Four posters

There are many stylistic options, but the principle of the classic Four Poster is that it has a full canopy, or tester, over the entire bed. The differences lie in the detail, not just of the posts, but also the canopy and style of bed dressings. There are numerous variations, including:

Turned posts:

Posts are turned by hand from a single piece of fine wood on a lathe. They offer a simple, clean-lined look, which are stained and polished or painted.

Carved posts:

Turned posts can also be carved to create a more ornate interpretation. They can then be stained and polished, have a specialist paint finish applied, or be gilded.

Shaped canopies & cornices:

Serpentine pelmets, arched canopies, deep moulded wooden cornices, stiff fabric covered pelmets or any other style canopy or cornice can be made to order

Swing arm lamps:

Where side curtains make external bedside lighting less effective, swing arm lamps can be neatly attached to the square back posts to light the internal space

 Other Bed Designs

  • Colonial

    The Colonial is an open design, without canopy, the emphasis being on the four posts which are often carved with attractive finials.

  • Lit a Polonaise

    Swooping drapes are gathered up on hidden side arms from the central pleated domed canopy to form a romantic and elegant tented bed.

  • Corona

    Decorative curved coronas attached tot he wall or ceiling, so curtains can be swagged and gathered over the hear or middle of the bed.

  • Half-tester

    The Half Tester is a short canopy over the head of the bed, attached to posts or the wall, making a statement without the enclosing effect of full bed curtains