What are canopy beds for?

Canopy beds were traditionally used to retain warmth at bedtime and create a sense of privacy within the bed, though now are popular for their luxurious design. Canopy beds usually have four posters and draped fabric over the top and sides.

How do I make a canopy for a bed?

To make a canopy for your bed, extend the four posts of your frame using metal or wood. You can then use drapes or fabric to create the canopy. Alternatively, buy your own by shopping a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a canopy over a bed called?

A canopy over a bed is called a canopy bed. This type of bed is very similar to a 4-poster bed. Decorative fabric is draped upon the upper spaced between the posts.

What is the canopy above a bed called?

The canopy above a bed is called a tester. Antique testers were most often made of wood. Contemporary testers may also be made of metal, or simply draped cloth. There are also half-size testers that cover the upper half of the bed. On 1stDibs, find an array of canopy beds featuring testers.

Are canopy beds still made?

Yes, canopy beds are still made. A canopy bed features four posts, one at each corner, and affixed to the top of the post is a canopy. The canopy is frequently made of fabric, but it can be made of wood or another solid object and carved to look like fabric. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What was the original purpose of a canopy bed?

Canopy beds were initially designed to conserve warmth and to offer privacy. Now, the four-poster frame offers plentiful design opportunities, from classic drapes to dramatic tassels. Shop a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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.

What era are iron beds from?

The earliest iron beds trace back to 17th-century Italy, where infestations of bed bugs and moths led crafters to produce handmade metal furniture for bedrooms. In the late 1800s, the beds came into fashion again because many people thought they were simpler to clean. You'll find a variety of antique iron beds on 1stDibs.

When were cast iron beds made?

Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.

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$3,450 / item

H 93 in W 40 in D 77 in

Laurel Iron Canopy Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

Inspired by French Provincial iron daybeds, the indoor/outdoor Laurel canopy bed gives a modern and

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Laurel Iron Canopy Bed with Back

$4,250 / item

H 93 in W 40 in D 77 in

Laurel Iron Canopy Bed with Back

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds

$9,800 / set

H 95 in W 40 in D 77 in

Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.

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Four-Poster Canopy Bed or Daybed in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor

$3,400

H 78 in W 62 in D 20 in

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.

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Four-Poster Canopy Bed, Mid-Century

$3,400

H 78 in W 62 in D 20 in

Four-Poster Canopy Bed, Mid-Century

Located in Miami, FL

Canopy bed. It can be used like a sun bed.

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Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy

$5,896

H 93.31 in W 78.75 in D 55.12 in

Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy Canopy bed, iron frame with brass decorations and

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H 82 in W 64 in D 83 in

Queen Size Wrought Iron Canopy Bed in the Style of Phyllis Morris

Located in MC Leansville, NC

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Rare Iron and Brass Queen Canopy Bed

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H 83 in W 60.25 in D 86.5 in

Rare Iron and Brass Queen Canopy Bed

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Rare iron and brass canopy bed, queen size. Interior measurements are 59" x 80".

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5ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed with Arched Canopy, M4P54

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H 87 in W 60 in D 88 in

5ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed with Arched Canopy, M4P54

Located in Wrexham, GB

An antique cast iron four poster bed from the late Nineteenth Century, circa 1880. This magnificent

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Modern Canopy Bed - Queen - Modernist Bed - Modern Bed Room - Floating Bed Frame

Unavailable

H 83 in W 72 in D 100 in

Modern Canopy Bed - Queen - Modernist Bed - Modern Bed Room - Floating Bed Frame

By Pandemic Design Studio

Located in Bridgeport, PA

Iron Curtain Canopy Bed Complete your modern bed room interior design dreams with a sculptural and

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Steel

6ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed in Gold with Serpentine Canopy, M4P56

Unavailable

H 98 in W 72 in D 86 in

6ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed in Gold with Serpentine Canopy, M4P56

Located in Wrexham, GB

An antique cast iron four poster bed from the late Nineteenth Century, circa 1880. This magnificent

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Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51

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H 123 in W 65 in D 87 in

Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51

Located in Wrexham, GB

A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts

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Vintage Cal King Iron Canopy Bed

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H 85.5 in W 72 in D 89 in

Vintage Cal King Iron Canopy Bed

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Tara Shaw Maison Two-Tone Iron Canopy Bed, King

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H 97 in W 76.5 in L 97 in

Tara Shaw Maison Two-Tone Iron Canopy Bed, King

By Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

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H 84.5 in W 76.5 in D 55 in

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Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

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Iron Canopy Twin Bed

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H 85 in W 39 in D 79 in

Iron Canopy Twin Bed

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Custom Black Iron Queen Size Canopy Bed

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H 56.5 in W 61.5 in D 83 in

Custom Black Iron Queen Size Canopy Bed

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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H 90.25 in W 62.25 in D 82.25 in

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Queen Canopy Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Regency Queen canopy bed. Beautiful wrought iron frame with chic brass hardware

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Modern Wrought Iron Solid Queen Size Canopy Bed

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H 86 in W 65 in L 86 in

Modern Wrought Iron Solid Queen Size Canopy Bed

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Modern wrought iron solid canopy bed New upholstered headboard in a natural with brown grain sack

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Louis XVI Style Canopy Bed

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Louis XVI Style Canopy Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Brass Finial King Size Scrolling Canopy Bed Frame

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H 91 in W 80.5 in D 85 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Brass Finial King Size Scrolling Canopy Bed Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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H 89 in W 62 in D 84 in

Custom Made Iron Canopy Bed with Organic Belgian Linen Headboard

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Incredible Phyllis Morris Custom Wrought Iron Canopy Bed XL King

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H 98 in W 78.5 in D 84 in

Incredible Phyllis Morris Custom Wrought Iron Canopy Bed XL King

By Phyllis Morris

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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Vintage Boho Twisted Wrought Iron Queen Canopy Bed

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H 91.75 in W 61 in D 83.5 in

Vintage Boho Twisted Wrought Iron Queen Canopy Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Twisted Iron Canopy Style Dog Bed with Tassel Details

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H 27 in W 26 in D 21 in

Twisted Iron Canopy Style Dog Bed with Tassel Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful twisted iron canopy style dog or cat bed with tassels. Includes a soft, patterned cushion

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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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Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Neoclassical Modern Gold Leaf King Size Poster Bed Lattice Tester Canopy

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H 93 in W 85 in D 79 in

Vintage Neoclassical Modern Gold Leaf King Size Poster Bed Lattice Tester Canopy

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive King size canopy bed. Drawing inspiration from Italian and French styling. Made from

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18th Century French Canopy Daybed with Toile Upholstery

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H 70 in W 78 in D 52 in

18th Century French Canopy Daybed with Toile Upholstery

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

18th century French canopy daybed with toile upholstery European canopy bed hand carved in the

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Custom Regency Style Metal and Brass Bed

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H 90.75 in W 72 in D 88.25 in

Custom Regency Style Metal and Brass Bed

Located in New York, NY

Hand forged iron queen sized canopy bed with brass lion heads, crossed arrows and paw feet.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Queen Size Iron Canopy Bed

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H 86 in W 84.5 in D 61.5 in

Queen Size Iron Canopy Bed

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Queen size iron canopy bed with remnants of old green paint.

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

French Iron Canopy Bed

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H 81.5 in W 35 in D 75.5 in

French Iron Canopy Bed

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Great French iron twin bed with canopy rod on castors.

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Iron Queen Sized Bed

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H 91 in W 87 in D 64 in

Iron Queen Sized Bed

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Painted iron canopy bed from the Dutch Carribean. Generous queen sized and tall-use of a box spring

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Iron Bed with Canopy

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H 114 in W 47.5 in D 80 in

Iron Bed with Canopy

Located in New York, NY

A Wrought Iron Painted bed with A Canopy

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Iron Queen -sized Canopy Bed

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H 89 in W 87 in D 63.25 in

Iron Queen -sized Canopy Bed

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A generously sized queen-size iron bed from a Dutch Carribean plantation. The patina is old and

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Black Canopy Bed

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H 78 in W 57.5 in D 79.5 in

Black Canopy Bed

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful american made black painted mahogany canopy bed. Full size.

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Neoclassical Style Canopy Bed

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H 82.5 in W 86 in D 63 in

Neoclassical Style Canopy Bed

By Maison Jansen

Located in Oaks, PA

Neoclassical Campaign Style Canopy Bed, Constructed of Iron with brass mounts, Queen size.

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6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings and fine canopy

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H 80 in W 72 in D 88 in

6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings and fine canopy

Located in Wrexham, GB

A 6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings, fine canopy and original brass

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All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed

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H 123 in W 65 in D 87 in

All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed

Located in Wrexham, GB

A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Four Poster Bed with Canopy and Crown - M4P14

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H 120 in W 72 in D 84 in

Four Poster Bed with Canopy and Crown - M4P14

Located in Wrexham, GB

castings. The four posts are decorated with brass fittings and support a spider canopy upon which sits an

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Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P50

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H 123 in W 65 in D 87 in

Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P50

Located in Wrexham, GB

A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed - MKB8

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H 122 in W 63 in D 89 in

All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed - MKB8

Located in Wrexham, GB

A magnificent all brass four-poster bed bedstead with four detailed etched brass posts, displaying

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wide Brass Four Poster Bed with Crown and Canopy, M4P19

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H 119 in W 73 in D 88 in

Wide Brass Four Poster Bed with Crown and Canopy, M4P19

Located in Wrexham, GB

the bed without the tentacle canopy and crown. The height to the top of the brass knob on the posts is

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

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Iron Canopy Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the iron canopy bed you’re looking for. An iron canopy bed — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage iron canopy bed now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the iron canopy bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each iron canopy bed bearing Louis XVI, Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one iron canopy bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tara Shaw Maison and Full Bloom Cottage produced versions 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.

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