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Oak Poster Bed

21st Century Oak and Brass-Plated Steel Four Poster Bed the Campaign Bed
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
The Campaign bed, ebonized oak and brass-plated steel four poster bed B.B. - The design, inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed! Gorgeous
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed with Canopy in Natural Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Milleunanotte Four-Poster Bed & Canopy in Grey Varnished Oak Frame by Emaf Progetti
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam
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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster bed frame with exquisite carvings to the
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Antique 1650s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

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

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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
Greyed Oak Four Post King Bed
H 94.5 in W 83.25 in D 87.25 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

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Wood

21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
With a distinct baroque headboard, this stylish grisaille oak four-poster bed has intricate posts
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

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Washed Oak Moder Four Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous washed oak moder four poster bed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Washed Oak Moder Four Poster Bed
Washed Oak Moder Four Poster Bed
H 84 in W 86 in D 81 in
Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A good looking mid last century fourposter bed in the Georgian style with two matching bedside
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Mid-20th Century French Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

"Rocky Mountain Retreat" or "Exotic Beach Resort" Four Poster Branch Bed
Located in Westport, CT
Hollywood Regency ;Rocky Mountain Retreat or ;Exotic Beach Resortfour-poster bed branch bed - this
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a part 18th century carved oak four poster bed, having a paneled canopy surrounded by
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Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
H 85.04 in W 69.69 in D 91.34 in
Solid Oak Kingsize Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Vintage antique style Solid Oak four poster bed in good condition with nicely turned colums with
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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Solid Oak Kingsize Four Poster Bed
Solid Oak Kingsize Four Poster Bed
H 84.06 in W 73.43 in D 90.95 in
Four Poster Bed Oak Barley Twist, C1920
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful oak barley twist four post bed C1920s Spain. Artisan-crafted turned wood bed with carved
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Early 20th Century Spanish Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Four Poster Bed Oak Barley Twist, C1920
Four Poster Bed Oak Barley Twist, C1920
H 59.06 in W 59.26 in D 83.47 in
Antique Jacobean Style Carved Oak 4 Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality carved oak four poster king size bed in the Jacobean style circa 1920 . The bed is
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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

17th Century Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a superb quality Elizabethan style carved oak four-poster bed. The paneled canopy above
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Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

William And Mary Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
WILLIAM AND MARY STYLE CARVED OAK FOUR POSTER BED THIS BED IS HANDMADE FROM START TO FINISH
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21st Century and Contemporary English Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare Victorian oak four poster bed with barley twist columns to the head and foot. Chamfered
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

17th Century Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four-Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine example of an early 19th century Elizabethan style four-poster bed. Having a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

20th Century English Carved Oak Jacobean Style Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Jacobean style oak four poster bed, having a carved top, supported by
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Elizabethan Style Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an Elizabethan style carved oak four poster bed. Having a carved and moulded cornice
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Mid-20th Century English Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture English Barley Twist Oak King Size Poster Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous solid oak English barley twist king size four post bed frame By Baker Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

English Carved Oak Tudor Style Four Poster Bed Super King Size
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality hand made solid English oak Tudor style carved oak super king size four poster bed
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Vintage 1980s English Tudor Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

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
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Vintage 1930s Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

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
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Vintage 1930s Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Oak Antique Bed WK164
Located in Wrexham, GB
later alterations in the early Twentieth century. The panels may well have been from an oak four poster
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Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Oak Antique Bed WK164
Oak Antique Bed WK164
H 66 in W 66 in D 85 in
Ralph Lauren Sheltering Sky British Colonial Oak King Barley Twist Poster Bed
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon for Ralph Lauren 1301-12 sheltering sky king size poster bed. Made from oak with British
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Antique Late Victorian Crescent Furniture Co Oak Full Size Spindled Poster Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Crescent Line full size bed. Made of oak featuring an open pediment, four posts
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Which Is Unique And Not Mass Produced, There Is Not Another Bed Like This On The Net. Height: 92 1/2
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20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

16th Century Influenced English Hand Carved Oak Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautifully Hand Carved Allover, With Panelled Ceiling, A Truly Stunning Piece Of Craftmanship Height: 92 1/2" Width: 72 1/2" Length: 86 1/2" Mattress Space Within Fr...
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20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Pair of Gothic Carved Oak Four Poster Single/Double Beds, 16th Century Carving
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This is an interesting pair of beds, they have been made from wood dating back to the 16th century
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Antique 16th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
English greyed oak four-poster bed with an elegantly carved canopy, with gothic motifs, urn finials
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed
Greyed Oak Four Post Queen Bed
H 94.5 in W 67.33 in D 87.25 in
Modern 4 Poster King Bed in Black and Metal
Located in North York, ON
This Modern 4 Poster King Size Bed is the perfect choice for those looking for a delicate balance
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2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Tester or Four Poster Double Bed, Early to Mid-17th Century, German Baroque, Oak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
twist turnings. There are iron hooks for hanging throughout. Bed components • Oak tester • Full
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Antique Late 17th Century Baroque Furniture

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Oak

Vintage King Size Jacobean Four Poster Bed and Pair Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite vintage oak four poster bed with canopy, mid-20th century in date, with a pair
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Vintage 1950s Bedroom Sets

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Marble

English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We Have A Lovely Four Poster Bed In Oak, 20th Century Carved In The William And Mary Style
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20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed
English Oak Carved Four Poster Bed
H 83.5 in W 87.5 in D 65 in
Vintage Carved Oak Canopy Barley Twist Posters Queen Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Vintage Carved Oak Canopy bed with Barley Twist Posters. Flower and branches wood
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Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

English Gothic/Tudor Style Oak Four-Poster Emperor Size Bed
By Wood Brothers
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fabulous opportunity to own a rare Emperor size four-poster bed. This super bed was designed in
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Vintage 1970s English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak, Braid

Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Oak bed in the manner of Jean Royere with undulation design on the headboards and posts that end in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Four Poster Hand Carved Oak Canopy Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Renaissance four-poster bed canopy bed will make you sleep like royalty! Barley twist
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Antique 1860s Belgian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Bed Dog Sample Dolls Tester 4 Poster Upholstered Antiquarian Jacobean Style Oak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
• Rare diminutive, Antiquarian, oak, tester or 4 poster, upholstered bed in the Baroque-style
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Vintage 1950s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Vintage Bernhardt Athena Collection Oak King Size Poster Bed Frame 4 Post Tuscan
By Bernhardt
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Bernhardt Athena king size bed frame. Made of oak with finely carved details and dramatic
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

STUNNiNG CARVED LIMED OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL FOUR POSTER SUPER KING SIZE BED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Revival Limed Oak Super King size bed frame Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
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20th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage King Size Jacobean Four-Poster Bed with Canopy, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite vintage oak four-poster bed with canopy, mid-20th century in date. It has a
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Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Very Rare Heals Antique Oak Four Poster Bed
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Lancashire, GB
Very Rare Heals Antique Oak Four Poster Bed. This is a great antique oak bed, superb quality which
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Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

HENREDON Oak Tudor Paneled Four Poster Canopy King Bed
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
An English Tudor style king size four poster paneled bed with canopy by Henredon. Solid oak with
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Late 20th Century American Tudor Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

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

Stunning Four Poster Oak Bed Barley Twist Uprights Linen Headboard, circa 1930
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent and decadent oak four poster bed with barley twist turned uprights and a linen
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Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
An important 18th century four-poster bed by Gillows of Lancaster originating from the home of the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed
18th Century Gillows Four Poster Bed
H 114 in W 76 in D 80.5 in
Four Poster Bed Tester Bed Antique 17th Century Style, England, 1940s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Impressive 17th century style double four poster bed tester oak bed England, 1940s Solid oak
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Vintage 1940s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Pair of twin beds
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of mahoganized oak four-poster twin beds. Beds feature scroll-cut headboards and reeded
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20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Pair of twin beds
Pair of twin beds
H 50 in W 40 in D 80 in

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Oak Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oak poster bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and braid, every oak poster bed was constructed with great care. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage oak poster bed now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oak poster bed — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right oak poster bed, those designed in Neoclassical, Baroque and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Ambrose Heal, Baker Furniture Company and Benedikt Bolza Design each produced at least one beautiful oak poster bed that is worth considering.

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 Oak Poster Bed
  • 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
    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
    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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The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time

A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.