Bed Crown Canopy
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
handsome bed is a cross-section pattern canopy.
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Antique 18th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Venetian Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Twin
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Venetian canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the Tara Shaw Maison collection is one of
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Venetian Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Queen
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Venetian canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the Tara Shaw Maison collection is one of
Category
2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Venetian Upholstered Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, King
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Venetian canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the Tara Shaw Maison collection is one of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
, crowns, acanthus leaves, laurel wreaths, stylized dolphins and Greco-Roman busts, among others. A canopy
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, 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
Category
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Steel
Bespoke Brass and Iron Tangier Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
poster bed with crown and canopy.
The price includes a standard firm bed base to support the mattress
Category
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Louis XV Style Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style 19th century Chapeau de gendarme bed canopy, was formerly the top of a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
in my bedroom (previously I had a white and pink frilly canopy bed my dad made me) and it remained in
Category
Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 91 in W 58.5 in D 85.5 in
Restored Late Victorian Wicker & Bamboo Swinging Cradle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
designs are worked into the entire piece. The crib includes a detachable wicker crown that holds mosquito
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo
Tresca Canopy Bed by Odo Fioravanti, Luca Cancelli
By Luca Cancelli, Odoardo Fioravanti
Located in Città Della Pieve, PG
canopied parallelepiped. The frame is crowned with a profile that
wraps around the bed and provides a loose
Category
2010s Italian Bed Coronas
Materials
Iron
18th Century Italian Walnut Wood Pulpit Canopy
Located in Dallas, TX
canopy was designed for a church pulpit, a more practical use would be to use as a bed crown. The top
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
1 OF 2 IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS IN THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIc
By David Hicks
Located in GB
countries.
One of his speciality was bedroom interiors with his unique and spectacular canopy beds. As
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 72.25 in D 37.41 in
1 OF 2 FINE & IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
By David Hicks
Located in GB
spectacular canopy beds. As opposed to traditional canopy beds with bedposts, Hicks’s bed canopy and curtains
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 72.25 in D 37.41 in
Cassone Venetian 16thc Renaissance Cedar Original Stand Neptune Armorial Unicorn
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
crown, the sun and unicorns amongst stylised floral sprays. The surrounding naive penwork border
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.26 in W 69.69 in D 26.78 in
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'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
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19th Century French Empire Mahogany Queen Size Bed Frame with Brass Mounts
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century French Empire mahogany queen size bed frame with brass mounts.
A beautiful classic French Empire bed frame with soft curved head and footboard with rolled edges. Side r...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
H 38.75 in W 93 in D 66 in
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
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Linen
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
English greyed oak four poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials and turned and carved posts.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
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Oak
Costantinopoli by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans Set of 6 Dessert Plates Two
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Set of 6 dessert plates of our the most stunning tableware collections: Costantinopoli.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain
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Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Pink Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
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Brass
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
King Size Mahogany Plantation Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Plantation poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by Caribbean poster beds from the Regency period and features ...
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Mahogany
Classical Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
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Marble
Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
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Wood
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1940s Louis XV Style Carved and Upholstered Bed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 20th Century French Louis XV upholstered bed with original tufted upholstered head and foot boards. Very good painted carving with giltwood accents. Original Finish.
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20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Bergère Bed, Handmade in the Classic LXVI French Style by La Maison, London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Bergère bed is made in the classic French Louis XVI style. The styling of this period was founded on the "Beau Idéal", the idealisation of beauty, based on the purity and grander...
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 57.09 in W 77.17 in D 85.44 in
Canopy Bed in Hammered and gilded wrought iron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CANOPY BED IN HAMMERED AND GILDED WROUGHT IRON
ORIGIN: SPAIN
PERIOD: 16TH CENTURY
Height: 270 cm
Length: 152 cm
Depth: 240 cm
(Base: H. 206 cm; W. 148 cm)
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
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Wrought Iron
Painted French Louis XV style bed C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A painted French Louis XV style bed having a curved footboard in old fabric C 1920. Interior Dimensions: 81" X 57"
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
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Upholstery, Wood
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Gilt Rococo Style Bed Crown Canopy
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt Rococo style bed crown canopy with carved detail and curvilinear shape.
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20th Century French Rococo Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
Magnificent all brass four-poster bed with crown and canopy.
This bed accepts a 6ft wide (72 in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass, Iron
Four Poster Bed with Canopy and Crown - M4P14
Located in Wrexham, GB
elaborate brass crown.
The width of the bed is 72 inches (6ft wide) British Super King Size or
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Antique Early 19th Century English Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass, Iron
Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P50
Located in Wrexham, GB
A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Louis XVI Style Canopy Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very nicely designed period Louis XVI style bed with a rectangular crown supported by curving
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Country Style Carved Giltwood Crown Bed Canopy Ornament
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
18th Century French country carved giltwood corona bed canopy altar wall ornament.
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Bed Coronas
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Gold Leaf
H 10.24 in W 26.38 in D 16.93 in
Wide Brass Four Poster Bed with Bird Castings, Ornamental Motifs and Crown
Located in Miami, FL
, delicate castings depicting birds and serpentine canopy with brass crown.
This superb four poster bed
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 113 in W 59.5 in D 80.7 in
Wide Brass Four Poster Bed with Song Bird Castings and Crown, M4P25
Located in Wrexham, GB
knee-caps, delicate castings depicting song birds and serpentine canopy with brass crown.
This
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass, Iron
Antique Brass Four Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
knee-caps, delicate castings depicting song birds and serpentine canopy with brass crown.
This
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass, Iron
All Brass Four Poster Bed M4P43
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent all brass four poster bed with crown and canopy, Circa 1870.
This superb example of
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass, Iron
Superior 19th Century Moroccan Brass Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(provenance will be provided).
The bed is elaborately cast and appointed with a "crown" at the top of its
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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P42
Located in Wrexham, GB
with delicate brass crown.
This bed accepts a British King Size or US Queen Size (5ft or 150cm wide
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass, Iron
Australian Queen Size Alhambra Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass, Steel
Unique Bespoke Alhambra Four Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
adapted for a lower ceiling height and the pinnacle of the crown is only 96 inches or 244 cm so the bed
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21st Century and Contemporary British Romantic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
17th Century Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a superb quality Elizabethan style carved oak four-poster bed. The paneled canopy above
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Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames
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Oak
17th Century Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
also decorated with diamond panels with a crown motif to the centre. The bed is in very good condition
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Antique Early 19th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames
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Oak
Wide Antique Brass Four Poster Bed with Song Birds M4P36
Located in Wrexham, GB
knee-caps, delicate castings depicting song birds and serpentine canopy with brass crown.
This
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
. Sometimes the bed was paired with a similarly themed crown or “couronne”, with gorgeous silk fabric hanging
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Antique 1810s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
H 43.5 in W 84.25 in D 52.75 in
Italian Throne Corona Early 18th Century Louis XIV Gilt Wood Crown Bed Canape
Located in Milan, IT
of an oval crown. This antique, luxury bed throne corona, from which the Baldacchino canopy drape
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 20.48 in W 33.86 in D 26.78 in
Decorative Italian Carved and Painted Wooden Corona Crown, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
corona crown allows a canopy of fabric to suspend above any size bed. Hand-carved and painted during the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
ANDRE ARBUS FOR GILBERT POILLERAT DAYBED
Located in New York, NY
and tapering feet. Removable curved canopy top with gilt crown finial. To fit a mattress measuring 40
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Vintage 1940s French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gilt Carved Crown/Canopy, with Foliate and Spiral Twists
Located in Houston, TX
Architectural French style carved gilt composition crown/cornice, with foliate and
Spiral twists
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wall Brackets
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Composition
Glamorous Gilded Crown Corona Bed Wall Ornament
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleep like royalty with this glam giltwood bed crown. A close relative of the four poster canopy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Gesso, Plaster
French Napoleon III Era Turned Fruitwood Ciel De Lit, 22" Bed Canopy, Towel Rod
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lit crown canopy is used to hang a length of Voile fabric above the bed. This piece would work equally
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Architectural Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 22 in
Italian 4-Light Tole and Wood Crown Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
originally made for a bed canopy and still has the hooks where the fabric hung over the bed. The crown is now
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Iron Baby Craddle with Canopy
Located in Dallas, TX
, fruitwood infant bed features an intricate black iron base with a scrolled design, an elegant iron canopy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Children's Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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
elegance. Another possible option is to hang it from the wall as a bed crown (for a smaller bed, such as a
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Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures
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Wood, Oak
All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed - MKB8
Located in Wrexham, GB
bulbous brass fittings, supporting an impressive spider canopy, surmounted by a substantial crown. The two
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass, Iron
Wide Brass Four Poster Bed with Crown and Canopy, M4P19
Located in Wrexham, GB
the bed without the tentacle canopy and crown. The height to the top of the brass knob on the posts is
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Canopy Bed, French, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare 18th century Louis XV/ XVI transitional canopy bed, the crown supported by four upright
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Beech
Bed Canopy Ciel De Lit Antique Bed Corona Bed Crown
Located in East Hampton, NY
A ciel de lit, literally a ceiling for the bed, or bed crown in a drum motif; the bed canopy can be
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Bed Coronas
Materials
Metal
British Colonial West Indies Style Queen-Size Canopy Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
West Indies British colonial style queen-size canopy bed crafted with indigenous mahogany and
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20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
King Size Venetian Iron Canopy Bed with Upholstered Antique Linen Headboard
Located in Brea, CA
King size iron canopy bed with upholstered antique linen headboard
Custom iron canopy bed with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
H 95.75 in W 76.5 in D 86 in
18th Century French Canopy Daybed with Toile Upholstery
Located in Brea, CA
" long.
The canopy bed comes apart into pieces, the crown, the headboard and footboard, along with two
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Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
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
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2010s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Steel
Glamorous Diminutive Antique Gilt Metal Bed Crown Corona
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleep like royalty with this sweet little gilt metal bed crown. A close relative of the four poster
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bed Coronas
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass Campaign Four Poster Beds M4P37
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent pair of all brass four poster beds with delicate posts, ornate brass casting in the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Six Foot Wide Black Four Poster Bed ALH5
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown
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2010s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Baldacchino Wall Mount Bed Crown, Circa 1790
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Baldacchino Wall Mount Bed Crown.
Monumental and extraordinary
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Bed Coronas
Materials
Giltwood
H 15 in W 47 in D 19.3 in
French Napoleon III Era Turned Fruitwood Ciel de Lit, 24" Bed Canopy, Towel Rod
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lit crown canopy is used to hang a length of Voile fabric above the bed. This piece would work equally
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Architectural Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 24 in
A Repousse Gilt Tester Bed with Crown
Located in New Orleans, LA
Napolean III tole and mother of pearl decorated cast iron bed with a pagoda style canopy with gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
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Iron, Metal
French Bed Corona Canopy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sensational over size gold giltwood crown corona canopy.Anchors to the wall.Would look amazing with
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Antique 19th Century French Bed Coronas
19th C Giltwood Corona or Bed Canopy
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Pretty giltwood bed canopy or crown
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Antique 19th Century Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
Silver Plated White Metal Crown
Located in New York, NY
as a canopy for a bed
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
18th Century Painted "Lit à la polonaise" Daybed
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Painted 18yh century bed is a classic "Lit à la polognaise" style
It has its original crown
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mahogany Four Post Tester or Canopy Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
Mahogany four-poster tester bed from British India, circa 1920, with elaborate hand carvings of two
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
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Bed Crown Canopy For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bed crown canopy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bed crown canopy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage bed crown canopy now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the bed crown canopy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bed crown canopy made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. A well-made bed crown canopy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tara Shaw Maison are consistently popular.
Finding the Right bedroom-furniture for You
No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.
Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.
Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.
The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.
Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.
Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.
Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.
The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.
Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Bed Crown Canopy
- 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.
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