Victorian Canopy Beds
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tester Canopy bed
A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, this is pretty much as
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51
Located in Wrexham, GB
A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
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Grand, Victorian Highly Carved Walnut Queen Size Bed with Canopy
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful example of a Victorian highly carved walnut queen size bed with canopy, featuring
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Satin, Walnut
Victorian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Large Size with Sunburst Canopy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This a wonderful large Victorian mahogany four-poster bed, it has a fabric sun burst canopy
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This Victorian mahogany half tester bed is superb, it dates from around 1860 it has a half canopy
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Brass Finial King Size Scrolling Canopy Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron Victorian brass finial king size scrolling bed frame with canopy. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 91 in W 80.5 in D 85 in
All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
Magnificent all brass four-poster bed with crown and canopy.
This bed accepts a 6ft wide (72 in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Gothic Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Contemporary Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Bed, last quarter 20th c. Features serpentine
Category
Late 20th Century Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 99 in W 68 in D 91 in
Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P50
Located in Wrexham, GB
A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings and fine canopy
Located in Wrexham, GB
A 6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings, fine canopy and original brass
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 80 in W 72 in D 88 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Brass French Victorian Full Size Poster Bed Frame w/ Canopy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron and brass French Victorian style full size poster bed frame with canopy. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
H 62 in W 56 in D 82 in
Twisted Iron Canopy Style Dog Bed with Tassel Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful twisted iron canopy style dog or cat bed with tassels. Includes a soft, patterned cushion
Category
20th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
All Brass Crown and Canopy Four-Poster Bed - MKB8
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent all brass four-poster bed bedstead with four detailed etched brass posts, displaying
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Wide Brass Four Poster Bed with Crown and Canopy, M4P19
Located in Wrexham, GB
one of the finest examples of mid-Victorian decorative beds we have ever had in our showroom.
The
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
A Finely Carved 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Bed with Metal Canopy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A magnificent attractive and finely carved bed. The bed's headboard carved with opposing lions and
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Art Deco Green Malachite Glass Figural Perfume Bottle
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French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19/20th Century) mahogany queen size bed with gilt bronze trim and upholstered panel on headboard (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
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Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
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Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Located in Dayton, OH
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Materials
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Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Located in London, GB
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Oil on canvas
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Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE - 1843
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being A Ghost Story of Christmas.
PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1843.
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Victorian Canopy Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of victorian canopy beds is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct victorian canopy beds — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. There are 40 antique and vintage victorian canopy beds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Victorian canopy beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian and Regency victorian canopy beds are consistently popular styles.
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 Victorian Canopy Beds
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Canopy beds were initially designed to conserve warmth and to offer privacy. Now, the four-poster frame offers plentiful design opportunities, from classic drapes to dramatic tassels. Shop a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are canopy beds still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, canopy beds are still made. A canopy bed features four posts, one at each corner, and affixed to the top of the post is a canopy. The canopy is frequently made of fabric, but it can be made of wood or another solid object and carved to look like fabric. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are canopy beds for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Canopy beds were traditionally used to retain warmth at bedtime and create a sense of privacy within the bed, though now are popular for their luxurious design. Canopy beds usually have four posters and draped fabric over the top and sides.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A canopy over a bed is called a canopy bed. This type of bed is very similar to a 4-poster bed. Decorative fabric is draped upon the upper spaced between the posts.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The canopy above a bed is called a tester. Antique testers were most often made of wood. Contemporary testers may also be made of metal, or simply draped cloth. There are also half-size testers that cover the upper half of the bed. On 1stDibs, find an array of canopy beds featuring testers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To make a canopy for your bed, extend the four posts of your frame using metal or wood. You can then use drapes or fabric to create the canopy. Alternatively, buy your own by shopping a collection of canopy 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.