Four Poster Tester Bed
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
Category
Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
$36,000 Sale Price
40% Off
H 119 in W 82.5 in D 60 in
American Charleston Mahogany Classical Foliage Barley Twist Tester Bed, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Charleston Classical mahogany four poster tester bed with flanking carved acanthus foliage
Category
Antique 1810s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
$85,000
H 88.5 in W 79 in D 56.5 in
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Located in Portland, OR
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This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full tester beds, with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Damask
$8,995 / set
H 87 in W 48 in D 80 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
Category
Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$35,000
H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam
Category
Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
$61,944
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 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
Category
20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
$1,750 Sale Price
41% Off
H 78 in W 59 in D 81 in
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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
Category
Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 95.5 in W 76.75 in D 48.25 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ormolu
H 83 in W 54 in D 78.75 in
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
Category
Antique 1820s Bajan British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
New York Four Poster Mahogany Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen sized mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus leaf and reeded post. New
Category
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Tester Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Federal style mahogany four poster queen size tester bed
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Tester Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Federal style flame mahogany four poster queen size tester bed
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 87 in W 68 in D 88 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
Category
Antique 1650s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 74.81 in W 57.29 in D 82.68 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
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 88.25 in W 82.25 in D 88.75 in
American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist & Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany four poster tester / finial bed with a carved book matched headboard
Category
Antique 1810s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 85.75 in W 63.75 in D 78.75 in
Tester or Four Poster Double Bed, Early to Mid-17th Century, German Baroque, Oak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
twist turnings. There are iron hooks for hanging throughout.
Bed components
• Oak tester
• Full
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Baroque Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 74.02 in W 71.66 in D 59.06 in
Regency Style Carved and Painted Four Poster Tester Bed with Palm Fronds, King
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This wonderful regency style carved and painted four poster tester bed with carved palm fronds on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 87 in W 84 in D 87.75 in
17th Century English Style Panelled Mahogany Four-Poster Tester Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome 17th century style dark mahogany four-poster tester bed with a fielded panelled cornice
Category
20th Century English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
Four Poster Bed Tester Bed Antique 17th Century Style, England, 1940s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Impressive 17th century style double four poster bed tester oak bed
England, 1940s
Solid oak
Category
Vintage 1940s English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Four Post Tester or Canopy Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
Mahogany four-poster tester bed from British India, circa 1920, with elaborate hand carvings of two
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
English Four-Poster Painted Tester Bed, circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th century painted English tester bed with distressed finish features four carved
Category
Antique 1880s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
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
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Four Poster Tester Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic four poster tester bed available at 1stDibs. A four poster tester bed — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a four poster tester bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right four poster tester bed, those designed in Neoclassical, Baroque and Georgian 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 Four Poster Tester Bed
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, the point of a four-poster bed is largely stylistic. People place them in bedrooms due to their elegant decorative appearance. Historically, four-poster beds featured heavy curtains that blocked light, preserved privacy and provided warmth in the winter. You'll find a selection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A four poster bed features four posts, one at each corner. A canopy bed also has four posts, one at each corner, but a canopy bed is covered with a cloth of some sort. They can look similar except for the canopy on top. However, canopy posts are often built differently than four poster beds so they can accommodate the fabric. Shop a collection of four poster and canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Across the top of older four-poster beds was a wooden rail that was called the tester. The tester often held a rail where curtains were attached that could be pulled closed. Shop a collection of four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can make a four-poster bed modern in a number of ways. Try refinishing it with matte spray paint or covering the headboard with fabric or wallpaper. You can also hang fabric in contemporary prints from the frame as a canopy. You'll find a collection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
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