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What is the bed with four posts called?
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A 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, 2022
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Shop for Antique Four Poster Beds on 1stDibs
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
$19,321
English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany and deil four-poster bed with decorative bulbous, fluted and acanthus
Category
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare Directoire period four poster bed.
Headboard and footboard are original - including
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany four-poster bed with carved floral head board, complimented by carved
Category
Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51
Located in Wrexham, GB
A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany four-poster bed with a carved decorative scrolled spindle head board and foot
Category
Antique 1820s Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
