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Mahogany Queen Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A wonderful Mahogany Queen Size Four Poster Bed. A high quality Four Poster Mahogany Queen Size Bed
Category

2010s Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

King Size Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A beautiful King Size Mahogany Four Poster Bed. A high quality King Size Bed with Hand Carved Flame
Category

2010s Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

King Size Mahogany Four Poster Bed
King Size Mahogany Four Poster Bed
H 94 in W 83 in D 89 in
19th Century mahogany dog four poster bed
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century carved mahogany four poster bed for a dog or doll, the canopy having a gadrooned
Category

Antique 1890s British Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany dog four poster bed
19th Century mahogany dog four poster bed
H 30 in W 23.5 in D 29.25 in
Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine late 18th Century large Dutch four-poster bed with exceptional posts and ealy 19th century
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed
H 98 in W 66 in D 84 in
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed - Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed. Queen Size. A wonderful combination of antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

John Dickinson King Size Four-Poster Bed from the Firehouse
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson king size four poster bed from the firehouse Hand carved and stained mahogany
Category

Vintage 1970s American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Plume Four-Poster Bed in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Chippendale design four-poster bed with serpentine scrolling foliate canopy rails supported
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Montreal, QC
Queen size lucite four poster bed attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, the head and foot boards are
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare Directoire period four poster bed. Headboard and footboard are original - including
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Hand Made White & Gold Painted Carved Wooden Four Poster Bed
Located in Worcester, GB
Elegant Handcrafted Four Poster Bed in White & Gold with Bespoke Silk Drapery A handsome and
Category

Mid-20th Century British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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
Category

20th Century American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Four Poster Bed (Queen) Black Lacquer on Brass Plinth
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage custom queen size four poster bed after a design by Tommi Parzinger (see last image for an
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany four-poster bed with a carved decorative scrolled spindle head board and foot
Category

Antique 1820s Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

21st Century Oak and Brass-Plated Steel Four Poster Bed the Campaign Bed
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
The Campaign bed, ebonized oak and brass-plated steel four poster bed B.B. - The design, inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four poster bed
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed, of rectangular form with a central openwork
Category

Antique 1840s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Words cannot describe this incredible Victorian walnut four poster, massive bed made in the 1860s
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
H 94 in W 85 in D 76 in
Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame
By Zanotta, Emaf Progetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Baldaquin - Large Four-poster Bed In Gilded Wood, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Baldaquin -/ large four-poster bed in carved gilded wood: the 4 feet/posts are carved with foliage
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
A Regal St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King size four-poster bed made in the first-half of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

Materials

Mahogany

Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
four poster bed in ebony dark black finish. Often known as a Raj bed, the bed is hand made by
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique 1650s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
A dramatic piece, the Cannonball Twist bed is shown in tiger maple with twisted cannonball posts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Queen Stained Tiger Maple Carved Four Poster Bed with a Paneled Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Portsmouth pineapple bed is a symbol of hospitality, the intricately hand carved pineapple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Rope Twist Carving by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Rum Cay is shown in solid mahogany, featuring dramatic deep rope carving on the four posts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four post bed with heavily carved and fluted columns. These beds are about as rare and collectable
Category

Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Antiqued White Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Reeded Posts and Carved Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Desiree is a masterclass in craft with ornately carved and reeded bed posts available with and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Antique Stained Tiger Maple Four Poster Bed, Rolltop Headboard by Scott James
Located in Tiverton, RI
This is our Watch Hill bed, named after Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The Watch Hill bed has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four post bed. These beds are about as rare and collectable as they come, the frame is all original
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Tulip Top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks
Category

Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
H 94.5 in W 83.25 in D 87.25 in
Queen Mahogany Four Poster Turned and Carved bed with Paneled Crown Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Westerly bed is a intricately carved four poster bed in solid Mahogany featuring fruit and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal-style (19th Century) small mahogany child's four poster bed with pineapple finials
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 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
Category

20th Century East Asian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Four Poster Canopy Bed
Antique Four Poster Canopy Bed
H 87.41 in W 80.71 in D 88.59 in
20th Century Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed with Rails
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed with Rails This elegant four-poster bed features
Category

20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Italian Hand Painted Regency Style Queen Bed W/ Palm Fronds By Patina
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Fantastic hand painted regency style queen size four poster bed with palm frond finials. It is hand
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
flanked by Acanthus S-scroll. This exceptionally carved mahogany four poster bed has been converted to a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that
Category

Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

Grand Mahogany Four Poster King Bedstead - NO MATTRESS OR BOX SPRING
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mahogany four poster bed with four prominent faceted posts, brass screw covers, and finial
Category

20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Antique French Four Poster Bed, Late 19th Century. An artisan-crafted bed, beautifully carved in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France
Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France
H 82.68 in W 60.24 in D 83.47 in
Roma Ivory King Size Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Presenting the stunning Roma Bed, a symbol of romance and enduring beauty. This hand-painted four
Category

2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Roma Ivory King Size Bed
Roma Ivory King Size Bed
H 102.76 in W 85.04 in D 88.98 in
Roma Apple Green Bamboo with Ferns and Butterflies Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the Bamboo Roma Bed, a whimsical four-poster bed that combines romance with timeless
Category

2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Giotto Silver Textural Decorations King Size Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
style of a four-poster bed, this piece exudes grandeur and sophistication. With meticulous hand-painted
Category

2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Anglo-Japanese walnut double bed or a four poster bed, in the style of E W Godwin
Category

Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A unique design of master carving from La Maison London. A hand carved Four Poster bed frame, in
Category

2010s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
H 84.65 in W 71.26 in D 83.86 in
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Wood Four Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of wood four poster beds available on 1stDibs. Find 135 antique and vintage wood four poster beds at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wood four poster beds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood four poster beds bearing Neoclassical or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wood four poster beds over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Councill and Heal's 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 Wood Four Poster Beds
  • 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
    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
    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.

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