Walnut Poster Bed
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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Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 90.5 in W 83 in D 90 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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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 68.9 in W 72.05 in D 80.32 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
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
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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
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
H 64.57 in W 55.32 in D 76.38 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 63.78 in W 43.71 in D 80.71 in
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
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 68.51 in W 55.12 in D 78.75 in
Four Poster Contemporary Pencil Post Bed by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This four poster contemporary pencil post bed was one of the original pieces that we made in our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
1920s Foote-Reynold Co. Mahogany and Walnut Semi-Poster Single Size Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
An absolutely stunning semi poster single Bedstead by Foote-Reynold Furniture company (1919-1926
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Walnut
H 53 in W 39.5 in D 81.25 in
E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details
By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin
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
H 44 in W 54 in D 89 in
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By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
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Pair of wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Chic pair of versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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H 18.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
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Green Palm Trees Candlesticks Hand Painted Made in Italy Set of 2
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Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling
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Softwood
H 97.13 in W 110.63 in D 14 in
Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd.,
Finland, 1929.
Birch.
Stamped.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Pair of Matching Figured Walnut Art Deco Bedside Cabinets / Nightstands
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A gorgeous pair of stunning 1930s Art Deco figured walnut bedside cabinets/nightstands. Raised on outsplayed legs they feature four drawers which are contoured to match the curves of...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Night Stands
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Walnut
Antique French Aubusson Rug Napoleon III Antqiue Handwoven Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Rug Handmade Rug Rare Size
13x16 12x15 Rug Rose Beige
1920
12'5" x 15'5"
379cm x 470cm
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Wool
Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique four-poster (also known as a lit à colonnes) from France, this oak bed was spectacularly hand-carved circa 1890 in Northern Brittany. The rectangular section that hangs at t...
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Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs
England, late 19th century
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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Karma Large Sofa in Byblos White Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Karma collection is the ultimate expression of the versatility of Saba Italia products: a sofa that fits seamlessly into both modern settings and more classical homes. Karma has ...
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Knole Drop Arm Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
The Knole sofa is a classic English furniture piece that has been around since the 17th century. This particular Knole sofa, upholstered in burnt orange mohair, is a unique and styli...
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Mohair
1920s Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Bar Cabinet with Marble Base
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional Art Deco burl wood bronze decorated two door bar cabinet is circa 1920. Exquisitely crafted, the lacquered burlwood cabinet features two fluted front doors with vert...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dry Bars
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Marble, Bronze
Large Fine Apache Basket
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Apache pictorial bowl with dogs and man figures with center squash blossom design.
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Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A good looking mid last century fourposter bed in the Georgian style with two matching bedside
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Mid-20th Century French Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
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Oak
'DUCALE' Super King Size Four-Poster Bed with Wood Frame and Leather Upholstery
By DeRUCCI MILANO, Corrado Dotti
Located in Milan, IT
solid wood (wenge or Canaletto walnut). Base and headboard upholstered with natural leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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H 78.75 in W 90.56 in D 90.56 in
1950's Mint Tommi Parzinger Queen Bed
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger vintage queen bed in solid walnut, ebonized lacquer finish.
4-poster bed
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Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Louis XIII Style Queen Sized Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets C1880
Located in London, GB
A very rare Louis XIII style four poster bed and two matching bedside cabinets in solid hand carved
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Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Bedroom Sets
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19THC CARVED WALNUT POSTER BED
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC EARLY HAND CARVED POSTER BED WITH CARVED DETAIL TO THE HEADBOARD AND POST .THE CONDITION IS
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Ralph Lauren Carved Walnut King Size Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding carved walnut king size poster bed
By Ralph Lauren "Polo" collection
USA
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Late 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
20th Century Baroque Rococo Carved Walnut Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20TH CENTURY BAROQUE ROCOCO CARVED WALNUT MASSIVE FOUR POSTER BED
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Vintage 1950s English Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
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 Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Silk, Walnut
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 Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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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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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Full Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Metal
Antique American Furniture Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Burl Poster Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
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Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames
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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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Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut finish wood, four-poster queen-sized bed with pineapple detail on posts.
Custom organic
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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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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
19th century Baroque bed, original Spanish bed.
This queen size 4-poster bed is handcarved with
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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
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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20th Century North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
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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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Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
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Located in Chicago, IL
Dynamite vintage American king sized bed with natural sea-grass or rush mounted panels. Finished in
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
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Located in London, GB
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Vintage 1950s Bedroom Sets
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Marble
H 83.86 in W 76.38 in L 83.86 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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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Pair of Early 20th Century Spanish Majorcan Walnut Poster Beds
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in London, Park Royal
Solid Walnut Italian four poster bed.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
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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 Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
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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 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
French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
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Walnut
H 77 in W 86 in D 86 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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H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 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
Located in Stamford, CT
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Antique 1890s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
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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
17th Century English Style Panelled Mahogany Four-Poster Tester Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome 17th century style dark mahogany four-poster tester bed with a fielded panelled cornice
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20th Century English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
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Hardwood
Antique Walnut Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials King Sized
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
H 70.5 in W 81 in D 85.13 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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Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
H 79.25 in W 60 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Set of Victorian Mahogany Library or Bed Steps
Located in London, GB
originally be used to ascend high four-poster beds but would be perfect to use as a bedside cabinet or as
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets
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Leather, Mahogany
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 1880s Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Kempner 4 Poster Queen Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous four poster queen bed finished in a carapace with antique gold accents. The painted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
An English Four Poster Bed
Located in Mississauga, ON
A Late 17th Century English Stuart Period Walnut Four Post Bed
Requires a standard double mattress
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
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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Walnut
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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.
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 Walnut Poster Bed
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, 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, 2022You 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, 2022Across 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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