Late 19th Century English Satinwood Twin Canopy Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century English twin canopy bed in the campaign style, featuring dark satinwood straining
Category
Antique 1880s English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Satinwood
English Canopy Bed
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Antique English Painted Chinese Chippendale Canopy Bed
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Wow! This is a wonderful bed. It is a hand painted antique English Chinese Chippendale style canopy
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Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Island Hopping Amanda Lindroth Design Book by Amanda Lindroth
By Lindroth
Located in New York, NY
, canopied beds, straw matting—these are but some of the signature ingredients of an Amanda Lindroth interior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Painted Satinwood Domed Canopy Bed
Located in Kensington, MD
English polychromed-painted Satinwood Domed Canopy Bed with white feather and green tobacco leaves
Category
Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Satinwood, Paint, Upholstery
English Queen Size Brass Bed
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Fantastic English brass canopy bed that has been made into a queen size that will take both box
Category
Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Pair Beds
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of English Chippendale Style Twin Mahogany Canopy Bed Frames
Category
20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Salesmen Sample Four Poster Bed with Canopy
Sold
H 25.5 in W 19.75 in D 27 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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
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Located in Charleston, SC
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$11,686
H 63.98 in W 72.84 in D 44.89 in
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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds
Located in Houston, TX
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Category
20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
$6,792Sale Price|20% Off
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Located in Miami, FL
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Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
$24,059
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Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Category
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Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails. Fits Standard twin mattress and box s...
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Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
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MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
$82,489
H 118.51 in W 103.15 in D 102.76 in
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely enormous 9 feet 9 inch tall Antique circa 1880-1900 hand carved English Burr Oak Emperor size Tester bed frame whi...
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Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
$34,370
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
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Portuguese Canopy Bed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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1940s Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Mahogany Full Size 4 Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials. Made off of Pure Mahogany throughout. Measures 57.5" in width, 82" in length and stands 67" tall to the tip of the f...
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Monumental Well in the Louis XIV Style, 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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20th Century French Napoleon III Architectural Elements
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Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign
Located in Madrid, ES
Important and rare canopy bed. In 19th century tamarind, of the Guangxu reign (1875-1908). Decoration with plant motifs. Dimentions.: 228 x 210 x 165 cm. Complete and in very g...
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English Canopy Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal English canopy bed for your home. An English canopy bed — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage English canopy 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 an English canopy bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An English canopy bed, designed in the Victorian or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made English canopy bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by 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 English Canopy Bed
- What are canopy beds for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Canopy 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, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- Are canopy beds still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Canopy 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, 2022A 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.
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