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Is it a four-post bed or four-poster bed?
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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
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Shop for Wood Four Poster Beds on 1stDibs
Mahogany Queen Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A wonderful Mahogany Queen Size Four Poster Bed. A high quality Four Poster Mahogany Queen Size Bed
Category
2010s Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$4,210 / item
King Size Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A beautiful King Size Mahogany Four Poster Bed. A high quality King Size Bed with Hand Carved Flame
Category
2010s Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$4,345 / item
Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine late 18th Century large Dutch four-poster bed with exceptional posts and ealy 19th century
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$19,312
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed - Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$6,489 / item
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$6,819 / item
Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$6,870 / item