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Julia Canopy Bed
Julia Canopy Bed

Julia Canopy Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Julia Linen-Upholstered Canopy Bed is a European-style metal canopy bed with an arched, bell

Category

2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Josephine Canopy Bed
Josephine Canopy Bed

Josephine Canopy Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

modern update on a classic French canopy bed style. Made from powder coated black steel with brass

Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Portuguese Canopy Bed
Portuguese Canopy Bed

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

Antique Mid-17th Century Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

European Style Canopy Bed
European Style Canopy Bed

European Style Canopy Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

A European-style canopy bed with a grey moonstone finish. This bed features beautifully carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Laurel Iron Canopy Bed
Laurel Iron Canopy Bed

Laurel Iron Canopy Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

Inspired by French Provincial iron daybeds, the indoor/outdoor Laurel canopy bed gives a modern and

Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Four-Poster Canopy Bed, Mid-Century

Four-Poster Canopy Bed, Mid-Century

Located in Miami, FL

Canopy bed. It can be used like a sun bed.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

French Metal Canopy Bed, King
French Metal Canopy Bed, King

French Metal Canopy Bed, King

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Metal Canopy Bed, King Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

French Metal Canopy Bed, Queen
French Metal Canopy Bed, Queen

French Metal Canopy Bed, Queen

Located in Westwood, NJ

French metal canopy bed, queen size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy
Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy

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

Antique Early 1800s European Beaux Arts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Vintage Coastal Bamboo Full Canopy Bed
Vintage Coastal Bamboo Full Canopy Bed

Vintage Coastal Bamboo Full Canopy Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Full Canopy Bed. Expertly handcrafted from natural bamboo, this striking piece captures the essence of

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo

European Style Canopy Bed, Bungalow White
European Style Canopy Bed, Bungalow White

European Style Canopy Bed, Bungalow White

Located in Westwood, NJ

A European-style canopy bed with our bungalow white finish. This bed features beautifully carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Light Oak Canopy Bed - US King
Light Oak Canopy Bed - US King

Light Oak Canopy Bed - US King

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Modern Light Oak Canopy Bed with a wonderful whitewashed natural oak finish. With

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed, Queen
Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed, Queen

Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed, Queen

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern style canopy bed with a dramatic vertical slat back design. It has an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Valentino Canopy Bed Made of Cherrywood, Morelato
Valentino Canopy Bed Made of Cherrywood, Morelato

Valentino Canopy Bed Made of Cherrywood, Morelato

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Valentino, canopy bed made of cherrywood with upholstered headboard. Mattress size 160 x 200 170 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Light Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen
Light Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen

Light Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen

Located in Westwood, NJ

updated take on the classic canopy bed. With a canopy and posts framed in Sundrenched quarter-sawn oak

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed - US King
Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed - US King

Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed - US King

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern style canopy bed with a dramatic vertical slat back design. It has an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Canopy Bed - CAL King
Mid Century Canopy Bed - CAL King

Mid Century Canopy Bed - CAL King

Located in Westwood, NJ

for years to come. Whether you're aiming for a modern or classic look, this canopy bed effortlessly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen Size
Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen Size

Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen Size

Located in Westwood, NJ

for years to come. Whether you're aiming for a modern or classic look, this canopy bed effortlessly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King
Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King

Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King

Located in Westwood, NJ

for years to come. Whether you're aiming for a modern or classic look, this canopy bed effortlessly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Brass

Light Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King
Light Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King

Light Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King

Located in Westwood, NJ

updated take on the classic canopy bed. With a canopy and posts framed in Sundrenched quarter-sawn oak

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Mogg – CASETTA IN CANADÀ – Canopy Bed – White-Lacquered Ash Wood
Mogg – CASETTA IN CANADÀ – Canopy Bed – White-Lacquered Ash Wood

Mogg – CASETTA IN CANADÀ – Canopy Bed – White-Lacquered Ash Wood

By Mogg, Nathan Yong

Located in Alcamo, IT

Mogg – CASETTA IN CANADÀ – Canopy Bed – White-Lacquered Ash Wood Design: Nathan Yong Model: Casetta

Category

2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign
Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign

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

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Black Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King
Black Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King

Black Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King

Located in Westwood, NJ

for years to come. Whether you're aiming for a modern or classic look, this canopy bed effortlessly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Brass

Black Mid Century Canopy Bed - CAL King
Black Mid Century Canopy Bed - CAL King

Black Mid Century Canopy Bed - CAL King

Located in Westwood, NJ

for years to come. Whether you're aiming for a modern or classic look, this canopy bed effortlessly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Brass

Black Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen Size
Black Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen Size

Black Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen Size

Located in Westwood, NJ

for years to come. Whether you're aiming for a modern or classic look, this canopy bed effortlessly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Satinwood Twin Canopy Bed
Late 19th Century English Satinwood Twin Canopy Bed

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

Antique 1880s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Satinwood

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

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

Antique 19th Century French Empire Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

Antique c1940s Wooden Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed Frame Mint
Antique c1940s Wooden Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed Frame Mint

Antique c1940s Wooden Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed Frame Mint

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Antique c1940s Wooden Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed Frame Mint

Category

20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Twin Size Mahogany Canopy Beds by Smith & Watson MINT
Pair of Twin Size Mahogany Canopy Beds by Smith & Watson MINT

Pair of Twin Size Mahogany Canopy Beds by Smith & Watson MINT

By Smith & Watson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Twin Size Mahogany Canopy Beds by Smith & Watson MINT

Category

20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame
Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame

Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame with raised and flat chinoiserie. Headboard scene has the

Category

Vintage 1980s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer

Pace Collection 9964-1 Chrome Four Poster King Canopy Bed
Pace Collection 9964-1 Chrome Four Poster King Canopy Bed

Pace Collection 9964-1 Chrome Four Poster King Canopy Bed

By Pace Collection

Located in Hanover, MA

Pace Collection 9964-1 chrome four-poster king size canopy bed. Dimensions shown are external, edge

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Queen
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Queen

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Queen

By Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Louis XVI style canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the custom Tara Shaw Maison

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Twin
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Twin

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Twin

By Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Louis XVI-style canopy bed with upholstered headboard is from the custom Tara Shaw Maison

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, King
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, King

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, King

By Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Louis XVI-style canopy bed with upholstered headboard is from the custom Tara Shaw Maison

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Shaker Style Queen Canopy Bed
Vintage Boho Shaker Style Queen Canopy Bed

Vintage Boho Shaker Style Queen Canopy Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage canopy bed is a masterclass in minimalist architectural design, seamlessly

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Two Tone Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, King
Two Tone Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, King

Two Tone Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, King

By Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

This ultra-sleek and streamlined two-tone canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Two Tone Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Twin
Two Tone Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Twin

Two Tone Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Twin

By Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

Twin Size. This ultra-sleek and streamlined two-tone canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Two Tone Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Queen
Two Tone Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Queen

Two Tone Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Queen

By Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

This ultra-sleek and streamlined two-tone canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Queen Size Canopy Bed by Henredon
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Queen Size Canopy Bed by Henredon

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Queen Size Canopy Bed by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern canopy bed By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ebony, Walnut, Burl

Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Palm Tree California King Canopy Bed
Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Palm Tree California King Canopy Bed

Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Palm Tree California King Canopy Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Regency canopy bed. Masterfully constructed, the bed's grand architectural frame is finished in an elegant

Category

Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Bespoke Made in France Country French The Provence Collection King Canopy Bed
Bespoke Made in France Country French The Provence Collection King Canopy Bed

Bespoke Made in France Country French The Provence Collection King Canopy Bed

Located in West Hartford, CT

Part of the The Provence Collection with was a bespoke canopy bed that was made special order back

Category

Late 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood, Walnut

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, California King
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, California King

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, California King

By Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Louis XVI style canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the custom Tara Shaw Maison

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Modigliani Light Taupe with White Accents and Grotesque Canopy Bed
Modigliani Light Taupe with White Accents and Grotesque Canopy Bed

Modigliani Light Taupe with White Accents and Grotesque Canopy Bed

By Porte Italia

Located in Milan, IT

The Modigliani light taupe canopy bed features a full canopy framed by slender posts and a

Category

2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Henredon Federal Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Fretworked Canopy Bed
Henredon Federal Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Fretworked Canopy Bed

Henredon Federal Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Fretworked Canopy Bed

By Henredon

Located in Germantown, MD

Henredon Federal Style Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed with blind fretwork. Comes

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Hardwood

CONCORDE Canopy Bed in Wood and Bronze - Louis XVI Style

CONCORDE Canopy Bed in Wood and Bronze - Louis XVI Style

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Step into the lavish embrace of the Concorde canopy bed—an homage to the opulent grandeur of the

Category

2010s Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850
Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850

Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

George III Style Mahogany, Gilt-Wood, Silk, Canopy Bed, England
George III Style Mahogany, Gilt-Wood, Silk, Canopy Bed, England

George III Style Mahogany, Gilt-Wood, Silk, Canopy Bed, England

Located in Manhasset, NY

George III, Mahogany, Gilt-Wood, Silk, Canopy Bed, England Finely carved mahogany posts support

Category

Antique Early 1900s George III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Brass and Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed Frame by Baker
Vintage Brass and Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed Frame by Baker

Vintage Brass and Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed Frame by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

LuLuxurious Baker Furniture queen canopy bed frame in mahogany and brass with deeply carved Dual

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Laurel Iron Canopy Bed with Back
Laurel Iron Canopy Bed with Back

Laurel Iron Canopy Bed with Back

Located in New Orleans, LA

Inspired by French Provincial iron daybeds, the Laurel iron canopy daybed is a modern and

Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed

Located in Topanga, CA

handsome bed is a cross-section pattern canopy.

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Pace Collection Queen Chrome Canopy Bed
Pace Collection Queen Chrome Canopy Bed

Pace Collection Queen Chrome Canopy Bed

By Pace Collection

Located in Hanover, MA

Chic and glamorous queen size polished chrome canopy four poster bed frame by Pace Collection, 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Niermann Weeks "Louis XVI" King Size Canopy Bed With Upholstered Headboard
Niermann Weeks "Louis XVI" King Size Canopy Bed With Upholstered Headboard

Niermann Weeks "Louis XVI" King Size Canopy Bed With Upholstered Headboard

By Niermann Weeks

Located in Bridgeport, CT

style Canopy Bed. Their fine French style king size bed in a walnut finish with gilt details. With a

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed with C&C Milano Bedding, Late 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed with C&C Milano Bedding, Late 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed with C&C Milano Bedding, Late 19th Century

Located in Topanga, CA

A rare late 1800s Anglo-Indian youth canopy bed, beautifully crafted with both form and function

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

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

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

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Canopy Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of canopy beds for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct canopy beds — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Find 160 antique and vintage canopy beds at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 33 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Canopy beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency canopy beds are consistently popular styles. Tara Shaw Maison, Henredon and Morelato each produced beautiful canopy beds that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Bedroom-furniture for You

No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.

Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.

Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.

The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.

Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.

Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.

Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.

The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.

Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 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.

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