What is the size of a full size bed?

The size of a full size bed is 35 inches wide by 75 inches long. This makes a full size bed, also known as a double mattress, 15 inches wider than a twin size mattress. A bed frame will typically add an additional 2 to 5 inches to this measurement.

Can I use a queen headboard on a full bed?

While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.

What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?

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.

Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?

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.

What is the point of a four-poster bed?

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.

What is a tester on a four poster bed?

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.

What is the top of a four-poster bed called?

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.

How do I make a four-poster bed modern?

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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19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed

$6,890

H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 in

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$6,792Sale Price|20% Off

H 64.57 in W 55.32 in D 76.38 in

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full 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

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

American Neoclassical Solid Cherry Semi-Poster Full Size Bed Frame

$1,995

H 66 in W 57 in D 81 in

American Neoclassical Solid Cherry Semi-Poster Full Size Bed Frame

Located in Germantown, MD

20th Century American Classical Solid Cherry Semi-Poster Full Size Bed Frame Measure 57" in width

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

20th Century Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed with Wood Slabs

$6,890

H 68.51 in W 55.12 in D 78.75 in

20th Century Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed with Wood Slabs

Located in Miami, FL

20th century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen-size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed

$3,495

H 72 in W 54 in D 78 in

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

An American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed Stead. Comes with slats

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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Fruitwood

Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed

$2,895

H 46.5 in W 56.25 in D 83 in

Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

Clore Furniture Early American Style Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size semi acorn Poster Bed. Hand

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

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Cherry

1960s Refinished Light Cherry Semi Poster Spool Full Size Bed

$2,495

H 61 in W 58 in D 82 in

1960s Refinished Light Cherry Semi Poster Spool Full Size Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

1960s Refinished Light Cherry Semi Poster Spool Full Size Bed. Recently refinished. Beb measures 58

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Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

Vintage White Wash French Provincial Full Size Urn Poster Bed

$1,096

H 67 in W 55 in D 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

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood, Paint

Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Full Size Cannonball Poster Bed

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

H 44.5 in W 57 in D 83 in

Mid Century Early American Style Cherry Full Size Cannonball Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Early American style full size cherry cannonball poster bed. Circa 1962. 607-581

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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

Mid 20th Century Solid Cherry Semi Poster Full Size Bed Frame

$1,695

H 67.5 in W 57.5 in D 81.5 in

Mid 20th Century Solid Cherry Semi Poster Full Size Bed Frame

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 20th Century Solid Cherry Semi Poster Full Size Bed Frame. Overall measurements with 57.5" in

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood, Mahogany

1940s Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials

$1,575

H 67 in W 58.25 in D 82 in

1940s Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials

Located in Germantown, MD

1940s Mahogany Full Size 4 Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials. Made off of Pure Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Full Size Poster Bed, 1960s

$2,795

H 79 in W 56.5 in D 80 in

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Full Size Poster Bed, 1960s

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern four poster full size bed By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Sun

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

20th Century George III Style Carved Mahogany Semi-Poster Full Size Bed

$1,995

H 56 in W 58 in D 82.5 in

20th Century George III Style Carved Mahogany Semi-Poster Full Size Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

20th Century George III Style Carved Mahogany Semi-Poster Full Size Bed. Measures 58" in width

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Late 20th Century American George III Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

$1,775

H 76 in W 56 in D 80.5 in

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1930s pure Mahogany full size Poster Bedstead with urn finials. Measures 80.5" in length, 56" in

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Full Size 4 Post Open Pediment Bed

$1,225Sale Price|30% Off

H 61 in W 51.25 in D 81 in

Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Full Size 4 Post Open Pediment Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Sheraton style mahogany full-size four-poster bed. Made from mahogany with an open

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Early 20th Century Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

$5,500

H 54.5 in W 58 in D 88 in

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe. Measures 58 " in width, 54.5" in

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Davis Cabinet Mid-Century Burnished Cherry Semi Poster Full Size Headboard

$875

H 60 in W 57 in D 2.75 in

Davis Cabinet Mid-Century Burnished Cherry Semi Poster Full Size Headboard

By Davis Cabinet Company

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid-century burnished cherry poster full size headboard with urn finials from Davis Cabinet

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

Materials

Cherry

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Enameled Full Size Poster Bedframe

$2,995

H 69.5 in W 57 in D 82 in

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Enameled Full Size Poster Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Enameled Full Size Poster BedFrame Measures 57" in

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Mahogany

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LINK-TAYLOR Heirloom Solid Mahogany Full Size Four Poster Canopy Bed

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H 83.5 in W 58.5 in D 83 in

LINK-TAYLOR Heirloom Solid Mahogany Full Size Four Poster Canopy Bed

By Lexington Furniture 1

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style full size poster bed with canopy by Link-Taylor, from their Heirloom Gallery

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Ralph Lauren Four Poster Full Size Bed

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H 87 in W 68 in D 83 in

Ralph Lauren Four Poster Full Size Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Ralph Lauren four poster full size bed.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Beds and...

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Mahogany

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed

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H 72.45 in W 61.03 in D 78.75 in

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed

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H 70.48 in W 61.03 in D 78.75 in

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is handcarved with

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

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H 63.78 in W 43.71 in D 80.71 in

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

for the shipping, the This Full size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral

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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Antique Boston Posters Full Size Maple Rope Bed, Circa 1800s

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H 51 in W 54.5 in D 84 in

Antique Boston Posters Full Size Maple Rope Bed, Circa 1800s

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 1800’s Sheraton rope bed, probably Boston, with a turned posters headboard and footboard. All

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Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Chippendale Style Full Bed

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H 69.5 in W 53 in D 83 in

Chippendale Style Full Bed

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Chippendale style four poster full bed. Includes head board, foot board and rails.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Drexel Travis Court Collection Mahogany Poster Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s

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H 70 in W 56.5 in D 80 in

Drexel Travis Court Collection Mahogany Poster Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Drexel Travis Court Collection Mahogany Poster Full Size bed, Circa 1940s. Measurements are 56.6

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Four Poster Full Canopy Bed

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H 79 in W 59.5 in D 81 in

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Four Poster Full Canopy Bed

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Four Poster Full Canopy Bed Bed measures: 59.5 wide x 81

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

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Chrome

Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed

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H 58 in W 83 in D 58 in

Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

American Furniture Company Elizabethan or Jacobean Revival bed full size bed. Operating out of

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Vintage 1930s Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed

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H 58 in W 84.5 in D 58.5 in

Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

American Furniture Company Elizabethan or Jacobean Revival bed full size bed. Operating out of

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Vintage 1930s Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Cherry Full Size Four Poster Thistle Bed

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H 52.5 in W 58 in D 88.5 in

Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Cherry Full Size Four Poster Thistle Bed

By Statton Trutype

Located in Dayton, OH

"A beautiful classic Statton Trutype Americana four-poster cherry bed. Produced by Statton

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Late 20th Century American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

Antique American Furniture Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Burl Poster Bed

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H 63 in W 84 in L 63 in

Antique American Furniture Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Burl Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

American Furniture Company Gothic or Spanish Renaissance Revival bed. Operating out of Batesville

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Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Gerogian, Four Poster Bed, Queen or Full, Carved Mahogany, United States, 1930s

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H 88 in W 64 in D 90 in

Gerogian, Four Poster Bed, Queen or Full, Carved Mahogany, United States, 1930s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Gerogian Style Mahogany Four Poster Bed, Queen or Full Size, with Slats, Carved, 1930s This

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Vintage 1930s Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Rope Acorn Poster Bed

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H 49 in W 59 in D 82 in

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Rope Acorn Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th century Sheraton Period poster bed. Made from mahogany with hand turned posts and acorn

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Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Early 20th C. Georgian Sheraton American Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

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H 59 in W 81 in D 59 in

Antique Early 20th C. Georgian Sheraton American Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Georgian style poster bed. Made from mahogany with beautiful matchbook veneer

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Early 20th Century Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage American Drew Solid Cherry Low Poster Open Pediment Queen Full Bed

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H 56.5 in W 64 in D 88.5 in

Vintage American Drew Solid Cherry Low Poster Open Pediment Queen Full Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage American Drew low post queen to full size bed. Made of solid cherry featuring serpentine

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Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Antique Late Victorian Crescent Furniture Co Oak Full Size Spindled Poster Bed

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H 57.5 in W 57.5 in D 86 in

Antique Late Victorian Crescent Furniture Co Oak Full Size Spindled Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Late Victorian Crescent Line full size bed. Made of oak featuring an open pediment, four posts

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed

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H 71 in W 87 in D 60 in

Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Empire 4 post full size bed frame, circa 1840s. Made from rich mahogany with a

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Antique 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique West Michigan Furniture Co. Sheraton Style Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

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H 50.5 in W 58 in D 80 in

Antique West Michigan Furniture Co. Sheraton Style Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

By West Michigan Furniture Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

"Sheraton style full size bed by West Michigan Furniture Co., circa 1940s. Made from mahogany with

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Vintage 1940s Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed w Tester, Late 19th Century

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H 86 in W 58.25 in D 83.25 in

Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed w Tester, Late 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Georgian Style Carved mahogany Full Size Poster Bed with Tester, Late 19th Century. A beautiful

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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Sheraton Four-Poster Full Size Bed in Pine and Poplar, circa 1815

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H 84.5 in W 52.5 in D 82.5 in

American Sheraton Four-Poster Full Size Bed in Pine and Poplar, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Charming American Sheraton vase turned four-poster full size bed in pine and poplar with original

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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Pine

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

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H 82 in W 58 in D 79 in

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

By David Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Early American pine full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed

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H 82 in W 58 in D 80 in

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed

By David Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Early American full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style popularized

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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Classic Georgian Cherry Full Poster Bedframe

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H 31.25 in W 72.75 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Classic Georgian Cherry Full Poster Bedframe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorgeous vintage Full size bedframe. A classic Georgian design in a beautiful cherry wood.

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Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Berkey & Gay School Second Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1920

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H 91.25 in W 60 in D 85.5 in

Antique Berkey & Gay School Second Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1920

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Second Empire poster double/full size bed in the manner of Berkey and Gay

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Antique Full Size Painted Iron Poster Bed

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H 63 in W 54 in D 80 in

Antique Full Size Painted Iron Poster Bed

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

that connect to each poster that is topped with an acorn style finial. The bed holds a standard US

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Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

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H 64.57 in W 55.52 in D 77.96 in

19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

for the shipping, the This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral

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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

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H 76.78 in W 56.42 in D 76.78 in

19th Century Baroque Full 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

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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed

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H 70.48 in W 55.12 in D 77.56 in

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

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H 66 in W 57 in D 82 in

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster full size bed frame By Henkel Harris USA

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Vintage 1970s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hickory Manufacturing Four Poster Canopy Full Sized Bed Midcentury

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H 79.25 in W 56.25 in D 78.75 in

Vintage Hickory Manufacturing Four Poster Canopy Full Sized Bed Midcentury

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern four poster canopy full sized bed by Hickory Manufacturing

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Kindel Furniture Vintage Mahogany Antique Full Size Poster Bed

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H 50.5 in W 54 in D 3 in

1950s Kindel Furniture Vintage Mahogany Antique Full Size Poster Bed

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Kindel Furniture vintage antique poster bed. Genuine Mahogany. Good condition, please see pictures

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

Materials

Iron

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed, circa 1960s

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H 66 in W 54.75 in D 82 in

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed, circa 1960s

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian style carved mahogany four poster full Size bed frame By Kindel Furniture

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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Huntley Pineapple Posters Pine and Maple Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s

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H 52.5 in W 57.5 in D 79 in

Huntley Pineapple Posters Pine and Maple Full Size Bed, Circa 1940s

By B. F. Huntley Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Up for sale is a pretty nice vintage 4 poster pineapple full size bed made by B. F. Huntley

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple, Pine

Sheraton Flame Mahogany Acanthus Carved Full/Double Poster Bed, 19th Century

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H 94 in W 58.5 in D 82 in

Sheraton Flame Mahogany Acanthus Carved Full/Double Poster Bed, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton full/double poster bed offers flame mahogany construction with scroll form

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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Kindel Mahogany Full Size Cannonball 4 Poster Double Bed Salem Finish

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H 46 in W 55 in D 81 in

Antique Kindel Mahogany Full Size Cannonball 4 Poster Double Bed Salem Finish

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

"Circa 1930's Kindel full size poster bed, Salem 2022E. Made from Mahogany with a beautiful luster

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Vintage 1930s Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster Queen Full Size Bed

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H 76.5 in W 60.5 in D 83.5 in

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Palm Tree Leaf Metal Four Poster Queen Full Size Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Amazing vintage Chinese Chippendale queen or full size four poster bed post bed. Palm tree leaf

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wrought Iron Brass French Victorian Full Size Poster Bed Frame w/ Canopy

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H 62 in W 56 in D 82 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

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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Henry Link French Country Chardonnay Pine 4 Poster Arched Canopy Full Size Bed

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H 82 in W 76.5 in D 56.5 in

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

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

20th Century Vintage Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Bed

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H 80 in W 60 in D 86 in

20th Century Vintage Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa 1970s pine poster bed. Handmade by Jay Albers of the early American shop in Kettering Ohio

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Vintage 1970s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Antique Early American Colonial Maple Jenny Lind Spool 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

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H 80 in W 53 in D 73.5 in

Antique Early American Colonial Maple Jenny Lind Spool 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive antique Jenny Lind rope / spool bed with canopy. Made from maple with turned and

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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

1940s American Classical Style Mahogany Full Size Bed

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H 48 in W 57 in D 80 in

1940s American Classical Style Mahogany Full Size Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

1940s American Classical Style Mahogany semi poster Full Size Bed on original wheels. Measures 57

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Mahogany Bobbing Semi Post Full Size Bed Frame

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H 47 in W 57.25 in D 82.75 in

1940s Mahogany Bobbing Semi Post Full Size Bed Frame

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1940s Solid Mahogany Bobbing Semi Posters Full Size Bed Frame on original wheels. Wheels are

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Mid-20th Century North American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Venetian Carved & Painted Pine Poster Bed

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H 84 in W 74.5 in D 56.5 in

19th Century Venetian Carved & Painted Pine Poster Bed

Located in Forney, TX

A charming Venetian hand carved, lacquered, and paint decorated pine double / full pencil poster

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

John Widdicomb Faux Bamboo and Caning Full Size Poster Headboard

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H 81 in W 57 in D 2 in

John Widdicomb Faux Bamboo and Caning Full Size Poster Headboard

By John Widdicomb

Located in Germantown, MD

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Full Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal full poster bed for your home. A full poster bed — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect full poster bed — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each full poster bed bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made full poster bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Smith, Hickory Manufacturing Company and Kindel Furniture 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 Full Poster Bed

What is the size of a full size bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The size of a full size bed is 35 inches wide by 75 inches long. This makes a full size bed, also known as a double mattress, 15 inches wider than a twin size mattress. A bed frame will typically add an additional 2 to 5 inches to this measurement.
Can I use a queen headboard on a full bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.
What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?
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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.
Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?
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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.
What is the point of a four-poster bed?
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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.
What is a tester on a four poster bed?
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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.
What is the top of a four-poster bed called?
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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.
How do I make a four-poster bed modern?
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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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