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Arched Canopy Bed

Portuguese Canopy Bed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Canopy bed in mahogany, richly carved with palm leaves, foliage and plants. The headboard is
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Antique Mid-17th Century Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Portuguese Canopy Bed
Portuguese Canopy Bed
H 110.24 in W 59.45 in D 80.71 in
Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts
Located in Wrexham, GB
standard flat canopy infill. It also includes a standard firm bed base (platform base) to support the
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Sapele Wood

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts
Located in Wrexham, GB
standard flat canopy infill. It also includes a standard firm bed base (platform base) to support the
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Sapele Wood

Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
craftsmen and carvers in India. The head of the bed has an intricate Moorish arched shape with a heavily
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Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Restored Late Victorian Wicker & Bamboo Swinging Cradle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
it an almost Gothic quality. An array of symmetrical reed arches and seamless striping crisscrossing
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo

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Moroccan Handmade Dark Leather Brown Pouf or Ottoman, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This eye-catching handstitched genuine dark leather pair of Moroccan Poufs will lend an air of regal majesty to your den or living room. Handcrafted in leather by master artisans and...
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

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 accepts a US Queen Size (or UK King Size), 5ft wide (60 in), base and mattress set....
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Vintage 1920s French Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, flanking fluted carved arms with b...
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Antique 1810s Caribbean Regency Sofas

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Brass

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Pipping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Pipping
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Pipping
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
H 100.79 in W 87.01 in D 61.82 in
20th Century Centennial Federal Style Cherry Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A Centennial Federal Style canopy queen size bed in good vintage condition. Measures 65"in width, 86.75" in depth and stands 86.5" to the top of the posters. Headboard is 42.5" high...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four poster bed. The bed is upholstered with pink silk fabric but we think it needs to be changed. ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Walnut

Six Foot Wide Alhambra Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown. This handcrafted bed is a bespoke piece designed with specific dimensions. The be...
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Steel

Six Foot Wide Alhambra Poster Bed
Six Foot Wide Alhambra Poster Bed
H 98 in W 72 in D 84 in
Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Renaissance Style Antique Walnut Trumeau Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A tall and boldly carved, columned walnut trumeau fireplace in the Renaissance style. The upper frieze, with a central cartouche flanked by floral scrolls, is set above the main frie...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

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Walnut

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood

Italian Modern Leopard velvet Diesis sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Diesis sofa, designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia. The epitome of innovative research and sophisticated handcrafting skills, it has become a landmark in the hi...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress new tapestry... the box sprin...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
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Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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LINK-TAYLOR Heirloom Solid Mahogany Full Size Four Poster Canopy Bed
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style full size poster bed with canopy by Link-Taylor, from their Heirloom Gallery
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Impressive Four-Poster Bed by R. W. Winfield & Co
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in London, GB
Silvered pressed metal and parcel gilt four poster bed, England, circa 1860 Stamped throughout
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

18th Century American Southern Tall Post Walnut Bed, Resized to Queen-Size
Located in New York, NY
Walnut tall post bed with simple arched headboard and slender round tapering posts terminating in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sheraton Style High Poster Mahogany Canopy Twin Tester Beds
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome pair of high poster canopy mahogany twin single bed frames are of the Sheraton style
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Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Vintage Gothic Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Contemporary Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Bed, last quarter 20th c. Features serpentine
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Late 20th Century Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings and fine canopy
Located in Wrexham, GB
A 6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings, fine canopy and original brass
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

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
Wide Four Poster Bed - M4P12
Located in Wrexham, GB
with cast central brass plaque, collars and finials. This four poster comes with the arched canopy as
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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Wide Four Poster Bed - M4P12
Wide Four Poster Bed - M4P12
H 94 in W 71 in D 84 in
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
in (81 cm). Height of canopy arch: 98 in (248 cm) Height of bed with straight canopy: 89 in (226 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron, Steel

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed
H 98 in W 73 in D 85 in
Victorian Four Poster Bed - M4P11
Located in Wrexham, GB
. This bed also has an arched canopy . The price is for the bedstead alone, the base, mattress and
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Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Victorian Four Poster Bed - M4P11
Victorian Four Poster Bed - M4P11
H 81 in W 60 in D 85 in
Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
head of the bed has a pleasant arched shape set off with turned spindles carved with leaves at the base
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111
Located in Wrexham, GB
Magnificent mahogany Victorian half tester bed with arched foot panel and serpentine canopy. The
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Antique Early 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111
Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111
H 87 in W 60 in D 86 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

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Brass

Cast Iron Four-Poster Bed M4P24
Located in Wrexham, GB
necessary. There is an option of a canopy, either straight or arched. The bed accepts a British king-size
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Cast Iron Four-Poster Bed M4P24
Cast Iron Four-Poster Bed M4P24
H 90 in W 60 in D 84 in
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P48
Located in Wrexham, GB
tapered posts have central brass decoration, and are mounted by ornate cast knobs. The arched canopy gives
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P48
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P48
H 86 in W 60 in D 88 in
Maple Federal Four Poster Bed, WD42
Located in Wrexham, GB
elegantly turned feet and brass castors. Originally there would have been an arched wooden canopy - this no
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Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

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

An English Regency Style Four Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
frame), 5' Height of Headboard, 8' Height to top of Canopy. Note: Bed was originally full
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Vintage 1940s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Cast Iron Antique Four Poster Bed M4P38
Located in Wrexham, GB
decoration. The arch canopy can be replaced with a straight one if you wish, or even removed completely to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Paul Evans Cityscape King Size Four Poster Bed.
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Paul Evans Cityscape four poster king size canopy bed in polished chrome patchwork
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

17th Century Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
a carved headboard with arched panels over plain square panels, joining the bed frame. The canopy is
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Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed with Sunflower Design, M4P18
Located in Wrexham, GB
iron mouldings, simple arched canopy and central brass casting depicting sunflowers. The bed accepts
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

20th Century English Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
enclosing a paneled canopy. The headboard has four arched panels with panels above and below. The canopy is
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Mid-20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Single Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed in White M4P47
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb and rare single antique four poster bed with crown and canopy, dating from the late
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Wood Hepplewhite Campaign Four Poster Bed
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
, arched canopy and headboard.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Half Tester Bedstead - WHT1
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent Victorian bedstead with flame mahogany arched foot board and shaped canopy. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

English Black and Gilt King-Sized Tester Bedstead
Located in New York, NY
Painted overall with gilt scrolling floral and foliate decoration on a black ground; the arched
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Late 20th Century English Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Style Lit a la Polonaise
Located in New York, NY
turned legs. Supporting four stop-fluted columns with arched iron brackets curving upward to hold a
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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Custom Mystical Bronze King Bed and Two Nightstands by John Forsythe
Located in Topeka, KS
canopy bed posts creating a fantasy world for your slumber. It is breathtaking! The headboard is
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bedroom Sets

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Limestone, Marble, Bronze, Copper, Steel

Hand Carved Italian Overdoor Fragment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood carving that has a slight arch which would make it a perfect bed canopy with fabric
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20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Five-Piece Bedroom Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
, Queen Sleigh bed, the original bed canopy and pair of nightstands! The only straight lines on the
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

Small 18th Century French Winged Cherub in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
shape of the carving: the wood is arched, allowing for added perspective. Proudly exhibit the small
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Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Oak

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

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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

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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

Fine Antique Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
brass urn form finials and arched canopy supports. Raised on brass casters. Measurements: L 4', W 27 1
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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Vintage Federal Style Carved Mahogany Canopy Queen Size Tester Bed, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Federal style queen size tester bed offers deeply striated mahogany construction with
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20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Antique Early American Colonial Maple Jenny Lind Spool 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
ribbed posts. The arched canopy can be removed for use without. The bed is supported by peg legs. A
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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany half tester bed with well figured arched footboard and upholstered headboard
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
H 88.19 in W 68.12 in D 82.68 in
Antique Mahogany Four Poster Bed, W4P12
Located in Wrexham, GB
An early Victorian mahogany four poster bed with fine front posts and corniced canopy with hanging
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed - M4P13
Located in Wrexham, GB
shown in the photographs or an arched canopy and is finished in black. The bed accepts a British King
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed - M4P13
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed - M4P13
H 87 in W 59 in D 84 in
Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WHT2
Located in Wrexham, GB
, substantial turned front posts and tall arched canopy. The upholstered back panel, with serpentine shape to
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Antique Four Poster Bed, W4P11
Located in Wrexham, GB
curtain rails, and finally to the large corniced canopy. This four poster bed is an excellent example of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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

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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

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Brass, Iron

Pair Sheraton Style Mahogany Antique High Four Poster Beds
Located in Savannah, GA
so that one could add arched frames at the top to accommodate canopy style draperies. Fine American
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Vintage 1910s American Sheraton Bedroom Sets

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Brass

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

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Wood

Pair of Antique Canopy Beds
Pair of Antique Canopy Beds
H 75 in W 81 in D 45.5 in
CRAFTIQUE Mahogany Chippendale Queen Size Rice Carved Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style queen size rice carved poster bed with canopy by Craftique. Solid mahogany with
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Brass

Late 20th Century Black Distressed Transitional Queen Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style queen size four poster paneled bed with canopy, unbranded. Solid hardwood with
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

21st Century Italian Tuscan Cherry King Size Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Tuscan style king size four poster paneled bed with canopy, unbranded. Cherry wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Brass

1970's Four Poster Bed
Located in Miami, FL
and top caps, solid tube brass double arched canopy connectors. Grey Velvet newly upholstered
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

1970's  Four Poster Bed
1970's  Four Poster Bed
H 80 in W 72 in D 84 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

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Poplar

The 'Sea Cloud' Four-Poster PAIR Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post
Located in Woodbury, CT
PAIR of American Eagle hand carved Sheraton manner mahogany four-poster canopied beds: outstanding
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

French Carved Giltwood Valance/Cornice Box
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Bed Canopy!
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20th Century French Curtains and Valances

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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 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 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
    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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Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.

Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time

A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.