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What is the canopy above a bed called?

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What is the canopy above a bed called?
The canopy above a bed is called a tester. Antique testers were most often made of wood. Contemporary testers may also be made of metal, or simply draped cloth. There are also half-size testers that cover the upper half of the bed. On 1stDibs, find an array of canopy beds featuring testers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size canopy bed By Henredon USA, Circa
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Queen Size Canopy Bed by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern canopy bed By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ebony, Walnut, Burl

Henredon White Wash Pickled Maple Canopy Light Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT!
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon White Wash Pickled Maple Canopy Light Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT!
Category

20th Century American Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

King Size Walnut Federal Style Gold Leaf Canopy Bed Headboard Footboard MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
King Size Walnut Federal Style Gold Leaf Canopy Bed Headboard Footboard MINT!
Category

20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

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