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American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany 4 post twin size bed with pineapple finials
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed
American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed

American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed

H 54 in W 40 in D 73.5 in

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Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Empire 4 post full size bed frame, circa 1840s. Made from rich mahogany with a
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Antique 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed
Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed

Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed

H 71 in W 87 in D 60 in

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Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous antique Victorian tall Lincoln style full size bed in solid walnut and walnut burl with footboard and side rails. It is in wonderful original vintage condition. That does no...
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Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut, Burl

Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed

Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed

H 91 in W 58.5 in D 85.5 in
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Mahogany

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

H 59.85 in W 85.83 in D 50.4 in
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous French Empire mahogany alcove daybed and bed crown hand-crafted in France in the 19th Century. A rare lit de repos made of mahogany most likely from Cuba or the Antilles a...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

H 41 in W 85 in D 57.88 in
Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed frame By Councill Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 64"W x 88"D x 86.75"H. ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

H 86.75 in W 64 in D 88 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of American Federal Grain Painted and Decorated Twin Cannonball Beds. Most likely Maine. Circa 1830. Retaining original paint decoration of the Federal Period Mixed woods, ma...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds
Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

H 47 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
Located in Milano, MI
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame is walnut veneer and...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut, Burl

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed

H 67.33 in W 69.69 in D 84.65 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Black Full Posts Bamboo Oriente Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted furniture Collection, we are happy to introduce you to our black hand-painted Oriente bed, full bamboo posts with gilded accents and iron Lotus finials. We dec...
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2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Black Full Posts Bamboo Oriente Bed
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Black Full Posts Bamboo Oriente Bed

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Black Full Posts Bamboo Oriente Bed

H 95.67 in W 66.15 in D 85.83 in
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Full Tester Bed c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Greco full size tester bed offers flame mahogany construction with paneled headboard in arch form with carved foliate, floral and shield crest with flankin...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Full Tester Bed c1830
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Full Tester Bed c1830

Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Full Tester Bed c1830

H 92 in W 69 in D 81.5 in
19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Antique empire settee three-seater sofa hand carved mahogany Feather down cushions with green velvet. Comfortable elegance, quality and craftsmanship outstanding m...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Sofas

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Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany
19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany

19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany

H 37.5 in W 85.5 in D 32.5 in
American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials to the spiral reeded uprights & paw footed footboard. (includes: headboard, footbo...
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

H 54 in W 76 in D 43 in
19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds
Located in Firenze, IT
These two exceptional Italian 19th century Empire period sleigh beds dating back to 1790-1830 were sourced in Lucca, Tuscany. The beds, that can serve also as a daybeds or settee, sh...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds
19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds

19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds

H 41.34 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed

H 117 in W 79 in D 93.5 in
Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous and fine 19th Century American Classical 4 post mahogany bed with incredibly carved urn filled with harvest. The posts are turned and carved with leaves. Beautiful example f...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen
Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen

Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen

H 82.5 in W 62.5 in D 80 in
Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed with Hand Carved Pineapple Topped Posts. A Solid Mahogany Frame and the finest mahogany veneered headboard panel combine together to create a high qu...
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2010s Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed

H 72 in W 67 in D 89 in
Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite classical American gondola sleigh bed in fine West Indies mahogany from the Federal period in Philadelphia, circa 1830. Inspired by the aesthetic ideals of ancient Greek...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830

Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830

H 51.5 in W 93 in D 54 in
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Empire 4 Post Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of empire 4 post beds available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct empire 4 post beds — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. Empire 4 post beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Empire 4 post beds made by Baroque designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.

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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