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Painted Four Poster Bed

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed. Queen Size. A wonderful combination of antique
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Roma Ivory King Size Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Presenting the stunning Roma Bed, a symbol of romance and enduring beauty. This hand-painted four
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2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Roma Ivory King Size Bed
Roma Ivory King Size Bed
H 102.76 in W 85.04 in D 88.98 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

John Dickinson ‘Twig’ King Size Four Poster Bed
By John Dickinson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Dickinson ‘Twig’ King Size Four Poster Bed John Dickinson (1919–1982) USA, circa 1970’s Two
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20th Century American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Plaster, Wood, Paint

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

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Wood

Plume Four-Poster Bed in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Chippendale design four-poster bed with serpentine scrolling foliate canopy rails supported
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint, Gesso

Italian Hand Painted Regency Style Queen Bed W/ Palm Fronds By Patina
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Fantastic hand painted regency style queen size four poster bed with palm frond finials. It is hand
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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Italian Carved Four Poster Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
rail are beautifully carved and the bed is beautifully presented in a gessoed, painted, filigreed and
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20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine, Paint

Italian Carved Four Poster Bed
Italian Carved Four Poster Bed
H 91 in W 70.5 in D 95 in
Hand Made White & Gold Painted Carved Wooden Four Poster Bed
Located in Worcester, GB
Hand made white & gold painted carved wooden four poster bed Measures: Width: 162.5 cm
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Mid-20th Century British Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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
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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Italian Hand Painted Four Poster Faux Bamboo Bed by Patina with Birds, King
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! It is a lovely hand painted four poster bed by Patina. It is Italian. The four posts
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Late 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Neo-Classical Style Tole Painted Metal Framed Four Poster Bed, Queen
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a queen size neo-classical style tole painted metal four poster bed that is attributed to
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Laurel Wreath Iron Four Poster Queen Size Bed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century 4 poster bed by Lineage Home Furnishings for Maitland Smith. Made from wrought
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Federal Style Carved Mahogany Four Poster Bed in Manner of Samuel McIntire
By Phillip Lowe
Located in Essex, MA
Incredible Handcrafted Four Poster Bed in Style of McIntire. Made by Phillip Lowe, Beverly
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20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany, Birch

RARE ORIGINAL BLUE 19THC CHILDS POSTER BED
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED CHILDS FOUR POSTER BED FROM NEW ENGLAND-WONDERFUL PATINA AND
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Linen, Down

20th C. Hand Painted Regency Style Bed with Palm Fronds Att. to Patina, Queen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted regency style queen size four poster bed with palm frond finials. It is
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Sirmos King Size Arbor Bed
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A painted plaster four poster bed in the form of twigs and branches.
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

Sirmos King Size Arbor Bed
Sirmos King Size Arbor Bed
H 88 in W 85 in D 81 in
Italian Four Poster Bed 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Fabulous Italian x4 Poster Bed This Bed is so Artistic
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Italian Four Poster Bed 19th Century
Italian Four Poster Bed 19th Century
H 68.51 in W 82.68 in D 61.03 in
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

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Wood

Regency Style Carved and Painted Four Poster Tester Bed with Palm Fronds, King
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This wonderful regency style carved and painted four poster tester bed with carved palm fronds on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

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

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

Hollywood Regency Queen-Size Floral Four Poster Bed Frame
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency queen-size floral four poster bed frame. Solid wood with a painted finish
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

A Painted Plaster Four-Poster Bed by Sirmos
Located in New York, NY
A Painted Plaster Four-Poster Bed by Sirmos, from the 1970’s, in the form of twigs and branches.
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

George III Period Mahogany and Painted Four-Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
George III period mahogany and painted four-poster bed, formerly the property of the Lord Menuhin
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Antique 1780s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Painted Four Poster bed
Located in Hudson, NY
PRICE REDUCTION A Louis XVI four poster bed in flaky old yellow paint, with carved a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames

Pair of Red Painted Four Poster Single Bed Frames
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of red painted four-poster bed single canopy bed frames. The beds with four turned bed posts
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Late 20th Century American George III Beds and Bed Frames

An exceptional four poster painted mahogany bed
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Blandford Forum, Dorset
A cream and green painted four poster bed after a design by Robert Adam. The original was made by
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

An exceptional four poster painted mahogany bed
An exceptional four poster painted mahogany bed
H 98.43 in W 90.16 in D 90.16 in
Anglo-Indian Carved Four Poster Bed Painted White
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian solid teak bed that has been newly painted white. Elaborate carved details on
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak, Paint

Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Painted Single Four-Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in Darwen, GB
A superb Sheraton Revival satinwood painted single four-poster bed with canopy originally purchased
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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

English Four-Poster Painted Tester Bed, circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th century painted English tester bed with distressed finish features four carved
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Antique 1880s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

French Country Four-Poster, Painted King-Size Bed
Located in Glendale, CA
Four poster bed in white antique washed finish. Accepts standard King-size mattress. Comes with
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Late 20th Century Country Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Round Mahogany Table on a Hexagonal Base
Located in Casteren, NL
A very rare Dutch Empire round table in exquisite flamed mahogany. The tabletop is made from two sheets of mahogany in a symmetrical open book manner. The table has a solid mahogany ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Empire Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

King-Size Tufted Bed, Bronze Lion Paw Feet Available in Any Size by Old Plank
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite custom handmade and tufted upholstered (requires 21 yards) king-size bed. This beautiful bed was designed by a noted Chicago design firm. Resting on solid bronze or brass l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

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Wool, Upholstery

Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Glass

Rosso Wall Mirror
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
Contemporary Minimal Oval Coffee Center Table Travertine Stone Natural by HOMMÉS
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Poplar, Burl

Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Enamel, Brass

Solana Wall Sconces
Solana Wall Sconces
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
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Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Antique 19th Century Italian Hand Painted Pine Armoire, C.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Italian beautiful and rustic painted pine armoire, decorated with a decorative pattern in white and grey, has its original lock and key. CONDITION In Good C...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Bergère Bed, Handmade in the Classic LXVI French Style by La Maison, London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Bergère bed is made in the classic French Louis XVI style. The styling of this period was founded on the "Beau Idéal", the idealisation of beauty, based on the purity and grander...
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

Clamp Canopy Bed by Francesco Forcellini
By Francesco Forcellini
Located in Città Della Pieve, PG
Tradizione della forma e soluzioni di design. A bed with an appealing hybrid aesthetic language, characterized by a junction-between base and posts-that emphasizes the elements of th...
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Clamp Canopy Bed by Francesco Forcellini
Clamp Canopy Bed by Francesco Forcellini
H 86.62 in W 74.81 in D 80.71 in
King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features simple round tap...
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2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

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Painted Four Poster Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal painted four poster bed for your home. A painted four poster bed — often made from wood, paint and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage painted four poster bed now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer painted four poster bed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted four poster bed, designed in the Neoclassical, Georgian or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made painted four poster bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Julia Gray, Niermann Weeks and Phillip Lowe are consistently popular.

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 Painted Four Poster Bed
  • 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
    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.
  • 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.

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