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Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials
Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials . Very Rare

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Antique 17th Century Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Four Poster Byron Bed with Carved Posts, Panel Headboard and Flame Finials
Four Poster Byron Bed with Carved Posts, Panel Headboard and Flame Finials

Four Poster Byron Bed with Carved Posts, Panel Headboard and Flame Finials

Located in Tiverton, RI

change the overall post height. This bed is available in multiple wood types, sizes and finishes, also

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials

Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials

Located in Tiverton, RI

Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style King Size Ivory Full Posts Roma Bed
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style King Size Ivory Full Posts Roma Bed

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style King Size Ivory Full Posts Roma Bed

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

Our ivory hand-painted roma bed, full posts with lotus finials. From our Hand-Painted Furniture

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Black Full Posts Roma Bed
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Black Full Posts Roma Bed

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Black Full Posts Roma Bed

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

, black Roma Bed with full posts and lotus finials. The Roma bed is surely one of our best-seller pieces

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed
English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed

$22,000

H 90 in W 59.25 in D 78 in

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Light Grey Tintoretto Bed
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Light Grey Tintoretto Bed

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Light Grey Tintoretto Bed

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

, light grey Tintoretto Bed with full posts and obelisc finials. This Tintoretto Bed is finished with our

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Accessory Parrot
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Accessory Parrot

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Accessory Parrot

$852 / item

H 13.19 in W 5.52 in D 13 in

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Accessory Parrot

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

customized in terms of colors and design. Born as a bed post finial, it can equally suit your home as a fun

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2010s Italian Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

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Handmade Iron & Gilt Bronze Modern Neoclassical Queen Bed by Mario Villa
Handmade Iron & Gilt Bronze Modern Neoclassical Queen Bed by Mario Villa

Handmade Iron & Gilt Bronze Modern Neoclassical Queen Bed by Mario Villa

By Mario Villa

Located in New York, NY

the headboard. The bed posts finials, feet and the cross braces are all delicately wrapped in gilt

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Mirrored  Queen Size Bed
Mirrored  Queen Size Bed

Mirrored Queen Size Bed

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H 89 in W 61 in D 81 in

Mirrored Queen Size Bed

Located in Manhasset, NY

with black velvet upholstery, four bed posts decorated with finials. Comes with bed slats.

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20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster King Size Bed
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster King Size Bed

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster King Size Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Amazing vintage Chinese Chippendale king-size four-poster bed post bed. Palm tree leaf finials. All

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Antique Walnut Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials King Sized
Antique Walnut Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials King Sized

Antique Walnut Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials King Sized

Located in Tiverton, RI

Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster Queen Full Size Bed
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster Queen Full Size Bed

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster Queen Full Size Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Amazing vintage Chinese Chippendale queen or full size four poster bed post bed. Palm tree leaf

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps
Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

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H 12 in Dm 5.75 in

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of lamps made from 19th century French carved wooden bed post finials. Carved lamp is 12" and

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Set of 4 Carved Wood Pineapple Finials
Set of 4 Carved Wood Pineapple Finials

Set of 4 Carved Wood Pineapple Finials

Located in Nashville, TN

drapery finials or bed posts.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures

Antique New York Bed Converted To King
Antique New York Bed Converted To King

Antique New York Bed Converted To King

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H 98 in W 84.25 in D 88.25 in

Antique New York Bed Converted To King

Located in Charleston, SC

A heavily hand carved mahogany four poster bed. Each post exhibits acorn style finials, carved

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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900

Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Beds and Bed Frames

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Bentwood

ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting

ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting

Located in New York, NY

ALLA WALL SCONCE Featuring a Calacatta Marble backplate and delicate chain inspired by Christian Dior’s luxurious pearl earrings, the Alla Wall Sconce delivers a harmonious blend of...

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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Jacobean Round Side Tables
Pair of Jacobean Round Side Tables

Pair of Jacobean Round Side Tables

$3,560 / item

H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in

Pair of Jacobean Round Side Tables

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Jacobean style round side table with an ogee top edge, in our distressed rustic country wood tone with natural highlights, with a hand rubbed satin finish. Dimensions: 24" W x 2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle

$586 / item

H 2.76 in Dm 6.3 in

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...

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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Foil

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

$663Sale Price / item|55% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wire

Chippendale Mahogany Four-Post Bed
Chippendale Mahogany Four-Post Bed

Chippendale Mahogany Four-Post Bed

$15,664 / item

H 92.5 in W 82.75 in D 91.25 in

Chippendale Mahogany Four-Post Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

Chippendale style four-post bed US King, finest mahogany flame veneers and satinwood crossbanding on the head and footboard, high turned and reeded posts on square carved fretwork le...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed
George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed

George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed

$20,397 / item

H 97.5 in W 86 in D 88.25 in

George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

A carved mahogany, flame mahogany veneered and parcel gilt four poster King bed, the arched headboard with a carved cornice and finely carved acanthus leaf carved baluster and cluste...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured

Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured

By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo, Arteluce

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror

Navagero Murano Glass Mirror

$3,035 / item

H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in

Navagero Murano Glass Mirror

By Fratelli Tosi

Located in Milan, IT

Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...

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2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut

Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut

By Last Workshop

Located in Chicago, IL

Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...

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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s

Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Gorgeous Cast Stone Italian Statue
Gorgeous Cast Stone Italian Statue

Gorgeous Cast Stone Italian Statue

$5,500

H 52 in W 21 in D 14.5 in

Gorgeous Cast Stone Italian Statue

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Well detailed cast Vicenza stone garden statue of a young lady standing in robes and holding a basket of fruit, head slightly turned to the right; naturally weathered finish.

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20th Century Italian Statues

A Pair of Maison Jansen Style Verre Églomisé Consoles with Gilt Floral Scrolls
A Pair of Maison Jansen Style Verre Églomisé Consoles with Gilt Floral Scrolls

A Pair of Maison Jansen Style Verre Églomisé Consoles with Gilt Floral Scrolls

By Maison Jansen

Located in Morristown, NJ

A pair of vintage 20th c., reverse painted mirrored glass console tables decorated with gilt floral scrolls, unmarked, possibly Maison Jansen. This pair of delightfully dainty table...

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

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Gold

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Bed Post Finials For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of bed post finials for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all bed post finials available were constructed with great care. There are 192 antique and vintage bed post finials for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 31 modern editions to choose from as well. Bed post finials have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bed post finials are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Louis XVI and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Henkel Harris, Porte Italia and Lexington Furniture each produced beautiful bed post finials that are worth considering.

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 Bed Post Finials
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bed with four posts is called a four-poster bed. Many attach to awnings called canopies. Historical records trace the beds back to the 3rd century, but they became especially popular during the Middle Ages. Find a selection of antique and vintage four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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