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Louis Canopy Bed

18th Century Canopy Bed Louis XVI
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Canopy bed from the Louis XVI period, lacquered woodwork and draped in toile de jouy. Bedding in
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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18th Century Canopy Bed Louis XVI
18th Century Canopy Bed Louis XVI
H 126 in W 45.27 in D 78.74 in
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, King
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI style canopy bed with upholstered headboard is from the custom Tara Shaw Maison
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Twin
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI-style canopy bed with upholstered headboard is from the custom Tara Shaw Maison
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Queen
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI style canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the custom Tara Shaw Maison
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX the box spring and the mattress were recently
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, California King
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI style canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the custom Tara Shaw Maison
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

CONCORDE Canopy Bed in Wood and Bronze - Louis XVI Style
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Step into the lavish embrace of the Concorde canopy bed—an homage to the opulent grandeur of the
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style 19th century Chapeau de gendarme bed canopy, was formerly the top of a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas

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Wood

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four poster bed
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Louis Phillippe Queen Bed Frame and Support Boards, Mercier Freres, Paris
By François Linke, Mercier Freres
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis Phillippe queen bed frame with support boards, Mercier Freres, Paris Matching Ladies
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Large French Antique Ciel de Lit in Walnut Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Antique Ciel de Lit in Walnut (Louis XV Style) This attractive ciel de lit / bed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas

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Exquisite Louis XV Style Canopy Bed in Lacquered and Painted Wood -1X26
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Louis XV era with this exquisite canopy bed, crafted from
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Antique Early 1900s Wall Brackets

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Important Louis XVI Style Dining Room Set by Mercier Frères, France, Circa 1900
By Mercier Freres
Located in PARIS, FR
Universal Exhibition, Mercier showed a wardrobe, a canopy bed as well as an ebony table. At the Exposition
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Dining Room Sets

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Interior Print
Located in New York, NY
A framed print of an elegant traditional bed chamber featuring a formal canopy bed; matted and
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20th Century French Louis XV Prints

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Paper

Interior Print
Interior Print
H 19 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

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Louis Canopy Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the louis canopy bed you’re looking for. Each louis canopy bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. If you’re shopping for a louis canopy bed, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer louis canopy bed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A louis canopy bed made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made louis canopy bed over the years, but those crafted by Tara Shaw Maison and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Louis Canopy Bed?

Prices for a louis canopy bed can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $9,312.
Questions About Louis Canopy Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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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