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French Four Poster Beds

Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds

Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds

Located in Portland, OR

. This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full tester beds, with a

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry, Damask

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century

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

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

$2,373Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 74.81 in

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

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Baldaquin  Four-poster Bed
Baldaquin  Four-poster Bed

Baldaquin Four-poster Bed

Unavailable

H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 43.31 in

Baldaquin Four-poster Bed

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence

Batte of Valmy painting

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets
Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets

Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets

Unavailable

H 91 in W 60 in D 80 in

Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

A good looking mid last century fourposter bed in the Georgian style with two matching bedside

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Mid-20th Century French Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Louis XIII Style Queen Sized Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets C1880
Louis XIII Style Queen Sized Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets C1880

Louis XIII Style Queen Sized Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets C1880

Located in London, GB

A very rare Louis XIII style four poster bed and two matching bedside cabinets in solid hand carved

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Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Louis XIII Style Château Four-poster Bed
Louis XIII Style Château Four-poster Bed

Louis XIII Style Château Four-poster Bed

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H 94.1 in W 81.5 in D 63.78 in

Louis XIII Style Château Four-poster Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

Sumptuous and rare Louis XIII style walnut four-poster castle bed, fully carved on all 4 sides

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!

1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning 1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed! Gorgeous

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France
Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France

Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France

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H 82.68 in W 60.24 in D 83.47 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood
Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood

Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood

Located in Trensacq, FR

Beautiful barley twist four post bed C1960s Paris. A specially commissioned Artisan crafted bed

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Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's
Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's

Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's

By Jean Royère

Located in New York, NY

Oak bed in the manner of Jean Royere with undulation design on the headboards and posts that end in

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Four Poster Hand Carved Oak Canopy Bed
19th Century French Renaissance Four Poster Hand Carved Oak Canopy Bed

19th Century French Renaissance Four Poster Hand Carved Oak Canopy Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Renaissance four-poster bed canopy bed will make you sleep like royalty! Barley twist

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Antique 1860s Belgian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830
French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

century Caribbean four poster bed was purchased in Haiti over 30 years ago and brought to the US in its

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Antique Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Fr...

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed
French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed

French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed

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H 91.5 in W 78 in D 48 in

French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed

Located in Hudson, NY

PRICE REDUCTION A Louis XVI four poster bed in flaky old yellow paint, with carved a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames

French Louis XV Style Four Poster Queen Size Bed
French Louis XV Style Four Poster Queen Size Bed

French Louis XV Style Four Poster Queen Size Bed

Located in Glendale, CA

Beautiful Four poster bed in the French Louis XV style. Made from mahogany wood. Will fit a

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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Extremely Elegant Alberto Pinto Four Poster Bed
Extremely Elegant Alberto Pinto Four Poster Bed

Extremely Elegant Alberto Pinto Four Poster Bed

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H 11.62 in W 66.93 in D 86.62 in

Extremely Elegant Alberto Pinto Four Poster Bed

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

an extremely elegant Alberto Pinto "lady and the unicorn" four poster bed with faux narwhal tusks

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Vintage 1970s French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI  Period Four-Poster Canopy Bed
Louis XVI  Period Four-Poster Canopy Bed

Louis XVI Period Four-Poster Canopy Bed

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H 91 in W 79 in D 48 in

Louis XVI Period Four-Poster Canopy Bed

Located in Hudson, NY

An 18th century Louis XVI period four-poster canopy bed in excellent condition with early flaky

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Four poster brass & iron queen size bed
Four poster brass & iron queen size bed

Four poster brass & iron queen size bed

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H 92 in W 63 in D 85 in

Four poster brass & iron queen size bed

Located in Boston, MA

A 4 poster brass & iron queen size bed with custom upholstered platform.

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Brass

All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed
All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed

All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed

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H 100 in W 72 in D 85 in

All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed

Located in Wrexham, GB

Magnificent all brass four-poster bed with crown and canopy. This bed accepts a 6ft wide (72 in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Four-Poster King-Size Bed, White, French Louis XV, Farmhouse Chic Style

Four-Poster King-Size Bed, White, French Louis XV, Farmhouse Chic Style

Located in Glendale, CA

without box spring the bed comes complete with headboard, foot boars, two side tails, four posters and

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20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

French Country Four-Poster, Painted King-Size Bed
French Country Four-Poster, Painted King-Size Bed

French Country Four-Poster, Painted King-Size Bed

Located in Glendale, CA

Four poster bed in white antique washed finish. Accepts standard King-size mattress. Comes with

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Late 20th Century Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

William IV Mahogany Four Poster Antique Bed, W4P8
William IV Mahogany Four Poster Antique Bed, W4P8

William IV Mahogany Four Poster Antique Bed, W4P8

Located in Wrexham, GB

A fine William IV mahogany four poster bed with original canopy. This bed is 60" wide, UK King

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Antique 1830s French William IV Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Original Art Nouveau Queen size 1890s Brass Four Poster Bed
Original Art Nouveau Queen size 1890s Brass Four Poster Bed

Original Art Nouveau Queen size 1890s Brass Four Poster Bed

Located in London, GB

family near Paris France since the 1890s. Beautifully proportioned, this fine bed will take a Queen size

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

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Located in Barntrup, DE

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Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

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Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

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$3,950

H 53.94 in W 77.96 in D 57.09 in

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Located in Miami, FL

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$4,981

H 68.9 in W 54.34 in D 22.84 in

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Located in Vo', Veneto

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Big Flats, NY

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded

$1,707Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 97.25 in

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By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Milano, IT

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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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Located in London, GB

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French Four Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French four poster beds available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and paper, all French four poster beds available were constructed with great care. French 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 20th Century. French four poster beds bearing Louis XVI or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French four poster beds are appealing in their simplicity, but Antonio Saura produced popular French four poster beds 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 French 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.