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King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel headboard and fully turned ball top posts with a dramatic dropped cove, an exquisite exa...

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

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Wood

Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel headboard and fully turned ball top posts with a dramatic dropped cove, an exquisite exa...

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

Materials

Wood

Queen Santa Fe Maple Four Poster Turned Cannonball Bed with Paneled Headboard
Queen Santa Fe Maple Four Poster Turned Cannonball Bed with Paneled Headboard

Queen Santa Fe Maple Four Poster Turned Cannonball Bed with Paneled Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

An eclectic take on a southwestern style, the Santa Fe bed features a four-square flat panel headboard and fully turned ball top posts with a dramatic additional headboard roll, an e...

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

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Wood

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds
Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of American Federal Grain Painted and Decorated Twin Cannonball Beds. Most likely Maine. Circa 1830. Retaining original paint decoration of the Federal Period Mixed woods, ma...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

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

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.

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

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Wood

Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture
Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture

Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture

Located in Tiverton, RI

A dramatic piece, the Cannonball Twist bed is shown in tiger maple with twisted cannonball posts and a molded capped flat headboard adding subtle detail.

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

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed
Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century cannonball post bed. Made of cherry with traditional Colonial styling that features reticulated headboard with serpentine crest and tall turned posts.

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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

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20th Century Cherry Chippendale King Size Short Poster Cannonball Bed
20th Century Cherry Chippendale King Size Short Poster Cannonball Bed

20th Century Cherry Chippendale King Size Short Poster Cannonball Bed

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style king size short poster cannonball bed, unbranded. Solid cherry wood, headboard with carved pediment & center finial, four turned short posts capped by cannonballs...

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Brass

Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840
Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840

Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and bell lowpost bed in cherry, circa 1840. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

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Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry
Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry

Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase lowpost bed circa 1820 in Cherry. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

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Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820
Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820

Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase high low bed in cherry, circa 1820. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

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Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire
Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and feather carved low post bed, circa 1840.

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Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Bell Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1840 New Hampshire
Cannonball and Bell Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1840 New Hampshire

Cannonball and Bell Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1840 New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and bell low post bed in cherry circa 1840 new Hampshire. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing: Full: $6200.00 Queen: $6800.00 King: $7800.00 Cali K...

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Antique 1840s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire
Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase low post bed in cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

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Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware
Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware

Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball low post bed in light tiger maple with blanket rail, circa 1820 Delaware 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

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Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Feather Cared Low Post Bed in Mahogany circa 1820, New Hampshire
Cannonball and Feather Cared Low Post Bed in Mahogany circa 1820, New Hampshire

Cannonball and Feather Cared Low Post Bed in Mahogany circa 1820, New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and feather cared low post bed in Mahogany, circa 1820.

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Antique 1820s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size
Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Painted or distressed Painted (Benjamin Moore) Blanket rail: add $250.00 -All beds come with bolts, bolt covers and a bed wrench.

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Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed, circa 1840 Refitted to Standard Queen
Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed, circa 1840 Refitted to Standard Queen

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed, circa 1840 Refitted to Standard Queen

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and Vase low post bed, circa 1840 Refitted to Standard Queen with Rams ear headboard. 3 x 3 antique Knob top Cross rails, 1 x 7" side rails.

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Antique 1840s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Pine and Maple Bench
Pine and Maple Bench

Pine and Maple Bench

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H 47 in W 54.75 in D 20 in

Pine and Maple Bench

Located in Wilson, NC

This pine and maple American bench is reconstructed from an American maple cannonball rope bed that would have dated to circa 1840.

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Antique 1890s American Benches

Materials

Maple, Pine

Bonnin Ashley Custom Made Cannonball Bed, Queen, Full and Twin Available
Bonnin Ashley Custom Made Cannonball Bed, Queen, Full and Twin Available

Bonnin Ashley Custom Made Cannonball Bed, Queen, Full and Twin Available

By Bonnin Ashley

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Custom cannonball bed inspired by an early 19th century American bed in our inventory.

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

Materials

Poplar

Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Rike Kumler Co Cannonball Full Bed
Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Rike Kumler Co Cannonball Full Bed

Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Rike Kumler Co Cannonball Full Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

"Mid century Rike-Kumler Cannonball bed. Made of cherry featuring Early American styling with turned posts and scrolled accents.

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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Cassady Furniture Early American Style Cherry Queen Size Cannonball Poster Bed
Cassady Furniture Early American Style Cherry Queen Size Cannonball Poster Bed

Cassady Furniture Early American Style Cherry Queen Size Cannonball Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Cassdy Furniture Cannonball queen size bed. Made from American cherry in a classic colonial style.

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Full Size Cannonball Poster Bed
Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Full Size Cannonball Poster Bed

Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Full Size Cannonball Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Early American style full size cherry cannonball poster bed. Circa 1962. 607-581. Dimensions: 83"d x 57"w x 44.5": int 54" x 76"

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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Colonial Style Cherry Wood Cannonball Single Twin Bed Frames - a Pair
Vintage Colonial Style Cherry Wood Cannonball Single Twin Bed Frames - a Pair

Vintage Colonial Style Cherry Wood Cannonball Single Twin Bed Frames - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Colonial Style Cherry Wood Cannonball Single Twin Bed Frames (Bed slats included) - a Pair.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Arhaus Rustic Farmhouse Country Knotty Pine Full Size Cannonball Bed
Vintage Arhaus Rustic Farmhouse Country Knotty Pine Full Size Cannonball Bed

Vintage Arhaus Rustic Farmhouse Country Knotty Pine Full Size Cannonball Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Arhaus Furniture Full Size Cannonball Bed. Made from pine with a naturally distressed patina.

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Late 20th Century Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Pair of Bonnin Ashley Custom-Made Full-Size Cannonball Beds in Mahogany
Pair of Bonnin Ashley Custom-Made Full-Size Cannonball Beds in Mahogany

Pair of Bonnin Ashley Custom-Made Full-Size Cannonball Beds in Mahogany

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A pair of custom cannonball beds inspired by an early 19th century American bed in our stock.

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2010s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

2 Antique American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Twin Cannonball Poster Bed Pair
2 Antique American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Twin Cannonball Poster Bed Pair

2 Antique American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Twin Cannonball Poster Bed Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of early 20th century twin size Cannonball beds. Features a solid mahogany frame with barley twisted, ribbed and acanthus carved posts.

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Early 20th Century Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Cannonball Victorian Brass Bed Queen Size
Cannonball Victorian Brass Bed Queen Size

Cannonball Victorian Brass Bed Queen Size

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H 66.75 in W 60 in D 89 in

Cannonball Victorian Brass Bed Queen Size

Located in New York, NY

Incredible antique brass bed having a tall headboard (H 66.75 in.), with curved corner footboard (H 46 in).. The brass elements are extra grade quality, the rails have been extended ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Maple Cannonball Twin Beds - a Pair
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Maple Cannonball Twin Beds - a Pair

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Maple Cannonball Twin Beds - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary of vintage charm with this pair of Boho cannonball twin beds. With a nod to American heritage and Bohemian flair, these beds offer timeless st...

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

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Wood

Cannonball Twin Headboards
Cannonball Twin Headboards

Cannonball Twin Headboards

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H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in

Cannonball Twin Headboards

Located in Tiverton, RI

This is a consolidated custom listing for two QTY Cannonball Twin Headboards. These will be provided in a custom finish of Benjamin Moore Black lightly distressed. This pricing does ...

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

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Brass Cannonball Victorian Cast Iron Full Size Bed Frame
Antique 19th Century Brass Cannonball Victorian Cast Iron Full Size Bed Frame

Antique 19th Century Brass Cannonball Victorian Cast Iron Full Size Bed Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th century Viictroan brass cannonball cast iron full size bed frame. Circa 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Kindel Mahogany Full Size Cannonball 4 Poster Double Bed Salem Finish
Antique Kindel Mahogany Full Size Cannonball 4 Poster Double Bed Salem Finish

Antique Kindel Mahogany Full Size Cannonball 4 Poster Double Bed Salem Finish

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

"Circa 1930's Kindel full size poster bed, Salem 2022E. Made from Mahogany with a beautiful luster. Kindel Grand Rapids has maintained family ownership and is committed to keepin...

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Vintage 1930s Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

King Sized Four Poster Bed by Leonard's Sackonk Mass
King Sized Four Poster Bed by Leonard's Sackonk Mass

King Sized Four Poster Bed by Leonard's Sackonk Mass

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine sturdy King sized four poster bed by Leonard's Sackonk Ma. This is the widely acclaimed Cannonball and Bell Bed in Maple having the original posts, circa 1830s resized to a Ki...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Cannonball Bed
19th Century American Cannonball Bed

19th Century American Cannonball Bed

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H 53 in W 83 in D 58.5 in

19th Century American Cannonball Bed

Located in Hudson, NY

Cannonball bed with gilded stenciling and faux painted rosewood painted surface throughout.

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Grain Painted Cannonball Bed
Grain Painted Cannonball Bed

Grain Painted Cannonball Bed

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H 51 in W 84 in D 55 in

Grain Painted Cannonball Bed

Located in Hudson, NY

Wonderful Example of a Painted Country Bed. Great Turned Legs with Bold Turned "Cannon Ball" Finials

Category

Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

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Cannonball Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cannonball bed for your home. A cannonball bed — often made from wood, brass and cherry — can elevate any home. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage cannonball bed you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cannonball bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right cannonball bed, those designed in Neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

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.

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