Full Tester Beds
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry, Damask
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Recent Sales
2010s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Copper
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Night Stands
Brass
Antique 1780s Russian Regency Wall Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lacquer
Lacquer
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The size of a full size bed is 35 inches wide by 75 inches long. This makes a full size bed, also known as a double mattress, 15 inches wider than a twin size mattress. A bed frame will typically add an additional 2 to 5 inches to this measurement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.
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