What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?

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.

Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?

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.

What is the point of a four-poster bed?

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.

What is a tester on a four poster bed?

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.

What is the top of a four-poster bed called?

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.

How do I make a four-poster bed modern?

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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20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

$2,421Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 74.81 in

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Located in LEGNY, FR

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19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$8,775

H 77.56 in W 60.63 in D 77.96 in

19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

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$8,775

H 62.21 in W 60.63 in D 80.71 in

19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Solomonic Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

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$6,890

H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 in

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Located in Miami, FL

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$6,570

H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size 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

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Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$8,490

H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in

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Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

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Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$6,792Sale Price|20% Off

H 64.57 in W 55.32 in D 76.38 in

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

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20th Century Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed with Wood Slabs

$6,890

H 68.51 in W 55.12 in D 78.75 in

20th Century Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed with Wood Slabs

Located in Miami, FL

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Four Poster Contemporary Pencil Post Bed by Boyd & Allister

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H 78 in W 63.5 in D 83.5 in

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Located in Santa Fe, NM

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Holly Hunt Sorraia Queen Size Walnut Canopy Bed

$8,800

H 90 in W 66.5 in D 88.25 in

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By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Located in Germantown, MD

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Located in Germantown, MD

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Ralph Lauren Carved Walnut King Size Poster Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in South Bend, IN

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20th Century Baroque Rococo Carved Walnut Four Poster Bed

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

20TH CENTURY BAROQUE ROCOCO CARVED WALNUT MASSIVE FOUR POSTER BED HERE WE HAVE A STUNNING FOUR

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20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

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H 78.75 in W 59.06 in L 78.75 in

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

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20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

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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

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20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

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H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 74.81 in

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

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Antique American Furniture Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Burl Poster Bed

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Antique American Furniture Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Burl Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

American Furniture Company Gothic or Spanish Renaissance Revival bed. Operating out of Batesville

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English 1870s Walnut Barley Twist Four-Poster Bed with Carved Toupie Finials

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H 82 in W 80 in L 82 in

English 1870s Walnut Barley Twist Four-Poster Bed with Carved Toupie Finials

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English walnut barley twist four-poster bed from the late 19th century with carved finials

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Martin Goebel Unique Handcrafted Black Walnut King Size Poster Bed Barley Twist

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H 90.5 in W 83 in D 90 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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Circa Mid 1800's Italian Baroque Style Four Poster Bed In Carved Walnut

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H 68.9 in W 72.05 in D 80.32 in

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

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19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed

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19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

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19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed

Located in Miami, FL

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Nancy Corzine Carved Walnut Silk Tufted Designer King Size Four Poster Bed

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H 88 in W 83.5 in D 88 in

Nancy Corzine Carved Walnut Silk Tufted Designer King Size Four Poster Bed

By Nancy Corzine

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Nancy Corzine carved walnut silk tufted designer king size four poster bed. Includes the headboard

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Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

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H 63.78 in W 43.71 in D 80.71 in

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

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Queen Size Four-Poster Bed by Tommi Parzinger

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H 82 in W 65 in D 84 in

Queen Size Four-Poster Bed by Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This beautiful four-poster queen size bed, designed to gracefully float in a room, was designed by

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Louis XIII Style Château Four-poster Bed

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H 94.1 in W 81.5 in D 63.78 in

Louis XIII Style Château Four-poster Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

Sumptuous and rare Louis XIII style walnut four-poster castle bed, fully carved on all 4 sides

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Vintage King Size Jacobean Four Poster Bed and Pair Bedside Cabinets

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H 83.86 in W 76.38 in L 83.86 in

Vintage King Size Jacobean Four Poster Bed and Pair Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite vintage oak four poster bed with canopy, mid-20th century in date, with a pair

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A Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk By Wilkinson & Son, London

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H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in

A Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk By Wilkinson & Son, London

By Thomas Wilkinson & Sons

Located in London, GB

like a carved walnut four-poster bed with spring mattress and veneered mahogany furniture. By the

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19th Century Carved Walnut Poster Bed

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H 94 in W 85 in D 72 in

19th Century Carved Walnut Poster Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century hand-carved poster bed with carved detail to the headboard and posts. Wonderful

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Pair of Early 20th Century Spanish Majorcan Walnut Poster Beds

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H 82.25 in W 40 in D 80.5 in

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

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H 94 in W 85 in D 76 in

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

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Dessin Fournir Gerard Norton Walnut Four-Poster Canopy King-Size Bed

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H 90.25 in W 83 in D 90.5 in

Dessin Fournir Gerard Norton Walnut Four-Poster Canopy King-Size Bed

By Dessin Fournir

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Dessin Fournir Gerard Norton Walnut Four-Poster Canopy King-Size Bed This canopy bed measures: 83

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Renaissance Four-Poster Bed, 17th Century

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H 74.41 in W 48.43 in D 73.23 in

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

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19th Century Four Poster, Italian Bed

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H 63.78 in W 72.05 in D 86.62 in

19th Century Four Poster, Italian Bed

Located in London, Park Royal

Solid Walnut Italian four poster bed. The columns seems to be of an earlier period (18th century

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18th Century Four Poster Baroque Queen Bed, Original Lisbon Bed

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H 76.78 in W 61.03 in D 81.5 in

18th Century Four Poster Baroque Queen Bed, Original Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

18th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed A Portuguese bed of carved and turned walnut with

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19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

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H 76.78 in W 56.42 in D 76.78 in

19th Century Baroque 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

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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

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H 64.57 in W 55.52 in D 77.96 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed

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H 69.69 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in

19th Century, Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

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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 Spanish Bed

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H 70.48 in W 55.12 in D 77.56 in

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830

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H 77 in W 86 in D 86 in

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very beautiful French Colonial bed in West Indies walnut with turned posts and paneled headboard

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Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

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H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen 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

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Walnut

18th Century Carved Wood Four Poster Canopy Bed Frame

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H 83 in W 70 in D 83 in

18th Century Carved Wood Four Poster Canopy Bed Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare one-of-a-kind 18th century American Baroque style four poster canopy bed frame. The scalloped

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Antique 18th Century American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Leonards Sackonk MA 19th Century Bed King Sized Burled Walnut Bed

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H 77.25 in W 88.5 in D 81.5 in

Leonards Sackonk MA 19th Century Bed King Sized Burled Walnut Bed

Located in Manhasset, NY

A 19th century custom king sized burled walnut our poster bed. Leonards Sackonk, MA custom made bed

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American Twin Size Poster Bed with Fleur-de-Lys Back, circa 1890

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H 48.63 in W 80.25 in D 41.5 in

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Henredon Mid-Century Faux Bamboo and Cane Queen Size Poster Headboard, 1960s

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H 79.25 in W 60 in D 2.5 in

Henredon Mid-Century Faux Bamboo and Cane Queen Size Poster Headboard, 1960s

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency queen size poster headboard By Henredon USA

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Finely Carved Italian Baroque Walnut Four Poster Single Bed

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H 83 in W 79 in D 49 in

Finely Carved Italian Baroque Walnut Four Poster Single Bed

Located in Darwen, GB

A finely carved Italian Baroque walnut four-poster bed single bed. Having an upholstered canopy

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Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Full Size Four Poster Bed

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H 64 in W 57.5 in D 83.5 in

Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Full Size Four Poster Bed

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique Victorian style full size four poster bed, unbranded. Walnut and walnut veneers with

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Grand Portuguese Four Poster Barley Twist Double Bed, 1890

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H 79 in W 58 in D 81 in

Grand Portuguese Four Poster Barley Twist Double Bed, 1890

Located in London, GB

An outstanding grand Portuguese Four Poster double bed in original condition circa 1890 in solid

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Antique 1890s Portuguese Romantic Beds and Bed Frames

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Petite Austrian Biedermeier Maple Bench with Out-Scrolled Arms from the 1840s

Located in Atlanta, GA

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$18,000

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Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry 7'11" X 5'9"

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Ralph Lauren French Empire Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding French Empire style king size poster bed By Ralph Lauren USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 78.5"W x 93"D x 66.5"H. Very good original vintage condition.

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$4,190 / item

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"

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Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

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Sculptural Single Chrome Bed, Italy, 1960s

$3,365

H 22.45 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in

Sculptural Single Chrome Bed, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milan, IT

Sculptural single bed with chrome steel frame and leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 19 Century Cast Iron Urns

$3,063 / set

H 16.54 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in

Pair of 19 Century Cast Iron Urns

Located in London, Park Royal

19th French century cast iron urns. Scrolled decorative handles. Very nice patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables

$2,058 / set

H 22.05 in W 23.23 in D 13.39 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables

By Melchiorre Bega, Dassi, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s neoclassical pair of night stands bed side tables with greatly carved detailed and decorated wooden structure, wood veneer decorated front draw...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool

$1,800

H 19.69 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool, made in natural woven and iron structure, the eyes are made in brass. It has details on one ear and on the legs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

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Walnut Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic walnut poster bed available at 1stDibs. Each walnut poster bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. There are many kinds of the walnut poster bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right walnut poster bed, those designed in Louis XVI, Art Deco and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Nancy Corzine each produced at least one beautiful walnut poster bed that is worth considering.

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.

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Questions About Walnut Poster Bed

What is the difference between a canopy bed and a four poster bed?
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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.
Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?
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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.
What is the point of a four-poster bed?
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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.
What is a tester on a four poster bed?
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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.
What is the top of a four-poster bed called?
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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.
How do I make a four-poster bed modern?
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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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