Antique Poster Beds
17th Century Renaissance Antique Poster Beds
Walnut
1770s English Chippendale Antique Poster Beds
Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany, Poplar
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Poster Beds
Wood
1880s Victorian Antique Poster Beds
Brass, Iron
1830s American Sheraton Antique Poster Beds
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
1820s Caribbean British Colonial Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany, Pine
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Poster Beds
Silk, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Poster Beds
Porcelain, Mahogany
1840s English Antique Poster Beds
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Poster Beds
Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Poster Beds
Walnut
19th Century American American Empire Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
1650s English Jacobean Antique Poster Beds
Oak
Early 1800s American Georgian Antique Poster Beds
Hardwood
1780s English Georgian Antique Poster Beds
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Poster Beds
Walnut
1760s English George II Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
1810s American American Empire Antique Poster Beds
Brass
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Poster Beds
Poplar, Mahogany
19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Poster Beds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Antique Poster Beds
Brass, Iron
1820s American Empire Antique Poster Beds
Cherry, Poplar
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Poster Beds
Walnut
19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany, Poplar
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Poster Beds
Brass
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Poster Beds
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Poster Beds
Walnut
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Poster Beds
Walnut
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Poster Beds
Walnut
19th Century American American Classical Antique Poster Beds
19th Century Caribbean Neoclassical Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany, Poplar
Early 1900s Anglo Raj Antique Poster Beds
Teak
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Poster Beds
Oak
19th Century American American Classical Antique Poster Beds
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Poster Beds
Hardwood, Mahogany, Walnut
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Poster Beds
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Poster Beds
Paper
Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Poster Beds
Paper
19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Poster Beds
Paper
17th Century French Antique Poster Beds
Paper
19th Century American Antique Poster Beds
Cotton
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Poster Beds
Wood
18th Century Dutch Antique Poster Beds
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Poster Beds
Watercolor
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Poster Beds
Giltwood, Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Antique Poster Beds
Paper
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Poster Beds
Canvas, Oil
16th Century Italian Antique Poster Beds
Canvas
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Poster Beds
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Antique Poster Beds
Wood, Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Poster Beds
Mahogany
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Across 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.
- What is an antique 3/4 bed?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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