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Spindle Canopy Bed

Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental and Rare antique Anglo Indian Raj tester or canopy bed, circa first half 19th century. A
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Antique Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Hand Carved Four Poster Queen Bed
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Queen bed frame. A chic four posted design with hand carved vine detail. Gorgeous Mahogany wood grain detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displa...
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Gold Leaf, Brass

Large Pair of Venetian Pendants, Mouth Blown Amber Glass in Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
These large size & marvelous shape mouth blown pendants / chandeliers are in near-mint condition. To give you a better idea of the unique size of this striking, frosted glass Murano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
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Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees

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Silver Leaf

17th Century Jacobean Oak Refectory Table
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 17th Century English Jacobean Oak Refectory Table. Incredible patina with carved elements throughout. Original stretchers. Stable and great size.
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Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Monumental Chinese Export Twelve-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Very impressive monumental Chinese export twelve-panel Coromandel screen depicting a lush courtyard with figures involved in leisurely activities. The panels are incised and lacquere...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Wood

Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. This is a rare one of a kind early Tiffany Studios large table lamp that is illustrated in Al...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important and rare canopy bed. In 19th century tamarind, of the Guangxu reign (1875-1908). Decoration with plant motifs. Dimentions.: 228 x 210 x 165 cm. Complete and in very g...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Irish Mohair Sofa in Green
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant, green mohair 19th century sofa with intricately carved detail and nailhead trim.  
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Sofas

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Wood

Irish Mohair Sofa in Green
Irish Mohair Sofa in Green
H 40.5 in W 92 in D 32 in
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Black Iron Gates
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) black painted iron scroll design gates with serpents (PRICED AS Pair).
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Antique 19th Century Renaissance Doors and Gates

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Wrought Iron

Superb Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Spectacular French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in beautiful Italian Carrara white marble. This mantel is decorated with exquisite and exuberant carvings. It is in a lovely cond...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

Superb Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Superb Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
H 45.08 in W 71.26 in D 18.12 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Blue Roma Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, our blue Roma bed, full posts with raised gesso details and white lotus finials. We try to not play favourites, but we do have a few! The...
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2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Anglo-Indian Mughal Hardwood Three-Panel Screen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo-Indian hardwood three-panel Screen. This is a beautifully carved sculptural hardwood Anglo-Indian Wooden Mughal screen in Victorian colonial Raj. This is a beautifully carved s...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Furniture

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Hardwood

Plumet et Selmersheim Art Nouveau Seating Suite
By Charles Plumet , Tony Selmersheim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau seating suite by Plumet et Selmersheim, circa 1900, in solid sculpted rosewood. Set consists of settee, pair of armchairs, pair of side chairs, all refinished and ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees

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Rosewood

Monumental Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Beurdeley
By Maison Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Monumental gilt and patinated bronze candelabra by Beurdeley French, late 19th century Measures: Height 273cm, width 90cm, depth 90cm This opulent, monumental pair of candelabra...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

2 Amaizing Vases Kayser, 'German', 1900, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Kayser Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Amaizing Vases Kayser Country: German Materials: Gilt and silver bronze 1900 Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau a...
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vases

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Bronze

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Anglo-Indian Ebony Queen Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid ebony Indo-Dutch four-poster bed with canopy from Ceylon. Headboard has curved top rail with
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Monumental Regal Brass Bed with Mirrored Canopy & Silver Gilt Highlights, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A monumental regal canopy bed offers brass construction with coved and mirrored canopy over highly
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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Silver, Brass

Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
head of the bed has a pleasant arched shape set off with turned spindles carved with leaves at the base
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

20th Century British Colonial Reproduction Tassel Foot Bed
Located in Pasadena, CA
A British colonial bed in queen-size, headboard with shell motif above turned and tapered spindles
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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Chinese Enclosed Bed, Late 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Chinese wedding bed in carved wood, with lattice canopy supported by side walls with turned wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Queen Size Bamboo Form Canopy Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A queen size canopy bed with spindle back, the posts with ringed bamboo form, the side rails and
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Queen Size Bamboo Form Canopy Bed
Queen Size Bamboo Form Canopy Bed
H 90 in W 65 in D 87 in
Rustic Old Hickory Wood Canopy King Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory-style (Late 20th Century) hickory wood king size bed with a canopy
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

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Hickory

Henry Link French Country Chardonnay Pine 4 Poster Arched Canopy Full Size Bed
By Henry Link
Located in Dayton, OH
Henry Link Pine Canopy bed, circa 1980s. Part of the Chardonay Collection. Features a spindled and
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

19th C. American Brass Queen Sized Bed
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth century American brass queen sized bed with a spindle design frame and side canopies.
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Indo-Dutch Ebony Bed with Canopy, 19th C.
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare and special solid ebony Indo-Dutch four poster bed with canopy. Headboard has curved top
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Rare Indo-Dutch Ebony Four Poster Bed with Fluted Legs
Located in Richmond, CA
Very rare and special solid ebony Anglo-Indian four poster bed with heavily fluted posts and canopy
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Rare Indo-Dutch Ebony Four Poster Bed with Fluted Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare and special solid ebony Anglo-Indian four poster bed with heavily fluted posts and canopy
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Beds and Bed Frames

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Ebony

The 'Sea Cloud' Four-Poster PAIR Ex: Marjorie Merriweather Post
Located in Woodbury, CT
PAIR of American Eagle hand carved Sheraton manner mahogany four-poster canopied beds: outstanding
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Questions About Spindle Canopy Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Canopy beds were traditionally used to retain warmth at bedtime and create a sense of privacy within the bed, though now are popular for their luxurious design. Canopy beds usually have four posters and draped fabric over the top and sides.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spindle bed is a style of bed frame that incorporates wheel-inspired spokes at the baseboard or headboard. Spindle bed frames are considered a very classic and minimalistic style of frame that suit a variety of décor styles. Browse a variety of bed frames from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A canopy over a bed is called a canopy bed. This type of bed is very similar to a 4-poster bed. Decorative fabric is draped upon the upper spaced between the posts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The canopy above a bed is called a tester. Antique testers were most often made of wood. Contemporary testers may also be made of metal, or simply draped cloth. There are also half-size testers that cover the upper half of the bed. On 1stDibs, find an array of canopy beds featuring testers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make a canopy for your bed, extend the four posts of your frame using metal or wood. You can then use drapes or fabric to create the canopy. Alternatively, buy your own by shopping a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Canopy beds were initially designed to conserve warmth and to offer privacy. Now, the four-poster frame offers plentiful design opportunities, from classic drapes to dramatic tassels. Shop a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, canopy beds are still made. A canopy bed features four posts, one at each corner, and affixed to the top of the post is a canopy. The canopy is frequently made of fabric, but it can be made of wood or another solid object and carved to look like fabric. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.

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