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Oak Canopy Bed

Light Oak Canopy Bed - US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Light Oak Canopy Bed with a wonderful whitewashed natural oak finish. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Light Oak Canopy Bed - US King
Light Oak Canopy Bed - US King
H 90 in W 84 in D 89.25 in
Vintage Carved Oak Canopy Barley Twist Posters Queen Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Vintage Carved Oak Canopy bed with Barley Twist Posters. Flower and branches wood
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Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Modern Rustic Canopy King Bed, Dawn Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic oak canopy bed in Dawn finish. This beautiful bed has hand-carved oak solids and mirrored
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Bone Bed Grisaille Oak and Steel Superstructure New England Feel Canopy Bed
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A grisaille oak bed with steel superstructure B.B. - A sophisticated interpretation of a provincial
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

Rustic Oak Canopy California King Bed, Dawn Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic oak canopy California king bed in Dawn finish. This beautiful bed has hand-carved oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

"Modern Canopy" Queen Sized Bed
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
"Modern Canopy" queen sized bed in bleached natural oak with an ebonized steel frame Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

"Modern Canopy" Queen Sized Bed
"Modern Canopy" Queen Sized Bed
H 89.75 in W 86 in D 66 in
Modern Rustic Canopy King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern rustic-style canopy king bed crafted from oak with a Dusk finish. This beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Modern Rustic Canopy King Bed
Modern Rustic Canopy King Bed
H 90 in W 81.25 in D 87 in
Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Alastair Canopy Bed in Cerused Oak and Linen Upholstery by Chapter & Verse
By Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our king size Alastair Canopy bed shown in cerused oak with linen upholstery and concealed knock
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Linen, Oak

Light Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
updated take on the classic canopy bed. With a canopy and posts framed in Sundrenched quarter-sawn oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Modern Rustic Canopy California King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern rustic canopy California king bed crafted from oak with a Dusk finish. This beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Light Mid Century Canopy Bed - US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
updated take on the classic canopy bed. With a canopy and posts framed in Sundrenched quarter-sawn oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

 Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
 Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
H 117 in W 79 in D 93.5 in
Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
English greyed oak four poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
H 94.5 in W 83.25 in D 87.25 in
Edmund Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Edmund Bed is a wooden canopy bed with a combination of American walnut and white oak. The
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak, Upholstery

CASTLE Bed - Super King
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
its solid oak, the Castle Bed also comes complete with panels upholstered in your favourite House of
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21st Century and Contemporary British Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

CASTLE Bed - Super King
CASTLE Bed - Super King
H 75.99 in W 483.47 in D 85.04 in

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Located in Saint Louis, MO
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Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century English Jacobean style carved oak king size canopy bed, the canopy and headboard
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Located in Westport, CT
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HENREDON Oak Tudor Paneled Four Poster Canopy King Bed
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
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Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Queen Size Canopy Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved oak queen size canopy bed By Henredon USA
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Queen Size Canopy Bed in Oak and Brass by Van Thiels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Oak Canopy Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oak canopy bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An oak canopy bed — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage oak canopy bed you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oak canopy bed — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each oak canopy bed bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made oak canopy bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henredon, B.B. for Reschio and Benedikt Bolza Design are consistently 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 Oak 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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