Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
By Heal's
Located in Culver City, CA
Original divan base, with turned column bed ends. Made by Heals of London.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Single Four Poster Bed
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Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century empire style mahogany wood four poster single bed with hand carved design details
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
6” single mattress, the hangings are 3ft 6” x 3ft 3” The overall size of each bed is 80” tall, 48
Category
Antique 16th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
By Heal's
Located in Culver City, CA
Original divan base, with turned column bed ends. Made by Heals of London.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Painted Single Four-Poster Bed with Canopy
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H 81 in W 83 in D 42 in
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Painted Single Four-Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in Darwen, GB
A superb Sheraton Revival satinwood painted single four-poster bed with canopy originally purchased
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Cream Victorian Four Poster Single Bed MS47
Located in Wrexham, GB
A traditional style Victorian antique bed adapted to be a four poster bed, with brass collars on
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Anglo-Indian Ebony Four Poster Single Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare solid ebony Anglo-Indian Four poster bed. The four turned posts have fluted legs and
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ebony
Pair of Red Painted Four Poster Single Bed Frames
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of red painted four-poster bed single canopy bed frames. The beds with four turned bed posts
Category
Late 20th Century American George III Beds and Bed Frames
Finely Carved Italian Baroque Walnut Four Poster Single Bed
Located in Darwen, GB
A finely carved Italian Baroque walnut four-poster bed single bed. Having an upholstered canopy
Category
Antique 1880s Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Single Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed in White M4P47
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb and rare single antique four poster bed with crown and canopy, dating from the late
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Campaign Bed Four Poster Mahogany George III 19th Century Single
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful antique early 19th century George III Campaign bed, circa 1820, the corner posts with
Category
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Ebony Daybed or Single Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
A very rare solid ebony Anglo-Indian four-poster bed. The four turned posts have fluted legs and
Category
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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Single Four Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the single four poster bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every single four poster bed was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a single four poster bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right single four poster bed, those designed in Baroque, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made single four poster bed over the years, but those crafted by Heal's are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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 Single Four Poster Bed
- 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 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, 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 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, 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.
- 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.
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