Bed Canopy Antique
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Canopy Antique
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
19th Century French Bed Canopy Antique
Textile
19th Century Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Paint, Wood Panel
19th Century Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Paint, Wood Panel
19th Century Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Paint, Wood Panel, Lacquer
Early 1900s Anglo Raj Bed Canopy Antique
Teak
Mid-17th Century Baroque Bed Canopy Antique
Mahogany
18th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Bed Canopy Antique
Rosewood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Bed Canopy Antique
Brass
18th Century Indian Bed Canopy Antique
Rosewood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
19th Century Chinese Bed Canopy Antique
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Chinese Bed Canopy Antique
Lacquer, Wood
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Bed Canopy Antique
Wrought Iron
1880s English Bed Canopy Antique
Satinwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bed Canopy Antique
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bed Canopy Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bed Canopy Antique
Wood, Giltwood
1860s British Victorian Bed Canopy Antique
Hardwood
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Bed Canopy Antique
Silver
19th Century French Empire Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
19th Century Bed Canopy Antique
Wood, Paint
19th Century American Bed Canopy Antique
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Bed Canopy Antique
1840s English Bed Canopy Antique
Fabric, Mahogany
17th Century Renaissance Bed Canopy Antique
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bed Canopy Antique
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Bed Canopy Antique
Iron, Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Bed Canopy Antique
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Bed Canopy Antique
Porcelain, Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Bed Canopy Antique
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century French Directoire Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Pine
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bed Canopy Antique
Silk, Walnut
1880s Victorian Bed Canopy Antique
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Canopy Antique
Wire
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bed Canopy Antique
Bronze
Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Bed Canopy Antique
Mahogany
19th Century American High Victorian Bed Canopy Antique
Walnut, Burl
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Bed Canopy Antique
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Pine
Early 1900s American Edwardian Bed Canopy Antique
Bamboo
19th Century Bed Canopy Antique
Mahogany
18th Century French Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Rattan, Elm
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Bed Canopy Antique
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood, Elm, Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Rattan, Elm
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
Early 1900s Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
19th Century Chinese Bed Canopy Antique
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Bed Canopy Antique
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Pine, Paint
18th Century Italian Bed Canopy Antique
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bed Canopy Antique
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bed Canopy Antique
Wood
16th Century Chinese Ming Bed Canopy Antique
Stoneware
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- What are canopy beds for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Canopy 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2022The 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, 2022To 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, 2022Canopy 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.
- Are canopy beds still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022A 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.
- What is an antique 3/4 bed?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Popularized 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, 2022A 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, 2021The 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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