Brass Tester Bed
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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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
English Cuban Mahogany Tester Bed
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Cuban Mahogany tester bed with carved acanthus reeded post, gadrooning molded tester
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Beds and Bed Frames
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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Antique 1860s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 88.98 in W 55.91 in D 81.89 in
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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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 119 in W 82.5 in D 60 in
20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th Century inlaid mahogany four poster double size tester bed featuring Hepplewhite
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20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 78 in W 59 in D 81 in
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post
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Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 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
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in
Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tester or canopy bed. Hand made from solid wood with intricate carvings throughout.
Features a Moorish
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Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
American Federal Four Post Maple Bed
Located in New York, NY
Boxspring. Each post with mounting bolts & brass bed bolt covers. Also with tester frame & brass finials
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
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
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Iron Large Single Bed with Hand Paintings
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Delicious Italian antique large single bed in iron, 1800. An elaborate wrought iron decoration with many curls and swirls. Internal dimensions inch W 58,26 D 77,16 cm W 148, D 196. A...
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
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Iron
H 58.67 in W 59.06 in D 78.75 in
French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle.
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Wood, Giltwood
H 68.12 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
RARE and SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN BED
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE and SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN BED
Italian, 19th Century
in walnut wood with carvings, inlaid fillets, . Compositions with "allegorical figures”.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Bed Coronas
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Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860.
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Antique 1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
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Osvaldo Borsani Brass Double Bed, Italy, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Osvaldo Borsani brass double bed, Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress, box spring and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the later years of the 18th cen...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
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Velvet, Walnut
The Rosace Bed: Hand Carved In The Louis XVI Style By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Rosace bed is an elegant example of the French LXVI style, with its classic columns and restrained ornamentation the bedstead stands tall and exudes a nobel confidence. The apex ...
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2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Cane, Wood
H 57.09 in W 76.78 in D 84.65 in
Over-Sized Queen Size Carved Italian Vernis Martin Painted Rococo Bed
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Vernis Martin paint decorated bed with a courtship scene. This bed is beautifully carved and has absolutely gorgeous paint decorated scenery. The bed dates to the ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Revival Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
1920's Chinese Export Oriental Heavily Carved Camphor Wood Wardrobe Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Chinese Export circa 1900-1920 Camphor wood wardrobe which is part of a set
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
H 71.46 in W 41.15 in D 18.51 in
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Plywood
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features simple round tap...
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2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Solid Brass Mastercraft King Size Tall Headboard Bed
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid brass headboard king bed by Mastercraft with cup shape finials.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
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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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Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
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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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
CB-17 Antique Scottish '1870' Victorian Queen Size Half Tester Brass Bed
Located in Vancouver, BC
CB-17 antique Scottish Victorian queen-size half tester brass bed,
Scotland, 1870.
All
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Antique 1870s Scottish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
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
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
An Arts & Crafts Cast Brass Half Tester Double Bed with Stylised Floral Details
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts lacquered cast brass half tester double bedstead, with stylised plant and floral
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 87 in W 53.5 in D 78 in
Kindel Furniture Winterthur Collection Georgian Mahogany King Size Tester Bed
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding four poster king size tester or canopy bed
By Kindel Furniture, "Winterthur
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 88.25 in W 82.25 in D 88.75 in
Caribbean Cuban Mahogany Four Poster Bed. Circa 1825
Located in Hollywood, SC
paneled headboard, tester, and terminating on turned bulbous legs with brass feet. Early 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century Cuban British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist & Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal mahogany four poster tester / finial bed with a carved book matched headboard
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Antique 1810s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 85.75 in W 63.75 in D 78.75 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Salesmen Sample Four Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in Charleston, SC
reeded columns on top of rectangular plinths. The plinths have Gothic faux bed bolt covers and the posts
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Antique Early 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.5 in W 19.75 in D 27 in
All Brass Half Tester Bed, MHT3
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb example of a late Victorian half tester bed with ornate cast brass fittings, barley twist
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Brass Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very unusual bed, fits a full size mattress.
Inside measures: L - 74 1/2" x W - 55"
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
19th Century Continental Iron Tester Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Continental Brass-Mounted, Polychromed and Gilt-Stenciled Iron Tester bed with ebonized posts with
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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Carved Mahogany Tall Post Tester Bed
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An unusually fine quality "campaign or camp" bed undoubtedly made for a very wealthy officer with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Monumental Carved Mahogany Tester Bedstead
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in New York, NY
In the Manner of Anthony G. Quervelle
Philadelphia, c. 1830
The tester top rails supported on
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Antique 1820s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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Brass Tester Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass tester bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each brass tester bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass tester bed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each brass tester bed bearing Arts and Crafts, Georgian or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.
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 Brass 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.
- Do brass beds tarnish?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a brass bed will tarnish unless it is properly cared for and lacquered. To prevent tarnishing, you can use linseed oil with a soft terry towel. On 1stDibs, you can find antique brass beds from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Common brass bed parts are called post finials, finial ball washers, bolt covers and rails. Brass bed frames usually have a headboard and footboard made from brass with frame rails made from steel or brass. Shop a collection of brass beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To care for an old brass bed, buff and polish it regularly using a soft, dry cloth. To remove discoloration, moisten a sponge or soft rag with lemon juice or distilled vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. Then, use the cloth to rub the metal. Find a selection of brass beds on 1stDibs.
- 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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