Colonial Poster Bed
A Hand-Carved Colonial Bed
Located in New York, NY
An queen-sized Colonial poster bed. The headboard with a double-paned mirror and intricately carved
Category
Antique Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
18th Century Colonial Walnut Rope Poster Bed
Located in Unionville, TN
This remarkable circa 1790 walnut rope bed represents a rare and exceptional example of late 18th
Category
Antique 1790s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
galleries. Frame is supported by robust turned feet.
History of the Colonial/ Anglo Indian four poster beds
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 89.5 in W 72 in D 84 in
American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe
Located in Germantown, MD
American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe.
Measures 58 " in width, 54.5" in
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Clore Furniture Early American Style Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size semi acorn Poster Bed. Hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...
Materials
Cherry
Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany four-poster bed with a carved decorative scrolled spindle head board and foot
Category
Antique 1820s Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
David T Smith Early American Style Curly Maple 4 Poster Queen Bed Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage David T Smith early American style four post queen bed frame. Made of curly maple
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
A Regal St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King size four-poster bed made in the first-half of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...
Materials
Mahogany
H 88.5 in W 83 in D 90 in
1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1930s pure Mahogany full size Poster Bedstead with urn finials.
Measures 80.5" in length, 56" in
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany crib with flanking scrolled cane headboards, four urn finial bulbous turned ringed post, hinged finger locked swing down side panels, original side rails with sup...
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
A British Colonial four-poster recently ebonized teak bed. The headboard features a beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Goan Four-Poster Bed
Located in Portland, ME
Portuguese Colonial four poster bed made of ebonized teakwood with highly detailed decorative
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Four Poster Colonial Bed from Sri Lanka
Located in Culver City, CA
Four-poster bed Colonial bed from Sri Lanka made of jackfruit wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique British Colonial West Indies Rosewood Queen Poster Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century West Indies Queen size plantation poster bed handcrafted in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Early American style small single poster bed. Features turned posts and toupie feet
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Harden Furniture American Colonial Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style carved mahogany four poster queen size bed frame
By Harden
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harden American Colonial Solid Cherrywood Four Poster Queen Size Bed
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style four poster queen size bed
By Harden Furniture
USA, circa
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a superior quality piece, the bed originates from India often know as a Raj bed, the bed is
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
H 89 in W 73 in D 89 in
Ralph Lauren Sheltering Sky British Colonial Oak King Barley Twist Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon for Ralph Lauren 1301-12 sheltering sky king size poster bed. Made from oak with British
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 91.5 in W 86 in D 99.5 in
Raj Style Colonial Carved 4 Poster Bed, Super King Size
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Raj Style Colonial Carved 4 Poster Bed, Super King Size
This is a magnificent large piece it was
Category
Vintage 1960s Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
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
Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful British-colonial bed from the West Indies in Cuban mahogany, circa 1820
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 97 in W 89.25 in D 62.5 in
Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous carved tiger maple twin size pineapple poster bed
USA, circa 1950s
Measures: 41.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Caribbean Cuban Mahogany Four Poster Bed. Circa 1825
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean Cuban mahogany four poster bed with carved lotus and acanthus motif, crotch mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century Cuban British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Ralph Lauren Carved Walnut King Size Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding carved walnut king size poster bed
By Ralph Lauren "Polo" collection
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Kindel Furniture Carved Mahogany Twin Size Poster Bed
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous carved mahogany twin size poster bed
By Kindel Furniture
USA, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style mahogany queen size four poster bed by Baker Furniture. The bed
Category
Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Beds, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of carved tiger maple twin size pineapple poster beds
USA, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus and tassel motif. Philadelphia, Late
Category
Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Barbados Mahogany Four Poster Sunburst Tester Bed. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Barbados mahogany hand carved four poster tester bed with flanking scrolled sunburst head board
Category
Antique 1820s Bajan British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Cama Lombarda Four Poster Bed
By Alfonso Marina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Cama Lombarda Four Poster bed. It is a California King Bed and was hand
Category
Early 2000s American Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany King size four poster bed with acorn finial motif. Early 19th Century.
The bed
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
H 54.25 in W 89.25 in D 64 in
Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Cama Umbria Queen Poster Bed Frame
By Alfonso Marina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Cama Umbria Queen Size 4 Poster bed frame.
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture English Barley Twist Oak King Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous solid oak English barley twist king size four post bed frame
By Baker Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Ralph Lauren Carved Four-Poster King-Size Bed in Solid Mahogany
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
tobacco leaf motif in the British colonial style. These beds were highly sought-after in the 1990s
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Signed Ornately Carved Mahogany Four Poster King Size Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ralph Lauren Furniture's most coveted bed, this mammoth four post beauty features intricate
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
2 Antique Early American Country Twin Size Maple Ribbed Farmhouse Poster Beds
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Early American style twin size headboards. Made from maple with a crescent shaped back with ribbed spindles and turned posts.
Dimensions:
38"h x 42" x 2.5"
Category
20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
H 38 in W 42 in D 2.5 in
British Colonial Four-Poster King-Size Bed in Faux Bamboo
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here the Classic four-poster faux bamboo bed is redefined with a casual elegance combined with the
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
19th Century Queen Size British Colonial Style American Four-Poster Bed
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome four-poster bed in a faux bois (faux grain) finish resembling rosewood with beautifully
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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
20th Century Vintage Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1970s pine poster bed. Handmade by Jay Albers of the early American shop in Kettering Ohio
Category
Vintage 1970s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
H 80 in W 60 in D 86 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
Category
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
French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful French Colonial bed in West Indies walnut with turned posts and paneled headboard
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Fr...
Materials
Walnut
H 77 in W 86 in D 86 in
Mahogany Twin Four Poster Beds - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of colonial style four poster twin beds made of mahogany. Each bed frame has four turned and
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Twin Mahogany Four-Poster Beds
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of antique mahogany twin four-poster beds with carved detail and removable finials. Includes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century American Mahogany Rice Four-Poster Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a rare 19th century American mahogany rice four-poster bed.
This is a 'full' sized bed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Style Queen Size Carved Mahogany Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous carved mahogany four poster queen size bed
In the manner of Ralph Lauren for Henredon
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Carved Mahogany Twin Size Poster Beds, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of carved mahogany twin size poster beds
By Kindel Furniture
USA, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Provincial Spanish Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1920
Located in Trensacq, FR
Antique Provincial Spanish bed spindle turned wood, Circa 1920
Gorgeous early 20th-century Spanish
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Early 20th Century Spanish Majorcan Walnut Poster Beds
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of early 20th century Majorcan poster beds. Twin size. Plaques on bed date them to 1923
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Huntley Pineapple Posters Pine and Maple Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Up for sale is a pretty nice vintage 4 poster pineapple full size bed made by B. F. Huntley
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple, Pine
Pair of Antique 4 Poster Mahogany Twin Single Acorn Pineapple Finial Bed Frames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique 4 poster mahogany twin single acorn pineapple finial bed frames. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 48 in W 39 in D 80.5 in
Indian Bone and Teak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A very rare find of an Indian bone and teak four-poster queen sized bed platform with upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bone, Teak
Rare Colonial Four Poster Solid Ebony Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Rare Indo-Portuguese ebony bed with spiral turned posts, legs and head boards. Carving in the all
Category
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Colonial Rosewood Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Indo-Portuguese bed. Made of precious rosewood with beautiful red shades. The structure and the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Early 19th Century British Colonial Teak Four Poster Bed
Located in East Hampton, NY
A dramatic, very hard-to-find British Colonial Queen size bed with four turned posts and a
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
HENKEL HARRIS 111 24 Solid Wild Black Cherry Queen Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A traditional style queen size poster bed by Henkel Harris of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid wild
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Plantation Bed, Four Poster, Queen Size, of Solid Mahogany, circa 1850s
Located in Madison, WI
Plantation four poster bed of solid mahogany, queen size. Circa 1850s. Substantial and extremely
Category
Antique 1850s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
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By Henredon
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V...
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Colonial Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic colonial poster bed available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, every colonial poster bed was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the colonial poster bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A colonial poster bed, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made colonial poster bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Ralph Lauren and David Smith 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.
Questions About Colonial Poster Bed
- 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, the point of a four-poster bed is largely stylistic. People place them in bedrooms due to their elegant decorative appearance. Historically, four-poster beds featured heavy curtains that blocked light, preserved privacy and provided warmth in the winter. You'll find a selection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The tester on a four poster bed is the canopy over the bed. It was usually made of wood and could be covered with cloth. It provided privacy and helped enclose the bed, making it easier to heat the bed area. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage and contemporary four-poster beds.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Across the top of older four-poster beds was a wooden rail that was called the tester. The tester often held a rail where curtains were attached that could be pulled closed. Shop a collection of four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can make a four-poster bed modern in a number of ways. Try refinishing it with matte spray paint or covering the headboard with fabric or wallpaper. You can also hang fabric in contemporary prints from the frame as a canopy. You'll find a collection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
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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.