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What is a half tester bed?
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A 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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19th C English Half Tester Double Brass Bed Frame
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
19thC English half tester double brass bed frame with lattice swing brackets to the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, M4P13
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent mahogany Victorian half tester bed with flame veneer in the shaped foot panel, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Cast Iron Half Tester Antique Bed finished in Blue Verdigris, M4P46
Located in Wrexham, GB
A 5ft wide cast iron antique half tester bed with half-round canopy supported by tall back posts
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent exhibition quality antique Victorian gilded solid brass half tester double bed having a
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
Pia Manu Unique Handcrafted Double Bed in Wrought Iron
By Pia Manu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
feature. A half tester iron canopy is prominently placed above the bed, giving this bed an almost medieval
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
