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
Wood
Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - Queen
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
softens the tall, turned barley twist posts, giving the bed a refined but relaxed feel. Made from solid
Wood
Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - Cal King
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
softens the tall, turned barley twist posts, giving the bed a refined but relaxed feel. Made from solid
Wood
Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - US King
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
softens the tall, turned barley twist posts, giving the bed a refined but relaxed feel. Made from solid
Wood
Vintage Traditional Barley Twist Twin Bed Frames - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into a world of classic elegance with this exquisite pair of vintage barley twist twin bed
Wood
$30,000
H 82 in W 60 in D 80 in
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
Mahogany, Pine
$85,000
H 88.5 in W 79 in D 56.5 in
American Charleston Mahogany Classical Foliage Barley Twist Tester Bed, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
, pineapple, and barley twist foot posts, flanking squared tapered head posts, original bow shaped white pine
Mahogany, Pine
$5,995 / set
H 54 in W 47 in D 81 in
Pair of American Empire Barley Twist Mahogany Twin Bedsteads, Circa 1870s
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent Pair of Mid 19th Century American Empire Barley Twist Mahogany X Twin Size Bedsteads
Mahogany
Baker Furniture English Country William & Mary Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Country or William & Mary style barley twist queen size four poster bed By
Cane, Oak, Lacquer
Vintage Oak Barley Twist Bed Frame, 1920's
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful, vintage oak bed frame Featuring a headboard and baseboard - with barley twist details
Wood, Walnut
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
the top with barley twist bed posts at either side. The bed has been recently restored, the old
Mahogany
Four Poster Bed Oak Barley Twist, C1920
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful oak barley twist four post bed C1920s Spain. Artisan-crafted turned wood bed with carved
Oak
Baker Furniture English Barley Twist Oak King Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous solid oak English barley twist king size four post bed frame By Baker Furniture
Oak
Sold
H 82 in W 80 in L 82 in
English 1870s Walnut Barley Twist Four-Poster Bed with Carved Toupie Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut barley twist four-poster bed from the late 19th century with carved finials
Walnut
Sold
H 91.5 in W 86 in D 99.5 in
Ralph Lauren Sheltering Sky British Colonial Oak King Barley Twist Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Colonial / West Indies styling. Features ornately carved accents, robust barley twist posts, a floral
Oak
Sold
H 85.75 in W 63.75 in D 78.75 in
American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist & Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
consisting of a basket of fruit and flowers, turned bulbous rings, carved barley twist and acanthus post
Brass
Sold
H 90.5 in W 83 in D 90 in
Martin Goebel Unique Handcrafted Black Walnut King Size Poster Bed Barley Twist
By Martin Goebel
Located in St. Louis, MO
This one of a kind bespoke contemporary take on a Jacobean classic barley twist king size four
Walnut
American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany four poster bed with reeded, acanthus, and stylized barley twist post. Bed has
Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare Victorian oak four poster bed with barley twist columns to the head and foot. Chamfered
Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 40.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique English Window Bench Seat Bed Bench Barley Twist Drawer Makers Tag 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Classic British flair decorator piece~~highly carved crown with gothic elements and barley twist legs~~one
Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 29.25 in D 29.25 in
Antique English Round Table End Occasional Table Barley Twist Oak, 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
charming antique English oak round end table, occasional table or nightstand/bed table ~~barley
Oak
Antique English Round Table End Table Occasional Table Barley Twist Oak 2-Tier
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak round end table, occasional table or nightstand/bed table ~~barley
Oak
c.1870 Napoleon III Style Ebonized Day Bed
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
flanked by beautiful barley twist columns. This bed will require a mattress size of 48" wide x 72" long.
Sold
H 54 in W 56.5 in D 3 in
Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Bed Headboard Footboard Arts & Crafts
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a beautiful antique English oak Barley Twist bed…headboard and footboard
Oak
English Chestnut Barley Twist King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English warm chestnut barley twist carved four poster canopy king size bed, with an upholstered
Chestnut
English Chestnut Barley Twist King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English warm chestnut barley twist carved four poster canopy king size bed, with an upholstered
Chestnut
Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful barley twist four post bed C1960s Paris. A specially commissioned Artisan crafted bed
Wood
Vintage Carved Oak Canopy Barley Twist Posters Queen Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Vintage Carved Oak Canopy bed with Barley Twist Posters. Flower and branches wood
Oak
Oak Bed with Barley Twist Posts, WD30
Located in Wrexham, GB
This bed has yet to be fully restored. Oak bed with barley twist posts and heraldic pediments
Oak
Sold
H 86.5 in W 84 in D 89.5 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Traditional King Size Bed with Barley Twist Posts
Located in Charlotte, NC
crafted for an adaptation to their four poster barley twist king bed with just two barley twist posts with
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 83 in W 54 in L 83 in
Stunning Four Poster Oak Bed Barley Twist Uprights Linen Headboard, circa 1930
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent and decadent oak four poster bed with barley twist turned uprights and a linen
Oak
Late 20th Century Vintage Maple King Panel Bed with Barley Twist Posts
Located in Charlotte, NC
decoratively carved & barley twist posts to headboard, curved inward footboard to attach to side rails and
Maple
Walnut Chateau Bed, WK101
Located in Wrexham, GB
A French walnut Chateau style bed with barley twist posts and carved panels. This bed accepts a
Walnut
Gothic Style Antique Bed WK158
Located in Wrexham, GB
, and turned barley twist posts. This bed accepts a British king size or American queen size, 5ft
Walnut
Walnut Carved Antique Bed WK165
Located in Wrexham, GB
An impressive bedstead in walnut with decoratively carved panels, and turned barley twist posts
Walnut
Grand Portuguese Four Poster Barley Twist Double Bed, 1890
Located in London, GB
An outstanding grand Portuguese Four Poster double bed in original condition circa 1890 in solid
Walnut
French Chateau Antique Bed WK131
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive carved walnut bed with barley twist posts and decorative panels. This bed accepts
Walnut
Renaissance Style Bedstead in Walnut WK93
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine walnut renaissance style bed with barley twist posts and carved panels. This bed accepts a
Walnut
$3,500
H 64 in W 25.6 in D 2 in
Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Mirror Swedish Empire Neoclassical signed, 19th century, Sweden. A mirror made during the Empire period, first half of 19th century. Signed with maker's name paper stamp on back, cir...
Wood
$48,000 / set
H 39.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Dining Room Chairs, C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale mahogany dining room chairs with a serpentine carved acanthus ribbon cresting rail, scrolled foliage ears, molded edge stiles, ornate ribbon medallio...
Mahogany, Upholstery
$3,800 / set
H 16 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Croisillon' Matte Black Steel and Parchment Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of 'Croisillon' matte black steel and parchment lamps by Design Frères. European style shade with bottom ring (no finial).
Steel
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
Located in London, GB
This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...
Ormolu, Bronze
$3,800 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
Porcelain
Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
Bronze
Ciro Ferri Drawing Offering Scene Italie 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Italian lead pencil drawing, entourage of Ciro Ferri, depicting an offering scene in front of a temple, in the manner of the antiquity. Measurements: 7.8/5.9 inches ...
Paper
Regency Scroll End Settee/Sofa
Located in Folkestone, GB
A grand Regency scroll-end settee constructed in rosewood. Adorned with acanthus leaf carving to the back and scroll ends and standing on turned and reeded legs with brass castors. ...
Rosewood
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...
Bentwood
$22,000 / set
H 107 in W 34 in D 4 in
Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall
Located in Hanover, MA
Truly extraordinary pair of English 19th century Gothic Revival architectural mirrors, nearly 9 feet tall. In the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (aka God's Architect). I b...
Gesso, Wood, Mirror
$6,570
H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in
Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size 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 elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
Walnut
$2,500 / item
H 18 in Dm 8 in
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'...
Brass
19th Century Watercolor of a Cathedral
Located in Sheffield, MA
Watercolor on paper mounted on masonite board with ornate gilt frame. Dimensions: (Board) H 13.5" x W 10"
Paper
English Regency Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany round dining table with a molded edge supported on a pedestal base with 4 gilt claw legs and green painted trim.
Gold Leaf
"Cuba" Armchair, by Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Design
By Rodrigo Ohtake
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Cuba armchair was conceived by Rodrigo Othake with one element in mind, one that is very well used by the Brazilian design: turned wood. If this element is most often seen as an ...
Hardwood
Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame. Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in ...
Steel
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.
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