Items Similar to Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13
Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
About the Item
Monumental and Rare antique Anglo Indian Raj tester or canopy bed, circa first half 19th century. A genuine and Real McCoy Period example. Not to be confused with the many fakes and remakes. Made from solid mahogany with intricate carvings throughout. Features a camelback shaped headboard with interwoven and pierced floral designs. Canopy is supported by long hand turned posts that lead to impressive spindled galleries. Frame is supported by robust turned feet.
History of the Colonial/ Anglo Indian four poster beds
The style of the Anglo Indian Colonial beds dates from 1840 until 1947 (until Indian Independence). The beds were constructed for the British Raj, their families and the British Military in Colonial India. The beds were designed to collapse and be transported “flat pack” so could easily be moved whilst on military exercises and to their summerhouses in the hills. They were made when the Raj was at its height. The size, style and quality of the bed depict the status of the occupier or the military rank of the owner. They were made from the finest wood usually Mahogany, Teak or Sissoo wood (a member of the rose wood family).
Teak and sissoo wood were used extensively in the construction of these colonial four poster beds because they had a the advantage of only minimally expanding and contracting when exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity. They were resistant to woodwork, termites, and the occasional splash of seawater.
84" L x 72" W x 89.5"h, rail height 24"
Interior Space
72" L x 65" W
Best modified to fit a standard queen by extending the rails 8".
- Dimensions:Height: 89.5 in (227.33 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 84 in (213.36 cm)
- Style:Anglo Raj (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good Antique Condition; distressing and wear commensurate with age.
- Seller Location:Dayton, OH
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2010
1stDibs seller since 2020
1,113 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Dayton, OH
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster BedLocated in Dayton, OHAn antique Early American style small single poster bed. Features turned posts and toupie feet. Dimensions: 30" x 30" x 80", rail 11"hCategory
Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsMahogany
- Rare Antique 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Four Post Tester BedLocated in Dayton, OHAn Exceedingly Rare 18th century Chinese Chippendale Queen Size Tester Bed. The bed was showcased in the 1960s film From The Terrace with...Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsMahogany
- Vintage Neoclassical Modern Gold Leaf King Size Poster Bed Lattice Tester CanopyLocated in Dayton, OHAn impressive King size canopy bed. Drawing inspiration from Italian and French styling. Made from iron with a golf leaf finish. Features lattice medallion...Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsIron, Gold Leaf
- 20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size BedLocated in Dayton, OHAn impressive 20th Century inlaid mahogany four poster double size tester bed featuring Hepplewhite and colonial styling. Features a camelback, through bolts and trophy cup turned a...Category
20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsBrass
- Large Anglo-Indian Raj Reclaimed Teak & Iron Dome Top Storage Trunk Coffee TableLocated in Dayton, OHBeautifully detailed 20th century Anglo-Indian storage trunk coffee or cocktail table. A rectangular form made from reclaimed teak with iron banding. The top shocases a slight dome top with a carved apron. Includes ornate latching and handles along the side. The trunk lid...Category
20th Century Anglo Raj Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsIron
- Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post BedLocated in Dayton, OHAntique 19th century cannonball post bed. Made of cherry with traditional Colonial styling that features reticulated headboard with serpentine crest and tall turned posts. Dimensio...Category
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsPine
You May Also Like
- Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon BedLocated in North Hollywood, CAIndo Portuguese Mughal Raj queen Bed, Anglo Indian hand-carved Bed. Baroque Lisbon style queen four poster bed in ebony dark black finish. Ofte...Category
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsWood
- Anglo Indian Antique 4 Poster 5ft Double Bed This is a very unusual bed it hasLocated in Chillerton, Isle of WightAnglo Indian Antique 4 Poster 5ft Double Bed This is a very unusual bed it has slightly square lines with a pierced and carved central post lead...Category
Antique Early 1900s Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsTeak
- American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815By Anthony Gabriel QuervelleLocated in Hollywood, SCAmerican mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks headboard, acanthus carved bulbous post, origina...Category
Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsBrass
- English Cuban Mahogany Tester BedLocated in Hollywood, SCEnglish Cuban Mahogany tester bed with carved acanthus reeded post, gadrooning molded tester, terminating on Chippendale Marlboro feet with brass c...Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Beds and Bed Frames
- Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, M4P13Located in Wrexham, GBA magnificent mahogany Victorian half tester bed with flame veneer in the shaped foot panel, and serpentine shaped canopy with curtain rails and rings. ...Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsMahogany
- Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Full Tester Bed c1830Located in Big Flats, NYAn antique American Empire Greco full size tester bed offers flame mahogany construction with paneled headboard in arch form with carved foliate, floral and shield crest with flankin...Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsMahogany
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Early 19th Century Wood Frames
Antique Rare Frames
Used Canopy Frame
Solid Mahogany Bedroom Furniture
Solid Mahogany Bedroom
Mahagony Beds
Antique Mahogany Hand Carved
Antique Style Bed
Antique Bed Style
Mahogany Bed Used
Floral Wood Carved Frame
Antique Bed 19th
19th Century Wood Bed
Hand Carved Bed
Carved 19th Century Bed
Colonial India
Early Colonial Antiques
Best Bed