Polish bed

[1] The curtain is topped with an elaborate crownlike centrepiece, which is connected to the four vertical corner poles of the bed frame (which are usually curved).

Polonaise bedding was possibly first observed at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, at the time when Ottoman styles were fashionable across Europe.

[4] These richly decorated rococo beds were generally designated for the wealthier upper classes and aristocracy that resided in palaces,[5] however, canopies were also popular in many common homes (the warmth of the curtains was functional).

Polish beds dating back to the period can be found in museums, most famous being the Palace of Versailles in France.

The polonaise should not be confused with the lit à la Duchesse where the canopy is only supported from one end.