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Double Canopy Bed

"Edward II" Double Canopy Bed Designed by Antonia Astori for Driade
By Antonia Astori, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Edward II" is a double canopy bed, designed by Antonia Astori and manufactured by Driade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Stainless Steel

20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th Century inlaid mahogany four poster double size tester bed featuring Hepplewhite
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20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
Pia Manu Unique Handcrafted Double Bed in Wrought Iron
By Pia Manu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pia Manu, double bed, wrought iron, Belgium, 1960s This one of a kind bed designed in the
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Anglo Indian Antique 4 Poster 5ft Double Bed This is a very unusual bed it has
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Anglo Indian Antique 4 Poster 5ft Double Bed This is a very unusual bed it has slightly square
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Antique Early 1900s Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Anglo-Japanese walnut double bed or a four poster bed, in the style of E W Godwin
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Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

English Mahogany Barley Twist Bed
Located in Wilson, NC
This bed has a half canopy with a cornice frieze of flame grained mahogany and carved acanthus leaf
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Antique 1840s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

English Mahogany Barley Twist Bed
English Mahogany Barley Twist Bed
H 93 in W 54 in D 84 in
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
quote. Can be disassembled for transportation. This is a double bed size. Measurement of the mattress
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Six Posted Canopy Bed with Carved Fretwork Railings circa 1800 Suzhou Double Bed
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
canopy bed and genuinely usable as a double bed.
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tresca Canopy Bed by Odo Fioravanti, Luca Cancelli
By Odoardo Fioravanti, Luca Cancelli
Located in Città Della Pieve, PG
canopied parallelepiped. The frame is crowned with a profile that wraps around the bed and provides a loose
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2010s Italian Bed Coronas

Materials

Iron

Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
lists: 1. "Lit à double tombeau" - A bed with a double canopy. 2. "Lit à tombeau simple" - A bed with a
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Antique 1760s Prints

Materials

Paper

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
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Antique 1760s Prints

Materials

Paper

'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
By Carlo Zappa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
custom selected by the client. A special furniture as a fold out bed to provide a double bed, can be
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Composition

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed - W4P101
Located in Wrexham, GB
antique four poster beds, where the canopy, runners, posts and remains of the bed have perished, leaving
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed Frame and turned posts in teal Headboard and footboards featuring framed hand-painted landscapes and bouquets of red and white flowers ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Portrait of a Lady of Quality c1790 Oil Painting English School
Located in Holywell, GB
A stylish portrait of a fashionable aristocrat dating to the late 18th century. Her hair is bedecked with pearls and worn in a style popular in the 1790’s. Her apple green gown is d...
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Late 18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ello Queen Size Floating Bed System in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
Our most liked and saved piece, 1970 designed "Moods" illuminated floating platform bed with nightstands and headboard unit designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad i...
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bed by Gio Ponti, executed by Giordano Chiesa, c.1950s, Italy. This one of a kind piece was commissioned by the Ceccato family, owners of the popular confectionary empire, Dulciora, ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Birch

Ebonized Oak and Brass Chris Earl Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Bed frame available in an Eastern Standard King, Su...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Copper

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
French Giltwood Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed, C 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French giltwood Louis XVI style full size bed C 1900. Interior Dimensions : 52.5' W x 81.25" D.
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Antique Early 1900s French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood

1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H 3 Corners: 34H ...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italian Post-Modern Bar Cabinet with Stools in Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with two stools, black lacquered wood, plastic, steel, chrome, glass, Italy, late 1970s/early 1980s. Eccentric Post-Modern cocktail bar with two matching stools. The c...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Full Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian style full size four poster bed, unbranded. Walnut and walnut veneers with four elaborately carved posts capped with pineapple shaped fixed finials, solid headbo...
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

21st Century Ej Ee Bed Upholstered Cotton Velvet Headboard by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Postmodernism movement is notoriously difficult to define. So the best way to characterize this elusive art movement is that it’s a reaction against the utopian ideals of moderni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Bedside Table is the perfect choice for a luxury bedroom design. A modern nightstand table made in marquetry and can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi, Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Italian 1950s curved comma sofa, designed by either Ico Parisi or Federico Munari. The sofa retains its original fabric and tassles and is of curved organic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Italian vintage pure silk brocade. Sourced in a private residence in Venice this 19...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silver

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers. "A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers" Each central ...
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20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

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French Maple Faux Bamboo Bed with Brass Canopy
Located in New York, NY
French maple faux bamboo bed with brass canopy. (Double Bed Size.)
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

19th Century American Primitive Double Bed Pair with Canopies
Located in Savannah, GA
This interesting pair of American primitive cedar wood beds feature turned posts with fruitwood
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Antique 1830s American Primitive Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fruitwood, Cedar, Pine

Important French Double Bed with Canopy, early 20th Century Style Empire
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important French Double Bed with canopy, early 20th century Double bed 227 x 197 cm Height 230cm
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Early 20th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Wood

Grand, Victorian Highly Carved Walnut Queen Size Bed with Canopy
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful example of a Victorian highly carved walnut queen size bed with canopy, featuring
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Satin, Walnut

Gold Double Half Tester Bed - M4P22
Located in Wrexham, GB
, or totally removed if required. M4P22. This bed accepts a double base and mattress, 54 inches (4ft
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
corner posts supporting the canopy. The Raj bed is specially made in order that such a heavy piece can
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Full Tester Bed, Full/Double, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton full tester double bed features four posts carved with pineapple and foliate
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Four Poster Bed Tester Bed Antique 17th Century Style, England, 1940s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Impressive 17th century style double four poster bed tester oak bed England, 1940s Solid oak
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Vintage 1940s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Campaign Brass Four Poster Bed - M4P20
Located in Wrexham, GB
canopy. This bed accepts a double base and mattress set, 54 inch wide x 75 inch long. The price is for
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Maple Federal Four Poster Bed, WD42
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine example of an American Federal Four Poster Bed fashioned from maple and originating from the
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Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Mid-Victorian Iron Half Tester Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
a half round canopy, from which drapes can be suspended. This bed is presented in its original
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Steel

Mid-Victorian Iron Half Tester Bed
Mid-Victorian Iron Half Tester Bed
H 89.5 in W 55 in D 80 in
Painted Cast Iron Half Tester Bed M4P34
Located in Wrexham, GB
central plaques and posts. The tall tapered posts on the back of the bed support an unusual 'hook' canopy
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Half Tester Bed - MHT2
Located in Wrexham, GB
drapes can be hung. This bed currently accepts a British standard double base and mattress, 4 ft. 6 in
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

17th Century Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
" Height: 91" This bed will take a standard double mattress (4ft 6")
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Antique Early 19th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
for transportation. This is a double bed size. Large silk fabric canopy. Very nice quality and rare
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
for transportation. This is a double bed size. Large silk fabric canopy. Very nice quality and rare
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
for transportation. This is a double bed size. Large silk fabric canopy. Very nice quality and rare
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Absolutely Stunning 1940s Chrome Canopy Bed
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
chromed. The bed takes a double but could possibly take a queen since the bed doesnt have side rails
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Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames

Fine Antique Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The bed with double caned sides, one side hinged, and two lower storage drawers with brass handles
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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century English Style Panelled Mahogany Four-Poster Tester Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome 17th century style dark mahogany four-poster tester bed with a fielded panelled cornice
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20th Century English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Red Lacquer Gilt Six-Posted Carved Canopy Wedding Bed, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The double bed bases joint in the middle as one, the frames enclosing the hard cane top, aprons and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Red Lacquer Gilt Six-Posted Carved Canopy Wedding Bed, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The double bed bases joint in the middle as one, the frames enclosing the hard cane top, aprons and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood

1970's Four Poster Bed
Located in Miami, FL
and top caps, solid tube brass double arched canopy connectors. Grey Velvet newly upholstered
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

1970's  Four Poster Bed
1970's  Four Poster Bed
H 80 in W 72 in D 84 in
19th Century French Swan Cradle
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, antique swan cradle. Swan head towers over the cradle with bars for a canopy
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Swan Cradle
19th Century French Swan Cradle
H 62.5 in W 53 in D 27 in
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Double Canopy Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the double canopy bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A double canopy bed — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage double canopy bed now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect double canopy bed — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A double canopy bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made double canopy bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Antonia Astori, Driade and Carlo Zappa 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 Double Canopy Bed
  • 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 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 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
    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
    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
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A double size bed is another name for a full size bed. A double bed and full size bed have the same dimensions, measuring 54 inches by 75 inches. Therefore, you can use double and full interchangeably when referring to mattress size.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A French double bed is a bed of a specific size. The French double is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a standard double or full-size bed. In France, the bed is sometimes called “un grand lit” or "a big bed." Shop a selection of antique and vintage French double beds on 1stDibs.

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