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Federal Poster Bed

20th Century Federal Style Carved Mahogany Poster Full Side Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Federal Style Carved Mahogany Poster Full Side Bed in good vintage condition. Measures 58" in
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Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Presenting a beautifully crafted early 19th-century American Federal Four Poster Bed, an exquisite
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant New York poster bed has some of the finest hand carving and delicate details making it
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

2 Antique American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Twin Cannonball Poster Bed Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century twin size Cannonball beds. Features a solid mahogany frame with barley
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Early 20th Century Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Federal-style (19th Century) small mahogany child's four poster bed with pineapple finials
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Semi-Post Pale Mahogany Federal Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A Semi-Post Pale Mahogany Federal Full Size Bed in very good co dition. Measurs 54"W x 80"D x 67
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1800 American Federal Mahogany
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Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century Centennial Federal Style Cherry Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A Centennial Federal Style canopy queen size bed in good vintage condition. Measures 65"in width
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Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Colonial Walnut Rope Poster Bed
Located in Unionville, TN
This remarkable circa 1790 walnut rope bed represents a rare and exceptional example of late 18th
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Antique 1790s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Century Furniture Carved Mahogany Posters Queen Bed
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th century Furniture Company Federal Style poster queen size bed in very good vintage
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Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Federal Style carved Mahogany Queen size Bedstead in great vintage condition. Measures
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Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Mahogany Pinneaple Semi -Posters Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s Solid Mahogany pineapple Semi Posters Full Size Bed Frame. Measures 57" in width, 82" in
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
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1940s Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials
Located in Germantown, MD
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Portrait of a Lady in Blue Silk Dress & Crimson Mantle c.1695; by Thomas Murray
Located in London, GB
The sitter is elegantly attired in a blue silk dress over a white frilled chemise and a striking crimson mantle. The artist, Thomas Murray, can be described as one of the most succe...
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029 - Supplied by Lengyon & Co, the pre-eminent maker, to Viscount Cowdray, Cowdray Pa...
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Late 19th Century English Satinwood Twin Canopy Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century English twin canopy bed in the campaign style with dark satinwood straining, simple curved headboard. The sleek and traditional lines give this piece a delicate, ye...
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19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
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Camelback Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Sofa
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Located in Miami, FL
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Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
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1980s Solid Mahogany Pineapple Full Size Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
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An federal-style four poster bed
Located in New York, NY
Each support with urn-shaped finial
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Grand Federal/Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Salem, Ma, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
This is a grand mahogany tall post bed with a fully developed canopy framed in mahogany. Many of
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Maple Federal Four Poster Bed, WD42
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine example of an American Federal Four Poster Bed fashioned from maple and originating from the
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Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Federal Style Cherry Wood Four Poster Queen Size Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style four poster queen size bed USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid
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American Federal Style Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed
Located in Southampton, NY
American Federal style mahogany king size four-poster bed. Carved and Reeded four-poster bed with
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Federal Carved Mahogany Twin Poster Beds, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Georgian style carved mahogany twin poster beds In the manner of
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American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning southern four-poster bed in very fine mahogany with carved tobacco & acanthus leaf
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Acanthus-carved Four Poster Federal Bed (Queen size), circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
60.5" wide x 89.5" long x 88" high A beautifully carved queen size bed with four posts
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Federal Style Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed by Henkel Harris, 20th C
By Henkel Harris
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Federal style queen size bed frame by Henkel Harris offers mahogany construction with turned
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20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist & Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany four poster tester / finial bed with a carved book matched headboard
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Antique 1810s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Federal Style Carved Mahogany Four Poster Bed in Manner of Samuel McIntire
By Phillip Lowe
Located in Essex, MA
Incredible Handcrafted Four Poster Bed in Style of McIntire. Made by Phillip Lowe, Beverly
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20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Semi-Poster Twin Size Bedsteads, Circa 1940s,
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Semi-Poster Twin Size Bedsteads. Measure 81.5" long, 42
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Dayton, OH
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By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
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By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
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Located in South Bend, IN
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By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
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American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Charleston, SC
American classical mahogany four poster tester bed with scrolled ormolu headboard, turned bulbous
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By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Miami, FL
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in Essex, MA
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Leonards Sackonk MA 19th Century Bed King Sized Burled Walnut Bed
Located in Stamford, CT
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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Topridge A fully intact and original Hepplewhite manner "rope bed" with arbor arched
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Federal Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the federal poster bed you’re looking for. Each federal poster bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and poplar. Your living room may not be complete without a federal poster bed — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each federal poster bed bearing hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one federal poster bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but Phillip Lowe produced versions that are worth a look.

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 Federal Poster Bed
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.