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Renaissance Four-Poster Bed, 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large four-poster bed with a richly carved walnut frame. The canopy is supported by twisted columns
Category

Antique 17th Century Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Four-Poster Bed, 17th Century
Renaissance Four-Poster Bed, 17th Century
H 74.41 in W 48.43 in D 73.23 in
Vintage Neoclassical Iron Four Poster Bed Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Iron Neoclassical four poster bed. 3 dimensional Laurel Wreath centers the headboard and
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany and deil four-poster bed with decorative bulbous, fluted and acanthus
Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This wonderful New York Four Poster bed has a simple poplar headboard and tester for draping. The
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

John Dickinson King Size Four-Poster Bed from the Firehouse
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson king size four poster bed from the firehouse Hand carved and stained mahogany
Category

Vintage 1970s American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Montreal, QC
Queen size lucite four poster bed attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, the head and foot boards are
Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare Directoire period four poster bed. Headboard and footboard are original - including
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

5ft Wide Cast Iron Four Poster Bed in Cream, M4P49
Located in Wrexham, GB
A 5ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings and original brass decoration
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Sheraton mahogany four-poster bed with carved floral head board, complimented by carved
Category

Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Victorian Mahogany Antique Four Poster Bed, W4P9
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent Victorian mahogany four poster bed with substantial bow shaped footboard and shaped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Bernhardt Flame Mahogany King Four Poster Bed
By Bernhardt
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal King four poster bed. Made by the iconic Bernhardt group. A chic flame
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

John Dickinson ‘Twig’ King Size Four Poster Bed
By John Dickinson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Dickinson ‘Twig’ King Size Four Poster Bed John Dickinson (1919–1982) USA, circa 1970s A
Category

20th Century American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Charleston Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Tester
Located in Charleston, SC
This classical four-poster bed was made in Charleston, South Carolina, in the first quarter of the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Caribbean mahogany four-poster bed with a carved decorative scrolled spindle head board and foot
Category

Antique 1820s Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Mid Century Costal Bamboo, Rattan and Reed King Size Four Poster Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Costal Bamboo, Rattan and Reed King Size Four Poster Bed USA, Circa 1980s A
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood, Willow

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four poster bed
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Words cannot describe this incredible Victorian walnut four poster, massive bed made in the 1860s
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
1860s Walnut Four Poster Bed
H 94 in W 85 in D 76 in
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
Category

Antique 1840s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Circa Mid 1800's Italian Baroque Style Four Poster Bed In Carved Walnut
Located in London, Park Royal
Circa mid 1800's, An impressive four poster bed from Northern Italy in the Baroque style. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in New York, 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

St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
A Regal St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King size four-poster bed made in the first-half of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

Materials

Mahogany

Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
four poster bed in ebony dark black finish. Often known as a Raj bed, the bed is hand made by
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
Located in GB
circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster bed frame with exquisite carvings to the
Category

Antique 1650s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

CRAFTIQUE Ashlawn Solid Mahogany Traditional King Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style king size poster bed by high-quality furniture maker Craftique, their Ashlawn
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Oak bed in the manner of Jean Royere with undulation design on the headboards and posts that end in
Category

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

Materials

Oak

COUNCILL CRAFTSMEN Mahogany Chippendale Queen Size Rice Carved Four Poster Bed
By Councill
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style queen size poster bed by Councill Craftsmen. Mahogany with solid headboard
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Located in GB
four post bed with heavily carved and fluted columns. These beds are about as rare and collectable
Category

Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See
Located in GB
four post bed. These beds are about as rare and collectable as they come, the frame is all original
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post
Category

Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks
Category

Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Vintage Contemporary Lucite Poster King Bed After Charles Hollis Jones
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Contemporary King bed frame. Stunning lucite four poster bed with heavy brass
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pace Collection Chrome Canopy Bed
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Chic and glamorous queen size, 1970's polished chrome canopy four poster bed frame by Pace
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection Chrome Canopy Bed
Pace Collection Chrome Canopy Bed
H 85 in W 67 in D 78 in
Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite "Metric" King-Size Poster Bed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size, four-poster bed/canopy bed in Lucite and solid brass by Charles Hollis
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
flanked by Acanthus S-scroll. This exceptionally carved mahogany four poster bed has been converted to a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that
Category

Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

An Edwardian Mahogany Four Post Bed, Circa 1905
Located in Lincoln, GB
, observations and restorations including: included in this lot is the four poster bed, canopy, hangings over the
Category

20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

An Edwardian Mahogany Four Post Bed, Circa 1905
An Edwardian Mahogany Four Post Bed, Circa 1905
H 90.95 in W 49.22 in D 84.26 in
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Four Poster/King Size Bed in Brass & Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size, four-poster bed/canopy bed in Lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones
Category

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

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
four poster beds because they had a the advantage of only minimally expanding and contracting when
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Anglo-Japanese walnut double bed or a four poster bed, in the style of E W Godwin
Category

Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
with grand scale makes it a decorative work of art. This Remarkable Jamaican mahogany four poster bed
Category

Antique 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Portuguese Baroque Canopy Bed, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 17th Century Baroque four-poster bed (ceiling), with headboard The headboard, decorated with
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Portuguese Baroque Canopy Bed, 17th Century
Portuguese Baroque Canopy Bed, 17th Century
H 86.62 in W 82.68 in D 49.41 in
Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size four-poster bed in Lucite and solid brass designed and manufactured by
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Nickel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size four-poster bed in Lucite and nickel designed and manufactured by
Category

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

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
for the shipping, the This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
for the shipping, the This Full size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

20th Century Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed with Wood Slabs
Located in Miami, FL
20th century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen-size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Baker Milling Road West Indies Four Poster Queen Size Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baker Milling Road West Indies Collection four poster queen size bed with bold posts comprised of
Category

20th Century Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

St. Croix Regency Four Poster Mahogany Queen Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant West Indies poster bed was made in the Caribbean Island of Saint Croix. The Headboard
Category

Antique 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Bamboo and Rattan Queen Size Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Queen size canopy bed constructed from oversized bamboo, or "elephant" bamboo.. Rattan detailing
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Four Poster Queen Bed Frame
By Nancy Corzine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Four Poster Queen Bed Frame
Category

1990s North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mirror, Wood

LINK-TAYLOR Heirloom Solid Mahogany Full Size Four Poster Canopy Bed
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style full size poster bed with canopy by Link-Taylor, from their Heirloom Gallery
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Laurel Wreath Iron Four Poster Queen Size Bed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century 4 poster bed by Lineage Home Furnishings for Maitland Smith. Made from wrought
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam
Category

Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Amazing Sculptural Bed by Artist Ron Hitchins with 3582 Unique Ceramic Tiles
Located in London, GB
An amazing sculptural double, four poster bed by artist Ron Hitchins decorated with 3582 unique
Category

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

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

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Used Four Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used four poster beds available for sale. Each of these unique used four poster beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are all kinds of used four poster beds available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used four poster beds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian used four poster beds are of considerable interest. Used four poster beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Paul Evans and Councill are consistently popular.

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 Used Four Poster Beds
  • 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 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
    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 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
    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.
  • 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.

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