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Black Four-Poster Beds

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts
Located in Wrexham, GB
A bespoke hand-crafted four poster bed using original antique decorative front posts. Our skilled
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Sapele Wood

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed Using Antique Bed Posts
Located in Wrexham, GB
A bespoke hand-crafted four poster bed using original antique decorative front posts. Our skilled
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Sapele Wood

Canopy-Bed Black Marble 230x230x200-200x200cm Four Poster Bed, handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Canopy bed by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 421 CM L230 B230 H200 IN L90,55 B90,55 H78 Grand Antique Marble
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames

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Marble

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
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

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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
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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Montreal, QC
Queen size lucite four poster bed attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, the head and foot boards are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post
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Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
A British Colonial four-poster recently ebonized teak bed. The headboard features a beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Ebony Queen Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid ebony Indo-Dutch four-poster bed with canopy from Ceylon. Headboard has curved top rail with
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Located in Wrexham, GB
A Mid-Victorian four-poster bedstead with superbly cast brass plaque decoration. Presented as a
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Antique Early 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Four-Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
H 80 in W 59 in D 85 in
Four Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Located in Wrexham, GB
Mid-Victorian four poster bedstead with superbly cast brass plaque decoration. Presented as a "Tall
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Antique Early 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Four Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
Four Poster Bed in Black, M4P26
H 80 in W 59 in D 85 in
Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large mahogany 5ft four-poster bed This a wonderful large Victorian style mahogany four
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Large Mahogany Four Poster Bed
H 94 in W 66 in D 88 in
Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut finish wood, four-poster queen-sized bed with pineapple detail on posts. Custom organic
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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak, Wood

Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed
Four-Poster Queen Wooden Bed
H 96 in W 70 in D 89.5 in
Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
By Heal's
Located in Culver City, CA
Original divan base, with turned column bed ends. Made by Heals of London.
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
Mahogany Four Poster Single Bed
H 76 in W 81 in D 39 in
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P42
Located in Wrexham, GB
A 5ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed, circa 1880. The ornate bed panels have large central
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P42
Cast Iron Four Poster Bed, M4P42
H 97 in W 60 in D 88 in
Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus and tassel motif. Philadelphia, Late
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Matching Pair of Twin Four Poster Beds - W4P4
Located in Wrexham, GB
These beds are idyllic fairy tale four posters ideal for children. Their sizes are in proportion to
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Beech, Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Carved mahogany four-poster bed with canopy, 19th century. Custom mattress. Bedding not included
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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Irish Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This mahogany bed was crafted in the mid to late 18th century during the Queen Anne/Chippendale
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Queen Anne Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Massive 19th Century Ornately Carved Solid Rosewood Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Massive 19th century ornately carved solid rosewood four-poster bed This is sold as being from
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Padouk

William IV Mahogany Four-Poster with Drapes - W4P5
Located in Wrexham, GB
) mattress but is shorter than standard at 74 inches. The four-poster bed is 105 inches high. The price is
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Antique 1830s English William IV Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Six Foot Wide Black Four Poster Bed ALH5
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown
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2010s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Steel

Mahogany Four-Poster Bed - W4P3
Located in Wrexham, GB
This mahogany four poster bed has superb mid-Nineteenth posts, circa 1860. The remainder of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Four-Poster Bed - W4P3
Mahogany Four-Poster Bed - W4P3
H 98 in W 71 in D 92 in
In stock in Los Angeles, Black Marrakesh Four Poster Pacha King Size Bed
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Four Poster bed was crafted in Italy by Oak design, known for their high-quality furniture. Finished
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Lacquer

Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt King Size Four Poster Bed by Julia Gray
By Julia Gray
Located in Southampton, NY
Black painted and parcel-gilt four-poster bed by Julia Gray. King-size, solid wood frame in black
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Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

Beautifully Patinated 19th Century Four-Poster Bed with Hand-Painted Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and beautiful example of a 19th century European twin bed with hand-painted
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Antique 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Black Distressed Transitional Queen Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style queen size four poster paneled bed with canopy, unbranded. Solid hardwood with
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

Magnificent Oak Elizabethan Revival Four Poster Kingsize Bed
Located in Darwen, GB
A magnificent oak Elizabethan Revival four-poster bed king-size bed. Having a panelled canopy with
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Antique 1880s Beds and Bed Frames

Oak Elizabethan Style Four-Poster Bed Made, circa 1900
Located in Darwen, GB
An oak Elizabethan style four-poster bed made, circa 1900. Having a canopy panelled roof and carved
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Antique Early 1900s Beds and Bed Frames

Antique Zanzibar Bed Four Poster Campaign Victorian, 19th Century Queen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
‘Zanzibar’ bed, circa 1860, turned head and foot posts, the corner posts with large turned finials and
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed
Located in Salisbury, GB
A lovely Georgian and later four-poster bed mahogany bed of 3/4 size. With carved foot posts of
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Antique 1790s Beds and Bed Frames

Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed
Georgian Four Poster Mahogany Bed
H 77.56 in W 80.32 in D 44.89 in
Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Ebony Daybed or Single Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
A very rare solid ebony Anglo-Indian four-poster bed. The four turned posts have fluted legs and
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

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Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

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Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa
H 40 in W 45 in D 25 in
US King Upholstered Antique Bed WK179
Located in Wrexham, GB
A French upholstered bed with painted frame, fluted columns and simple yet elegant style. The upholstery can be covered in a different fabric of your choice. Please inquire. Thi...
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Antique 1890s French Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery

A French Louis XV style Queen size painted and carved burlap bed circa 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved Queen size burlap upholstered bed circa 1940. Interior: 65"x 77" Footboard: 32" Tall
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Burlap, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI painted bed with caning is a splendid example of what some have called 'Paris Country' where a refined style is made more casual primarily by a finish t...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Walnut

Lisbon Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard custom Lisbon bed. The Lisbon bed is inspired from an original 18th century piece. It's intricate details have been masterfully copied making this bed an el...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood

Lisbon Bed
Lisbon Bed
H 80 in W 67 in D 87 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Walnut

Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand painted Chinoiserie 2 door cabinet. America, circa. 1930's. In the manner of Baker Furniture.
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Walnut, Fir

Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's
Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's
H 57.13 in W 33.75 in D 15.5 in
Art Deco Antique Bed in Fruitwood with Parquetry and Sunburst Inlay, WK196
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive Art Deco style French antique bed with sunburst and parquetry inlay, carved garland pediment and ormolu decoration. This bed accepts a US Queen Size (or UK King Size),...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Antique French Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed in White Oyster Painted Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis XVI Style French Painted Bed Beautiful carvings of rose swags and ribbons, with a basket of roses. Total outter dimensions: 60”w x 79.5”d x 54.5”h Footboard 36”h. Total Inside...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Edwardian Black Chinoiserie Bergère Cane Settee
Located in Hastings, GB
English Edwardian chinoiserie Beech Wood bergère cane settee, circa 1900 Decorated with painted oriental scenes and figures, in superb condition for it’s age All cane work is in good...
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Antique 18th Century British Edwardian Settees

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Cane, Wood

Edwardian Black Chinoiserie Bergère Cane Settee
Edwardian Black Chinoiserie Bergère Cane Settee
H 31.89 in W 64.38 in D 34.65 in
King Size Mahogany Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by traditional poster beds from the past and features hand carved fluted ...
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2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Beech

French Louis XVI Style Sofa
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Kingdom Sofa with Velvet Fabric Aged Brass Base and Golded Nails
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa kingdom upholstered and covered with red wine cotton velvet fabric with matte vintage brass base and with golded polished nails. Also available on request upholstered and co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

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Black Four-Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black four-poster beds is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, all black four-poster beds available were constructed with great care. There are 21 antique and vintage black four-poster beds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of black four-poster beds available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Black four-poster beds bearing Georgian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black four-poster beds over the years, but those made by Heal's and Julia Gray are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Beds And Bed 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 Black Four-Poster Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Today, 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    Across 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You 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.

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