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Chippendale Mahogany Four-Post Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale style four-post bed US King, finest mahogany flame veneers and satinwood crossbanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Joseph Bed King Size, Handcrafted Solid Wood Post Bed Frame
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Joseph bed is a sparse post bed with a solid wood headboard captured between two tapered posts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
Joseph Bed Queen Size, Handcrafted Solid Wood Post Bed Frame
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Joseph Bed is a sparse post bed with a solid wood headboard captured between two tapered posts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century cannonball post bed. Made of cherry with traditional Colonial styling that
Category
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
H 53.5 in W 79 in D 60 in
Queen Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional queen size mahogany pencil post bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s
Category
2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s
Category
2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
Carved Mahogany Queen Four-Post Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany rice queen's bed, the serpentine arched and molded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Conant Ball Solid Wild Cherry Full Size Semi Post Bed Frame
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Conant Ball Solid Wild Cherry Full Size Semi Post Bed Frame.
Measures 57" in
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 71 in W 62.88 in D 85.13 in
An Edwardian Mahogany Four Post Bed, Circa 1905
Located in Lincoln, GB
posts, headboard, mattress, valence and silk buttoned and fringed bed cover - all as photographed in the
Category
20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Post Bed Frame From The Atelier Of J.Pickens
By J.Pickens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
their own. This piece with its Egyptian inspired 9’ posts is a great example of J’s blending of styles
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Scarborough House Queen Size Upholstered Mahogany Two Post Bed - Showroom Sample
By Scarborough Company
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a queen size tufted upholstered mahogany poster bed by Scarborough House. It has been used
Category
2010s Philippine Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 92 in W 68 in D 89 in
Antique Venetian Rococo Parcel Gilt & Painted Four-Post Platform Bed
Located in Sheridan, CO
Stunning and unique Italian four-post bed, early 19th c. This bed features parcel gilt and painted
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Paint, Plaster, Giltwood
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Oak and Brass Chris Earl Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Copper
Hand made Ebonized Oak and Brass Dansk Bed by Chris Earl
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Copper, Brass
Post modern platform bed with stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post Modern platform bed with matching low profile nightstands. Item has been lightly restored with
Category
1990s Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Lacquer
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
H 66.93 in W 39.77 in D 80.52 in
Modern Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern four post king bed with four lucite posts. This bed has a luxurious upholstered headboard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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
H 79.93 in W 60.04 in D 84.26 in
Modern European Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Four poster king size bed with turned oak posts, rustic oak paneled rails and parquetry footboard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
American Federal Four Post Maple Bed
Located in New York, NY
American four post maple bed, with headboard 4 carved posts & 2 rails
mounted with brackets for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Rustic Painted Four Post Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A white washed painted four post queen size bed with carved arch panel headboard and paneled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
English greyed oak four poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Rustic Painted Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Rustic white washed painted four post king size bed with carved arch panel headboard and paneled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Rustic Painted Four Post California King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A white washed painted four post king size bed with carved arch panel headboard and paneled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany 4 post twin size bed with pineapple finials
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
80's Interflex, Bed, Post-Modern Style
By Interflex
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Bed designed in the 1980s by Giovanni Ronzoni for Interflex. The bed's jagged headboard colored
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Adam Style Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Post modern white gloss laminate simple curved queen bed headboard
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern white gloss laminate simple curved queen bed headboard. Great minimalist headboard
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Classic King Size Lucite Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic king size lucite four-post with an upholstered headboard. This beautiful bed has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany rice bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Semi-Post Pale Mahogany Federal Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A Semi-Post Pale Mahogany Federal Full Size Bed in very good co dition.
Measurs 54"W x 80"D x 67
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
21st Century Post-Future Bed Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
. Redefining how a bedroom can look, the Post-Future bed transforms a room from cozy to artsy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Four Post Byron Canopy Bed with Carved and Fluted Posts by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
, alternate pricing below. Posts heights can be customized to fit your ceiling height. Finial options are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
H 94 in W 65 in D 88 in
1940s Mahogany Bobbing Semi Post Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s Solid Mahogany Bobbing Semi Posters Full Size Bed Frame on original wheels. Wheels are
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany and Gilt Four Post King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A carved mahogany, flame mahogany veneered and parcel gilt four poster King bed, the arched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton mahogany full size bed with carved shaped posts featuring swag,tassel, & foliate
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
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
Plaza Bed King Queen, Black Lacquer Upholstered Canopy Headboard Four-Posts
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Boasting grand and spectacular dimensions, the flagship Plaza bed is a modern yet not overstated
Category
2010s American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Rare Antique 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Four Post Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An Exceedingly Rare 18th century Chinese Chippendale Queen Size Tester Bed. The bed was showcased
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 93.5 in W 72 in D 86 in
18th Century Four Post Mahogany Bed, Likely Charleston 'converted to queen'
Located in Charleston, SC
Great 18th century period four post mahogany bed, likely Charleston. Great quality hand carved
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Black Full Posts Bamboo Oriente Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Oriente bed, full bamboo posts with gilded accents and iron Lotus finials.
We decided to opt for a full
Category
2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 95.67 in W 66.15 in D 85.83 in
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Rattan King 4 Post Canopy Platform Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Organic Modern rattan & mahogany king sized 4 post canopy bed with casters
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th Century inlaid mahogany four poster double size tester bed featuring Hepplewhite
Category
20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 78 in W 59 in D 81 in
Late 19th Century Early American Style Semi Post Pine Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Early American Style Pine Full Size Bed. Meaures 81" in lenght, 56" in width and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
Antiqued White Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Reeded Posts and Carved Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Desiree is a masterclass in craft with ornately carved and reeded bed posts available with and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
H 57 in W 65 in D 88 in
Four Poster Byron Bed with Carved Posts, Panel Headboard and Flame Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
change the overall post height. This bed is available in multiple wood types, sizes and finishes, also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Laurel Wreath Four Post Canopy Queen Size Sleigh Bed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith Neoclassical style four poster Queen size canopy bed, circa 1990s. Made from metal
Category
1990s Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 96 in W 87 in D 66 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style King Size Ivory Full Posts Roma Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Our ivory hand-painted roma bed, full posts with lotus finials.
From our Hand-Painted Furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 102.76 in W 85.04 in D 88.98 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Taupe Roma Bed with full posts
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Bed.
Sometimes a room calls for more subdued furniture.
The subtle raised gesso design against the
Category
2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 102.76 in W 68.9 in D 88.98 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Black Full Posts Roma Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
, black Roma Bed with full posts and lotus finials.
The Roma bed is surely one of our best-seller pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 102.76 in W 68.9 in D 88.98 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style King Size Full Posts Star Jasmine Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Star Jasmin Bed
Category
2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 98.43 in W 85.04 in D 88.98 in
Hollywood Regency White Fretwork Leafy Faux Bois Tall Post King Sz Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency white fretwork leafy faux bois tall post king size bed headboard. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 85.5 in W 79 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Metal Queen Size Bed Headboard Finial Post X-Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern aluminum metal queen size bed headboard finial post X-frame. Item features queen
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Aluminum
H 63 in W 60 in D 2 in
Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
bunchy flowers, and above all its four-post bed, whence from beneath a huge fat fluffy old-fashioned
Category
Antique 1770s British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
H 101.97 in W 59.45 in D 81.5 in
NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
H 90.25 in W 82 in D 61.25 in
King White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts by Scott James
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
H 48 in W 81.88 in D 86.25 in
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in
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Post Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of post beds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique post beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. We have 74 antique and vintage post beds in-stock, while there are 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Post beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of post beds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Neoclassical and Hollywood Regency post beds are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made post beds over the years, but those made by David Smith, Cassina and Leighton Hall Furniture 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 Post Beds
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bed with four posts is called a four-poster bed. Many attach to awnings called canopies. Historical records trace the beds back to the 3rd century, but they became especially popular during the Middle Ages. Find a selection of antique and vintage four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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