa 1960, in the Louis XVI style. The patina is not the original and has been made recently. The fabric is in good condition but it can be removed if yo...
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, Width 145cm, Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful iron bed painted in brown-burgundy, with a decoration of flowers and foliage enhanced with gold, and bronze endinds Good general condition, wear to the patina Italian...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

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Arched Canopy Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal arched canopy bed for your home. Each arched canopy bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. If you’re shopping for an arched canopy bed, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer arched canopy bed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An arched canopy bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made arched canopy bed over the years, but those crafted by Lexington Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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 Arched Canopy Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Canopy beds were traditionally used to retain warmth at bedtime and create a sense of privacy within the bed, though now are popular for their luxurious design. Canopy beds usually have four posters and draped fabric over the top and sides.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make a canopy for your bed, extend the four posts of your frame using metal or wood. You can then use drapes or fabric to create the canopy. Alternatively, buy your own by shopping a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A canopy over a bed is called a canopy bed. This type of bed is very similar to a 4-poster bed. Decorative fabric is draped upon the upper spaced between the posts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The canopy above a bed is called a tester. Antique testers were most often made of wood. Contemporary testers may also be made of metal, or simply draped cloth. There are also half-size testers that cover the upper half of the bed. On 1stDibs, find an array of canopy beds featuring testers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, canopy beds are still made. A canopy bed features four posts, one at each corner, and affixed to the top of the post is a canopy. The canopy is frequently made of fabric, but it can be made of wood or another solid object and carved to look like fabric. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Canopy beds were initially designed to conserve warmth and to offer privacy. Now, the four-poster frame offers plentiful design opportunities, from classic drapes to dramatic tassels. Shop a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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