Skip to main content

Antique Canopy Beds

to
32
176
87
180
50
43
42
42
26
25
18
11
7
6
6
6
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sort By
Portuguese Canopy Bed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Canopy bed in mahogany, richly carved with palm leaves, foliage and plants. The headboard is
Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Portuguese Canopy Bed
Portuguese Canopy Bed
H 110.24 in W 59.45 in D 80.71 in
Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy Canopy bed, iron frame with brass decorations and
Category

Early 1800s European Beaux Arts Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Iron

Antique Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy
Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy
H 93.31 in W 78.75 in D 55.12 in
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An 18th-century Rosewood tester/canopy bed originating from a significant palace in Goa. The bed
Category

18th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Rosewood

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
Category

16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Canopy Bed in Hammered and gilded wrought iron
Canopy Bed in Hammered and gilded wrought iron
H 106.3 in W 59.85 in D 94.49 in
Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign
Located in Madrid, ES
Important and rare canopy bed. In 19th century tamarind, of the Guangxu reign (1875-1908
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Satinwood Twin Canopy Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century English twin canopy bed in the campaign style, featuring dark satinwood straining
Category

1880s English Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Satinwood

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Wood

Antique Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
H 100.79 in W 87.01 in D 61.82 in
Portuguese Baroque Canopy Bed, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
or custom canopy for luxury bedroom. Literature: Several similar examples of Portuguese beds with
Category

18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Brass

Antique Portuguese Baroque Canopy Bed, 18th Century
Portuguese Baroque Canopy Bed, 18th Century
H 86.62 in W 82.68 in D 49.41 in
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
handsome bed is a cross-section pattern canopy.
Category

18th Century Indian Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Rattan, Elm

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, this is pretty much as
Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Hardwood

Italian 19th Century Canopy Bed with Silver Friezes and Upholstered Purple Silk
Located in Firenze, IT
One of a kind canopy bed or day bed made up of two scrolled silver columns and upholsterd with an
Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Rattan, Elm

"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress new tapestry... the box sprin...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in
Antique French Walnut Bed Canopy in the Louis XVI Style Late 19 th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique canopy bed in the Louis XVI style. Ideal for hanging curtains on the bed wall. Carved
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Walnut Bed Canopy in the Louis XVI Style Late 19 th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique canopy bed in the Louis XVI style. Ideal for hanging curtains on the bed wall. Carved
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Walnut

American Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder
Located in Las Vegas, NV
makes it a solid useable bed (Mattress size fit 76" x 50"). The original canopy art boards are now
Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
the artfully crafted design. A canopy of folded pastel blue silk, supported by columns, frames the bed
Category

19th Century American Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century Tester Bed
19th Century Tester Bed
H 124 in W 82 in D 89.5 in
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
to hang curtains to surround the bed for complete darkness at night. Tester, or canopy, beds were
Category

19th Century American Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
H 117 in W 79 in D 93.5 in
Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental and Rare antique Anglo Indian Raj tester or canopy bed, circa first half 19th century. A
Category

Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
bedroom (previously I had a white and pink frilly canopy bed my dad made me) and it remained in her home
Category

19th Century American High Victorian Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51
Located in Wrexham, GB
A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts
Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Maple

5ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed with Arched Canopy, M4P54
Located in Wrexham, GB
ornate cast knobs and support an arched canopy. This bed accepts a British King Size or US Queen Size
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Chinese Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th century Canopy Top Chinese Day Bed, Walnut worn red lacquer with inset rattan
Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Canopy Beds

19th Century Chinese Day Bed
19th Century Chinese Day Bed
H 78 in W 81 in D 48 in
Restoration period bed with canopy
Located in Paris, FR
. It is topped by a canopy adorned with gilded bronzes. Bed canopy is adjustable up to 4m high The
Category

1820s French Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Bronze

Restoration period bed with canopy
Restoration period bed with canopy
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, Qing-dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
headrest pillow, and grand canopy bed, carved with ruyi-form and key-pattern motifs.
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
tassel, and grand canopy bed, carved with ruyi-form and key-pattern motifs.
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
tassel, and grand canopy bed, carved with ruyi-form and key-pattern motifs.
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Paper

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
Framed Chinese Erotic Miniature Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
headrest pillow, and grand canopy bed, carved with ruyi-form and key-pattern motifs.
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Paper

Late 18th Century Style Fireplace in Statuary and Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
beside his canopied bed on which the winged boyish cupid lies asleep. Her two malicious sisters scheming
Category

Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

Pair of Chinese Relief Carved Daybed Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These carved wooden panels were once a part of the railing to a grand Qing-dynasty daybed or canopy
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Elm

Empire period bed with its canopy
Located in Paris, FR
gilded bronzes, with its canopy. The front of the bed features a lyre in the center, framed by two sheath
Category

1810s French Empire Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Bronze

Empire period bed with its canopy
Empire period bed with its canopy
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Qing Dynasty Floral Bed Canopy Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Thoughts of a long, happy life greeted the young couple who gazed up from their bed on this canopy
Category

19th Century Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Paint, Wood Panel, Lacquer

Large French Antique Ciel de Lit in Walnut Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Antique Ciel de Lit in Walnut (Louis XV Style) This attractive ciel de lit / bed
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Wire

Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Located in Paris, FR
a crown of roses and a rosette. Circa 1800. Bed canopy is adjustable up to 4m high Our bed comes
Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Bronze

Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
H 44.89 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
low Kang tables such as this one where typically placed on canopy beds, daybeds and couch-beds, to
Category

1840s Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table
Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table
H 9 in W 38.5 in D 9.5 in
Chinese Bed Canopy Painting of Peonies and Pheasants, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The experience of art itself can be an intimate one, and this bed canopy, hand-painted over 100
Category

19th Century Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Paint, Wood Panel

Chinese Bed Canopy of Phoenix and Fruits, Paint on Wood Panel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
access to its beauty. The experience of art itself can be an intimate one, and this bed canopy, hand
Category

19th Century Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Paint, Wood Panel

Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame A lovely and well used piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame A lovely and well used piece, this French Curtain
Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Walnut

Early 1900s Antique French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Sideboard
Located in Austin, TX
to have them. Canopy beds with four pillars became popular among the wealthy. On the other hand, many
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Walnut

Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle circa 1870. Good example of how we used to put our
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Pine, Paint

Chinese Floral Longevity Canopy Painting, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Thoughts of a long, happy life greeted the young couple who gazed up from their bed on this canopy
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Pine, Paint

Chinese Peony and Pheasant Canopy Painting, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The experience of art itself can be an intimate one and this bed canopy, hand painted over 100
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Pine

Chinese Phoenix and Auspicious Fruit Canopy Painting, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
access to its beauty. The experience of art itself can be an intimate one, and this bed canopy, hand
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Pine

16th Century Madonna of the Carnations Painting Oil on Canvas from Raffaello
By Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Milan, IT
that he holds in her hands. Inside there is a canopy bed and from the window you can glimpse a
Category

16th Century Italian Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Canvas

Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean
Category

19th Century French Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
craftsmanship of the period. In the first print, we see two types of beds with canopies, known as "Lit à
Category

1760s Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Paper

18th Century Rococo Chinoiserie Canvas, Camaïeu Bleu, Circle of Francois Boucher
By François Boucher
Located in Cotignac, FR
have nothing Chinese about them: a Polish-style bed, canopies supported by twisted columns similar to
Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WAPPERS Painting Belgian 19th romantic Oil on panel wood mandoline woman player
Located in PARIS, FR
musical score to the carved bed's curtains, the canopy, the costume and the jewelries. After studying at
Category

Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Oil

19th century watercolour of a Girl at her Dressing Table
By William Henry Hunt
Located in London, GB
watercolour. Hunt has meticulously depicted the patchwork quilt on the bed, its simple canopy and hangings as
Category

19th Century Old Masters Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
, desks, beds with canopies, dining tables, chairs, and even sofas and bookcases were made to close
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
H 26.75 in W 30 in D 30 in
18th Century Canopy Bed Louis XVI
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Canopy bed from the Louis XVI period, lacquered woodwork and draped in toile de jouy. Bedding in
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Wood

18th Century Canopy Bed Louis XVI
18th Century Canopy Bed Louis XVI
H 126 in W 45.27 in D 78.74 in
Rare Iron and Brass Queen Canopy Bed
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare iron and brass canopy bed, queen size. Interior measurements are 59" x 80".
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Iron and Brass Queen Canopy Bed
Rare Iron and Brass Queen Canopy Bed
H 83 in W 60.25 in D 86.5 in
Chinese Carved and Lacquered Canopy Bed
Located in Vigevano, IT
On can see the beauty of this canopy bed at the first side. An elegant piece whose harmony is
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Elm

Chinese Carved and Lacquered Canopy Bed
Chinese Carved and Lacquered Canopy Bed
H 84.65 in W 94.89 in D 59.85 in
19th. Century Chinese Canopy Bed
Located in Gravenmoer, NL
19th century Chinese canopy bed. Qing Dynasty [1644-1912 ] in Elm Wood.
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Elm

19th. Century Chinese Canopy Bed
19th. Century Chinese Canopy Bed
H 86.62 in W 87.41 in D 44.89 in
Antique Carved and Lacquered Chinese Canopy Bed, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
Rare canopy bed from Fujian, China. Totally lacquered with rhus verniciflua, friezes and paintings
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canopy Beds

Materials

Elm

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Canopy Beds", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Canopy Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique canopy beds available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique canopy beds — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Antique canopy beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Louis XV and Baroque antique canopy beds are consistently popular styles. Antique canopy beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Coduri of Lyon, France, Gabriel Viardot and Interi are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Canopy Beds?

Antique canopy beds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,800, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $44,900.
Questions About Antique Canopy Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Canopy 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, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    Canopy 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.

Read More

Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games

Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.

Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This

French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.

Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.

Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time

A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.