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Venetian Canopy Bed

Iron Venetian Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Queen
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This iron Venetian canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the Tara Shaw Maison collection is
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Iron Venetian Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, Twin
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This iron Venetian canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the Tara Shaw Maison collection is
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Iron Venetian Upholstered Canopy Bed with Linen Headboard, King
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This iron Venetian canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the Tara Shaw Maison collection is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size White Canopy Modigliani Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Our white hand-painted canopy Modigliani bed, with purple accents and raised gesso leaves decors
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2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Cassone Venetian 16thc Renaissance Cedar Original Stand Neptune Armorial Unicorn
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
A large, museum-quality, late-16th century, cedar, Venetian, cassone on its original stand ; the
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
putti sleeping on beds of leafs, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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King Size Venetian Iron Canopy Bed with Upholstered Antique Linen Headboard
Located in Brea, CA
King size iron canopy bed with upholstered antique linen headboard Custom iron canopy bed with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century Painted Venetian Bed Canopy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century painted Venetian carved bed canopy depicting draped fabric with hand painted flowers
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

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Questions About Venetian 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
    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 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
    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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