Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?

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.

What is the point of a four-poster bed?

Today, the point of a four-poster bed is largely stylistic. People place them in bedrooms due to their elegant decorative appearance. Historically, four-poster beds featured heavy curtains that blocked light, preserved privacy and provided warmth in the winter. You'll find a selection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.

What is a tester on a four poster bed?

The tester on a four poster bed is the canopy over the bed. It was usually made of wood and could be covered with cloth. It provided privacy and helped enclose the bed, making it easier to heat the bed area. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage and contemporary four-poster beds.

What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?

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.

What is the top of a four-poster bed called?

Across the top of older four-poster beds was a wooden rail that was called the tester. The tester often held a rail where curtains were attached that could be pulled closed. Shop a collection of four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I make a four-poster bed modern?

You can make a four-poster bed modern in a number of ways. Try refinishing it with matte spray paint or covering the headboard with fabric or wallpaper. You can also hang fabric in contemporary prints from the frame as a canopy. You'll find a collection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.

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Elizabethan Bed

Four Poster Parzinger Style Bed (Queen) Black Lacquer on Brass Plinth

$5,900

Four Poster Parzinger Style Bed (Queen) Black Lacquer on Brass Plinth

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage custom queen size four poster bed after a design by Tommi Parzinger (see last image for an image from a 1950's Good Housekeeping magazine).

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770

$24,000

English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany and deil four-poster bed with decorative bulbous, fluted and acanthus carved post, terminating on squared plinths with Marlboro feet. Bed is queen-size w...

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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture

$4,500 / item

Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Tulip Top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...

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

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Wood

American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830

$24,000

American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton mahogany four-poster bed with carved floral head board, complimented by carved reeded and turned bulbous floral post. Baltimore, MD, Early 19th century. Bed is Quee...

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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones

$7,750Sale Price|69% Off

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Montreal, QC

Queen size lucite four poster bed attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, the head and foot boards are lacquered in a black "piano" finish, the four posts are fitted with cast polished b...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815

$36,000Sale Price|40% Off

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks headboard, acanthus carved bulbous post, original rails, and terminating on brass cup ...

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Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760

$35,000

English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post and terminating on Marlboro feet with original brass casters. Bed is queen-size. Cust...

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Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts

Unavailable

H 98 in W 72 in D 84 in

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts

Located in Wrexham, GB

A bespoke hand-crafted four poster bed using original antique decorative front posts. Our skilled craftsmen in our Welsh workshops will reconstruct a four poster bed in the same styl...

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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Sapele Wood

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts

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H 98 in W 72 in D 84 in

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts

Located in Wrexham, GB

A bespoke hand-crafted four poster bed using original antique decorative front posts. Our skilled craftsmen in our Welsh workshops will reconstruct a four poster bed in the same styl...

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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Sapele Wood

Canopy-Bed Black Marble 230x230x200-200x200cm Four Poster Bed, handcrafted pc1/1

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H 78.75 in W 90.56 in D 90.56 in

Canopy-Bed Black Marble 230x230x200-200x200cm Four Poster Bed, handcrafted pc1/1

By FELIX SCHWAKE

Located in Bochum, DE

Canopy bed by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 421 CM L230 B230 H200 IN L90,55 B90,55 H78 Grand Antique Marble, black - white 2023 Individual dimensions and surfaces on request Functional Art Sc...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames

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Marble

British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed

Unavailable

H 80 in W 61 in D 88 in

British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed

Located in Richmond, CA

A British Colonial four-poster recently ebonized teak bed. The headboard features a beautiful carved shell motif and the turn wood posts are accented with brass features. The mattres...

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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Anglo-Indian Ebony Queen Four-Poster Bed

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H 84 in W 61 in D 92 in

Anglo-Indian Ebony Queen Four-Poster Bed

Located in Richmond, CA

Solid ebony Indo-Dutch four-poster bed with canopy from Ceylon. Headboard has curved top rail with carved shell design in the center above spindle turned posts. Mattress or box sprin...

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

5ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed with Arched Canopy, M4P54

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H 87 in W 60 in D 88 in

5ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed with Arched Canopy, M4P54

Located in Wrexham, GB

An antique cast iron four poster bed from the late Nineteenth Century, circa 1880. This magnificent piece of furniture was originally manufactured in the UK for export to North Afric...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed

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H 94 in W 66 in D 88 in

Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large mahogany 5ft four-poster bed This a wonderful large Victorian style mahogany four poster bed, the bed posts are turned in mahogany, they have acanthus leaf carvings with ...

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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed

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H 96 in W 70 in D 89.5 in

Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut finish wood, four-poster queen-sized bed with pineapple detail on posts. Custom organic mattress or box spring available per client specs for additional fee.

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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak, Wood

Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed

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H 76 in W 81 in D 39 in

Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed

By Heal's

Located in Culver City, CA

Original divan base, with turned column bed ends. Made by Heals of London.

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780

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H 92 in W 80 in D 57.5 in

Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus and tassel motif. Philadelphia, Late 18th Century

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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810

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H 105 in W 60.5 in D 77 in

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned ringed rice post with brass feet and wood casters. Descended in the Leonard family...

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Mahogany

Massive 19th Century Ornately Carved Solid Rosewood Four Poster Bed

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H 108 in W 81.5 in D 93 in

Massive 19th Century Ornately Carved Solid Rosewood Four Poster Bed

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Massive 19th century ornately carved solid rosewood four-poster bed This is sold as being from the personal collection of King Gustaf VI Adolf This is such a rare find. Mea...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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In stock in Los Angeles, Black Marrakesh Four Poster Pacha King Size Bed

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H 62.2 in W 90.5 in D 82.6 in

In stock in Los Angeles, Black Marrakesh Four Poster Pacha King Size Bed

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) The average person spends about 26 years sleeping in their life which equates to 9,490...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Lacquer

Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt King Size Four Poster Bed by Julia Gray

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H 91.75 in W 86 in D 90 in

Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt King Size Four Poster Bed by Julia Gray

By Julia Gray

Located in Southampton, NY

Black painted and parcel-gilt four-poster bed by Julia Gray.

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Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Paint, Wood

Beautifully Patinated 19th Century Four-Poster Bed with Hand-Painted Headboard

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H 75 in W 40 in D 78 in

Beautifully Patinated 19th Century Four-Poster Bed with Hand-Painted Headboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare and beautiful example of a 19th century European twin bed with hand-painted headboard... this piece is a beautiful addition to any guest room or would also be stunning...

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Antique 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26

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H 80 in W 59 in D 85 in

Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26

Located in Wrexham, GB

A Mid-Victorian four-poster bedstead with superbly cast brass plaque decoration. Presented as a "Tall Post" bedstead but there is a rail canopy also. This bed accepts a Britis...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Four Poster Bed in Black, M4P26

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H 80 in W 59 in D 85 in

Four Poster Bed in Black, M4P26

Located in Wrexham, GB

Mid-Victorian four poster bedstead with superbly cast brass plaque decoration. Presented as a "Tall Post" bedstead but there is a rail canopy also.

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Antique Early 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P42

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H 97 in W 60 in D 88 in

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P42

Located in Wrexham, GB

A 5ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed, circa 1880. The ornate bed panels have large central brass plaque, whilst the tapered posts decorated with ornate brass fittings suppor...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Late 20th Century Black Distressed Transitional Queen Four Poster Canopy Bed

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H 94.5 in W 70 in D 92 in

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 a black painted distressed finish, arched paneled headboard, four turned posts wit...

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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

Magnificent Oak Elizabethan Revival Four Poster Kingsize Bed

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H 98 in W 60 in D 78 in

Magnificent Oak Elizabethan Revival Four Poster Kingsize Bed

Located in Darwen, GB

A magnificent oak Elizabethan Revival four-poster bed king-size bed. Having a panelled canopy with finely carved moulding and frieze, supported on turned and carved balustrade column...

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Antique 1880s Beds and Bed Frames

Matching Pair of Twin Four Poster Beds - W4P4

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H 70 in W 33 in D 72 in

Matching Pair of Twin Four Poster Beds - W4P4

Located in Wrexham, GB

These beds are idyllic fairy tale four posters ideal for children. Their sizes are in proportion to their larger cousins, but designed for a child's room. The widths of the bases ...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Beech, Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, 19th Century

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H 96 in W 60 in L 96 in

Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Carved mahogany four-poster bed with canopy, 19th century. Custom mattress. Bedding not included. Mattress size is 71" x 57"

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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Elizabethan Style Four-Poster Bed Made, circa 1900

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H 88 in W 94 in D 66 in

Oak Elizabethan Style Four-Poster Bed Made, circa 1900

Located in Darwen, GB

An oak Elizabethan style four-poster bed made, circa 1900. Having a canopy panelled roof and carved head board with lozenge carved panels and a central carved rose. The foot board wi...

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Antique Early 1900s Beds and Bed Frames

18th Century Irish Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed

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H 91 in W 87 in D 89 in

18th Century Irish Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

This mahogany bed was crafted in the mid to late 18th century during the Queen Anne/Chippendale period. It was originally constructed as a full but then later converted to a king-siz...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Queen Anne Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Antique Zanzibar Bed Four Poster Campaign Victorian, 19th Century Queen

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H 81 in W 65 in D 77 in

Antique Zanzibar Bed Four Poster Campaign Victorian, 19th Century Queen

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A breathtakingly beautiful antique 19th century Victorian 'Super queen-size" Teak Anglo Indian ‘Zanzibar’ bed, circa 1860, turned head and foot posts, the corner posts with large tur...

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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

William IV Mahogany Four-Poster with Drapes - W4P5

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H 105 in W 77 in D 90 in

William IV Mahogany Four-Poster with Drapes - W4P5

Located in Wrexham, GB

This stunning mahogany four-poster dates from William IV period circa 1835 from England. The tall and elegant tapered posts with figured mahogany veneer support a framework canopy wi...

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Antique 1830s English William IV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Six Foot Wide Black Four Poster Bed ALH5

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H 98 in W 72 in D 84 in

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

Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed

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H 77.56 in W 80.32 in D 44.89 in

Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed

Located in Salisbury, GB

A lovely Georgian and later four-poster bed mahogany bed of 3/4 size. With carved foot posts of circa 1790. The head posts and frame of modern manufacture.

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Antique 1790s Beds and Bed Frames

Mahogany Four-Poster Bed - W4P3

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H 98 in W 71 in D 92 in

Mahogany Four-Poster Bed - W4P3

Located in Wrexham, GB

This mahogany four poster bed has superb mid-Nineteenth posts, circa 1860. The remainder of the framework has been reconstructed faithful to the original design. The posts were sour...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Ebony Daybed or Single Bed

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H 69.5 in W 44.5 in D 78 in

Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Ebony Daybed or Single Bed

Located in Richmond, CA

A very rare solid ebony Anglo-Indian four-poster bed. The four turned posts have fluted legs and solid brass connecting hardware. Headboard and footboard have straight top and bottom...

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard

$4,510 / item

H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in

Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...

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Queen Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall

$3,595 / item

H 87 in W 67 in D 90 in

Queen Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional queen size mahogany pencil post bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features simple round ta...

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2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

$2,887Sale Price|25% Off

H 60 in W 61 in D 81 in

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

Located in New York, NY

A striking Gothic-style antique bed, featuring intricately bobbin-turned posts and stretchers, dating to the 19th century. This beautifully crafted piece captures the romanticism and...

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Elegant Black Lacquer Swedish Empire Daybed Decorated with Caryatids

$3,610Sale Price|25% Off

H 50.4 in W 76.78 in D 44.89 in

Elegant Black Lacquer Swedish Empire Daybed Decorated with Caryatids

Located in Brussels, BE

Black lacquered Swedish daybed covered with a black canvas. Beautiful carved women heads, with gold accents, inspired by antiquity at the head of the bed. Sweden, probably mid-19th c...

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Antique 1850s Swedish Empire Revival Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed

$3,995

H 85 in W 65.5 in D 90.75 in

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size canopy bed By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 65.5"W x 90.75"D x 85"H. V...

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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts

$5,445 / item

H 48 in W 64 in D 86.25 in

Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts

Located in Tiverton, RI

The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...

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

Materials

Wood

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts

$26,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 80 in W 64 in D 81 in

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts , detailed with a Outstanding Torsade Posts Dimensions: Height” 80” Depth 81” Width: 64” More queen , ...

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Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Jacaranda

Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

$2,995

H 86.75 in W 64 in D 88 in

Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

By Councill

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed frame By Councill Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 64"W x 88"D x 86.75"H. ...

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Veneered King Bed Frame

$28,500

H 64 in W 81 in D 87 in

Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Veneered King Bed Frame

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Stamford, CT

This stunning Headboard and Footboard with matching rails is simply magnificent. Unmarked, it bears a resemblance to Art Deco pieces by the esteemed maker Emile Jacques Ruhlmann. The...

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Macassar

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

$1,695

H 69 in W 55 in D 80.75 in

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe Measures 55" in width , 80.5" in Height to the top of the posters, Headboard is 50" in height, footboard is 1...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Iron Bed Frame with Brass Finials and Decorative Design, England 1800s

$3,391

H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 60.24 in

Victorian Iron Bed Frame with Brass Finials and Decorative Design, England 1800s

Located in London, GB

An unusually large antique Victorian iron bed frame with decorative head and foot and brass finials. Second half nineteenth century, made in England. The design features a combinati...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Charleston Mahogany Classical Foliage Barley Twist Tester Bed, C. 1815

$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

American Charleston Classical mahogany four poster tester bed with flanking carved acanthus foliage, pineapple, and barley twist foot posts, flanking squared tapered head posts, orig...

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Antique 1810s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Vintage chippendale style mahogany four posters bed

$900

H 45 in W 60 in D 75 in

Vintage chippendale style mahogany four posters bed

By Albert Wood & Five Sons

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage chippendale style mahogany four posters bed

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Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Plaza Bed Queen Tufted Canopy and headboard, Black lacquer

$21,275

H 107 in W 91 in D 92 in

Plaza Bed Queen Tufted Canopy and headboard, Black lacquer

Located in Ridgewood, NY

Boasting grand and spectacular dimensions, the flagship Plaza bed is a modern yet not overstated take on Classic four-post luxury. A focal point for any space, it is the pinnacle of ...

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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$8,775

H 77.56 in W 60.63 in D 77.96 in

19th Century Baroque Queen 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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

$115,000

H 95 in W 60 in D 86.5 in

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston true mahogany period four-poster rice bed with tapered head posts, removable mahogany head board, fluted decorative carved foot posts with acanthus, rice, ribbon, and tass...

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Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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$7,995 / set

H 78 in W 120 in D 19.5 in

Thomasville Furniture Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed Set W/Side Armoires

By Thomasville

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Th...

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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvard Classics Books, Leather Bound, 1937

$1,900 / set

H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvard Classics Books, Leather Bound, 1937

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern American collection of twenty five volumes Deluxe Edition Harvard Classics books, covered in red, green leather in good condition. Wear consistent with a...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Leather, Paper

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

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20 x 20 Linen Appalossa Printed Throw Pillow with Pattern by Tommi Parzinger

$225 / item

H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in

20 x 20 Linen Appalossa Printed Throw Pillow with Pattern by Tommi Parzinger

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here's a beautiful linen pillow or cushion by Matt Murphy Studio. The pattern is based on a drawing from the Tommi Parzinger archives. The pillow is printed in the USA on 100% French...

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Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style

$4,500 / item

H 5 in W 72 in D 92 in

Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style

By Figure Ground, Donald Judd, George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...

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2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

$5,200 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints

$500 / item

H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in

Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Foil

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s

$8,023 / set

H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s

Located in Budapest, HU

Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

$95,950 / set

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris

$1,664 / item

H 118.12 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in

Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris

By Douglas Mont

Located in Tilburg, NL

Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

Category

2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Vintage Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier.

$14,000

H 36 in Dm 49 in

Vintage Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier.

Located in New York, NY

An Italian 1950's nine-arm wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Drop: 36" Diameter: 49"

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite

$2,160 / item

H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in

Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement

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...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather

$3,000 / item

H 38.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in

Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather

By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather "Modernism, rebellin...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut, Cane

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Black Four-Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black four-poster beds is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, all black four-poster beds available were constructed with great care. There are 21 antique and vintage black four-poster beds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of black four-poster beds available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Black four-poster beds bearing Georgian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black four-poster beds over the years, but those made by Heal's and Julia Gray are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Beds And Bed 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 Black Four-Poster Beds

Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?
1 Answer
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.
What is the point of a four-poster bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Today, the point of a four-poster bed is largely stylistic. People place them in bedrooms due to their elegant decorative appearance. Historically, four-poster beds featured heavy curtains that blocked light, preserved privacy and provided warmth in the winter. You'll find a selection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
What is a tester on a four poster bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The tester on a four poster bed is the canopy over the bed. It was usually made of wood and could be covered with cloth. It provided privacy and helped enclose the bed, making it easier to heat the bed area. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage and contemporary four-poster beds.
What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?
1 Answer
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.
What is the top of a four-poster bed called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Across the top of older four-poster beds was a wooden rail that was called the tester. The tester often held a rail where curtains were attached that could be pulled closed. Shop a collection of four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I make a four-poster bed modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can make a four-poster bed modern in a number of ways. Try refinishing it with matte spray paint or covering the headboard with fabric or wallpaper. You can also hang fabric in contemporary prints from the frame as a canopy. You'll find a collection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.

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