Spiral Post Bed
George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A carved mahogany, flame mahogany veneered and parcel gilt four poster King bed, the arched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Jacaranda
H 80 in W 64 in D 81 in
19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish details represented by the
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
details, spiral turned top post, open wood work, and Moorish details represented by the repetition of
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Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 in
Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 64.57 in W 55.32 in D 76.38 in
20th Century Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed with Wood Slabs
Located in Miami, FL
elaborate details, fluted turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish details represented by the
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 68.51 in W 55.12 in D 78.75 in
Therien Studio Workshops King Size Poster Bed
By Therien Studio Workshops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic king size poster bed with spiral twist posts, arched headboard, paneled foot board
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
religious motifs are prominent. The posts, spiraled and stately, provide a commanding presence, typical of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Carved and Turned Bed Comprising 17th Century Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
mounted with spiral-twist spindles and the footboard between two boldly turned posts that include spiral
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA , detailed with a
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 82 in W 57 in D 78.5 in
Double Spiral 14 Karat Yelllow Gold and Tsavorite Post Earrings
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
From the Nebula Collection, this is a pair of double spiral 14ky gold earrings that has one spiral
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
A Wooden Sideboard with Wooden Openwork Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
offering both style and functionality. The two sides are crafted from reclaimed spiral bed posts, adding a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Oval Mid-20th Century Handmade American Braided Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
invitation of Artissima)
2014
The Century of The Bed (curated by Vienna 2014), Galerie Steinek, Wien, AT
As
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.29 in W 47.84 in D 0.4 in
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By Milo Baughman
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By Kreiss
Located in Hamburg, PA
A unique Giacometti-style Poster Bed by Kreiss is titled the Provence Grande Bed. This industrialized patinated iron Bed finish has a luxurious and handsome presence. The Poster Bed ...
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Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Custom Made In USA, Two Zebra Hides
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Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Ottomans and Poufs
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Zebra Hide
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
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Wood
"Teoca" Coffee Table with Marble Top
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Teoca" coffee table is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern f...
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rare French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style Late 19th Century
By Thonet
Located in London, Park Royal
This French bentwood cradle made in the Thonet style is a rare find, circa late 1900s. The cradle is in perfect working order with a gentle rocking action which can be blocked by a r...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
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Bentwood
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bed, C 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood bed. C 1880. Upholstered headboard and footboard with nailhead trim flanked by fluted columns, rising on tapered legs.
Interior dimensions : 56.5"...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Giltwood
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928
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Incredible Phyllis Morris Custom Wrought Iron Canopy Bed XL King
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A custom made designer iron bed. Made for royalty and sold in America. Phyllis Morris exquisite furniture. Located in Los Angeles, this company makes custom pieces in the style of Eu...
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
Austrian Bentwood Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn C1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Trensacq, FR
Austrian Bentwood Bed Designed by J & J Kohn C1900.
A beautiful mahogany-stained bentwood bed frame in good original condition with nice age patina.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Beds and Bed Frames
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Bentwood
Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini, pre Poltrona Frau.
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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. Many of
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
H 92.25 in W 58 in D 75.75 in
18k Yellow Gold Coral Bead Earrings
Located in New York, NY
around the gold spiral components, and wound/tied at the ends. Earrings completed by posts and omega
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Early 20th Century Retro Stud Earrings
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Coral, Yellow Gold
Flamed Hardwood Thomasville Super King Size Four Posted Bed Frame Adustable Post
By Thomasville
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Super King size grand Thomasville four poster bed
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Hardwood
H 90.16 in W 77.56 in D 88.19 in
18th Century Medallion Baroque Queen Bed, Original Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
between two boldly turned posts that include spiral-twists, brass bed bolts with turned detail This type
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 72.45 in W 61.03 in D 78.75 in
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
H 70.48 in W 61.03 in D 78.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
H 63.78 in W 43.71 in D 80.71 in
Antique French Walnut Neoclassical Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Walnut Neoclassical Queen Bed is a marvellous example of timeless architecture
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Four Poster Bed Oak Barley Twist, C1920
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful oak barley twist four post bed C1920s Spain.
Artisan-crafted turned wood bed with carved
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Early 20th Century Spanish Beds and Bed Frames
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19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI walnut queen bed is an exceptional example of the sublime furniture
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Charleston, SC
ringed head post, flanking spiral carved foot post with deep carved pineapple and acanthus leafage, pine
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Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
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Ormolu
H 83 in W 54 in D 78.75 in
Martin Goebel Unique Handcrafted Black Walnut King Size Poster Bed Barley Twist
By Martin Goebel
Located in St. Louis, MO
-poster bed frame by master craftsman - artisan Martin Goebel. Made of Michigan black walnut that was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
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H 90.5 in W 83 in D 90 in
Diamond and Sapphire Spiral Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
approximately 1.25 carats total. The center diamonds rest on beds of Sapphires, which radiate outwards creating
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1987 Meg Webster Contained Pond Water Geometric Installation Art Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
known for her artworks that feature natural elements. She is closely affiliated with Post-Minimalism and
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Vintage 1980s Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Glass
H 49.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
19th Century West Indies Mahogany 4 Post Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century West Indies carved mahogany 4 post bed with acanthus-carved reeded and spiral-turned
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Antique 19th Century Caribbean Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
George III Painted Tall Post Canopy Bed, circa 1790
Located in valatie, NY
George III tall post canopy bed. Front posts are turned and painted with spiral climbing pink roses
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A carved mahogany, flame mahogany veneered and parcel-gilt four poster King bed, the arched
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21st Century and Contemporary English George III Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
American Four Poster "Field" Bed w/ Arched Canopy, Carved & Turned Posts, c 1815
Located in Miami, FL
. The bed's headboard has two downward scrolls, with four vase-and-ring turned posts; with the two foot
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
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Maple
H 82.5 in W 78.25 in D 55.24 in
18th Century Four Poster Baroque Queen Bed, Original Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
between two boldly turned posts that include spiral-twists, brass bed bolts with turned detail This type
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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19th Century, Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
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Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in
Stunning Marcello Mioni Queen-Size Jaguar Bed
By Marcello Mioni
Located in New York, NY
of four carved wood spiral posts with a faux Ivory finish that are capped with polish brass stylized
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Vintage 1980s American Beds and Bed Frames
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Hand Carved 4-Poster Indo-Portuguese Style Bed
By JB Freeman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
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Hardwood
Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood
Located in Trensacq, FR
spindle wood bed with carved torsade posts at each corner with the spiral theme continuing through to the
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Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
Vintage Harden Italian Neoclassical Empire Cherry King Size Canopy Poster Bed
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
with a spiraled acanthus and fluted design. The canopy perfectly frames the bed with diamond carved
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Vintage 1980s Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
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Cherry
H 92 in W 88 in D 82.5 in
Folk Mid-20th Century Handmade Square Room Size American Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical North and South American Rugs
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Classical Mahogany Tall Post Wide Custom Queen-Size Bed, circa 1840
Located in Providence, RI
This is a striking classical bed that makes a bold statement with it’s linear spiral posts and
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Antique 1840s American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
Colonial Rosewood Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
headboard are hand-carved with elegant floral motifs, like the beautiful four spiral turned posts and the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
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Rosewood
A George IV Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
Handsomely carved and of impressive scale. The molded rectangular tester supported on spiral
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Regency Mahogany Four Poster Bed, Circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
turned front posts with spiral twist are finely carved with stylized foliage. The shaped footboard is
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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Rare Colonial Four Poster Solid Ebony Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Rare Indo-Portuguese ebony bed with spiral turned posts, legs and head boards. Carving in the all
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
Anglo-Indian Carved Four Poster Bed Painted White
Located in Richmond, CA
headboard, spiral posts and canopy. Fits a full size mattress (bed measured dimensions for mattress is 74" d
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
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Teak, Paint
French Louis XVI-Style Full Size Painted Bed Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s French Louis XVI-style full size bed frame features a wood frame painted in a grey and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Linen, Wood
A Finely Carved 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Bed with Metal Canopy
Located in Long Island City, NY
foliage and scrolling ferns. The carved spiral-twisted bed-posts carved with rosettes and foliage have
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Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Rare Victorian Lunatic Asylum Key & Weighted Pouch circa 1880 ‘Asylum Cage Only’
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
bed, which were all present in asylums at this time.
Cage beds were removed in asylums by 2004 in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
H 4.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in
French Louis XVI-Style Queen Size Bed Frame with Distressed Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s French Louis XVI-style Queen Size bed frame has a wood frame painted in a grey and off
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Linen, Wood
Jamaican Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
Excellent Caribbean bed with spirally reeded turned posts with a very West Indies look. Headboard
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Antique 19th Century Jamaican Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
20th c. Silverleaf Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
A very unique and decorative silverleaf queen size poster bed. The bed features a prominent
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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
Antique New York Bed Converted To King
Located in Charleston, SC
A heavily hand carved mahogany four poster bed. Each post exhibits acorn style finials, carved
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
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Spiral Post Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal spiral post bed for your home. A spiral post bed — often made from wood, walnut and cord — can elevate any home. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage spiral post bed now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer spiral post bed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right spiral post bed, those designed in Baroque, neoclassical and folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made spiral post bed over the years, but those crafted by Harden Furniture and Martin Goebel 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 Spiral 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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