French Tester Bed
Vintage Neoclassical Modern Gold Leaf King Size Poster Bed Lattice Tester Canopy
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive King size canopy bed. Drawing inspiration from Italian and French styling. Made from
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
H 93 in W 85 in D 79 in
NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
H 90.25 in W 82 in D 61.25 in
Pair of Beds, 19th Century, American Colonial-Style, Mahogany, ‘Antiquarian’
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This pair of half-tester beds were acquired for the guest suite at Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Mary
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Mahogany
H 75.99 in W 83.86 in D 42.92 in
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French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bed, C 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Brass Finial King Size Scrolling Canopy Bed Frame
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French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 157.49 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain "Flora Danica" Dinner Service for 12
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Located in New York, NY
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Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
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Modern White Velvet Upholstered Bench with Black Wenge Legs Gold Stainless Steel
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H 17.72 in W 68.9 in D 19.69 in
Early Pierre Chapo Daybed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, daybed with drawer model 'L03', France, circa 1965.
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Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
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Cane, Wood
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
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Located in Wrexham, GB
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Antique Carved Oak Tester Bed
Located in Culver City, CA
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French Day Bed, Late 19th Century Painted and Gold Leaf Wood
Located in Santa Fe, NM
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Prudent Mallard Half-Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional American Rococo Revival half-tester bed displays the hallmarks of the great New
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Crown Architectural Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
on its own or utilize above a child's tester bed as a drapery crown.
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Queen Size Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
Queen size Bed made from painted 19th century columns & iron; assembled with faux painted new parts
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
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19th Century Brass Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very unusual bed, fits a full size mattress.
Inside measures: L - 74 1/2" x W - 55"
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A Repousse Gilt Tester Bed with Crown
Located in New Orleans, LA
Napolean III tole and mother of pearl decorated cast iron bed with a pagoda style canopy with gilt
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Iron, Metal
Oak Court Cupboard Carved Oak Sideboard, Scotland, 1910 REDUCED!!!
Located in Vancouver, BC
three most important pieces of furniture (the others were the tester bed and the great chair.) They were
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Vintage 1910s Sideboards
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Oak
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Questions About French Tester Bed
- What is a tester bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Also known as a canopy bed, a tester bed is supported with a headboard and two posts. A tester bed usually features a full-sized suspended canopy with curtains on the top, back and sides. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tester beds from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a half tester bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A half tester bed is a low-foot bed — which means there is no footboard and it won’t look as imposing in your bedroom, particularly if space is a concern. A half tester bed’s canopy only covers the headboard. It is known as a “half” tester bed because the canopy extends only to half the length of the bed. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary half tester beds from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The tester on a four poster bed is the canopy over the bed. It was usually made of wood and could be covered with cloth. It provided privacy and helped enclose the bed, making it easier to heat the bed area. On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage and contemporary four-poster beds.
- What does half-tester bed mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A half-tester bed means that the bed features a half a canopy above it. This half-tester may be used to suspend curtains that could help provide more privacy and retain more warmth around the head of the bed. Shop 1stDibs for a collection of beds featuring half-testers.
- What is a French style bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A French style bed is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a double bed. It is equivalent to one and a half of a twin bed. You can find a variety of mid-century, art deco, modern and many more French style beds to choose from on 1stDibs.
- What is a French Corbeille bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A French Corbeille bed is a piece of wooden bedroom furniture. Typically, the beds feature arched upholstered headboards and footboards that show off decorative molding. The footboard usually has a slight inward curve. Shop a variety of Corbeille beds on 1stDibs.
- What is a French double bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French double bed is a bed of a specific size. The French double is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a standard double or full-size bed. In France, the bed is sometimes called “un grand lit” or "a big bed." Shop a selection of antique and vintage French double beds on 1stDibs.
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