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Twin Poster Beds

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Antique Solid Carved Mahogany Twin Size Poster Complete Bed Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique solid carved mahogany twin size poster complete bed mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Tobey Furniture Antique Georgian Carved Solid Mahogany Twin Size Poster Beds
By Tobey
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Georgian or Federal style carved solid mahogany twin size poster beds
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Federal Pinwheel Inlay Mahogany 4 Poster Twin Bed Frame - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Sheraton Federal Pinwheel Inlay Mahogany 4 Poster Twin Bed Frames - a Pair. Beds feature matching
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Antique Late 19th Century Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Located in Portland, OR
. This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full tester beds, with a
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry, Damask

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
$5,500
H 54 in W 76 in D 43 in
Mid-Century American Classical Yellow Painted Maple Twin Poster Bedframe
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century American Classical light Yellow Painted Maple Twin Poster Bedframe. Measures 41.5" in
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple, Paint

Pair 19th C. Early American Walnut Converted Semi-Poster Twin Rope Bedframe
Located in Germantown, MD
A refurbisehd Pair of 19th Century Early American Style Walnut Twin Rope Bedframes. Ropes were
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
poster twin size beds and a highboy chest.
Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
poster twin size beds and a commode chest of drawers.
Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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Vintage Maple Four-Poster Twin Bed
Located in El Cerrito, CA
. They'll feel cozy and safely ensconced in this lovely four poster bed, made of (presumably) maple. Easy to
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Maple Four-Poster Twin Bed
Vintage Maple Four-Poster Twin Bed
H 75.75 in W 39.75 in D 80 in
Poster Bed, French Provincial Farmhouse Style White Bed Twin Size
Located in Glendale, CA
Beautiful four poster bed in the French Provincial Farmhouse Cottage Chic Style. Newly Painted in
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Other

20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Twin Size Short Poster Beds - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Chippendale style twin size short poster beds, unbranded. Solid mahogany, headboard with
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Federal Carved Mahogany Twin Poster Beds, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Georgian style carved mahogany twin poster beds In the manner of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Classical Parcel Silver Gilt Twin Poster Beds by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of twin poster beds by Baker Furniture offer classical form with stylized castle
Category

20th Century American Classical Greek Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Silver

Pair of Matching Signed Harden Furniture Matching Twin Four Poster Cherry Beds
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in West Hartford, CT
twin four poster beds. Crafted with impeccable attention to detail, these vintage masterpieces showcase
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous carved tiger maple twin size pineapple poster bed USA, circa 1950s Measures: 41.5
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Bed
Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Bed
H 53.5 in W 41.5 in D 79.75 in
Councill Craftsman Mahogany Four Poster Twin Bed
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Complete twin bed with headboard, footboard, rails and all hardware. All mahogany and in great
Category

1990s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Kindel Furniture Carved Mahogany Twin Size Poster Bed
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous carved mahogany twin size poster bed By Kindel Furniture USA, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Tiger Maple Twin Pineapple Poster Beds, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of carved tiger maple twin size pineapple poster beds USA, circa 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Pair of Councill Craftsman Mahogany Four-Poster Twin Beds
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Complete set of two matching twin beds with headboard, footboard, rails and all hardware. All
Category

1990s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Boho Tiger Maple Four Poster Twin Beds - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho twin bed frames. Chic tiger maple in a classic four poster design
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Vintage French Provincial Urn Poster Twin Size Beds, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage French Provincial cottage twin size poster bed. Beautiful urn finials. Whitewash distress
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Antique Four Poster Twin Beds by Leonards Sackonk, MA, a Pair
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of four ball top poster twin beds by Leonards Sackonk, MA. Each having all hardware and side
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Twin Georgian Poster Beds - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Elegance: Vintage Regency Twin Georgian Poster Beds - A Pair. Embrace timeless American
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Sheraton Style High Poster Mahogany Canopy Twin Tester Beds
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome pair of high poster canopy mahogany twin single bed frames are of the Sheraton style
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Reeded Twin Beds, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Sheraton mahogany four-poster twin beds with carved scrolled headboards, bulbous
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Solid Cherry Wood Twin Size Poster Beds, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Federal style carved solid cherry wood twin size poster beds By
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

2 Antique Early American Country Twin Size Maple Ribbed Farmhouse Poster Beds
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Early American style twin size headboards. Made from maple with a crescent shaped back
Category

20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Stickley Mahogany Twin Posters Bedroom Frames, a Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Stickley mahogany twin posters bedroom frames in excellent condition. Amazingly well
Category

Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Faux Bamboo Twin Poster Headboards by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Faux bamboo headboards are beautifully carved from solid hardwood and have beautiful an aged cream finish with green accents. By Drexel. Headboards as shown only.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Semi-Poster Twin Size Bedsteads, Circa 1940s,
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Semi-Poster Twin Size Bedsteads. Measure 81.5" long, 42
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany

Pair of Curly / Birdseye Maple Twin Poster Beds
Located in Bradenton, FL
A beautiful pair of centennial era Curly and Birdseye Maple twin poster beds. The bed rails are
Category

Antique 1870s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Pair of Twin Mahogany Four-Poster Beds
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of antique mahogany twin four-poster beds with carved detail and removable finials. Includes
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Twin Four Poster Beds - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of colonial style four poster twin beds made of mahogany. Each bed frame has four turned and
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Twin Four Poster Beds - a Pair
Mahogany Twin Four Poster Beds - a Pair
H 58.75 in W 41.5 in D 81.5 in
Kindel Furniture Carved Mahogany Twin Size Poster Beds, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of carved mahogany twin size poster beds By Kindel Furniture USA, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Chippendale Style High Poster Mahogany Twin Beds
Located in Savannah, GA
A handsome pair of high poster mahogany twin single bed frames in the Chippendale style. Features
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Vintage 1930s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Scrolled-Back Twin Size Poster Bed, Early 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
American scrolled-back twin size poster bed, early 20th century. Turned and rounded ball posts
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Two Sets of Antique Four Poster Twin Beds by Leonards Sackonk, MA
Located in Manhasset, NY
Two sets of four ball top poster twin beds by Leonards Sackonk, MA. Each having all hardware and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

American Twin Size Poster Bed with Fleur-de-Lys Back, circa 1890
Located in Southampton, NY
American twin size poster bed with fleur-de-lys-back. This is a very playful design for a twin bed
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

2 Antique American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Twin Cannonball Poster Bed Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century twin size Cannonball beds. Features a solid mahogany frame with barley
Category

Early 20th Century Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique 4 Poster Mahogany Twin Single Acorn Pineapple Finial Bed Frames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique 4 poster mahogany twin single acorn pineapple finial bed frames. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 1940s Kindel Semi Post Twin Size Bed Frames
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Kindel Grand Rapids Furniture semi poster twin size bed frames. ÞKindel Grand Rapids
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century Spanish Majorcan Walnut Poster Beds
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of early 20th century Majorcan poster beds. Twin size. Plaques on bed date them to 1923
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Pair Mid Century Maple Semi Post Twin Beds by J.B. Van Sciver Furniture Co
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Mid Century Maple Semi Poster Twin Beds by J.B. Van Sciver Furniture Co. Measures 42" in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Matching Pair of Twin Four Poster Beds - W4P4
Located in Wrexham, GB
These beds are idyllic fairy tale four posters ideal for children. Their sizes are in proportion to
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Pair of twin beds
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of mahoganized oak four-poster twin beds. Beds feature scroll-cut headboards and reeded
Category

20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Pair of twin beds
Pair of twin beds
H 50 in W 40 in D 80 in

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Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
$1,800 / item
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
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Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
$1,800
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$3,200
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$829
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$2,857 Sale Price
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Twin Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of twin poster beds available for sale. Each of these unique twin poster beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Twin poster beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made twin poster beds over the years, but those made by Councill, Kindel Furniture and Baker Furniture Company 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 Twin Poster Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are two popular twin bed sizes—the standard and the extra long. A standard twin bed has a length of 75 inches, while a twin extra long bed is 80 inches long. Both beds are 38 inches wide. Find a collection of vintage and modern twin beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, a single bed is the same as a twin. The two terms can be used interchangeably to describe a bed that is 38 inches wide by 75 inches long.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 28, 2024
    No, daybeds are not typically smaller than twin beds. While today's daybeds can be found in all kinds of sizes, they were traditionally in fact the size of a standard twin bed. Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. 

    Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. Daybeds are no longer limited to twin size, and you're unlikely to find many that are smaller than twin beds.

    All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.

    Find vintage daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, two twin beds do not make a queen. Two twin beds equal 78 inches in width, which is much larger than a queen size mattress which is 60 inches wide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While you don’t always need a box spring for a twin size bed, the bed frame should have slats to properly support the sleeper. On 1stDibs, find a collection of twin bed frames from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    References 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, 2022
    Today, 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    Across 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, 2022
    You 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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