Federal Four Poster
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Poplar, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Posters
Paper
Vintage 1960s American Posters
Paper
Vintage 1960s British Posters
Paper
Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Poplar
Late 20th Century German Country Prints
Canvas, Paper, Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Country Prints
Canvas, Wood, Paper
2010s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Lithograph, Offset
Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
2010s Minimalist Interior Prints
Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Newsprint
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media
Newsprint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Newsprint
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media
Acrylic, Newsprint, Wood Panel
1930s American Realist Figurative Prints
Etching
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Console Tables
Gold Leaf
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1920s Other Art Style Paintings
Pen, Paper, Ink
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s American Modern Figurative Prints
Etching, Paper
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Paper
People Also Browsed
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Enamel, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Posters
Linen, Paper
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Prints
Paper
20th Century Polish Posters
Paper
Vintage 1970s Cuban Mid-Century Modern Posters
Paper
Antique 19th Century North American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
20th Century Polish Posters
Paper
20th Century Czech Posters
Paper
2010s Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1990s American Contemporary Art
Paper
20th Century French Decorative Art
Linen, Paper
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Contemporary Art
Metal
Late 20th Century Prints
Oak
20th Century Polish Posters
Paper
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Vintage 1930s Swiss Posters
Paper
Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Birch, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 1810s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Birch
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Screen
1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Screen
Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Tempera, Board
1940s American Modern Animal Prints
Paper, Etching
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Tempera, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Wood
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Stoneware, Birch, Ceramic
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Birch, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Cedar
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Wood
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Birch
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Stoneware, Cedar
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Birch
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Birch
Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Vintage 1970s British Posters
Paper
Vintage 1950s Polish Posters
Paper
Vintage 1960s Japanese Posters
Paper
Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Poplar
1950s Abstract Abstract Prints
Offset
Mid-20th Century German Country Prints
Wood, Paper, Canvas
1990s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Acrylic, Watercolor
1970s American Modern Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings
Tempera, Board
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Masonite, Tempera
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media, Tempera
1960s Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Tempera
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Birch
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Birch
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Birch
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Birch
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Birch
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Wood
1930s More Prints
Paper
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames
Poplar
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Posters
Paper
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022References 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, 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, 2022You 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Across 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, 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.