Four-poster bed of King John V style in pau-oleo - 18th century
Located in Porto, PT
Four-poster bed, King John V style, in 18th-century Portuguese wood.
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Four Poster Bed Kings
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster King Bed
$7,731 / item
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster King Bed
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The turned details show off traditional woodworking skills, and the sturdy frame gives a sense of lasting quality. This four-poster bed brings historical charm to any bedroom, fittin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster California King Bed
$8,136 / item
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster California King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
The turned details show off traditional woodworking skills, and the sturdy frame gives a sense of lasting quality. This four-poster bed brings historical charm to any bedroom, fittin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
John Dickinson ‘Twig’ King Size Four Poster Bed
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
John Dickinson ‘Twig’ King Size Four Poster Bed
By John Dickinson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Dickinson ‘Twig’ King Size Four Poster Bed John Dickinson (1919–1982) USA, circa 1970’s Two King Beds available A masterwork by John Dickinson (1919–1982), The 'Twig' four post...
Category
20th Century American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
$7,470 / item
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian design and modern details.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
$7,770 / item
Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian design and modern details.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Carved 'Limestone' Painted Four Poster King Size Bed
$10,527 / item
Carved 'Limestone' Painted Four Poster King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and 'limestone' painted four-poster king-size bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge headboard flanked by acanthus leaf and rice carved baluster turned p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Coastal Mid-Century Modern Oak Four-Poster King Bed
$3,789Sale Price / item|20% Off
Coastal Mid-Century Modern Oak Four-Poster King Bed
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
Handcrafted from oak, this bed pairs mid-century elegance with coastal ease. The frame’s clean lines and tapered posts create a graceful, architectural silhouette, while the Coastal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pace Collection 9964-1 Chrome Four Poster King Canopy Bed
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Pace Collection 9964-1 chrome four-poster king size canopy bed. Dimensions shown are external, edge to edge.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel, Chrome
King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel headboard and fully turned ball top posts with a dramatic dropped cove, an exquisite exa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
King White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts by Scott James
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed
$20,397 / item
George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A carved mahogany, flame mahogany veneered and parcel gilt four poster King bed, the arched headboard with a carved cornice and finely carved acanthus leaf carved baluster and cluste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Kingsize Bed Mid-Century Modern
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Kingsize Bed Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Magnificent Paul Evans Cityscape four-poster canopy king-size bed in polished chrome patchwork. interior measurements 82"D x 80"W.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Recent Sales
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Unavailable
H 91 in W 77.5 in D 88.25 in
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This exceptionally carved mahogany four poster bed has been converted to a king size bed for modern use by our traditional cabinet-maker.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Poplar, Mahogany
Modern Brushed Brass Four-Poster Cal. King Bed Channel Tufted Velvet Headboard
Unavailable
H 86 in W 77.5 in D 89.5 in
Modern Brushed Brass Four-Poster Cal. King Bed Channel Tufted Velvet Headboard
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A customizable channel tufted velvet headboard allows you to make the Scotch and Soda four-poster bed match your personal style. Dimensions: California king bed 77.5" W x 89.5" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Unavailable
H 88.5 in W 83 in D 90 in
St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King size four-poster bed made in the first-half of the 19th Century.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...
Materials
Mahogany
'DUCALE' Super King Size Four-Poster Bed with Wood Frame and Leather Upholstery
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 90.56 in D 90.56 in
'DUCALE' Super King Size Four-Poster Bed with Wood Frame and Leather Upholstery
By Corrado Dotti, DeRUCCI MILANO
Located in Milan, IT
Discreet and elegant in form, 'Ducale' is perfect for exotic bedroom lovers. Structure in beech solid wood (wenge or Canaletto walnut). Base and headboard upholstered with natural le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Four-Poster Hammered Iron King Bed Frame
Located in North Miami, FL
Giacometti style raw hammered hand made iron four poster bed frame with ball finials and ringlet details on all four posts. Well executed and beautiful patina/texture throughout.
Category
Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Super King Size Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Buxton, GB
This Four Poster Bed, sourced from a Chateau in France, is of Renaissance Style Super King Bed with Cabinets is an exquisite piece of antique furniture, handmade from wood with intri...
Category
20th Century Indian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Four-Poster King-Size Bed by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Cityscape for Directional four-poster king-size bed. Chrome patchwork frame with concealed inner curtains rails, signed Paul Evans.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Paul Evans Cityscape King Size Four Poster Bed.
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Paul Evans Cityscape four poster king size canopy bed in polished chrome patchwork.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany King size four poster bed with acorn finial motif.
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 flame birch panels.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A stunning southern four-poster bed in very fine mahogany with carved tobacco & acanthus leaf embellishments on posts, and offering original tester.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Hollywood Regency Style Julia Gray Poster Bed, King Sized Four Posts
Sold
H 101.38 in W 85 in D 90.5 in
Hollywood Regency Style Julia Gray Poster Bed, King Sized Four Posts
By Julia Gray
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency style Julia Gray poster bed. King sized Corbeau decorated four ebony and parcel-gilt decorated posts on this large and impressive poster bed designed by Julia Gray ...
Category
2010s Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Ralph Lauren Carved Four-Poster King-Size Bed in Solid Mahogany
By Ralph Lauren
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Ralph Lauren Westminster bed from the Safari collection featuring four hand-carved posts with tobacco leaf motif in the British colonial style. These beds were highly sought-after ...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Modern European Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Four poster king size bed with turned oak posts, rustic oak paneled rails and parquetry footboard with hand-woven leather lattice headboard and an integrated 'Vintage' metal headboar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Modern European Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern European four poster king size bed with turned oak posts, rustic oak paneled rails and parquetry footboard with hand-woven leather lattice headboard and an integrated 'Vintage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Ralph Lauren Signed Ornately Carved Mahogany Four Poster King Size Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ralph Lauren Furniture's most coveted bed, this mammoth four post beauty features intricate carvings and a magnificent presence. All dimensions are below. The finials at the very top...
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Nancy Corzine Carved Walnut Silk Tufted Designer King Size Four Poster Bed
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H 88 in W 83.5 in D 88 in
Nancy Corzine Carved Walnut Silk Tufted Designer King Size Four Poster Bed
By Nancy Corzine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine carved walnut silk tufted designer king size four poster bed. Includes the headboard, footboard and side rails.
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Bernhardt Flame Mahogany King Four Poster Bed
Sold
H 88 in W 79 in D 85 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Bernhardt Flame Mahogany King Four Poster Bed
By Bernhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal King four poster bed. Made by the iconic Bernhardt group.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster King Size Bed
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H 76 in W 74 in D 85 in
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster King Size Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Chinese Chippendale king-size four-poster bed post bed. Palm tree leaf finials.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Victorian Anglo-indian Colonial Raj King Size Four Poster Bed (Circa 1880)
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H 86 in W 63 in D 75 in
Victorian Anglo-indian Colonial Raj King Size Four Poster Bed (Circa 1880)
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superior quality antique Victorian king size four poster bed, of colonial Raj Anglo-Indian origin.
Category
Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Super King Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Silk Canopy, 20th C
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H 92.52 in W 88.98 in D 84.26 in
Vintage Super King Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Silk Canopy, 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite vintage four poster bed with silk canopy dating from the late 20th century.
Category
Vintage 1980s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
King-Size Burl Wood Four-Poster Bed with Mirrored Canopy by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Mirrored Canopy Poster Bed in Burl and Zebra Wood from the Henredon "Scene Two" series. Made from an olive burl wood and spectacular zebra wood accents. Excellent, figurati...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Burl
Vintage Super King Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Silk Canopy 20th C
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H 92.52 in W 88.98 in D 84.26 in
Vintage Super King Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Silk Canopy 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite vintage Four Poster Bed with silk canopy dating from the late 20th Century.
Category
1990s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Wood Rattan Fretwork Chippendale Four Poster Canopy King Bed
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H 92 in W 82 in D 85.5 in
Late 20th Century Wood Rattan Fretwork Chippendale Four Poster Canopy King Bed
By John McGuire
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This luxurious King canopy bed is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, combining the warmth of wood with the intricate elegance of rattan fretwork and Chippendale design. The frame is des...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Italian Hand Painted Four Poster Faux Bamboo Bed by Patina with Birds, King
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H 97 in W 83 in D 90 in
Italian Hand Painted Four Poster Faux Bamboo Bed by Patina with Birds, King
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! It is a lovely hand painted four poster bed by Patina. It is Italian. The four posts are carved faux bamboo. Each post has a carved bird. It is marked and in very good c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Thomasville Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size rice bed By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with brass accents.
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster king size bed frame By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with brass accents.
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style four poster king size bed By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Book-matched flame mahogany headboard, with carved solid mahogany posts and brass ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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Four Poster Bed Kings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of four poster bed kings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all four poster bed kings available were constructed with great care. We have 31 antique and vintage four poster bed kings in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of four poster bed kings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Modern four poster bed kings are consistently popular styles. Four poster bed kings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Julia Gray, Baker Furniture Company and Paul Evans 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 Four Poster Bed Kings
- 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 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, 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 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.
- 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, 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.
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