French Poster Bed
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
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
$2,402 Sale Price
20% Off
H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 74.81 in
Vintage White Wash French Provincial Full Size Urn Poster Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage French Provincial cottage full size poster bed. Beautiful urn finials. Whitewash distress
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Ralph Lauren French Empire Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire style king size poster bed
By Ralph Lauren
USA, Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Located in Portland, OR
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This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full tester beds, with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Damask
$8,995 / set
H 87 in W 48 in D 80 in
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Poster Bed, French Provincial Farmhouse Style White Bed Twin Size
Located in Glendale, CA
Beautiful four poster bed in the French Provincial Farmhouse Cottage Chic Style. Newly Painted in
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Other
Baldaquin Four-poster Bed
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence
Batte of Valmy painting
Category
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Bedroom Sets
Materials
Walnut
French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this solid wood x4 Tall Post French Bed
This Bed is a Classic
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Vintage French Provincial Urn Poster Twin Size Beds, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage French Provincial cottage twin size poster bed. Beautiful urn finials. Whitewash distress
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Queen Size Metal 4 Poster Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
French country style 4 poster metal bed.
Keywords: Queen bed, queen size headboard
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
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
H 95.5 in W 76.75 in D 48.25 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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood
Located in Trensacq, FR
headboard. Originally made to fit two French single bed bases/mattresses, this bed can be customised to
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Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Harden Furniture French Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Queen Size Poster Bed
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style carved solid cherry wood queen size poster bed
By
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
H 68.25 in W 63.5 in D 86 in
Thomasville Burl Wood King Size Poster Bed
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous burl wood king size poster bed
By Thomasville
Circa 1990s
Measures: 83.5"W x 89
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Burl
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
Category
Antique 1860s Belgian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Henry Link French Country Chardonnay Pine 4 Poster Arched Canopy Full Size Bed
By Henry Link
Located in Dayton, OH
Henry Link Pine Canopy bed, circa 1980s. Part of the Chardonay Collection. Features a spindled and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
H 82 in W 76.5 in D 56.5 in
French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful French Colonial bed in West Indies walnut with turned posts and paneled headboard
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Fr...
Materials
Walnut
H 77 in W 86 in D 86 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Brass French Victorian Full Size Poster Bed Frame w/ Canopy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron and brass French Victorian style full size poster bed frame with canopy. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 62 in W 56 in D 82 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
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames
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
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Four poster brass & iron queen size bed
Located in Boston, MA
A 4 poster brass & iron queen size bed with custom upholstered platform.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron, Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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 Bed, French Louis XV Style Poster Bed, Black, in King Size
Located in Glendale, CA
pillars and topped with ornate acorns.
This bed comes with slats to place your mattress on top.
It will
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20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
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
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine William IV mahogany four poster bed with original canopy.
This bed is 60" wide, UK King
Category
Antique 1830s French William IV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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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 oak with tall turned finial posts at each corner and turned double spindle arch detai...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Style Painted Queen Size Bed circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted Queen size bed , cabriole legs, circa 1950.
Interior Dimensions: 55.5"W x 77"D
This bed is smaller than todays queen size. Often times old "quee...
Category
Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Handblown Murano Glass Candelabra Multicolored, circa 1940
By Murano 5
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Handblown Murano glass candelabra, multicolored, circa 1940, Baroque style, five-arm candelabra with multicolored applied decoration, materials: glass and wood, wired for electricity...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric.
Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
RJ Horner School Carved Mahogany Queen Size Bed Head & Foot Boards Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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RJ Horner School Carved Mahogany Queen Size Bed Head & Foot Boards Circa 1890
Measures- Headboard 61 ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 61.5 in W 65.5 in D 2.75 in
Ralph Lauren Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany five-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Ralph Lauren
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 52"W x 23.25"D ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This splendid five-piece Delft garniture, made in Holland in the mid-18th century, circa 1760, captures the harmony and refinement of 18th-century Dutch faience at its height.
...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Delft
$7,800
H 14.5 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
English Scenic Porcelain Dessert Service, Mid-19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
English Scenic porcelain Dessert service, mid-19th century, polychrome hand-painted with three various romantic landscape scenes in a round cartouches on a pink border, decorated wit...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
Vintage Quality Queen Size Carved Mahogany Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Quality Queen Size Carved Mahogany Poster Bed. Featuring a traditional style design, four carved posters with finial tops, and a beautiful mahogany fini...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French 19th Century Double caned Settee
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is an amazing double caned sofa with the spring box and mattress. Very deep, ideal to lay and rest.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Empire Walnut Bed Exquisite Bronze Ormolu Landstrom American Neoclassic
By John Widdicomb, Biedermeier, Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a style French empire full bed bronze ormolu detail.
Rich walnut wood grain ebonized accents.Crafted by Landstrom Furniture Rockford, Illinois.
Dimensions:
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Category
Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold, Bronze
$1,200
H 43.25 in W 61.5 in D 80.25 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Ralph Lauren Home “Illora” Queen Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Queen bed. Made by Ralph Lauren Home. Thr coveted “Illora” style with four soaring carved posters. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Grand French Art Deco Chandelier by Hettier Vincent
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Grand French Art Deco chandelier by the French artist "Hettier Vincent". Having six panels with a center coupe in clear and frosted glass with floral motif details. The frame having ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of 19 Century Cast Iron Urns
Located in London, Park Royal
19th French century cast iron urns. Scrolled decorative handles.
Very nice patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Urns
Materials
Iron
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French Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic French poster bed available at 1stDibs. Each French poster bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a French poster bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French poster bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French poster bed over the years, but those crafted by Thomasville 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 French Poster Bed
- 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, 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.
- What is a French Corbeille bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A French Corbeille bed is a piece of wooden bedroom furniture. Typically, the beds feature arched upholstered headboards and footboards that show off decorative molding. The footboard usually has a slight inward curve. Shop a variety of Corbeille beds on 1stDibs.
- What is a French double bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French double bed is a bed of a specific size. The French double is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a standard double or full-size bed. In France, the bed is sometimes called “un grand lit” or "a big bed." Shop a selection of antique and vintage French double beds on 1stDibs.
- What is a French style bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A French style bed is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a double bed. It is equivalent to one and a half of a twin bed. You can find a variety of mid-century, art deco, modern and many more French style beds to choose from 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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