King 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
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
H 93 in W 85 in D 79 in
Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
English Country King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Country style reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany tester King size bed, with an arched
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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
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Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The Faringdon House, Chippendale Period, Mahogany, Claret Red Damask, Tester Bed Incorporating The
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Antique 1770s British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
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Damask, Mahogany
H 101.97 in W 59.45 in D 81.5 in
Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High
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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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Giltwood, Paint
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This wonderful New York Four Poster bed has a simple poplar headboard and tester for draping. The
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St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
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H 88.5 in W 83 in D 90 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that
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Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
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Cherry, Poplar
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 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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Located in New York, NY
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By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
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By Kindel Furniture, "Winterthur
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(British king-size) base and mattress set.
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Gold Double Half Tester Bed - M4P22
Located in Wrexham, GB
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Located in Wrexham, GB
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Located in Wrexham, GB
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Located in New York, NY
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H 97 in W 89.25 in D 62.5 in
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King Tester Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the king tester bed you’re looking for. Each king tester bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage king tester bed you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a king tester bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A king tester bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Empire and Regency styles are sought with frequency.
Finding the Right beds-frames for You
We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.
Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping.
Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.
Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.
Questions About King 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An Eastern king size bed is another name for a regular king size bed. Eastern King Size beds are 76” wide and 80” long.
- What is Cal king size bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Cal king, or California King, is a bed 72 inches wide by 84 inches long. This mattress is the largest type of mattress available to buyers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best frame for a king size bed will owe to your preferences and personal needs. Think about the layout of your bedroom, what furniture styles you’ve gravitated toward over the years and more. Whether you want your bed frame to be French provincial, modern ash, modern rustic canopy, brass or vintage, you will find all different kinds of bed frames on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, a queen size bed is not bigger than a king. While queen size beds are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long, king size beds are 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. King size beds are 16 inches wider than queen size beds.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, there are two common sizes of king beds: standard and California. The standard king is 72 by 84 inches, while the California King is 76 by 80 inches. Some bed manufacturers offer other specialty kings, such as the 108-by-80-inch Alaskan King. Find a collection of king beds on 1stDibs.
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