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American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed with Acanthus, Stylized Floral and Paw Foot
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 89.75 in W 59.5 in D 82.5 in
American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed Stead. Comes with slats
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fruitwood
Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Presenting a beautifully crafted early 19th-century American Federal Four Poster Bed, an exquisite
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 81.89 in W 83.27 in D 56.7 in
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks
Category
Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 119 in W 82.5 in D 60 in
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
Valley Forge Baumritter Early American Maple Double Urm Poster Bed
By Baumritter
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage New England Early American Valley Forge Four Poster Full/Double size bed frame by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
David T Smith Early American Style Curly Maple 4 Poster Queen Bed Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage David T Smith early American style four post queen bed frame. Made of curly maple
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant New York poster bed has some of the finest hand carving and delicate details making it
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Poplar, Mahogany
Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 86 in W 85.5 in D 74 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that
Category
Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Poplar
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
2 Antique American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Twin Cannonball Poster Bed Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century twin size Cannonball beds. Features a solid mahogany frame with barley
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 50 in W 83.5 in D 40.5 in
Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1800 American Federal Mahogany
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
H 66.93 in W 39.77 in D 80.52 in
Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Clore Furniture Early American Style Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size semi acorn Poster Bed. Hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...
Materials
Cherry
Carved 'Limestone' Painted Four Poster King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and 'limestone' painted four-poster king-size bed, the serpentine arched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Four Poster Queen Bed Frame
By Nancy Corzine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Four Poster Queen Bed Frame
Category
1990s North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Wood
King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
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
Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
H 57 in W 65 in D 88 in
Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
A dramatic piece, the Cannonball Twist bed is shown in tiger maple with twisted cannonball posts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe
Located in Germantown, MD
American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe.
Measures 58 " in width, 54.5" in
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Queen Mahogany Four Poster Turned and Carved bed with Paneled Crown Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Westerly bed is a intricately carved four poster bed in solid Mahogany featuring fruit and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
H 87 in W 65 in D 88 in
Queen Santa Fe Maple Four Poster Turned Cannonball Bed with Paneled Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
An eclectic take on a southwestern style, the Santa Fe bed features a four-square flat panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
H 53 in W 65 in D 88 in
Queen Stained Tiger Maple Carved Four Poster Bed with a Paneled Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Portsmouth pineapple bed is a symbol of hospitality, the intricately hand carved pineapple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
H 92 in W 64.75 in D 87.75 in
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
Antique Stained Tiger Maple Four Poster Bed, Rolltop Headboard by Scott James
Located in Tiverton, RI
This is our Watch Hill bed, named after Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The Watch Hill bed has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
H 62 in W 66 in D 90 in
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
Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Rope Twist Carving by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
sophisticated and unique piece. This bed is available stained and in multiple wood types. Finial options and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture
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 64 in D 86.25 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
American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Federal Style carved Mahogany Queen size Bedstead in great vintage condition. Measures
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1930s pure Mahogany full size Poster Bedstead with urn finials.
Measures 80.5" in length, 56" in
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany crib with flanking scrolled cane headboards, four urn finial bulbous turned ringed post, hinged finger locked swing down side panels, original side rails with sup...
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Queen size 1960's 4 poster bed frame
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Queen size bed, headboard, foot board, side rails,and 4 posters with tester, probably pine
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames
Highly Carved Classical Mahogany Four Poster Bed, Massachusetts, circa 1820
Located in Providence, RI
Peace.
Deaccessioned from New Bedford Whaling Museum.
This bed is composed of heavy, dense mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany four poster bed with reeded, acanthus, and stylized barley twist post. Bed has
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany King size four poster bed with acorn finial motif. Early 19th Century.
The bed
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Early American style small single poster bed. Features turned posts and toupie feet
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Harden Furniture American Colonial Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style carved mahogany four poster queen size bed frame
By Harden
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harden American Colonial Solid Cherrywood Four Poster Queen Size Bed
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style four poster queen size bed
By Harden Furniture
USA, circa
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Cassady Furniture Early American Style Cherry Queen Size Cannonball Poster Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Cassdy Furniture Cannonball queen size bed. Made from American cherry in a classic colonial style
Category
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
H 54.25 in W 89.25 in D 64 in
American Federal Style Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed
Located in Southampton, NY
American Federal style mahogany king size four-poster bed. Carved and Reeded four-poster bed with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Empire Carved Mahogany 4 Poster Full Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Empire 4 post full size bed frame, circa 1840s. Made from rich mahogany with a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
2 Antique Early American Country Twin Size Maple Ribbed Farmhouse Poster Beds
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Early American style twin size headboards. Made from maple with a crescent shaped back
Category
20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
H 38 in W 42 in D 2.5 in
American Sheraton Mahogany and Painted Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany four-poster rope bed with painted recessed panels on headboard, floral
Category
Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This wonderful New York Four Poster bed has a simple poplar headboard and tester for draping. The
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning southern four-poster bed in very fine mahogany with carved tobacco & acanthus leaf
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Charleston, SC
American classical mahogany four poster tester bed with scrolled ormolu headboard, turned bulbous
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ormolu
H 83 in W 54 in D 78.75 in
American Four-Poster Queen Bed with Tobacco Leaf Carvings, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
American four-poster queen bed with tobacco leaf carvings, 19th century. Mahogany wood. Bed frame
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1890 American Four Poster Bed from a Madison, Georgia Plantation. Additional dimensions
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Four Poster Full Size Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Ralph Lauren four poster full size bed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Beds and...
Materials
Mahogany
Stanley Furniture's American Craftman Collection Cherry King Size Low Poster Bed
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
King size low poster bed in solid cherry from the American Craftmen Collection by Stanley Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
H 64 in W 79.5 in D 90.5 in
Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
American Furniture Company Elizabethan or Jacobean Revival bed full size bed. Operating out of
Category
Vintage 1930s Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 58 in W 83 in D 58 in
Vintage American King Size Poster Bed w/Woven Rush/Seagrass Panels
Located in Chicago, IL
Dynamite vintage American king sized bed with natural sea-grass or rush mounted panels. Finished in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
American Furniture Company Elizabethan or Jacobean Revival bed full size bed. Operating out of
Category
Vintage 1930s Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 58 in W 84.5 in D 58.5 in
David T Smith Early American Colonial Pine Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed
By David Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American pine full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style
Category
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
H 82 in W 58 in D 79 in
David T Smith Early American Colonial Pencil Post 4 Poster Full Size Canopy Bed
By David Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American full size pencil post canopy bed by David T Smith, circa 1987. A style popularized
Category
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
H 82 in W 58 in D 80 in
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American Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the American poster bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each American poster bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Find 51 options for an antique or vintage American poster bed now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an American poster bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An American poster bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Art Deco and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one American poster bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but David Smith, Harden Furniture and Nancy Corzine produced versions that are worth a look.
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 American 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 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, 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 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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