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Empire Four Poster Bed

Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825

Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor.

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Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Twin Bed, 19th Century, USA
American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Twin Bed, 19th Century, USA

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Twin Bed, 19th Century, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire-style (possibly 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials, spiral reeded uprights and paw footed footboard.

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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed.  Circa 1815
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed.  Circa 1815

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks headboard, acanthus carved bulbous post, original rails, and terminating on brass cup ...

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Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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Brass Four Poster Bed c.1831-1836 by R W Winfield for Prince of Ottoman Empire
Brass Four Poster Bed c.1831-1836 by R W Winfield for Prince of Ottoman Empire

Brass Four Poster Bed c.1831-1836 by R W Winfield for Prince of Ottoman Empire

By R. W. Winfield & Co.

Located in Wrexham, GB

An important museum quality brass four poster bed made by R W Winfield circa 1831 to 1836 as a special commission for the prince of the Ottoman Empire in the harem of the Topkapi Pal...

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Antique 1830s British William IV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed

Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid-19th century empire style mahogany wood four poster single bed with hand carved design details.

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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Four Poster Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1820
American Empire Four Poster Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1820

American Empire Four Poster Bed with Acanthus Carvings, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very finely carved American Empire four poster bed. At the top of each post is a carved pineapple, the emblem of hospitality, and under these are ringed turnings followed by round ...

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar, Hardwood

American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815
American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815

American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome bed made of maple wood that is stained and painted, and called a "field" bedstead because of the framework on the top of the four posts which has an arched form resembling...

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

English Four-Poster Painted Tester Bed, circa 1880
English Four-Poster Painted Tester Bed, circa 1880

English Four-Poster Painted Tester Bed, circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This late 19th century painted English tester bed with distressed finish features four carved posters and designed headboard. The canopy has been reupholstered in an off-white color ...

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Antique 1880s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

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Empire Four Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the empire four poster bed you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and mahogany, every empire four poster bed was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect empire four poster bed — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An empire four poster bed, designed in the Baroque or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. (after) Henri Matisse and Henri Matisse each produced at least one beautiful empire four poster bed that is worth considering.

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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