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Double Four Poster Bed

20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size Bed
20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size Bed

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

E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details
E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details

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

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Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed
Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed

Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

handmade, it is a four poster with carved turnings and is unusually, a light colour polished wood The

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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Victorian Art Nouveau Four Poster Double Brass Bed
Victorian Art Nouveau Four Poster Double Brass Bed

Victorian Art Nouveau Four Poster Double Brass Bed

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

mattress on top The bed posts are 81”, the bed is 55” wide and 84” long, it takes a standard 4ft 6” double

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Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gothic Carved Oak Four Poster Single/Double Beds, 16th Century Carving
Pair of Gothic Carved Oak Four Poster Single/Double Beds, 16th Century Carving

Pair of Gothic Carved Oak Four Poster Single/Double Beds, 16th Century Carving

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is an interesting pair of beds, they have been made from wood dating back to the 16th century

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Antique 16th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Amazing Sculptural Bed by Artist Ron Hitchins with 3582 Unique Ceramic Tiles
Amazing Sculptural Bed by Artist Ron Hitchins with 3582 Unique Ceramic Tiles

Amazing Sculptural Bed by Artist Ron Hitchins with 3582 Unique Ceramic Tiles

Located in London, GB

An amazing sculptural double, four poster bed by artist Ron Hitchins decorated with 3582 unique

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

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Four Poster Bed Tester Bed Antique 17th Century Style, England, 1940s
Four Poster Bed Tester Bed Antique 17th Century Style, England, 1940s

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

Anglo Carribean 19th Century Mahogany Four Poster Double Waterfall Bed
Anglo Carribean 19th Century Mahogany Four Poster Double Waterfall Bed

Anglo Carribean 19th Century Mahogany Four Poster Double Waterfall Bed

Located in Hudson, NY

This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was hand carved in the 19th century in Jamaica. This Rare West

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Antique Mid-19th Century Jamaican Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Grand Portuguese  Four Poster Barley Twist Double Bed, 1890
Grand Portuguese  Four Poster Barley Twist Double Bed, 1890

Grand Portuguese Four Poster Barley Twist Double Bed, 1890

Located in London, GB

An outstanding grand Portuguese Four Poster double bed in original condition circa 1890 in solid

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Antique 1890s Portuguese Romantic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

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Rare Art Deco Pendant / Ceiling Light w. Stain Leaded Glass Shades, Lighting Art

Rare Art Deco Pendant / Ceiling Light w. Stain Leaded Glass Shades, Lighting Art

Located in Lisse, NL

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Vintage Iron Chandelier

Vintage Iron Chandelier

$2,350

H 28.5 in Dm 25.5 in

Vintage Iron Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Art Deco period forged iron chandelier with six arms. This traditional piece has a green tone to the metal, and a strong appeal with curved elements holding the bobeches . This fixtu...

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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier

Located in London, GB

This is a highly decorative French Louis XIV style twelve branch ormolu chandelier, circa 1900 in date. Emanating from a central column, the upper part is dressed with three female ...

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English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Glasgow, GB

An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets

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Antique Cast Stone Pedestal and Shell Form Bird Bath
Antique Cast Stone Pedestal and Shell Form Bird Bath

Antique Cast Stone Pedestal and Shell Form Bird Bath

$2,660Sale Price|30% Off

H 40.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in

Antique Cast Stone Pedestal and Shell Form Bird Bath

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique cast stone and shell form birdbath. Great antique condition, nice wear and aged patina will add interest to any outdoor space.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Fountains

Materials

Cast Stone

Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture

Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture

$1,090

H 18 in W 38 in D 8 in

Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture

Located in Asheville, NC

This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyp...

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20th Century Egyptian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp

Art Deco Table Lamp

$3,871

H 13.78 in Dm 7.88 in

Art Deco Table Lamp

By Jacques le Chevalier and René Koechlin 1

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco table lamp glass and bronze base.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hand Crafted Walnut and Maple Dansk Bed
Hand Crafted Walnut and Maple Dansk Bed

Hand Crafted Walnut and Maple Dansk Bed

$10,240 / item

H 60 in W 84 in D 80 in

Hand Crafted Walnut and Maple Dansk Bed

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Four Post Mid Century Modern, hand crafted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman joint. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Bed frame available in ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Biggs Virginia Mahogany Pineapple 3/4 Twin Beds, Pair
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By Biggs Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Biggs Virginia Furniture Mahogany Pineapple 3/4 Twin Beds, Pair. Include in listing are a pair of Headboards, a pair of Footboards. Finish on all sides. The bolt-on bedrail...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Jar
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Jar

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Jar

$395

H 8 in W 9 in D 9 in

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Jar

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your space with this striking vintage Asian glazed ceramic jar, featuring a bold turquoise hue and captivating crackle finish that whispers stories of timeless craftsmanship....

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Art Deco Dinanderie Vase
Art Deco Dinanderie Vase

Art Deco Dinanderie Vase

$3,900

H 5.75 in Dm 5.25 in

Art Deco Dinanderie Vase

Located in Stamford, CT

A French Art Deco period Dinanderie vase with Christofle mixed metal.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

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Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810

Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, flanking fluted carved arms with b...

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Antique 1810s Caribbean Regency Sofas

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Brass

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

$11,813 / set

H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

Located in London, GB

A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

$42,500

H 42.5 in W 49.57 in D 28.25 in

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...

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Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China
Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

$25,000

H 94.49 in W 96.46 in D 75.2 in

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

Located in Singapore, SG

An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simple and clean overall look. There is...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Rattan, Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Rosewood Dragon Altar Table/Entry Console
Early 20th Century Chinese Rosewood Dragon Altar Table/Entry Console

Early 20th Century Chinese Rosewood Dragon Altar Table/Entry Console

$1,599Sale Price|45% Off

H 36.5 in W 49 in D 16 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Rosewood Dragon Altar Table/Entry Console

Located in Pomona, CA

his carved Altar table from China was made from solid Rosewood in about 1900 - 1940's and still maintained very good condition. This table has beautiful open carving works of two dra...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Rosewood

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Double Four Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal double four poster bed for your home. Each double four poster bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and maple. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage double four poster bed you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a double four poster bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A double four poster bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one double four poster bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baumritter produced versions that are worth a look.

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 Four Poster Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    References 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, 2022
    Today, 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, 2022
    The 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, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Across 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, 2022
    You 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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