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English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany and deil four-poster bed with decorative bulbous, fluted and acanthus
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770
English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770

English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770

H 94 in W 61 in D 76 in
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post
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Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760

English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760

H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 in
17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster bed frame with exquisite carvings to the
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Antique 1650s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED

17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED

H 74.81 in W 57.29 in D 82.68 in
Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
English greyed oak four poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed

Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed

H 94.5 in W 83.25 in D 87.25 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
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

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
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Foliage Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, C 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany four poster bed with carved foliage acanthus reeded foot post
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Foliage Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, C 1770
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Foliage Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, C 1770

English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Foliage Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, C 1770

H 90.5 in W 75 in D 54 in

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An English Regency Style Four Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
An English Regency style 4 poster bed with cluster column supports having fret detail on square
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Vintage 1940s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

An English Regency Style Four Poster Bed
An English Regency Style Four Poster Bed

An English Regency Style Four Poster Bed

H 96 in W 76 in D 80 in
Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare Victorian oak four poster bed with barley twist columns to the head and foot. Chamfered
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak Four Poster Bed
Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak Four Poster Bed

Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak Four Poster Bed

H 79.93 in W 66.15 in D 84.65 in
20th Century English Carved Oak Jacobean Style Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Jacobean style oak four poster bed, having a carved top, supported by
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

20th Century English Carved Oak Jacobean Style Four Poster Bed
20th Century English Carved Oak Jacobean Style Four Poster Bed

20th Century English Carved Oak Jacobean Style Four Poster Bed

H 83 in W 70 in L 83 in
20th Century English Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an Elizabethan style carved oak four poster bed. Having a carved and moulded cornice
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Mid-20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

20th Century English Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
20th Century English Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

20th Century English Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

H 85 in W 74 in D 95 in
16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Which Is Unique And Not Mass Produced, There Is Not Another Bed Like This On The Net. Height: 92 1/2
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20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

H 92.5 in W 72.5 in D 86.5 in
Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Georgian solid Mahogany four poster English bed with a Queen Sized width but slightly shorter than
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Antique Late 18th Century English George IV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800
Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800

Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800

H 85 in W 67 in D 91 in
16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautifully Hand Carved Allover, With Panelled Ceiling, A Truly Stunning Piece Of Craftmanship Height: 92 1/2" Width: 72 1/2" Length: 86 1/2" Mattress Space Within Fr...
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20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

H 92.5 in W 72.5 in D 86.5 in
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Wood Hepplewhite Campaign Four Poster Bed
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century mahogany Campaign bed with turned wooden posts surmounted by urn finials
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Antique Early 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Wood Hepplewhite Campaign Four Poster Bed
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Wood Hepplewhite Campaign Four Poster Bed

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Wood Hepplewhite Campaign Four Poster Bed

H 78.75 in W 77.17 in D 50.4 in
English 1870s Walnut Barley Twist Four-Poster Bed with Carved Toupie Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut barley twist four-poster bed from the late 19th century with carved finials
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Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

English 1870s Walnut Barley Twist Four-Poster Bed with Carved Toupie Finials
English 1870s Walnut Barley Twist Four-Poster Bed with Carved Toupie Finials

English 1870s Walnut Barley Twist Four-Poster Bed with Carved Toupie Finials

H 82 in W 80 in L 82 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Salesmen Sample Four Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in Charleston, SC
reeded columns on top of rectangular plinths. The plinths have Gothic faux bed bolt covers and the posts
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Antique Early 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Regency Salesmen Sample Four Poster Bed with Canopy
Early 19th Century English Regency Salesmen Sample Four Poster Bed with Canopy

Early 19th Century English Regency Salesmen Sample Four Poster Bed with Canopy

H 25.5 in W 19.75 in D 27 in
Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
English greyed oak four-poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed
Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed

Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed

H 94.5 in W 67.33 in D 87.25 in
English Four Poster Dolls Bed
Located in Culver City, CA
English Four Poster Dolls Bed
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Early 20th Century English Toys and Dolls

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Wood

English Four Poster Dolls Bed
English Four Poster Dolls Bed

English Four Poster Dolls Bed

English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We Have A Lovely Four Poster Bed In Oak, 20th Century Carved In The William And Mary Style
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20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed
English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed

English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed

H 83.5 in W 87.5 in D 65 in
19th c. English Chippendale Style Four Poster Bed
Located in Queens, NY
The mahogany bed featuring a pierced carved headboard and canopy supported by four turned and
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

19th c. English Chippendale Style Four Poster Bed
19th c. English Chippendale Style Four Poster Bed

19th c. English Chippendale Style Four Poster Bed

H 108 in W 60 in D 77 in
English Gothic/Tudor Style Oak Four-Poster Emperor Size Bed
By Wood Brothers
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fabulous opportunity to own a rare Emperor size four-poster bed. This super bed was designed in
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Vintage 1970s English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak, Braid

English Gothic/Tudor Style Oak Four-Poster Emperor Size Bed
English Gothic/Tudor Style Oak Four-Poster Emperor Size Bed

English Gothic/Tudor Style Oak Four-Poster Emperor Size Bed

H 88 in W 90.95 in D 87.21 in
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

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Hardwood

17th Century English Style Panelled Mahogany Four-Poster Tester Bed
17th Century English Style Panelled Mahogany Four-Poster Tester Bed

17th Century English Style Panelled Mahogany Four-Poster Tester Bed

H 87.01 in W 63.98 in D 88 in
An English Four Poster Bed
Located in Mississauga, ON
A Late 17th Century English Stuart Period Walnut Four Post Bed Requires a standard double mattress
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames

An English Four Poster Bed
An English Four Poster Bed

An English Four Poster Bed

H 79 in W 83 in D 53 in
All Original Four Poster Bed, English circa 1840
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Four poster bed, all original. English, circa 1840
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Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

All Original Four Poster Bed, English circa 1840
All Original Four Poster Bed, English circa 1840

All Original Four Poster Bed, English circa 1840

H 99.22 in W 84.26 in D 68.51 in
English Carved Oak Tudor Style Four Poster Bed Super King Size
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality hand made solid English oak Tudor style carved oak super king size four poster bed
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Vintage 1980s English Tudor Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

English Carved Oak Tudor Style Four Poster Bed Super King Size
English Carved Oak Tudor Style Four Poster Bed Super King Size

English Carved Oak Tudor Style Four Poster Bed Super King Size

H 84.26 in W 73.23 in D 85.44 in
English Victorian Cast Iron Four Poster Bed
Located in Southampton, NY
English Victorian cast and wrought iron four-poster bed bed. The four slender posts are caped with
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Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames

English Victorian Cast Iron Four Poster Bed
English Victorian Cast Iron Four Poster Bed

English Victorian Cast Iron Four Poster Bed

H 92 in W 75 in D 44 in
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
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Antique 1880s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

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

English Four-Poster Painted Tester Bed, circa 1880

H 89 in W 61 in D 79 in

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A petit antique 19th century Carrara Marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner The console jambs twin fluted terminating in classical square Patarae corner blocks. The bow fronted fri...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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An Antique French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
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H 42.13 in W 49.61 in D 15.36 in
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
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Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
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Velvet

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
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Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Bergère Bed, Handmade in the Classic LXVI French Style by La Maison, London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Bergère bed is made in the classic French Louis XVI style. The styling of this period was founded on the "Beau Idéal", the idealisation of beauty, based on the purity and grander...
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Wood, Paint

Bergère Bed, Handmade in the Classic LXVI French Style by La Maison, London
Bergère Bed, Handmade in the Classic LXVI French Style by La Maison, London

Bergère Bed, Handmade in the Classic LXVI French Style by La Maison, London

H 57.09 in W 77.17 in D 85.44 in
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By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
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Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin

H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: AUSTEN, Jane. TITLE: The Novels (Works) of Jane Austen. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1906. DESCRIPTION: THE WINCHESTER EDITION. 10 vols., 8-3/8" x 6-1/8", fron...
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Antique Early 1900s British Books

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Leather

Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound
Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound

Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound

H 8.38 in W 8.13 in D 2 in
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
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Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa

Louis XVI Style Sofa

H 40 in W 45 in D 25 in
American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed USA, Circa 20th Century Indulge in timeless relevance with this American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed, a stunning representatio...
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20th Century American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed
American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed

American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed

H 70 in W 63 in D 2 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI painted bed with caning is a splendid example of what some have called 'Paris Country' where a refined style is made more casual primarily by a finish t...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning

H 50.5 in W 51 in D 80 in
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Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
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Wood

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H 57 in W 65 in D 88 in
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By Baker Furniture Company
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Walnut, Fir

Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's
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Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's

H 57.13 in W 33.75 in D 15.5 in
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19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

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Provincial Carved California King Size Bed
Provincial Carved California King Size Bed

Provincial Carved California King Size Bed

H 70 in W 77.75 in D 90.75 in
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English Silver Plated Art Nouveau Meat Carving Trolley Cart by Elkington
English Silver Plated Art Nouveau Meat Carving Trolley Cart by Elkington

English Silver Plated Art Nouveau Meat Carving Trolley Cart by Elkington

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A French Louis XV style Queen size painted and carved burlap bed circa 1940.

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English Four Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English four poster bed you’re looking for. Each English four poster bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. There are many kinds of the English four 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. An English four poster bed, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English four poster bed over the years, but those crafted by Wood Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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 English Four Poster Bed
  • Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the point of a four-poster bed?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a tester on a four poster bed?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the top of a four-poster bed called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I make a four-poster bed modern?
    1 Answer
    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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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.