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Indian Four Poster Bed

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed, of rectangular form with a central openwork
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Antique 1840s English Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
galleries. Frame is supported by robust turned feet. History of the Colonial/ Anglo Indian four poster
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Antique Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
four poster bed in ebony dark black finish. Often known as a Raj bed, the bed is hand made by
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Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Words cannot describe this incredible Victorian walnut four poster, massive bed made in the 1860s
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
H 94 in W 85 in D 76 in
Baker Milling Road West Indies Four Poster Queen Size Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baker Milling Road West Indies Collection four poster queen size bed with bold posts comprised of
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20th Century Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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 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
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

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Walnut

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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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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19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Hawthorne, CA
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Indian Bone and Teak Four-Poster Bed
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Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
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Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 86 in W 86 in D 90 in
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Located in London, GB
Unusually Large Mahogany 'Maharaja' four poster bed, from Calcutta, India. The headboard
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Unusually Large Indian Four Poster Bed
Unusually Large Indian Four Poster Bed
H 94.89 in W 96.07 in D 96.07 in
Large and Impressive Anglo Indian Four Poster Bed
Located in London, GB
Anglo Indian carved four poster bed in ebonised rosewood circa 19th century from Gujurat. The head
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare solid ebony Anglo-Indian Four poster bed. The four turned posts have fluted legs and
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare solid ebony Anglo-Indian four poster bed with canopy. Headboard has fluted curved top
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Located in Richmond, CA
Very rare and special solid ebony Anglo-Indian four poster bed with heavily fluted posts and canopy
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Rosewood

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Located in Richmond, CA
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak, Paint

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Located in London, GB
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20th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century Indian Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in Vigevano, IT
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Located in Richmond, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak Four Poster Bed w/ Bamboo Crossbars
Teak Four Poster Bed w/ Bamboo Crossbars
H 86.5 in W 86.5 in D 63.5 in
Anglo-Indian bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large four-poster bed in classical style, circa 1st quarter 19th century. Wood appears to be
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Anglo-Indian bed
Anglo-Indian bed
H 104.5 in W 90.5 in D 72.5 in
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Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian solid rosewood four poster bed with canopy. Headboard has gently curved top rail with
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Mahogany Indian Palace Bed
Mahogany Indian Palace Bed
H 72 in W 96 in D 84 in
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Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A breathtakingly beautiful antique 19th century Victorian 'Super queen-size" Teak Anglo Indian
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Painted Single Four-Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in Darwen, GB
A superb Sheraton Revival satinwood painted single four-poster bed with canopy originally purchased
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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
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Brass

Anglo-Indian Heavily Carved Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Elaborately carved Anglo-Indian four poster bed with cornice. Headboard has coat of arms carving
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Anglo-Indian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian four-poster mahogany bed with beautiful carved details and clean lines. The bed can
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Mahogany Four Poster Bed, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic and rare mahogany four poster bed circa 1830. Made in England, America or possibly one
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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Mahogany Four Poster Bed, circa 1830
Mahogany Four Poster Bed, circa 1830
H 74.5 in W 54.25 in D 82.5 in
Mahogany Four Post Tester or Canopy Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
Mahogany four-poster tester bed from British India, circa 1920, with elaborate hand carvings of two
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mirror, Mahogany

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony Four Poster Bed
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Indian Four Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Indian four poster bed available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Indian four poster bed was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Indian four poster bed, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Indian four poster bed bearing Regency hallmarks is very 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 Indian Four Poster Bed
  • 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.

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