Colonial Canopy Bed
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David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed
By David Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American pine full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style
Category
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
H 82 in W 58 in D 79 in
David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed
By David Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style popularized
Category
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
H 82 in W 58 in D 80 in
Midcentury Bamboo and Grasscloth Twin Canopy Bed Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style midcentury twin bed frame crafted in bamboo with grasscloth panels on the
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Baker Furniture Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Queen Size 4 Poster Canopy Bed
By Baker Furniture Company, Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately Colonial Williamsburg Four Poster Bed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1980s. Features a solid
Category
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 96 in W 67 in D 86 in
British Colonial West Indies Style Queen-Size Canopy Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
West Indies British colonial style queen-size canopy bed crafted with indigenous mahogany and
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Primitive Early American Colonial Revival Pencil Post 4 Poster Queen Canopy Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Colonial Revival pencil post. Made from pine with a canopy and finials.
Category
20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
H 87.5 in W 83 in D 66 in
Antique Early American Colonial Maple Jenny Lind Spool 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive antique Jenny Lind rope / spool bed with canopy. Made from maple with turned and
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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
H 80 in W 53 in D 73.5 in
David T Smith Early American Colonial Queen Size Pencil Post 4 Poster Canopy Bed
By David Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American painted queen size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style
Category
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 85 in W 63 in D 81.5 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed with Canopy
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style queen size pencil post bed with canopy by Craftique. Solid mahogany with four
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Four Post Mahogany Canopy Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
Hand-carved mahogany four post bed from British India, circa 1920. This queen-sized bed, which was
Category
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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Questions About Colonial Canopy Bed
- What are canopy beds for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Canopy 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2022The 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.
- Are canopy beds still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Why were colonial beds so high?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Colonial beds are so high to avoid cool drafts that were close to the ground. Typically, the higher the bed off the ground, the closer it would be to the warmer air.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Canopy 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, 2022A 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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