American Tester Bed
Monumental American C. LEE Full Tester, “Bed 2741 !!!”
By Charles Lee
Located in Dallas, TX
Available for curation; a monumentally superb full tester Charles Lee plantation bed.
Manchester
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Antique 18th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Full Tester Bed c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Greco full size tester bed offers flame mahogany construction with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 92 in W 69 in D 81.5 in
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks
Category
Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 119 in W 82.5 in D 60 in
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in
Charleston Mahogany Classical Tester Bed. Charleston, Circa 1815-20
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston Classical mahogany four poster tester bed with acanthus, pineapple, and barley twist
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Early 19th Century Charleston Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Tester
Located in Charleston, SC
This classical four-poster bed was made in Charleston, South Carolina, in the first quarter of the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
H 90.25 in W 82 in D 61.25 in
American Federal Four Post Maple Bed
Located in New York, NY
American four post maple bed, with headboard 4 carved posts & 2 rails
mounted with brackets for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Mahogany
H 75.99 in W 83.86 in D 42.92 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
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
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
Category
Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Poplar
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Bargello Flamestitch Silk Embroidery Florence Spetchley Park Bed Curtains Pair
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
tester bed at the Cha^teau de Carrouges, Carrouges, Basse-Normandie is hung with 18th or 19th century
Category
Antique 1620s Italian Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Silk
H 75.6 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
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By Leighton Hall Furniture
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Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in west palm beach, FL
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Pair of Grand-Scale Arched Glass-Paneled Double Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of grand-scale arched glass paneled double doors. Contains (mostly) original glass plates (one missing, the second broken) Constructed, circa 1910 in Paris.
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Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood, Mahogany
Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all-over hand carved Asian gilded designs. It will hold a queen size mattress and is made...
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H 99 in W 99 in D 71 in
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
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Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
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By Councill Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
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...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Day Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
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Rosewood
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Full Size Bed, circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
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USA, Circa 1890s
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Oak
French Six-Light Gilded Wood Chandelier with Aged Gold Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, flanking fluted carved arms with b...
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H 36.5 in W 81 in D 25.25 in
Fine Carved Antique Oak Queen Size Tall Headboard Footboard Bed MINT!
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved Antique Oak King Size Tall Headboard Footboard Bed MINT!
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Oak
Boat Bed Louis-Philippe Period Circa 1840
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful boat bed in mahogany veneer, Louis Philippe period. Its small dimensions allow it to be used also as a bench. The four legs are equipped with casters, which allows him to m...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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Queen size 1960's 4 poster bed frame
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Queen size bed, headboard, foot board, side rails,and 4 posters with tester, probably pine
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19th century Carved Mahogany American Empire Tester Bed
Located in Savannah, GA
American tester bed made of Cuban mahogany. Features include four intricately carved solid wood
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
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Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Sheraton tester poster bed offers mahogany construction with carved headboard
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
American Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Tester Bed, circa 1840
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 92.75 in W 62.5 in D 82.5 in
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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Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Beds and Bed Frames
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American Maple Full Size Tester Bed with Canopy, circa 1930
Located in Savannah, GA
American maple full size tester bed with canopy, circa 1930. Mattress and bedding not included.
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Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Hollywood, SC
American classical mahogany four poster tester bed with scrolled ormolu headboard, turned bulbous
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Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ormolu
H 83 in W 54 in D 78.75 in
Gold Double Half Tester Bed - M4P22
Located in Wrexham, GB
A cast iron half tester bed from the mid-Victorian era finished in gold with decorative brass
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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American Empire Neoclassical Carved Grape & Leaf Flame Mahogany Tester Bed c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Greco Classical tester bed offers flame mahogany construction with
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
H 107.25 in W 59 in D 83.5 in
Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus and tassel motif. Philadelphia, Late
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Half Tester Bed - MHT1
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine example of a cast iron half tester bed finished in white. The ornate iron work on the panel
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass, Iron, Steel
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Located in Wrexham, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
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American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist & Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
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Antique 1810s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
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Located in Miami, FL
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
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H 84.5 in W 52.5 in D 82.5 in
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Located in Hollywood, SC
American Queen sized mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus leaf and reeded post. New
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
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Located in Miami, FL
standard queen size mattress & custom size box spring. Includes tester & curtains which are new. American
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Carved Walnut Doll Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Children's Furniture
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Two Crewel Panels, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
tester bed drapery, in later gilt frames, with restorations.
One panel centred by an emperor seated in
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Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Tapestries
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Silk
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Located in Wrexham, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Linen, Upholstery, Wood
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Located in Essex, MA
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--Tiger Maple
--Original Throughout
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
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Maple
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Located in Great Barrington, MA
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By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in New York, NY
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Philadelphia, c. 1830
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Antique 1820s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
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Located in Providence, RI
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
Important Carved Mahogany Classical Bed, with Elaborate Eagle, Standing on a Globe with Cornstalk Columns, c.1830/40
Located in Providence, RI
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American Tester Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic American tester bed available at 1stDibs. Each American tester bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are many kinds of the American tester bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An American tester bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical 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 American 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.
- 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 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.
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