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King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

From the foot to the top of the post where the carved acanthus leaves meet the fluted end cap, the bed is original and faithful to the Phyfe design.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard
French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard

French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard

Located in Buxton, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this solid wood x4 Tall Post French Bed This Bed is a Classic Piece of Antique Furniture Solid Wood with twisted posts the headboard and footboar...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”
19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”

19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”

Located in Richmond, VA

Impressive 19th century West Indies carved mahogany 4 post bed professionally restored and converted to fit a California king mattress.

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Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed
19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed

19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed

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H 97 in W 51.75 in D 78 in

19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century West Indies carved mahogany 4 post bed with acanthus-carved reeded and spiral-turned posts, melon finials, rope-molded paneled headboard, tall turned feet.          

Category

Antique 19th Century Caribbean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Classical 4-Post Bed, possibly Philadelphia, c.1810-20
Carved Mahogany Classical 4-Post Bed, possibly Philadelphia, c.1810-20

Carved Mahogany Classical 4-Post Bed, possibly Philadelphia, c.1810-20

Located in Providence, RI

The posts on our bed are slender, reminiscent of earlier 4-post beds, and probably earlier than these examples.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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Carved 4 Post Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of carved 4 post beds available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved 4 post beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. We have 17 antique and vintage carved 4 post beds in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved 4 post beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of carved 4 post beds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical and Folk Art carved 4 post beds are of considerable interest. Carved 4 post beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Wallace Nutting are consistently popular.

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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