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Four Poster Daybed

Four-Poster Canopy Bed or Daybed in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Canopy bed. It can be used like a sun bed.
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

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Regency Four-Poster Chinoiserie Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Regency four-poster bed chinoiserie daybed. Painted and lacquered mahogany, gilded wood carvings
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Daybeds

Regency Four-Poster Chinoiserie Daybed
Regency Four-Poster Chinoiserie Daybed
H 58.27 in W 78.75 in D 50.4 in
Rare Four Poster, Lucite Bed.
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Queen size lucite and chrome 4 poster bed.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Rare Four Poster, Lucite Bed.
Rare Four Poster, Lucite Bed.
H 91 in W 67.5 in D 83 in
18th Century Baldaquin "Four-Poster Bed"
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning four post wood bed with oatmeal color linen upholstered head and foot boards and rail
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Daybeds

18th Century Baldaquin "Four-Poster Bed"
18th Century Baldaquin "Four-Poster Bed"
H 58.25 in W 51.75 in D 81 in
Pair of Regency Style Canopied Daybeds
Located in Danville, CA
Fantastic Pair of Iron and Steel Four Poster Canopied Daybeds.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Regency Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Iron

Midcentury Bamboo Canopy Four Poster Bed with Curtains or Outdoor Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
An absolute must-have in any outdoor decor, this vintage daybed will turn every moment into a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Ebony Daybed or Single Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
A very rare solid ebony Anglo-Indian four-poster bed. The four turned posts have fluted legs and
Category

Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
$2,450
H 29.625 in W 76 in D 33.625 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restore...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Plastic, Velvet

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Set of 8
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Set of 8
$37,000 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Oak, Walnut

'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
By Carlo Zappa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Composition

Rodolfo Dordoni for FIAM "Neutra" Glass Coffee Table, Italy 1990s
By Rodolfo Dordoni, FIAM
Located in Naples, IT
Rodolfo Dordoni has designed several pieces of furniture for FIAM, including Neutra, the low table in curved glass. Architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni was born in 1954 in Milan, ...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Rodolfo Dordoni for FIAM "Neutra" Glass Coffee Table, Italy 1990s
Rodolfo Dordoni for FIAM "Neutra" Glass Coffee Table, Italy 1990s
On Hold
$2,891
H 11.82 in W 49.61 in D 49.61 in
Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique four-poster (also known as a lit à colonnes) from France, this oak bed was spectacularly hand-carved circa 1890 in Northern Brittany. The rectangular section that hangs at t...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Pair of Arts & Crafts Armchairs - England, Late 19th Century
By Samuel James Waring
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of mahogany Arts & Crafts armchairs with wide seats and elegant proportions. Ivorine labels attached beneath: 'S.J.WARING & SONS, By appointment to the Queen, 175-181 Oxford Str...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Pair of Arts & Crafts Armchairs - England, Late 19th Century
Pair of Arts & Crafts Armchairs - England, Late 19th Century
$2,168 / set
H 45.28 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Charlotte Perriand Style Oak & Rush Ladder Back Church Chairs, Dutch, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Mid-Century ladder-back dining chair, in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Originally sourced from a Dutch church, this design embodies a purist aesthetic and honest functi...
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Libertine, Contemporary Sofa, United States, 2022
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
This monumental swoosh of a sofa includes two integral side tables and an ottoman. The ottoman can be flanked by two cocktail tables to create two seating groups. The fiberglass side...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed with Sheepskin by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Sheepskin, Cedar

Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, black natural leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, black natural leather
Aurora stool, light honey solid wood, natural caning back, black natural leather
$720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 37.8 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Zaftig, Double Sided Sofa, United States, 2022
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
Zatfig is a modern take on a double-sided sofa, but with a sense of humor. COM requirements: Based on 54? plain (no repeat) fabric: 20 yards for sofa. 3.5 yards for 4 lumbar and 2 b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Sig, re Solid Wood Bed, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Dale Italia collection of solid wood beds wouldn’t be complete without a bed with capitonné headboard. Sign,re becomes a statement piece thanks to its padded headboard covered in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Nube Italia Track Bed in Dark Blue and Silver Fabric by Kemistry of Style
By Kemistry of Style, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Internal multi-layered wooden footboard covered by polyurethane foam. Headboard in shape retaining polyurethane foam. Chrome-plate back support in bright or brushed version. Not rem...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Unopiu' Swing Sunlounger Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The skilful crafting of thermo-curved teak wood slats gives a sinuous and welcoming look to the elements of the Swing line. The chaise-longue, with its soft lines and ergonomic shape...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Unopiu' Swing Sunlounger Outdoor Collection
Unopiu' Swing Sunlounger Outdoor Collection
$4,620 / item
H 23.23 in W 23.23 in D 63.39 in
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

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Questions About Four Poster Daybed
  • 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
    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.
  • 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.

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