What is a tester bed?

Also 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?

A 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?

A 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 a tester on a four poster bed?

The 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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Kindel Furniture Winterthur Collection Georgian Mahogany King Size Tester Bed

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H 88.25 in W 82.25 in D 88.75 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 Collection" USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 82....

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H 87 in W 68 in D 87 in

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 Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 68" W x 87" D ...

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Tester Bed

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H 87 in W 68 in D 88 in

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 Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 68"W x 8...

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed w Tester, Late 19th Century

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H 86 in W 58.25 in D 83.25 in

Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed w Tester, Late 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Georgian Style Carved mahogany Full Size Poster Bed with Tester, Late 19th Century.

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English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

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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, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...

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Questions About Georgian Tester Bed

What is a tester bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
Also 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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 a tester on a four poster bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The 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.