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Looking for a 4 poster bed in dark finish- It can't be this hard!

15 years ago

We recently moved into a new home and are revamping all of our furnishings. I have my heart set on a four poster bed (with the tall posts) in a dark finish (but not painted). I've scoured the internet and been to all of the furniture stores in town, one of which is supposedly a huge-have-everything-you-could-dream-of store, and nothing. How can it be this hard? I thought this was a pretty traditional type of bed. Why aren't there any out there anywhere? When I look at RMS, I see them all over. Anyone have any good leads for me?

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mpmg46
15 years ago
witmom--
The first place I check for many things is JCPenny. They have several 4 poster beds in various darker woods as you said you are looking for. (Link below).

I know Pottery Barn has a canopy bed as well, if you like that look. I'm not sure what Home Decorators Collection (online as well) has, but you may want to look there too.

I've linked to one of their pages that has several 4 poster beds on it.

Hope it helps!

Here is a link that might be useful: 4 poster beds
mhillgal
15 years ago
I found this website when I was searching for bedroom furniture. I don't know anything about the quality of the furniture, but they also let you create custom beds and have a choice of finishes.

Here is a link that might be useful: Craftique beds
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15 years ago
You may also want to check Durham and Orville and Mead websites, although some of their collections are being discontinued.

Here is a link that might be useful: Orville and Mead Birmingham Collection
amysrq
15 years ago
Martha has a few...

Here is a link that might be useful: ...four poster beds
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I just had one more idea...look at the NC furniture stores online. There are several to choose from and various ranges in quality to suit your needs.
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My Lane "National Geographic" West Indies bed. It's also make in King, mine's queen. It also comes in black w/nickel trim.

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witmom
Original Author
15 years ago
Wow, thanks everyone. I knew I was making it harder than it had to be. Redsox and Sombreuil, those beds are awesome! That reaffirms my decision. I was starting to think I should maybe just give up and go with something different. I appreciate it!
marybeth1
15 years ago
here's my bed hope it helps
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marybeth1
15 years ago
Sorry forgot info. The Kinkaid furniture website is where I found my bed.

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