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19th Century Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is
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19th Century American Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Silk, Wood
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The
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19th Century American Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Charleston Mahogany Classical Tester Bed. Charleston, Circa 1815-20
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston Classical mahogany four poster tester bed with acanthus, pineapple, and barley twist
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Tester Bed
Prudent Mallard attrib. American Rococo Revival Mahogany Tester Bed
By Prudent Mallard
Located in Savannah, GA
A tester bed, also known as a four-poster bed, is a bed with four vertical columns supporting a
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1830s Rococo Revival Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass
1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
Gorgeous
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Oak
H 95.5 in W 76.75 in D 48.25 in
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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Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
H 92 in W 69 in D 81.5 in
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique circa 1880-1900 hand carved English Burr Oak Emperor size Tester bed frame which is the largest I
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Oak
H 118.51 in W 103.15 in D 102.76 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed circa 1580-1620 Charles I
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Early 1600s English Jacobean Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Oak
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks
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1810s American American Empire Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass
H 119 in W 82.5 in D 60 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for and carved with Bishop James
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15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Oak
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post
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1760s English George II Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 in
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Foliage Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, C 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany four poster bed with carved foliage acanthus reeded foot post
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1770s English Chippendale Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass
H 90.5 in W 75 in D 54 in
Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental and Rare antique Anglo Indian Raj tester or canopy bed, circa first half 19th century. A
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Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
H 89.5 in W 72 in D 84 in
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
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Bronze
H 90.25 in W 82 in D 61.25 in
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An 18th century Rosewood tester bed from an important palace in Goa. The posts are beautifully
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18th Century Indian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Rosewood
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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1770s British Chippendale Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
H 101.97 in W 59.45 in D 81.5 in
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An 18th-century Rosewood tester/canopy bed originating from a significant palace in Goa. The bed
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18th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Rosewood
Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair
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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Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
H 75.99 in W 83.86 in D 42.92 in
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
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19th Century English Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass, Iron
Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton mahogany full size bed with carved shaped posts featuring swag,tassel, & foliate
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Iron
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High
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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent exhibition quality antique 19th Century Victorian gilded solid brass half tester double
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass
H 88.98 in W 55.91 in D 81.89 in
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
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1860s English Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass
H 88.98 in W 55.91 in D 81.89 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tester Canopy bed
A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, this is pretty much as
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1860s British Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Hardwood
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster bed frame with exquisite carvings to the
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1650s English Jacobean Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Oak
H 74.81 in W 57.29 in D 82.68 in
Italian Neoclassical Handcarved Gilded Tester State Bed (6ft/180cm) & Cupboard
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, Handcarved, Painted & Gilded, Tester State Bed & Accompanying Cupboard of State With An Impeccable Historic
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1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Beech
H 113.39 in W 100.01 in D 76.38 in
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
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1620s Italian Baroque Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Silk
H 75.6 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Antique Carved Oak Tester Bed
Located in Culver City, CA
An antique oak tester bed with a molded and pierced carved cornice, a carved frieze and a
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17th Century French Jacobean Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Oak
Late Victorian Iron and Brass Half Tester Bed, circa 1880
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Late Victorian iron and brass half tester bed, circa 1880
Mattress not included, please enquire if
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tester Bed
Carved Mahogany Sheraton Tall Post Bed
By Thomas Whedman
Located in Providence, RI
, including its original tester. In the world of beds, this is a standout, with no alterations or repairs. It
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-17th Century Carved Oak Press Cupboard with Superb Original Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
the most prestigious pieces of furniture in an ordinary house, probably only second to the tester bed
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Mid-17th Century English Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Oak
H 64.5 in W 56.5 in D 20.75 in
SET OF THREE SOUTH GERMAN GILTWOD WALL HANGINGS
Located in San Francisco, CA
comprising a pair of brackets and a single valance or bed tester.
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Giltwood
Blue Verdigris Half Tester Bed, M4P28
Located in Wrexham, GB
5ft wide attractive cast iron half tester bed finished in blue Verdigris.
The price includes a
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Late 19th Century European Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Iron
Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111
Located in Wrexham, GB
Magnificent mahogany Victorian half tester bed with arched foot panel and serpentine canopy.
The
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Early 19th Century European Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus and tassel motif. Philadelphia, Late
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
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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19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Rosewood
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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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique Old Louisiana Heirloom Mahogany Tester Bed, circa 1860-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Old Louisiana heirloom mahogany tester bed, circa 1860-1880.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
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 Antique Tester Bed
Barbados Mahogany Four Poster Sunburst Tester Bed. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Barbados mahogany hand carved four poster tester bed with flanking scrolled sunburst head board
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1820s Bajan British Colonial Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
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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19th Century American American Empire Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass
Painted Cast Iron Half Tester Bed M4P34
Located in Wrexham, GB
This superb original mid-Victorian cast iron half tester bed has the original floral painted
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Iron
Mid-Victorian Iron Half Tester Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine example of a cast iron half tester bed in its original condition. The ornate iron work on
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Iron, Steel
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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Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
H 107.25 in W 59 in D 83.5 in
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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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
William IV Tester Bed
Located in NYC, NY
A delicately carved four-post bed with wood framed tester and tapering posts carved with a
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19th Century Scottish Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
Portuguese Rosewood Tester Bed
Located in Essex, MA
With barley twist supports and conforming headboard, with trim with metallic thread crests.
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Other
Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Half Tester Bed - MHT2
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb and rare example of a mid-Victorian half tester bed in original condition. The tapered
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Beautifully inlaid 3/4 Tester bed dated 1768 w/ custom mattress
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really quite beautiful inlaid marquetry veneered Tester bed. It features inlay dating the bed to
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This Victorian mahogany half tester bed is superb, it dates from around 1860 it has a half canopy
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent Victorian mahogany half tester bedstead with shaped foot panel and tall canopy. The
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tester Bed
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful panelled figured mahogany headboard and canopy, carved surround, end posts with reeding and leaf carving
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Wood
American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Charleston, SC
American classical mahogany four poster tester bed with scrolled ormolu headboard, turned bulbous
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Early 1800s American American Classical Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Ormolu
H 83 in W 54 in D 78.75 in
Brass & Iron Half Tester Bed, M4P39
Located in Wrexham, GB
Beautifully painted Victorian half tester bedstead in our hand painted blue verdigris with
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique American Sheraton Mahogany Tester Bed, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Sheraton tester poster bed offers mahogany construction with carved headboard
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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
18TH CENTURY KING GEORGE I CiRCA 1700 ORNATELY CARVED JACOBEAN OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable original circa 1700 King George I Jacobean Oak Tester bed with ornately hand carved panels
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Early 1700s English George I Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Oak
H 88.19 in W 53.15 in D 78.75 in
American Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Tester Bed, circa 1840
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Empire Quervelle school tester poster bed offers flame mahogany construction with
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
H 92.75 in W 62.5 in D 82.5 in
Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Full Tester Bed, Full/Double, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton full tester double bed features four posts carved with pineapple and foliate
Category
19th Century American Sheraton Antique Tester Bed
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 81.5 in D 60.5 in
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Antique Tester Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique tester bed available at 1stDibs. Each antique tester bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique tester bed — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique tester bed, those designed in Victorian, Neoclassical and Baroque styles are of considerable interest.
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 Antique 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.
- What is an antique 3/4 bed?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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