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four-poster
noun
four-post·er
ˌfȯr-ˈpō-stər 
: a bed with tall often carved corner posts originally designed to support curtains or a canopy
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Oak beams and panelling; walnut cabinetry and panelling; vaulted window seats and a four-poster said to be the first to have been carved in Kabul more than 100 years ago, conspire to create a completely different look.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Think massive suites inside the mansion with four-poster beds, marbled bathrooms, and sitting rooms with views across the lawn.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
Spindle bed frames are making a comeback, and Serena & Lily’s Cornwall silhouette is noteworthy for its handcrafted bobbin detailing and unexpected four-poster silhouette.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The four-poster bed was supremely comfortable, but didn’t dominate the room.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Think massive suites inside the mansion with four-poster beds, marbled bathrooms, and sitting rooms with views across the lawn.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
Spindle bed frames are making a comeback, and Serena & Lily’s Cornwall silhouette is noteworthy for its handcrafted bobbin detailing and unexpected four-poster silhouette.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The four-poster bed was supremely comfortable, but didn’t dominate the room.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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“Four-poster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-poster. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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