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Mahogany Canopy Beds

Pair of Twin Size Mahogany Canopy Beds by Smith & Watson MINT
By Smith & Watson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Twin Size Mahogany Canopy Beds by Smith & Watson MINT
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20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Portuguese Canopy Bed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Canopy bed in mahogany, richly carved with palm leaves, foliage and plants. The headboard is
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Antique Mid-17th Century Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Portuguese Canopy Bed
Portuguese Canopy Bed
$48,039
H 110.24 in W 59.45 in D 80.71 in
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size canopy bed By Henredon USA, Circa
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Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed Frame by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
LuLuxurious Baker Furniture queen canopy bed frame in mahogany and brass with deeply carved Dual
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th Century inlaid mahogany four poster double size tester bed featuring Hepplewhite
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20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Restoration period bed with canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The
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Antique 1820s French Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze

Restoration period bed with canopy
Restoration period bed with canopy
$15,276
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Empire period bed with its canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period bed in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and
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Antique 1810s French Empire Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze

Empire period bed with its canopy
Empire period bed with its canopy
$23,491
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Bronze Bed Canopy
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940s-style (modern) rectangular coffee table with parchment veneer applied in squares of 3 x 6 rows and supported with 4 ebonized wood double leg forms (manner of Ico Parisi).
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Large boat bed in solid flamed mahogany, mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze

Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
$18,879
H 44.89 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in

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A Sheraton Carved Mahogany Canopy Bed Mcintire School Salem Mass
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Sharon, MA
A very fine Sheraton carved mahogany bedstead with a paneled canopy, in the manner of Samuel F
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Queen-Size Federal Mahogany Canopy Bed, Mid Atlantic, circa 1820
Located in Alexandria, VA
This hand-carved and turned mahogany bed was probably made in Maryland. Like all period beds it was
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

LINK-TAYLOR Heirloom Solid Mahogany Full Size Four Poster Canopy Bed
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style full size poster bed with canopy by Link-Taylor, from their Heirloom Gallery
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Anglo/Indian Mahogany Bed
Located in Wells, ME
/> This mahogany four post canopy bed is outstanding in its execution and form. The bed has Barley Sugar
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo/Indian Mahogany Bed
Anglo/Indian Mahogany Bed
H 87 in W 90 in D 72 in
Magnificent Antique Antebellum Mahogany Canopy Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique American Antebellum Mahogany Bed from Old New Orleans Family of Creole Descent
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany Canopy Bed by 'Reid Classics', circa 1960
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The symbol of handmade quality, this wonderful solid mahogany handmade canopy bed was purchased in
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Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany French Canopy Bed
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage, 20th century, solid mahogany French canopy bed, in excellent original condition. Beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Solid Mahogany French Canopy Bed
Solid Mahogany French Canopy Bed
H 86.5 in W 82.5 in D 68.5 in
Important Chippendale Mahogany Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and Important Canopy Bed. Chippendale Period. Ball and Claw Legs. Fluted Columned Posts
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Carved mahogany four-poster bed with canopy, 19th century. Custom mattress. Bedding not included
Category

Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo Indian Canopy Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian ebonized mahogany 4" wider than full size bed with a classic beaded
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo Indian Canopy Bed
Anglo Indian Canopy Bed
H 88 in W 58 in L 88 in
Antique Federal Period Mahogany Full Size Canopy Bed c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Federal Period Mahogany Full Size Canopy Bed, likely made in Massachusetts around 1820
Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Large Size with Sunburst Canopy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This a wonderful large Victorian mahogany four-poster bed, it has a fabric sun burst canopy
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This Victorian mahogany half tester bed is superb, it dates from around 1860 it has a half canopy
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Sheraton Style High Poster Mahogany Canopy Twin Tester Beds
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome pair of high poster canopy mahogany twin single bed frames are of the Sheraton style
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Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Vintage Super King Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Silk Canopy, 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite vintage four poster bed with silk canopy dating from the late 20th century
Category

Vintage 1980s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Size Canopy Bed by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
A queen size canopy bed with mirrors is a stunning addition to any bedroom. The mirrored panels on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Queen Size Canopy Bed by Henredon
Queen Size Canopy Bed by Henredon
H 85.5 in W 65.5 in D 87.5 in
Vintage Super King Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Silk Canopy 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite vintage Four Poster Bed with silk canopy dating from the late 20th Century
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1990s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Gothic Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Contemporary Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Bed, last quarter 20th c. Features serpentine
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Late 20th Century Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Regency Salesmen Sample Four Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in Charleston, SC
foot posts are solid mahogany, topped with carved rosettes followed by acanthus carved tulips with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
down in a canopy. Our Empire mahogany day bed will make a fantastic showpiece in any household. The bed
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Antique 1810s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Celerie Kemble Henredon Green Leather Modern Side Accent Table Glass Top
By Celerie Kemble
Located in Dayton, OH
compartments to a bureau clad in lacquered cream leather to a Philippine-mahogany canopy bed painted off-white
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Late 20th Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Very Fine Solid Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Excellent proportions and fine, selected solid mahogany distinguish this outstanding queen canopy
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20th Century Unknown American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine Solid Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed
Very Fine Solid Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed
H 87.5 in W 88 in D 65.25 in
American 1940s Solid Mahogany 4 Poster Bed with Italian Hand Painted Canopy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American 1940s solid mahogany 4 poster bed, with 19th century Italian canopy. It needs a custom
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Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Federal Style Carved Mahogany Canopy Queen Size Tester Bed, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Federal style queen size tester bed offers deeply striated mahogany construction with
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20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

British Colonial West Indies Style Queen-Size Canopy Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
West Indies British colonial style queen-size canopy bed crafted with indigenous mahogany and
Category

20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Black Canopy Bed
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful american made black painted mahogany canopy bed. Full size.
Category

Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Black Canopy Bed
Black Canopy Bed
H 78 in W 57.5 in D 79.5 in
Pair Beds
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of English Chippendale Style Twin Mahogany Canopy Bed Frames
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20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Beds
Pair Beds
H 93 in W 81 in D 42 in
Georgian Canopy Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Georgian canopy bed Ca. 18th Century. From Astor family heirs. With painted carved canopy
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Wood

Georgian Canopy Bed
Georgian Canopy Bed
H 98 in W 91 in D 70 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed with Canopy
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style queen size pencil post bed with canopy by Craftique. Solid mahogany with four
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

CRAFTIQUE Mahogany Chippendale Queen Size Rice Carved Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style queen size rice carved poster bed with canopy by Craftique. Solid mahogany with
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Bed, French Louis XV Style White Canopy Bed Frame Queen-Size
Located in Glendale, CA
French Louis XV canopy bed new painted in distressed white ( shabby chic) finish. Solid wood with
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

A Finely Carved 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Bed with Metal Canopy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A magnificent attractive and finely carved bed. The bed's headboard carved with opposing lions and
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Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

The 'Sea Cloud' Four-Poster PAIR Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post
Located in Woodbury, CT
PAIR of American Eagle hand carved Sheraton manner mahogany four-poster canopied beds: outstanding
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

French mahogany "ciel de lit " bed canopy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lovely canopy in mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

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Mahogany, Silk

Four Post Mahogany Canopy Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
Hand-carved mahogany four post bed from British India, circa 1920. This queen-sized bed, which was
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo-Indian Mahogany Tester or Canopy Bed
Located in Heath, MA
A richly toned mahogany bed with tester canopy from northern India, circa 1930. The intricately
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Anglo-Indian Mahogany Tester or Canopy Bed
Anglo-Indian Mahogany Tester or Canopy Bed
H 85.75 in W 55.88 in D 85.75 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

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany Canopy or Tester Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1900 hand-carved mahogany tester bed is a treasure from Kolkata, once the capital of
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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Mahogany Canopy Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mahogany canopy beds is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mahogany canopy beds — often made from mahogany, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of mahogany canopy beds available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mahogany canopy beds made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs.

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 Mahogany Canopy Beds
  • 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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