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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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Set of Three Erotic Boudoir Lithographs, Berlin, circa 1850

$1,319 / set

Set of Three Erotic Boudoir Lithographs, Berlin, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

KEYWORDS: Erotic art, antique erotica, erotic lithographs, boudoir art, boudoir prints, sensual art, female intimacy, female toilette, dressing room, undressing, bedroom scene, canop...

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Henredon Mirror, Black Lacquer, & Walnut Queen Canopy Bed

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H 85.5 in W 65.5 in D 88 in

Henredon Mirror, Black Lacquer, & Walnut Queen Canopy Bed

By Henredon

Located in Chicago, IL

The canopy and mirrored head board are an optional design feature and can be removed with compromising the beds over all appeal as shown in image nine.

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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Spectacular Lucite Poster Bed With Mirror Canopy

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H 84.25 in W 68 in D 85 in

Spectacular Lucite Poster Bed With Mirror Canopy

Located in Danville, CA

Lucite Four Poster Queen Bed with Mirror Ceiling. This beautifully detailed piece has notched and beveled posts and incised foot and headboard. The headboard has diagonal beveled l...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Lucite

Queen Size Canopy Bed by Henredon

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H 85.5 in W 65.5 in D 87.5 in

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.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Clear Lucite and Brass King Size Canopy Bed

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H 96 in W 84 in D 94 in

Clear Lucite and Brass King Size Canopy Bed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous 1980s clear Lucite and brass canopy bed in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. The headboard lights up for mood light. The bed frame has been newly professionally polishe...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

King-Size Burl Wood Four-Poster Bed with Mirrored Canopy by Henredon

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H 84 in W 81 in D 88 in

King-Size Burl Wood Four-Poster Bed with Mirrored Canopy by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful Mirrored Canopy Poster Bed in Burl and Zebra Wood from the Henredon "Scene Two" series.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Burl

Monumental Regal Brass Bed with Mirrored Canopy & Silver Gilt Highlights, 20th C

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H 91.5 in W 88.5 in D 87 in

Monumental Regal Brass Bed with Mirrored Canopy & Silver Gilt Highlights, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A monumental regal canopy bed offers brass construction with coved and mirrored canopy over highly decorated frame having palmette finials, turned incised gilt silver spindles with c...

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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Silver, Brass

Vintage Burlwood King Canopy Bedframe, Henredon Scene Two

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H 84 in W 82 in D 87 in

Vintage Burlwood King Canopy Bedframe, Henredon Scene Two

By Henredon, Milo Baughman

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage Postmodern Henredon Scene Two Burlwood King Size Canopy Four Poster Bed. What canopy bed dreams are made of.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mirror, Ash, Olive, Zebra Wood, Burl

Outstanding Mirrored Canopy Bed in Burl and Zebra Wood

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H 84.5 in W 81.5 in D 86.5 in

Outstanding Mirrored Canopy Bed in Burl and Zebra Wood

By Henredon

Located in San Diego, CA

Outstanding Mirrored Canopy Bed in Burl and Zebra Wood from the Henredon "Scene Two" series.

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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Zebra Wood

Modern King-Size Canopy Mirrored Bed

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H 95 in W 96 in D 93 in

Modern King-Size Canopy Mirrored Bed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

21st century custom built modern style king-size canopy mirrored bed. Completely disassembles for easy moving.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Anglo-Indian Mahogany Tester or Canopy Bed

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H 85.75 in W 55.88 in D 85.75 in

Anglo-Indian Mahogany Tester or Canopy Bed

Located in Heath, MA

A richly toned mahogany bed with tester canopy from northern India, circa 1930.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mirror, Mahogany

Mahogany Four Post Tester or Canopy Bed from British India

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H 93.63 in W 72.13 in D 90 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 winged goddesses, flowers, grapes and shells surrounding an oval mirror on the hea...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mirror, Mahogany

Set of 3 Framed 18th C. Italian Lithographs

$4,195 / set

H 25.5 in W 0.75 in D 27.5 in

Set of 3 Framed 18th C. Italian Lithographs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of three custom framed lithographs by Italian print maker Marco Carloni ( 1742-1796 ). These classical Italian drawings, engraved in the 18th century, have each been presented ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

c.1830 Exquisite Antique English Etching Artist Proof

$2,850

H 24.5 in W 28.75 in D 0.75 in

c.1830 Exquisite Antique English Etching Artist Proof

Located in Highwood, IL

English etching artist proof. The bottom reads as follows: Printed by Henry Fradelle and engraved by Thomas Lupton. Rebecca and Ivanhoe AS THE WOUNDED KNIGHT WAS ABOUT TO ADDRES...

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Antique 19th Century English Romantic Prints

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Paper

Set of Three Antique St. Vincent Engravings after Agostino Brunias, 1818

$447 / set

H 10.56 in W 8.27 in D 0.01 in

Set of Three Antique St. Vincent Engravings after Agostino Brunias, 1818

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of Three Antique St. Vincent Engravings after Agostino Brunias, 1818 Important matching set of three original antique engravings depicting the people and culture of St. Vincent ...

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Antique 1810s British Prints

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Paper

Set of Four 18th C French Erotic Colour Engravings after Pierre Antoine Baudouin

$2,687

H 17.72 in Dm 12.6 in

Set of Four 18th C French Erotic Colour Engravings after Pierre Antoine Baudouin

Located in Nottingham, GB

A decorative suite of four French hand-coloured engravings after the celebrated Rococo compositions of Pierre Antoine Baudouin, engraved by the Flemish master Emmanuel de Ghendt. The...

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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Rare Collection of Four Pompeiian Erotic Etchings by Auguste Delvaux, 1836

$4,800 / set

H 10 in W 1 in D 10 in

Rare Collection of Four Pompeiian Erotic Etchings by Auguste Delvaux, 1836

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare set of four framed hand-colored engravings by Auguste Delvaux comes from César Famin’s remarkable 1836 publication, Musée royal de Naples: peintures, bronzes et statues éro...

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Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Prints

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Paper

Two Erotic Scenes - Lithograph - Early 20th Century, Early 20th Century

$745

H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in

Two Erotic Scenes - Lithograph - Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of erotic lithographs realized in France in the early 20th century. In very good condition, each has a contemporary frame cm. 43x33.

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Set of 4 Antique Neo-Classical Bartolozzi Prints. 1907

$140 / set

H 10.75 in W 8 in D 0.07 in

Set of 4 Antique Neo-Classical Bartolozzi Prints. 1907

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful red ochre prints of 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engravings after Cipriani and Cosway. Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907 Text on verso The measurement is the pa...

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Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Prints

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Paper

Set of Three Antique People & Trades of Lima Peru Engravings, circa 1850

$447 / set

H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 0.01 in

Set of Three Antique People & Trades of Lima Peru Engravings, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

TITLE: Set of Three Antique People & Trades of Lima Peru Engravings, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Fascinating set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting people and e...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Prints

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Paper

Set of Three Antique Italian Women Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850

$556 / set

H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 0.01 in

Set of Three Antique Italian Women Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of Three Antique Italian Women Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Beautiful set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting women in traditional re...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Prints

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Paper

Set of Three 19th Century French Hand-Colored Fashion Engravings in Frames

$950 / set

H 11.75 in W 16 in D 0.5 in

Set of Three 19th Century French Hand-Colored Fashion Engravings in Frames

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wall with charm and narrative using this delightful set of three antique French engravings. Published in Paris circa 1880, the prints are taken from La Saison, Journal Ill...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Prints

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Giltwood, Paper, Glass

Pair of Steel Engraving from the 19th Century

$803 / set

H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 0.4 in

Pair of Steel Engraving from the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of steel engraving from the 19th century “Le Depart Du Courier” and " L’Arrive du Courrier” dedicated to Madame la Marquise de Montesquieu. Contact us before ordering to confir...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Prints

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Paper

English Victorian Print of 4 French Noble Attires

$600

H 13 in W 9.25 in D 0.5 in

English Victorian Print of 4 French Noble Attires

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian prints featuring four styles of French noble attires from historical periods in a carved silver/gilt frame with a mat (Similar items: NWL6149A-F) Good condition co...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Prints

French Louis XIV Style Engraving Print, Early 20th Century

$275

H 11 in W 15 in D 0.07 in

French Louis XIV Style Engraving Print, Early 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Original Early 20th Century French Engraving Print, Art Deco Era Engraving Print Louis XIV Style Fashion Focused Engraving Print A fine French engraving print from well listed print...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Prints

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Paper

Set of Three Romantic Courtship & Social Satire Lithographs, Berlin, circa 1850

$1,319 / set

H 19.3 in W 14.18 in D 0.01 in

Set of Three Romantic Courtship & Social Satire Lithographs, Berlin, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

TITLE: Set of Three Romantic Courtship & Social Satire Lithographs, Berlin, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: A charming and highly decorative set of three original mid-19th-century colored l...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Romantic Prints

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Paper

Emile Buland (1857-1938) Two romantic engravings of women after Antoine Calbet

$791

H 18.31 in W 13 in D 0.04 in

Emile Buland (1857-1938) Two romantic engravings of women after Antoine Calbet

Located in Argenteuil, IDF

Rare and beautiful pair of etchings on BFK Rives watermarked vellum paper, signed, titled, and published by the Société Française des Amis des Arts around 1920. "On the Terrace" and...

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Prints

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Paper

Set of Three Antique German & Hungarian Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850

$510 / set

H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 0.01 in

Set of Three Antique German & Hungarian Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

TITLE: Set of Three Antique German & Hungarian Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Decorative set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting regional c...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Prints

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Paper

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Questions About Mirror Canopy Beds

What are canopy beds for?
1 Answer
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.
What is a canopy over a bed called?
1 Answer
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.
What is the canopy above a bed called?
1 Answer
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.
How do I make a canopy for a bed?
1 Answer
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.
What was the original purpose of a canopy bed?
1 Answer
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.
Are canopy beds still made?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?
1 Answer
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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