Pencil Post Bed
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
Mahogany, Maple
$1,250
H 67.5 in W 47.5 in D 77.5 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
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
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
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
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
$5,720 / item
H 71 in W 62.88 in D 85.13 in
Amish Shaker Style Country Pencil Post Solid Pine Queen Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Amish Shaker Style Country Pencil Post Solid Pine Queen Size Bed. Comes with slats.
Measures 67
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
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
$15,000 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 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
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
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
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
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 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
H 82 in W 58 in D 80 in
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
H 82 in W 58 in D 79 in
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
H 70.5 in W 81 in D 85.13 in
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
Primitive Early American Colonial Revival Pencil Post 4 Poster Queen Canopy Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Colonial Revival pencil post. Made from pine with a canopy and finials.
Category
20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
H 87.5 in W 83 in D 66 in
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
H 83.5 in W 64.5 in D 58.25 in
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
H 80 in W 60 in D 86 in
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
H 85 in W 63 in D 81.5 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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42 inch Round Mahogany Georgian Style Accent Foyer Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order round traditional mahogany accent or foyer table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features a field of radial cut cathedral mahogany with a contrasting mahogan...
Category
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Materials
Mahogany
$2,795 / item
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Materials
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$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
French Vintage Painted Full Size Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Category
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Materials
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Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
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Category
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Mahogany
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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.
How Much is a Pencil Post Bed?
A pencil post bed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
Questions About Pencil Post Bed
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bed with four posts is called a four-poster bed. Many attach to awnings called canopies. Historical records trace the beds back to the 3rd century, but they became especially popular during the Middle Ages. Find a selection of antique and vintage four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022References 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.
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