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An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed, of rectangular form with a central openwork cresting, and splat, showing a naïve carving of the Coat of Arms of Great Britain,...

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1840s English Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed
American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed

American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Federal-style (19th Century) small mahogany child's four poster bed with pineapple finials (includes: headboard, footboard, does not include rails.) (Irregular size, check m...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts
18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts

18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts

Located in Hudson, NY

Custom iron bars were created by the previous owner to go through the Rope holes from side to side. When Ttghtened the bed is very sound . Please also note that should you choose not...

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1790s American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester
Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester

Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Sheraton mahogany full size bed with carved shaped posts featuring swag,tassel, & foliate relief decoration along with reeded tops, and includes its original tester.

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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post

Materials

Iron

Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Full Size 4 Post Open Pediment Bed
Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Full Size 4 Post Open Pediment Bed

Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Full Size 4 Post Open Pediment Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Sheraton style mahogany full-size four-poster bed. Made from mahogany with an open pediment headboard featuring turned and fluted posts with trophy finials.

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Early 20th Century Sheraton Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Pair American Sheraton Mahogany Twin Beds with Fancy Scalloping & Turned Posts
Pair American Sheraton Mahogany Twin Beds with Fancy Scalloping & Turned Posts

Pair American Sheraton Mahogany Twin Beds with Fancy Scalloping & Turned Posts

Located in Savannah, GA

This handsome pair of twin mahogany American Sheraton style beds features multiple turnings of the posts that extend all the way to the floor.

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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials
Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials . Very Rare Hand Carved and finished Colonial Portuguese 17th C.

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17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Post

Materials

Metal

19th Century American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed with Finials
19th Century American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed with Finials

19th Century American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed with Finials

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany 4 post twin size bed with pineapple finials to the acanthus carved uprights and paw footed footboard (includes: headboards, foo...

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19th Century American American Empire Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed
Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century cannonball post bed. Made of cherry with traditional Colonial styling that features reticulated headboard with serpentine crest and tall turned posts.

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19th Century American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Pine

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts
Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts , detailed with a Outstanding Torsade Posts Dimensions: Height” 80” Depth 81” Width: 64” More queen , ...

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Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood, Jacaranda

NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts

NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts

By Charles-Honoré Lannuier

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with beautifully-articulated floral and acanthus-leaf carvings, along the crest of the head...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails.

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1810s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed

Antique Four Poster Bed

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine late 18th Century large Dutch four-poster bed with exceptional posts and ealy 19th century Italian carved giltwood swans.

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18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed
English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)

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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design
Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

Located in New York, NY

A striking Gothic-style antique bed, featuring intricately bobbin-turned posts and stretchers, dating to the 19th century.

Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bed Post

Materials

Hardwood

Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds

Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds

Located in Portland, OR

A good pair of antique 18th century French Provincial cherry four post tester beds, circa 1780. This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full teste...

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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Cherry, Damask

Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand
Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand

Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Constructed from rich mahogany, the bed features tall, gracefully turned posts with delicately reeded and fluted columns, culminating in finely carved finials.

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Early 19th Century North American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner

Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The Faringdon House, Chippendale Period, Mahogany, Claret Red Damask, Tester Bed Incorporating The Arms Of The Dukes Of Hamilton, The Royal Banner Of Scotland & Tree Of Life, sold wi...

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1770s British Chippendale Antique Bed Post

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815
Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston true mahogany period four-poster rice bed with tapered head posts, removable mahogany head board, fluted decorative carved foot posts with acanthus, rice, ribbon, and tass...

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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars

Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1800 American Federal Mahogany four post bed with heavily carved and fluted columns.

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Early 1800s American Georgian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See
Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1780 English hand carved Mahogany four post bed. These beds are about as rare and collectable as they come, the fr...

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1780s English Georgian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA
Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Bed with torsade posts, Upholstery with Deep green old Fabric, The cartouche Exquisitely detailed with various Scrolls . it's...

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Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Post

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Floor Lamp, English
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Floor Lamp, English

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Floor Lamp, English

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Likely made from a much earlier bed post or torchiere. Mahogany. The shaft well reeded ending in bulbous turnings and disc base.

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Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder
Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is an extraordinary Folk Art painted post bed from the American southwest, circa 1830-1840.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Attr. Luigi Frullini 19th Century
Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Attr. Luigi Frullini 19th Century

Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Attr. Luigi Frullini 19th Century

By Luigi Frullini

Located in Buxton, GB

The bed has fabulous twisted posts with carved ivy at all corners with carved three dimensional putti cherubs, the Headboards and Footboards are carved with an array of Mythical crea...

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Bed Post

Materials

Marble

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793
Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

Located in Langweer, NL

- **Middle Section:** Features a panoramic view of a bay with oyster beds marked by posts in the water and people working on rafts.

Category

1790s Antique Bed Post

Materials

Paper

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Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820
Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820

Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Squash ball low post bed in maple circa 1820. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

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1820s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Maple

Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820
Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Thistle top low post bed in tiger maple, circa 1820. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire
Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and feather carved low post bed, circa 1840. New Hampshire. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Bell Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1840 New Hampshire
Cannonball and Bell Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1840 New Hampshire

Cannonball and Bell Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1840 New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and bell low post bed in cherry circa 1840 new Hampshire. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing: Full: $6200.00 Queen: $6800.00 King: $7800.00 Cali K...

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1840s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post

Materials

Cherry

Tulip Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820, Upstate NY
Tulip Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820, Upstate NY

Tulip Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820, Upstate NY

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Tulip top low post bed in tiger maple, circa 1820. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire
Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase low post bed in cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware
Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware

Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball low post bed in light tiger maple with blanket rail, circa 1820 Delaware 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Maple

Pineapple, Buttermold and Feather Carved Low Post Bed in Birch Newport RI
Pineapple, Buttermold and Feather Carved Low Post Bed in Birch Newport RI

Pineapple, Buttermold and Feather Carved Low Post Bed in Birch Newport RI

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Pineapple, buttermold and feather carved low post bed in birch circa 1820 Newport, RI. This bed will be refitted to a standard size of your choosing: Full: $6200.00 Queen: $68...

Category

1820s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Feather Cared Low Post Bed in Mahogany circa 1820, New Hampshire
Cannonball and Feather Cared Low Post Bed in Mahogany circa 1820, New Hampshire

Cannonball and Feather Cared Low Post Bed in Mahogany circa 1820, New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and feather cared low post bed in Mahogany, circa 1820. New Hampshire. 3.75" W at the block, 50" Tall.

Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry
Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry

Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Bell and feather carved low post circa 1820 in Cherry. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Cherry

Heavy Stock Tiger Maple Tulip Top Low Post, Connecticut, circa 1820
Heavy Stock Tiger Maple Tulip Top Low Post, Connecticut, circa 1820

Heavy Stock Tiger Maple Tulip Top Low Post, Connecticut, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Heavy stock tiger maple tulip top low post, circa 1820 Connecticut. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing.

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size
Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and Feather Carved low post in Birch, circa 1840. 4 Post will be built to a size of your choosing.

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Birch

Tulip Top Low Post in Highly Figured Bird's-Eye Maple, circa 1840
Tulip Top Low Post in Highly Figured Bird's-Eye Maple, circa 1840

Tulip Top Low Post in Highly Figured Bird's-Eye Maple, circa 1840

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Tulip top low post in highly figured bird's-eye maple, circa 1840.

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Birch

Carved Mahogany Sheraton Tall Post Bed
Carved Mahogany Sheraton Tall Post Bed

Carved Mahogany Sheraton Tall Post Bed

Unavailable

H 91 in W 80 in D 53 in

Carved Mahogany Sheraton Tall Post Bed

By Thomas Whedman

Located in Providence, RI

This is one of the finest tall post beds we have owned. The front posts have sharply carved wheat and water leaf carving, which is attributed to Thomas Whedman.

Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Sheraton Tall-Post Bed with Acanthus Leafed Foot Posts
Federal Sheraton Tall-Post Bed with Acanthus Leafed Foot Posts

Federal Sheraton Tall-Post Bed with Acanthus Leafed Foot Posts

Located in Providence, RI

Note the grained paneling on the front posts, as well as the carved detail on the bottom of the posts.

Category

19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Figured Tiger Maple Tall Post Bed, Probably Pennsylvania, Early 19th Century
Figured Tiger Maple Tall Post Bed, Probably Pennsylvania, Early 19th Century

Figured Tiger Maple Tall Post Bed, Probably Pennsylvania, Early 19th Century

Located in Providence, RI

This bed is composed throughout of some of the finest tiger maple that we have handled.

Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed, circa 1840 Refitted to Standard Queen
Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed, circa 1840 Refitted to Standard Queen

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed, circa 1840 Refitted to Standard Queen

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and Vase low post bed, circa 1840 Refitted to Standard Queen with Rams ear headboard. 3 x 3 antique Knob top Cross rails, 1 x 7" side rails.

Category

1840s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post

Materials

Maple

18th Century American Southern Tall Post Walnut Bed, Resized to Queen-Size
18th Century American Southern Tall Post Walnut Bed, Resized to Queen-Size

18th Century American Southern Tall Post Walnut Bed, Resized to Queen-Size

Located in New York, NY

Walnut tall post bed with simple arched headboard and slender round tapering posts terminating in acorn finials.

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Acanthus Carved Cannon Ball Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820
Exquisite Acanthus Carved Cannon Ball Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

Exquisite Acanthus Carved Cannon Ball Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

Located in Billerica, MA

Exquisite acanthus carved cannon ball low post bed in tiger maple circa 1820 Refitted to a Standard King with a bend back, bird's-eye maple paneled headboard.

Category

1840s American American Empire Antique Bed Post

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Empire Tall Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1840 Refitted to a King
Empire Tall Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1840 Refitted to a King

Empire Tall Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1840 Refitted to a King

Located in Billerica, MA

Outstanding Empire tall post bed in tiger maple, circa 1840 refitted to a standard king with two panel bend back head board.

Category

1840s American American Empire Antique Bed Post

Materials

Maple

Anglo/Indian Mahogany Bed
Anglo/Indian Mahogany Bed

Anglo/Indian Mahogany Bed

Unavailable

H 87 in W 90 in D 72 in

Anglo/Indian Mahogany Bed

Located in Wells, ME

The bed has Barley Sugar twist posts with a carved canopy cornice.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed

Antique Four Poster Bed

Unavailable

H 87 in W 89 in D 57 in

Antique Four Poster Bed

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique four poster bed, the front posts being George III period which are turned with reeding, acanthus decoration and finishing in square sections at the base.

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Single Victorian Gothic Style Bed WS20
Single Victorian Gothic Style Bed WS20

Single Victorian Gothic Style Bed WS20

Unavailable

H 54 in W 44 in D 83 in

Single Victorian Gothic Style Bed WS20

Located in Wrexham, GB

A Gothic style Victorian bed with open arched panels and tall carved posts.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Bed with Ormolu Decoration, WK193
French Antique Bed with Ormolu Decoration, WK193

French Antique Bed with Ormolu Decoration, WK193

Unavailable

H 63 in W 61 in D 86 in

French Antique Bed with Ormolu Decoration, WK193

Located in Wrexham, GB

An attractive French antique bed with elegant shape, turned posts and ormolu decoration.

Category

1920s French Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

A Sheraton Carved Mahogany Canopy Bed Mcintire School Salem Mass
A Sheraton Carved Mahogany Canopy Bed Mcintire School Salem Mass

A Sheraton Carved Mahogany Canopy Bed Mcintire School Salem Mass

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Sharon, MA

McIntire, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1815. This important four post bed is richly decorated in a manner closely associated with the best carvers of Salem, Massachusetts.

Category

19th Century American Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

This elegant New York poster bed has some of the finest hand carving and delicate details making it a very fine example of a Federal bed.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

Grand Federal/Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Salem, Ma, circa 1820-1830
Grand Federal/Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Salem, Ma, circa 1820-1830

Grand Federal/Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Salem, Ma, circa 1820-1830

Located in Providence, RI

This is a grand mahogany tall post bed with a fully developed canopy framed in mahogany.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Four Poster Bed, 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Attributable to Gillows
Four Poster Bed, 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Attributable to Gillows

Four Poster Bed, 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Attributable to Gillows

Located in London, GB

A fine 19th century mahogany four-poster bed. The front posts of square form to the lower part with central turned and stylized leaf carved collar and tapering octagonal upper part b...

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Bed Post

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

American Antique Doll’s Bed, 19th Century
American Antique Doll’s Bed, 19th Century

American Antique Doll’s Bed, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 17 in W 15 in D 28.5 in

American Antique Doll’s Bed, 19th Century

Located in Free Union, VA

A mid 19th century maple and pine turned wood doll’s bed of nice proportions, with detailed turnings on the four bed posts.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Bed Post

Materials

Twine, Maple, Pine

Folk Art, Set of Three 17th Century Painted and Carved Figural Fragments
Folk Art, Set of Three 17th Century Painted and Carved Figural Fragments

Folk Art, Set of Three 17th Century Painted and Carved Figural Fragments

Located in New York, NY

A delightful set of three figures, probably carved from either table legs or bed posts, and dating to circa 1620. These figures have been painted in the 17th century and display a na...

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Folk Art Antique Bed Post

Materials

Oak

Six Posted Canopy Bed with Carved Fretwork Railings circa 1800 Suzhou Double Bed
Six Posted Canopy Bed with Carved Fretwork Railings circa 1800 Suzhou Double Bed

Six Posted Canopy Bed with Carved Fretwork Railings circa 1800 Suzhou Double Bed

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

Fine six-posted canopy bed. The bed base with a rounded-front edged frame and a caned top, supported on circular-sectioned legs decorated with straight stretchers and vertical stru...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Six Post Canopy Bed in Solid Ju Mu, Chinoserie, Suzhou
Antique Chinese Six Post Canopy Bed in Solid Ju Mu, Chinoserie, Suzhou

Antique Chinese Six Post Canopy Bed in Solid Ju Mu, Chinoserie, Suzhou

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The bed bse frame enclosing a cane top and decorated with wrapped-around lipped molded edges and spandrels, supported on circular-sectioned legs; the six posts braced on the back and...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pineapple and Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1820, Refitted to Standard Queen
Pineapple and Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1820, Refitted to Standard Queen

Pineapple and Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1820, Refitted to Standard Queen

Located in Billerica, MA

Pineapple and Feather carved low post bed, circa 1820 in Birch refitted to standard queen with rams ear headboard. 3 x 3 antique rope hole cross rails, 1 x 7" side rails.

Category

1820s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post

Materials

Birch

Pineapple and Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1820, Refitted to Standard Queen
Pineapple and Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1820, Refitted to Standard Queen

Pineapple and Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1820, Refitted to Standard Queen

Located in Billerica, MA

Pineapple and Feather carved low post bed, circa 1820 in Birch refitted to standard queen with rams ear headboard. 3 x 3 antique rope hole Cross rails, 1 x 7" side rails.

Category

1820s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post

Materials

Birch

Pair of Antique Indian Carved and Painted Table Lamps from Antique Bed Posts
Pair of Antique Indian Carved and Painted Table Lamps from Antique Bed Posts

Pair of Antique Indian Carved and Painted Table Lamps from Antique Bed Posts

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique bed posts now table lamps carved and polychromed wood with two tiers of maidens in festive garb.

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Softwood

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Maple Bed
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Maple Bed

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Maple Bed

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The thick, chunky bed posts are supported by small wood casters. The bed has a distinctive profile and large scale.

Category

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Bed Post

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood, Maple

Victorian Art Nouveau Four Poster Double Brass Bed
Victorian Art Nouveau Four Poster Double Brass Bed

Victorian Art Nouveau Four Poster Double Brass Bed

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This very pretty Victorian bed it dates, circa 1880 it is has a charming brass head board, the Art Nouveau central panel is decorated with grapes and vines all made and cast in solid...

Category

1880s English Art Nouveau Antique Bed Post

Materials

Brass

Curly Maple Canopy Bed
Curly Maple Canopy Bed

Curly Maple Canopy Bed

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H 61 in W 55 in D 76 in

Curly Maple Canopy Bed

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very nice early curly Maple canopy bed. Beautifully turned posts with carved floral finials and solid curly Maple bed posts with the original bed bolts.

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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post

Materials

Maple

Nude on Bed - Post-Impressionist Oil, Woman in Interior by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Nude on Bed - Post-Impressionist Oil, Woman in Interior by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro

Nude on Bed - Post-Impressionist Oil, Woman in Interior by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro

By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Oil on board by Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro depicting a brunette in an open gown lying against a large cushion and holding a letter. Signed lower right. Framed dimensions are 11 inches hig...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Bed Post

Materials

Oil, Board

Victorian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Large Size with Sunburst Canopy
Victorian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Large Size with Sunburst Canopy

Victorian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Large Size with Sunburst Canopy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The bed posts are turned mahogany with an elegant twist and carving, the polished mahogany head board has swan neck shape, the bed comes with fully lined pale blue cotton drapes.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany, Muslin

c.1880 Antique Rosewood Dutch Marquetry 3/4 Bed
c.1880 Antique Rosewood Dutch Marquetry 3/4 Bed

c.1880 Antique Rosewood Dutch Marquetry 3/4 Bed

Located in Highwood, IL

Absolutely amazing antique rosewood Dutch marquetry 3/4 size bed. Awesome details set this fine bed in front of all the rest, with it's spectacular inlaid designs (each hand-cut, and...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Bed Post

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The foot board of the bed is made in solid flame mahogany, it has a pleasantly curved shape to the top with barley twist bed posts at either side.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Charleston Mahogany Four Post Bed
Charleston Mahogany Four Post Bed

Charleston Mahogany Four Post Bed

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H 96 in W 80 in D 60 in

Charleston Mahogany Four Post Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston four post bed with unique beehive turning. Mahogany, circa 1830 resized to a queen.

Category

1820s American Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard
French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard

French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard

Located in Buxton, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this solid wood x4 Tall Post French Bed This Bed is a Classic Piece of Antique Furniture Solid Wood with twisted posts the headboard and footboar...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Six Post Canopy Bed
Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Six Post Canopy Bed

Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Six Post Canopy Bed

Located in Pemberton, NJ

RARE CHINESE MING DYNASTY HUANGHUALI SIX POST CANOPY BED . THIS PIECE WAS ONCE OWNED BY MADAME CHIANG KAI SHEK AND WAS GIVEN AS GIFT TO ADMIRAL "BULL" HALSEY AND HIS WIFE.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Bed Post

Antique Venetian Rococo Parcel Gilt & Painted Four-Post Platform Bed
Antique Venetian Rococo Parcel Gilt & Painted Four-Post Platform Bed

Antique Venetian Rococo Parcel Gilt & Painted Four-Post Platform Bed

Located in Sheridan, CO

Stunning and unique Italian four-post bed, early 19th c. This bed features parcel gilt and painted frame with carved and gilt decoration, corner posts with carved finials, putti mask...

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1830s Italian Rococo Antique Bed Post

Materials

Plaster, Giltwood, Paint

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 homespun mattress cover with custom-made mattress.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

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

The bed features intricately turned posts and a classic design that highlights the craftsmanship of the era.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

A George III Mahogany & Painted Four-Post Tester Bed, ca. 1790
A George III Mahogany & Painted Four-Post Tester Bed, ca. 1790

A George III Mahogany & Painted Four-Post Tester Bed, ca. 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Fine George III Mahogany and Painted Four-Post Tester Bedstead, originating in England during the last quarter of the 18th Century.

The arched tester painted in an a...

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Walnut Jenny Lind Style Federal Spool Full Size Post Bed
Antique American Walnut Jenny Lind Style Federal Spool Full Size Post Bed

Antique American Walnut Jenny Lind Style Federal Spool Full Size Post Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 1900s American walnut Jenny Lind / Federal style full size bed. Features ribbed / spooled spindles and posts.     

Category

Early 20th Century Federal Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

From the foot to the top of the post where the carved acanthus leaves meet the fluted end cap, the bed is original and faithful to the Phyfe design.

Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American 4 Post Mahogany Bed- we can convert to Queen or King.
19th Century American 4 Post Mahogany Bed- we can convert to Queen or King.

19th Century American 4 Post Mahogany Bed- we can convert to Queen or King.

Located in Richmond, VA

19th Century American 4 Post Mahogany Bed. Currently a full size, we can convert this bed in our workshop to a queen or king size in just a few weeks for an additional $1800.

Category

19th Century American Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Tester  Bed
William IV Tester  Bed

William IV Tester Bed

Located in NYC, NY

A delicately carved four-post bed with wood framed tester and tapering posts carved with a scrolling pattern.

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Four Poster  Bed
American Mahogany Four Poster  Bed

American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

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H 93.5 in W 79.5 in D 58 in

American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany four poster bed with reeded, acanthus, and stylized barley twist post.

Category

19th Century American Antique Bed Post

George III Four Poster Bed
George III Four Poster Bed

George III Four Poster Bed

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H 105 in W 66 in D 88 in

George III Four Poster Bed

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A George III four poster bed with mahogany end posts finely carved with wheat sheaves and drapery, painted cornice in attractive Etruscan colours and oak head posts and oak rails.

Category

1780s English George III Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

Caribbean Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Caribbean Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Caribbean Mahogany Four Poster Bed

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H 88.5 in W 80 in D 60.75 in

Caribbean Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

Caribbean mahogany four poster bed with intricate carved post, scrolled headboard, and ending on carved bulbous feet.

Category

19th Century Caribbean Antique Bed Post

19th Century West Indian Mahogany Bed
19th Century West Indian Mahogany Bed

19th Century West Indian Mahogany Bed

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H 91 in W 61 in D 81 in

19th Century West Indian Mahogany Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century West Indian mahogany four post bed. Pineapple accent as pediment of headboard with nicely turned posts and original foot rail.

Category

1830s Unknown Antique Bed Post

Materials

Mahogany

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Located in Sofia, BG

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Late 18th Century French Antique Bed Post

Materials

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Located in New York, NY

The black jasper ovoid body decorated in white relief with the Apotheosis of Virgil after John Flaxman, the shoulder with snake handles above Medusa masks, the domed cover with Pegas...

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19th Century English Antique Bed Post

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Porcelain

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Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed

Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous antique Victorian tall Lincoln style full size bed in solid walnut and walnut burl with footboard and side rails. It is in wonderful original vintage condition. That does no...

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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard

Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard

Located in Tiverton, RI

The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Antique Bed Post

Materials

Wood

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Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870

$75,000Sale Price|40% Off

H 38.5 in W 54.5 in D 103.25 in

Pleyel Grand Piano, Paris 1870

By Pleyel

Located in Littleton, CO

This Pleyel concert grand piano crafted in Paris in 1870 is a timeless masterpiece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French piano manufacturing. Pleyel ins...

Category

17th Century French Romantic Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dining Table
19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dining Table

19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from pine. The table is purported to be from a 17th century monastery in Quebec. The table features a t...

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19th Century French Country Antique Bed Post

Materials

Iron

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Hollywood Regency Foliage Tall Planter Jardinière or Drinks Stand in Gilt Iron

$2,737Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.02 in W 39.57 in D 9.06 in

Hollywood Regency Foliage Tall Planter Jardinière or Drinks Stand in Gilt Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Hollywood Regency rectangular tall jardinière or drinks corner, Gold leaf, gilt iron, France, 1940s. This elegant tall plant stand is entirely made by hand. It features a leafe...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Bed Post

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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Antique Spanish Carved Walnut End Table or Nightstand with 2 Drawers

$1,512Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.26 in W 14.41 in D 10.91 in

Antique Spanish Carved Walnut End Table or Nightstand with 2 Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Highly carved late 19th century antique Spanish end table or nightstand with 2 drawers These versatile tables were very popular, characterized by elaborate Renaissance Revival carvi...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Bed Post

Materials

Iron

Pair of Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and Crest
Pair of Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and Crest

Pair of Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and Crest

$3,275 / set

H 25.79 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and Crest

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with Solomonic columns and carved crest under the drawers in oak wood. It has one carved drawer and Solomonic T.form stretcher.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Bed Post

Materials

Walnut

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Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Post

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Leather

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$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in

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Located in North Fort Myers, FL

This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Bed Post

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19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard

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$4,400

H 56.5 in W 61 in D 4 in

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Located in San Angelo, TX

Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bed Post

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Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood

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18th Century Painted Six Panelled Screen Depicting an European Landscape

18th Century Painted Six Panelled Screen Depicting an European Landscape

Located in London, GB

A six panelled screen of the late Baroque period Oil on canvas, depicting a panoramic view of a Capriccio north European landscape, perhaps Schlesweig-Holstein, with distant views o...

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18th Century German Baroque Antique Bed Post

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19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee

$3,950

H 39 in W 54.5 in D 26 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood settee with a floral cartouche at the top of the back, and circled in a carved ribbon motif, with fluted and tapered legs. The back and...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Post

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Wool, Upholstery

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Antique Bed Post For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique bed post available at 1stDibs. An antique bed post — often made from wood, mahogany and maple — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique bed post — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique bed post bearing Neoclassical, Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. American Beds Co each produced at least one beautiful antique bed post that is worth considering.

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