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Queen Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
Queen Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall

Queen Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall

$3,595 / item

H 87 in W 67 in D 90 in

Queen Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional queen size mahogany pencil post bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s

Category

2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall

King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall

$3,995 / item

H 87 in W 83 in D 90 in

King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s

Category

2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic Washed Pencil Post Bed
Rustic Washed Pencil Post Bed

Rustic Washed Pencil Post Bed

$10,133 / item

H 92 in W 85.625 in D 89.25 in

Rustic Washed Pencil Post Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

Crafted with a distinctive reeded wood parquet pattern, this bed radiates refined elegance while

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Four Poster Contemporary Pencil Post Bed by Boyd & Allister
Four Poster Contemporary Pencil Post Bed by Boyd & Allister

Four Poster Contemporary Pencil Post Bed by Boyd & Allister

$4,900 / item

H 78 in W 63.5 in D 83.5 in

Four Poster Contemporary Pencil Post Bed by Boyd & Allister

By Boyd & Allister

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This four poster contemporary pencil post bed was one of the original pieces that we made in our

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials

Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials

Located in Tiverton, RI

Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled

Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mahogany Nightstand by Leighton Hall
Mahogany Nightstand by Leighton Hall

Mahogany Nightstand by Leighton Hall

$2,295 / item

H 30 in W 26 in D 16 in

Mahogany Nightstand by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

carved poster bed (LH-4578) and pencil post bed (LH-4678). Dimensions: Width 26 in., depth 16 in

Category

2010s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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Brandywine Pencil Post Bed King Size in Ebonized Ash
Brandywine Pencil Post Bed King Size in Ebonized Ash

Brandywine Pencil Post Bed King Size in Ebonized Ash

By Zietz Furniture

Located in Richmond, VA

A classic American bed form rooted in its Shaker tradition with modern Danish touches. Its hand

Category

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

Materials

Ash

Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple
Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple

Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple

Unavailable

H 84 in W 82 in D 86 in

Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple

Located in Billerica, MA

Reproduction pencil post king bed in tiger maple with acorn finials. Measures: 82" W x 86" L x 84

Category

2010s American Shaker Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple
Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple

Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple

Unavailable

H 84 in W 82 in D 86 in

Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple

Located in Billerica, MA

Reproduction pencil post king bed in tiger maple with acorn finials. Measures: 82" W x 86" L x 84

Category

2010s American Shaker Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Pencil Post Bed Frame c1830
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Pencil Post Bed Frame c1830

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Pencil Post Bed Frame c1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Flame Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Pencil Post Bed Frame c1830 (67 1/2" x 47 1/2" x 77 1/2"). This

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple, Mahogany

19th Century Original Blue Painted Pencil Post Hired Hands Bed
19th Century Original Blue Painted Pencil Post Hired Hands Bed

19th Century Original Blue Painted Pencil Post Hired Hands Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic original painted 19th century robin egg blue pencil post hired hands rope bed with a

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed
David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

By David Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Early American pine full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style

Category

Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed
David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed

David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed

By David Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Early American full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style popularized

Category

Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Walnut Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials King Sized
Antique Walnut Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials King Sized

Antique Walnut Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials King Sized

Located in Tiverton, RI

Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Eldred Wheeler Tiger Maple Queen Pencil Post Canopy Bed
Eldred Wheeler Tiger Maple Queen Pencil Post Canopy Bed

Eldred Wheeler Tiger Maple Queen Pencil Post Canopy Bed

By Eldred Wheeler

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Eldred Wheeler tiger maple queen sized pencil poster bed complete with metal hangers, box spring

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Federal Style Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed, Bartley for Ford Museum 20thC
Federal Style Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed, Bartley for Ford Museum 20thC

Federal Style Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed, Bartley for Ford Museum 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Federal style pencil post canopy queen size bed frame of The Bartley Collection for the Henry

Category

20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Vintage Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Bed
20th Century Vintage Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Bed

20th Century Vintage Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

David T Smith. This beautiful bed features large tapered pencil posts with trophy finials, an arched

Category

Vintage 1970s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

David T Smith Early American Colonial Queen Size Pencil Post 4 Poster Canopy Bed
David T Smith Early American Colonial Queen Size Pencil Post 4 Poster Canopy Bed

David T Smith Early American Colonial Queen Size Pencil Post 4 Poster Canopy Bed

By David Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Early American painted queen size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style

Category

Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany King Size Pencil Post Bed
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany King Size Pencil Post Bed

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany King Size Pencil Post Bed

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style king size pencil post bed by Craftique. Solid mahogany with four pencil shaped

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

LINK-TAYLOR Solid Heirloom Mahogany Queen Size Pencil Post Bed
LINK-TAYLOR Solid Heirloom Mahogany Queen Size Pencil Post Bed

LINK-TAYLOR Solid Heirloom Mahogany Queen Size Pencil Post Bed

By Lexington Furniture 1

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style queen size pencil post bed by Link-Taylor. Solid heirloom mahogany with four

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 170 29 Mahogany King Size Pencil Post Bed
HENKEL HARRIS 170 29 Mahogany King Size Pencil Post Bed

HENKEL HARRIS 170 29 Mahogany King Size Pencil Post Bed

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style king size pencil post bed by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 170 24 Wild Black Cherry Queen Size Pencil Post Bed
HENKEL HARRIS 170 24 Wild Black Cherry Queen Size Pencil Post Bed

HENKEL HARRIS 170 24 Wild Black Cherry Queen Size Pencil Post Bed

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style queen size pencil post bed by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 170 15 Genuine Black Walnut Queen Size Pencil Post Bed
HENKEL HARRIS 170 15 Genuine Black Walnut Queen Size Pencil Post Bed

HENKEL HARRIS 170 15 Genuine Black Walnut Queen Size Pencil Post Bed

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style queen size pencil post bed by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Metal

HENKEL HARRIS 170 24 Solid Wild Black Cherry Queen Size Pencil Post Bed
HENKEL HARRIS 170 24 Solid Wild Black Cherry Queen Size Pencil Post Bed

HENKEL HARRIS 170 24 Solid Wild Black Cherry Queen Size Pencil Post Bed

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style queen size pencil post bed by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed with Canopy
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Size Bed with Canopy

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

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Full Size Pencil Post Bed
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Full Size Pencil Post Bed

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Full Size Pencil Post Bed

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H 80.5 in W 57.75 in D 81.5 in

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Full Size Pencil Post Bed

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style full size pencil post bed by Craftique. Solid mahogany with four pencil shaped

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 170 Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Bed
HENKEL HARRIS 170 Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Bed

HENKEL HARRIS 170 Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Bed

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style queen size pencil post bed by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 170 29 Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Bed
HENKEL HARRIS 170 29 Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Bed

HENKEL HARRIS 170 29 Mahogany Pencil Post Queen Bed

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Traditional style queen size pencil post bed by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple
Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple

Reproduction Pencil Post King Bed in Tiger Maple

Located in Billerica, MA

Reproduction pencil post king bed in tiger maple with acorn finials. Measures: 82" W x 86" L x 84

Category

2010s American Shaker Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

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Brown Vintage Turkish Mohair Blanket Rug

Located in New York, NY

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Set of 4 'Campagne' Steel and Rush Counter Stools by Design Frères

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By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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English Antiqued Serving Table

$4,857 / item

H 35.75 in W 42 in D 20 in

English Antiqued Serving Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

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By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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By Hinterland Design

Located in Vancouver, BC

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Located in Glendale, CA

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By Porte Italia

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Located in Miami, FL

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$5,976 / item

H 45.28 in Dm 39.38 in

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Located in London, GB

A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings. A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish

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Brass

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By Alessandra Delgado

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

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Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s

Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s

$2,710Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 40.56 in D 17.72 in

Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Roma, IT

Give yourself a comfortable and very stylish place to sit. This vintage Bench is functional and comfortable in an entryway, in an office or bar waiting room, or dotting the end of y...

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$2,277 / item

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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$60 / item

H 12 in W 9.38 in D 1.5 in

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Located in New York, NY

"Body of Art juxtaposes Sandro Botticelli's Venus with Vanessa Beecroft's army of naked women, the iconic head of Nefertiti, and the work of Ryan Trecartin, among many other artists,...

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$820 / item

H 0.52 in W 13.39 in D 24.02 in

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By R & Y Augousti

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Pencil Post Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pencil post bed available at 1stDibs. Each pencil post bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage pencil post bed now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pencil post bed — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pencil post bed made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made pencil post bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Smith and Leighton Hall Furniture 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.

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