Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?

References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the point of a four-poster bed?

Today, the point of a four-poster bed is largely stylistic. People place them in bedrooms due to their elegant decorative appearance. Historically, four-poster beds featured heavy curtains that blocked light, preserved privacy and provided warmth in the winter. You'll find a selection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.

What is a tester on a four poster bed?

The tester on a four poster bed is the canopy over the bed. It was usually made of wood and could be covered with cloth. It provided privacy and helped enclose the bed, making it easier to heat the bed area. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage and contemporary four-poster beds.

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 is the top of a four-poster bed called?

Across the top of older four-poster beds was a wooden rail that was called the tester. The tester often held a rail where curtains were attached that could be pulled closed. Shop a collection of four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I make a four-poster bed modern?

You can make a four-poster bed modern in a number of ways. Try refinishing it with matte spray paint or covering the headboard with fabric or wallpaper. You can also hang fabric in contemporary prints from the frame as a canopy. You'll find a collection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.

Oak Four Poster Bed

Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed

$10,535 / item

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 and turned and carved posts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure

$28,195 / item

21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure

By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design

Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia

With a distinct baroque headboard, this stylish grisaille oak four-poster bed has intricate posts with brass plated top and bottom Oriental inspired finials.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

21st Century Oak and Brass-Plated Steel Four Poster Bed the Campaign Bed

$18,492 / item

21st Century Oak and Brass-Plated Steel Four Poster Bed the Campaign Bed

By Benedikt Bolza Design

Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia

The Campaign bed, ebonized oak and brass-plated steel four poster bed B.B. - The design, inspired by the Campaign beds of early 19th century.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame

$11,990 / item

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 Four-poster bed with canopy.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame

$11,990 / item

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 Four-poster bed with canopy.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame

$11,990 / item

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 Four-poster bed with canopy.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts

$5,445 / item

Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts

Located in Tiverton, RI

The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

King White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts by Scott James

$6,897 / item

King White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts by Scott James

Located in Tiverton, RI

The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

$61,470

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Recent Sales

Washed Oak Moder Four Poster Bed

Unavailable

H 84 in W 86 in D 81 in

Washed Oak Moder Four Poster Bed

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous washed oak moder four poster bed.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets

Unavailable

H 91 in W 60 in D 80 in

Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

A good looking mid last century fourposter bed in the Georgian style with two matching bedside cabinets in oak and walnut The sizes quoted on our listing are the "export crated " di...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

"Rocky Mountain Retreat" or "Exotic Beach Resort" Four Poster Branch Bed

Unavailable

H 84 in W 58 in D 82 in

"Rocky Mountain Retreat" or "Exotic Beach Resort" Four Poster Branch Bed

Located in Westport, CT

Hollywood Regency ;Rocky Mountain Retreat or ;Exotic Beach Resortfour-poster bed branch bed - this full sized hickory with oak side rails bed will comfort and coddle. Completely hand...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

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H 85.04 in W 69.69 in D 91.34 in

Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a part 18th century carved oak four poster bed, having a paneled canopy surrounded by ornate carvings, above the paneled headboard.

Category

Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

William And Mary Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

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H 83.5 in W 87.5 in D 65 in

William And Mary Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

WILLIAM AND MARY STYLE CARVED OAK FOUR POSTER BED THIS BED IS HANDMADE FROM START TO FINISH IN SUFFOLK, USING ENGLISH OAK.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

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H 85 in W 74 in D 95 in

20th Century English Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is an Elizabethan style carved oak four poster bed. Having a carved and moulded cornice enclosing a paneled canopy.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak Four Poster Bed

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H 79.93 in W 66.15 in D 84.65 in

Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak Four Poster Bed

Located in Glasgow, GB

A rare Victorian oak four poster bed with barley twist columns to the head and foot.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

17th Century Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed

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H 84 in W 73.25 in D 94.5 in

17th Century Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a superb quality Elizabethan style carved oak four-poster bed. The paneled canopy above a carved headboard with arched panels over plain square panels, joining the bed fr...

Category

Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

17th Century Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed

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H 91 in W 63.5 in

17th Century Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine example of an early 19th century Elizabethan style four-poster bed. Having a deep carved floral pattern around the entire canopy, supported by turned columns featu...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

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H 92.5 in W 72.5 in D 86.5 in

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautifully Hand Carved Allover, With Panelled Ceiling, A Truly Stunning Piece Of Craftmanship Which Is Unique And Not Mass Produced, There Is Not Another Bed Like This On The Net. ...

Category

20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

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H 92.5 in W 72.5 in D 86.5 in

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautifully Hand Carved Allover, With Panelled Ceiling, A Truly Stunning Piece Of Craftmanship Height: 92 1/2" Width: 72 1/2" Length: 86 1/2" Mattress Space Within Fr...

Category

20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Solid Oak Kingsize Four Poster Bed

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H 84.06 in W 73.43 in D 90.95 in

Solid Oak Kingsize Four Poster Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Vintage antique style Solid Oak four poster bed in good condition with nicely turned colums with panelled headboard and footboard and three panel roof.The bed dismantles into easy tr...

Category

20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed

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H 94.5 in W 67.33 in D 87.25 in

Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

English greyed oak four-poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials and turned and carved posts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Carved Oak Jacobean Style Four Poster Bed

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H 83 in W 70 in

20th Century English Carved Oak Jacobean Style Four Poster Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Jacobean style oak four poster bed, having a carved top, supported by two turned and carved supports, united by the foot board featuring arched panels.

Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique Bed 17th Century Jacobean Four Poster Canopy Bed

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H 78.75 in W 55.12 in D 83.47 in

Antique Bed 17th Century Jacobean Four Poster Canopy Bed

Located in Buxton, GB

A 17th century carved oak four poster bed, with later elements, the headboard depicting the legend of St Veronica who was said to have wiped Christ's brow free of blood on the way to...

Category

Antique 16th Century British Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Oak

Four Poster Bed Oak Barley Twist, C1920

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H 59.06 in W 59.26 in D 83.47 in

Four Poster Bed Oak Barley Twist, C1920

Located in Trensacq, FR

Beautiful oak barley twist four post bed C1920s Spain. Artisan-crafted turned wood bed with carved torsade posts at each corner and the spiral theme continuing through to the headbo...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Coastal Mid-Century Modern Oak Four-Poster King Bed

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H 90 in W 81.5 in D 86.5 in

Coastal Mid-Century Modern Oak Four-Poster King Bed

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

Handcrafted from oak, this bed pairs mid-century elegance with coastal ease. The frame’s clean lines and tapered posts create a graceful, architectural silhouette, while the Coastal ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!

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H 95.5 in W 76.75 in D 48.25 in

1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning 1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed! Gorgeous Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed., 1800s,...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Louis XIII Style Château Four-poster Bed

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H 94.1 in W 81.5 in D 63.78 in

Louis XIII Style Château Four-poster Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

Sumptuous and rare Louis XIII style walnut four-poster castle bed, fully carved on all 4 sides. This bed can therefore be positioned in the center of a room. It is rare due to its im...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED

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H 74.81 in W 57.29 in D 82.68 in

17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, original circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster bed frame with exqui...

Category

Antique 1650s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Pair of Gothic Carved Oak Four Poster Single/Double Beds, 16th Century Carving

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H 80 in W 48 in D 84 in

Pair of Gothic Carved Oak Four Poster Single/Double Beds, 16th Century Carving

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is an interesting pair of beds, they have been made from wood dating back to the 16th century, the caps of the carved carved posts and the posts are hand-carved some pieces have...

Category

Antique 16th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Provincial Spanish Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1920

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H 58.27 in W 59.06 in D 83.86 in

Provincial Spanish Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1920

Located in Trensacq, FR

Early 20th Century Spanish Provincial Barley Twist Bed A wonderfully crafted early 20th-century Spanish Provincial bed, showcasing the warmth and character of traditional Iberian cr...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Vintage King Size Jacobean Four Poster Bed and Pair Bedside Cabinets

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H 83.86 in W 76.38 in

Vintage King Size Jacobean Four Poster Bed and Pair Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite vintage oak four poster bed with canopy, mid-20th century in date, with a pair of antique bedside cabinets.

Category

Vintage 1950s Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble

Tester or Four Poster Double Bed, Early to Mid-17th Century, German Baroque, Oak

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H 74.02 in W 71.66 in D 59.06 in

Tester or Four Poster Double Bed, Early to Mid-17th Century, German Baroque, Oak

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This bed has survived in exceptional condition, the main elements are all original and the only replacements are some of the mouldings which is typical as the original glue dries out...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Baroque Furniture

Materials

Oak

Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's

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H 55 in W 62 in D 83 in

Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's

By Jean Royère

Located in New York, NY

Oak bed in the manner of Jean Royere with undulation design on the headboards and posts that end in spheres, a classic design of the period.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Vintage King Size Jacobean Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, Mid-20th Century

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H 83.86 in W 76.38 in D 88.98 in

Vintage King Size Jacobean Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, Mid-20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite vintage oak four-poster bed with canopy, mid-20th century in date.

Category

Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed

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H 83.5 in W 87.5 in D 65 in

English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here We Have A Lovely Four Poster Bed In Oak, 20th Century Carved In The William And Mary Style

Category

20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

French Oak Four-Poster Barley-Twist Bed c1920 France

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H 56.5 in W 60.63 in D 85.44 in

French Oak Four-Poster Barley-Twist Bed c1920 France

Located in Trensacq, FR

Elegant French oak four-post bed, distinguished by beautifully turned barley-twist posts and matching barley-twist spindles to the headboard. The substantial corner posts are finishe...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

English Gothic/Tudor Style Oak Four-Poster Emperor Size Bed

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H 88 in W 90.95 in D 87.21 in

English Gothic/Tudor Style Oak Four-Poster Emperor Size Bed

By Wood Brothers

Located in Glasgow, GB

A fabulous opportunity to own a rare Emperor size four-poster bed. This super bed was designed in the Elizabethan style by Wood Brothers for the Old Charm range as a Limited Edition ...

Category

Vintage 1970s English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak, Braid

19th Century French Renaissance Four Poster Hand Carved Oak Canopy Bed

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H 92.5 in W 53 in D 79 in

19th Century French Renaissance Four Poster Hand Carved Oak Canopy Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Renaissance four-poster bed canopy bed will make you sleep like royalty! Barley twist columns serve as corner posts holding the canopy above, with intricately hand-carve...

Category

Antique 1860s Belgian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

KING White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts

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H 48 in W 81 in D 86.25 in

KING White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts

Located in Tiverton, RI

The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

STUNNiNG CARVED LIMED OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL FOUR POSTER SUPER KING SIZE BED FRAME

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H 61.03 in W 80.52 in D 87.21 in

STUNNiNG CARVED LIMED OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL FOUR POSTER SUPER KING SIZE BED FRAME

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Gothic Revival Limed Oak Super King size bed frame Please note the delivery fee listed is just ...

Category

20th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Very Rare Heals Antique Oak Four Poster Bed

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Very Rare Heals Antique Oak Four Poster Bed

By Ambrose Heal

Located in Lancashire, GB

Very Rare Heals Antique Oak Four Poster Bed. This is a great antique oak bed, superb quality which you would expect as it made by Heals of London around 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Stunning Four Poster Oak Bed Barley Twist Uprights Linen Headboard, circa 1930

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H 83 in W 54 in L 83 in

Stunning Four Poster Oak Bed Barley Twist Uprights Linen Headboard, circa 1930

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A magnificent and decadent oak four poster bed with barley twist turned uprights and a linen headboard France 1890, magnificently carved and beautifully-articulated.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Oak Antique Bed WK164

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H 66 in W 66 in D 85 in

Oak Antique Bed WK164

Located in Wrexham, GB

The panels may well have been from an oak four poster bed, with tall posts. In the early part of the last century the bed has been widened and lengthened, and possibly reduced in hei...

Category

Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

HENREDON Oak Tudor Paneled Four Poster Canopy King Bed

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H 83.5 in W 83.5 in D 89.75 in

HENREDON Oak Tudor Paneled Four Poster Canopy King Bed

By Henredon

Located in Charlotte, NC

An English Tudor style king size four poster paneled bed with canopy by Henredon.

Category

Late 20th Century American Tudor Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Magnificent Oak Elizabethan Revival Four Poster Kingsize Bed

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H 98 in W 60 in D 78 in

Magnificent Oak Elizabethan Revival Four Poster Kingsize Bed

Located in Darwen, GB

A magnificent oak Elizabethan Revival four-poster bed king-size bed.

Category

Antique 1880s Beds and Bed Frames

Oak Elizabethan Style Four-Poster Bed Made, circa 1900

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H 88 in W 94 in D 66 in

Oak Elizabethan Style Four-Poster Bed Made, circa 1900

Located in Darwen, GB

An oak Elizabethan style four-poster bed made, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Beds and Bed Frames

18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed

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H 114 in W 76 in D 80.5 in

18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

An important 18th century four-poster bed by Gillows of Lancaster originating from the home of the Duke of Norfolk: Greystoke Castle, Cumbria.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

English Carved Oak Tudor Style Four Poster Bed Super King Size

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H 84.26 in W 73.23 in D 85.44 in

English Carved Oak Tudor Style Four Poster Bed Super King Size

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Fine Quality hand made solid English oak Tudor style carved oak super king size four poster bed.

Category

Vintage 1980s English Tudor Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Four Poster Bed Tester Bed Antique 17th Century Style, England, 1940s

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H 85 in W 59 in D 85 in

Four Poster Bed Tester Bed Antique 17th Century Style, England, 1940s

Located in Vancouver, BC

Impressive 17th century style double four poster bed tester oak bed England, 1940s Solid oak construction Original finish Heavily carved headboard Carved oak canopy Panelled ...

Category

Vintage 1940s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique Jacobean Style Carved Oak 4 Poster Bed

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H 86.62 in W 63 in L 86.62 in

Antique Jacobean Style Carved Oak 4 Poster Bed

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Fine quality carved oak four poster king size bed in the Jacobean style circa 1920 .

Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

George III Period Mahogany and Painted Four-Poster Bed

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H 94 in W 79 in D 64 in

George III Period Mahogany and Painted Four-Poster Bed

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

There are a number of antique four-poster beds extant dating to the 16th century and earlier; many of these early beds are highly ornate and are made from oak.

Category

Antique 1780s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of twin beds

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H 50 in W 40 in D 80 in

Pair of twin beds

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of mahoganized oak four-poster twin beds. Beds feature scroll-cut headboards and reeded posts with ball finials.

Category

20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed - US King

$10,086 / item

H 88 in W 83 in D 87 in

Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed - US King

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern style canopy bed with a dramatic vertical slat back design. It has an architecturally inspired design that features Rich Walnut vertical slats, warmly contrasted...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Metal Canopy Bed, King

$11,070 / item

H 89 in W 82.5 in D 86 in

French Metal Canopy Bed, King

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Metal Canopy Bed, King Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded upholstered headboard in a neutral linen fabric. The frame with finials, square posts, and r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Modern Rustic Oak Queen Bed

$3,597 / item

H 70 in W 65.25 in D 84.5 in

Modern Rustic Oak Queen Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

A modern rustic-style oak queen bed with an arched headboard. This artfully crafted bed has been hand-veneered. It has been crafted with rustic oak and is shown in our striking Dawn ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Modern Rustic Oak California King Bed

$3,897 / item

H 70 in W 77.25 in D 88.5 in

Modern Rustic Oak California King Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

A modern rustic-style oak California king bed with an arched headboard. This artfully crafted bed has been hand-veneered. It has been crafted with rustic oak and is shown in our stri...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Provincial Carved California King Size Bed

$7,257 / item

H 70 in W 77.75 in D 90.75 in

Provincial Carved California King Size Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Provincial carved California King size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand-carved framed low footboard, and panele...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...

Materials

Wood

Modern Rustic Oak King Bed, Dark

$3,897 / item

H 70 in W 81.25 in D 84.25 in

Modern Rustic Oak King Bed, Dark

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Modern rustic oak king bed in Dusk finish. The Alhambra Arch herringbone designed headboard and mirrored herringbone parquetry highlight the beautiful craftsmanship and design of t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Carved 'Limestone' Painted Four Poster King Size Bed

$10,527 / item

H 90.5 in W 86 in D 88.25 in

Carved 'Limestone' Painted Four Poster King Size Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

A finely carved mahogany and 'limestone' painted four-poster king-size bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge headboard flanked by acanthus leaf and rice carved baluster turned p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Brass and Bronze Bed Frame Model "Greta" by Frigerio, Italy 1970s

$5,190

H 35.44 in W 73.63 in D 78.75 in

Brass and Bronze Bed Frame Model "Greta" by Frigerio, Italy 1970s

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in London, GB

Brass and bronze bed frame, model "Greta", by Frigerio, Italy 1970s. Bed frame comprising statement headboard finished in brass, with central cast bronze panel, and corresponding fo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Solid Brass Italian Made King Size Bed

$6,800

H 55 in W 80 in D 93 in

Solid Brass Italian Made King Size Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional Italian solid brass king-size bed in the glamorous Hollywood Regency style. Distinguished by its beautifully sculpted lines and graceful curves, this striking piece sh...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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$3,400

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Located in Miami, FL

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$11,670

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$7,347 / item

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

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$8,800

H 90 in W 66.5 in D 88.25 in

Holly Hunt Sorraia Queen Size Walnut Canopy Bed

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Materials

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$12,720

H 106 in W 80.25 in D 86 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$1,500

H 57 in W 76 in D 45 in

1930's English Brass Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Brass

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Oak Four Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oak four poster bed you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and braid, every oak four poster bed was constructed with great care. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage oak four poster bed now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oak four poster bed — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right oak four poster bed, those designed in Baroque, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made oak four poster bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Benedikt Bolza Design and Wood Brothers 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 Four Poster Bed

Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the point of a four-poster bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Today, the point of a four-poster bed is largely stylistic. People place them in bedrooms due to their elegant decorative appearance. Historically, four-poster beds featured heavy curtains that blocked light, preserved privacy and provided warmth in the winter. You'll find a selection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
What is a tester on a four poster bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The tester on a four poster bed is the canopy over the bed. It was usually made of wood and could be covered with cloth. It provided privacy and helped enclose the bed, making it easier to heat the bed area. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage and contemporary four-poster beds.
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.
What is the top of a four-poster bed called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Across the top of older four-poster beds was a wooden rail that was called the tester. The tester often held a rail where curtains were attached that could be pulled closed. Shop a collection of four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I make a four-poster bed modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can make a four-poster bed modern in a number of ways. Try refinishing it with matte spray paint or covering the headboard with fabric or wallpaper. You can also hang fabric in contemporary prints from the frame as a canopy. You'll find a collection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.

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