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Four Poster Georgian Beds

Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style carved solid cherry wood four poster queen size bed USA
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

Thomasville Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size bed By Thomasville USA, Late 20th
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen Size bed By Henredon USA, circa
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size bed By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed frame By Councill Furniture USA, Circa
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

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

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Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See
Located in GB
four post bed. These beds are about as rare and collectable as they come, the frame is all original
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood

Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Located in GB
four post bed with heavily carved and fluted columns. These beds are about as rare and collectable
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Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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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
Stickley Federal Carved Mahogany Queen Size Pineapple Poster Bed
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style carved solid mahogany pineapple four poster queen size bed By
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Scarborough House Queen Size Upholstered Mahogany FourPost Bed - Showroom Sample
By Scarborough Company
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a queen size tufted upholstered mahogany poster bed by Scarborough House. It has been used
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2010s Philippine Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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Antique Victorian Monumental Carved Walnut Full Size Bed Attributed to Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian monumental ornate carved walnut full size bed Attributed to R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Measures: 65.5" W x 82" D x 73.5" H. Good original vin...
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Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts
Located in Tiverton, RI
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Ralph Lauren Style French Empire Flame Mahogany King Size Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire style king size bed In the manner of Ralph Lauren Late 20th Century Gorgeous flame mahogany, with carved details and brass accents. Measures: 84"W x ...
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Late 20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

French Vintage Painted Full Size Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant, French vintage bed was recently painted in a soft grey. It has a slight arch across the headboard and the footboard with columns on the corners. The width is good for a...
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20th Century French Other Beds and Bed Frames

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French Vintage Painted Full Size Bed
French Vintage Painted Full Size Bed
H 49.13 in W 80.25 in D 59 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
A stunning secretary desk with bookcase by top-quality furniture maker Craftique, in the style of early American John Hancock desks. Solid mahogany with their Old Wood finish, brass ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

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George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A carved mahogany, flame mahogany veneered and parcel gilt four poster King bed, the arched headboard with a carved cornice and finely carved acanthus leaf carved baluster and cluste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Triple Dresser 9 Drawers 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern united furniture company vintage circa 1950s nine-drawer triple dresser would work well in the bedroom as originally intended or in the living room re-purposed as ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Aluminum

American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed USA, Circa 20th Century Indulge in timeless relevance with this American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed, a stunning representatio...
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20th Century American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails. Direct from France, a gorgeous antique French bed, with headboard, footboard AND original rails! With...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

1980s Solid Mahogany Pineapple Full Size Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1980s solid mahogany pineapple full size bedstead. Measures 57" in width, 83" in length, and 38" in height at the headbord and 31" at the footboard. Floor to rail distance is 7.75...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood, Mahogany

Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Full Tester Bed c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Greco full size tester bed offers flame mahogany construction with paneled headboard in arch form with carved foliate, floral and shield crest with flankin...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel headboard and fully turned ball top posts with a dramatic dropped cove, an exquisite exa...
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American Classical Bobbin Turned Fruitwood Spindle Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive American classical spindle bed crafted from fruitwood. The bed features exaggerated tall bobbin or spool turned bed posts that give the bed a dramatic profile. The set inc...
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20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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Fruitwood

Taupe Painted Maple Elegant Spool Turned Bed with Spool Turned Blanket Rail
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Lacey Spool celebrates symmetry and repetition combined with a dramatic scale and verticality making for a truly unique piece. Also available with a canopy as the Gazebo spool be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

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Wood

DIXIE Mahogany Chippendale Queen or Full Size Four Poster Bed
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style queen size short poster bed by Dixie Furniture. Mahogany with carved pediment top to headboard & a center finial, fluted & turned upper rail to footboard, four fl...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dressers or chests of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Late 20th Century ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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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

Carved Georgian Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in Stamford, CT
A carved Georgian style four-poster bed. This fine custom quality bed has custom drapes all around
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Vintage 1970s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Carved Georgian Style Four-Poster Bed
Carved Georgian Style Four-Poster Bed
H 91.5 in W 67.5 in D 88.25 in
Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large mahogany 5ft four-poster bed This a wonderful large Victorian style mahogany four
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
H 94 in W 66 in D 88 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Tester Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Federal style mahogany four poster queen size tester bed By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Ethan Allen Georgian Court Collection Mahogany Four Poster Queen Size Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style carved mahogany four poster queen size bed frame By Ethan Allen
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

BAKER Flame Mahogany Georgian Style California King Size Four Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Georgian style California king size poster bed by Baker Furniture. Flame mahogany with arched
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Metal

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Tester Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Federal style flame mahogany four poster queen size tester bed By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

1970s Statton Old Towne Americana Cherry Georgian Queen Size Four Poster Bed
By Statton Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1970s solid cherry poster bed by Statton. Part of their Old Towne Collection. Features a
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Vintage 1970s Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation. Additional dimensions
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style carved mahogany four poster queen size bed By Henredon
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster king size bed frame By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Thomasville Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size rice bed By Thomasville USA, Circa
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style carved mahogany four poster queen size bed frame By Kindel Furniture
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size bed By Baker Furniture USA
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-poster queen size bed. By Baker Furniture
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Antique Four Poster Bed, circa 1800
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Georgian solid Mahogany four poster English bed with a Queen Sized width but slightly shorter than
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Antique Late 18th Century English George IV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Cherry Wood King Size Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size bed frame By Henkel Harris USA
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Vintage 1970s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

CENTURY Mahogany Traditional Style Four Poster Queen Size Bed
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style queen size poster bed by Century Furniture. Mahogany and mahogany veneers with
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Vintage Georgian Style Solid Mahogany Four Post Full Size Bed Pineapple Finials
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Georgian style solid mahogany four post full size bed pineapple finials Mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Ethan Allen Knob Creek Collection Georgian Cherry Wood Queen Size Poster Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed By Ethan Allen "Knob Creek" Collection
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Cherry Wood Four Poster Queen Size Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style four poster queen size bed USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid
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Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
English greyed oak four-poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed
Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed
H 94.5 in W 67.33 in D 87.25 in
George III Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome George III mahogany four-poster bed dating to circa 1790 and attributed to Gillows of
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Mahogany, Pine

Kindel Furniture Winterthur Collection Georgian Mahogany King Size Tester Bed
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding four poster king size tester or canopy bed By Kindel Furniture, "Winterthur
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Jonathan Charles Buckingham English Georgian Carved Mahogany 4 Poster King Size
Located in Dayton, OH
Jonathan Charles Buckingham Collection Traditional US King. Chippendale style four poster bed with
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Late 20th Century Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Traditional King Size Bed with Barley Twist Posts
Located in Charlotte, NC
crafted for an adaptation to their four poster barley twist king bed with just two barley twist posts with
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Brass

William Hogarth's 'the Distrest Poet and Enraged Musician'
By William Hogarth
Located in London, GB
burst in through the door waving a long, unpaid account. In the four poster bed in the background is a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Prints

1978 Vintage Thomasville Georgian Style Traditional Cherry Four Poster Queen Bed
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
Thomasville Collectors Cherry Georgian Style Queen size four poster bed, circa 1978. Features an
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Vintage 1970s Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation, circa 1890
Located in Savannah, GA
American four poster bed from a Madison, Georgia plantation. Additional dimensions: Height of
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster king size bed By Henkel Harris USA, 1998
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1990s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

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

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size bed By Baker Furniture USA
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed frame By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

19th c. English Chippendale Style Four Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
The mahogany bed featuring a pierced carved headboard and canopy supported by four turned and
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany, Fabric

Raleigh Tavern Doorway In Williamsburg Virginia by Kenneth Harris
By Kenneth Harris
Located in Hallowell, ME
wouldn't make a respectable career. Leaving Georgia Tech for Davidson College, he found that neither the
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20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed
Located in Salisbury, GB
A lovely Georgian and later four-poster bed mahogany bed of 3/4 size. With carved foot posts of
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Antique 1790s Beds and Bed Frames

Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed
Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed
H 77.56 in W 80.32 in D 44.89 in
Julia Gray Queen Painted Bed
By Julia Gray
Located in Houston, TX
Four-poster bed frame is painted in an off-white background with pastel decoration. Corona is
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Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Julia Gray Queen Painted Bed
Julia Gray Queen Painted Bed
H 105 in W 60 in D 80 in
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Four Poster Georgian Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of four poster georgian beds for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique four poster georgian beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and brass. There are all kinds of four poster georgian beds available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of four poster georgian beds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian four poster georgian beds are of considerable interest. Many four poster georgian beds are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Councill and Drexel produced popular four poster georgian 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 Four Poster Georgian 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 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 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
    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
    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
    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.