Skip to main content

Half Tester Bed

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed with Canopy 1840
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed with Canopy 1840

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed with Canopy 1840

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Impressive English Victorian half tester bed in richly figured mahogany The bed with a substantial carved headboard featuring elegant scrollwork and central foliate cartouche Turned ...

Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th C English Half Tester Double Brass Bed Frame
19th C English Half Tester Double Brass Bed Frame

19th C English Half Tester Double Brass Bed Frame

$6,084

H 82.29 in W 81.11 in D 55.12 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 sides and twin bars below for hanging fabric.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed

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 newly reupholstered back in a quality fabric flanked by two circular brass column ...

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair
Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair

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 Pickford’s Beverly Hills estate, Pickfair, which housed a collection of early 18th ce...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Mahogany

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Recent Sales

Antique Victorian Half Tester Bed, WHT14
Antique Victorian Half Tester Bed, WHT14

Antique Victorian Half Tester Bed, WHT14

Unavailable

H 82 in W 60 in D 86 in

Antique Victorian Half Tester Bed, WHT14

Located in Wrexham, GB

A magnificent Victorian half tester bed with arched foot panel, turned posts and rectangular canopy with rails to support drapes, which we can provide.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Late Victorian Iron and Brass Half Tester Bed, circa 1880
Late Victorian Iron and Brass Half Tester Bed, circa 1880

Late Victorian Iron and Brass Half Tester Bed, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 82.68 in W 62.21 in D 89.77 in

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 you require a mattress

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, M4P13
Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, M4P13

Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, M4P13

Unavailable

H 101 in W 63 in D 90 in

Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, M4P13

Located in Wrexham, GB

A magnificent Victorian half tester bed with flame veneer in the shaped foot panel, and serpentine shaped canopy with curtain rails and rings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Prudent Mallard Half-Tester Bed
Prudent Mallard Half-Tester Bed

Prudent Mallard Half-Tester Bed

Sold

H 121 in W 74 in D 85 in

Prudent Mallard Half-Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

The bed is crafted of rosewood with superb carving at the crest and half-tester in a shell, cabochon and fruit motif.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed with Canopy 1840
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed with Canopy 1840

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed with Canopy 1840

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Impressive English Victorian half tester bed in richly figured mahogany The bed with a substantial carved headboard featuring elegant scrollwork and central foliate cartouche Turned ...

Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This Victorian mahogany half tester bed is superb, it dates from around 1860 it has a half canopy over the head end, this has a sunburst fabric panel inset, with large hanging teardr...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany half taster bed
19th Century mahogany half taster bed

19th Century mahogany half taster bed

Sold

H 85.5 in W 66.25 in D 85.5 in

19th Century mahogany half taster bed

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality 19th Century mahogany half taster bed, the King size half tester bed having a decorative moulded and shaped canopy top fitted with a cream fabric, having a brass rai...

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

An Arts & Crafts Cast Brass Half Tester Double Bed with Stylised Floral Details
An Arts & Crafts Cast Brass Half Tester Double Bed with Stylised Floral Details

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 details to the head and foot board. With lattice swing brackets to the sides for h...

Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed

Sold

H 88.19 in W 68.12 in D 82.68 in

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Mahogany half tester bed with well figured arched footboard and upholstered headboard with a rounded canopy, to fit a mattress approximately 190 cm x 136 cm.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Blue Verdigris Half Tester Bed, M4P28
Blue Verdigris Half Tester Bed, M4P28

Blue Verdigris Half Tester Bed, M4P28

Sold

H 88 in W 60 in D 84 in

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 standard firm bed base to support the mattress.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111
Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111

Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111

Sold

H 87 in W 60 in D 86 in

Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111

Located in Wrexham, GB

Magnificent mahogany Victorian half tester bed with arched foot panel and serpentine canopy.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Gold Double Half Tester Bed - M4P22
Gold Double Half Tester Bed - M4P22

Gold Double Half Tester Bed - M4P22

Sold

H 86 in W 54 in D 80 in

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 fittings and brass central casting.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Painted Cast Iron Half Tester Bed M4P34
Painted Cast Iron Half Tester Bed M4P34

Painted Cast Iron Half Tester Bed M4P34

Sold

H 83 in W 54 in D 80 in

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 central plaques and posts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Mid-Victorian Iron Half Tester Bed
Mid-Victorian Iron Half Tester Bed

Mid-Victorian Iron Half Tester Bed

Sold

H 89.5 in W 55 in D 80 in

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 the panel decoration is typical of the era, as are the four tapered posts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Steel

Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Half Tester Bed - MHT1
Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Half Tester Bed - MHT1

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 decoration is typical of the era, as are the four tapered posts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

Unusual Antique Victorian Miniature Oak Half Tester Bed
Unusual Antique Victorian Miniature Oak Half Tester Bed

Unusual Antique Victorian Miniature Oak Half Tester Bed

Located in Stutton, GB

Unusual antique victorian miniature oak half tester bed All original lovely color and condition 9" x 12.5" x 15" high.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Architectural Models

Materials

Oak

Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Half Tester Bed - MHT2
Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Half Tester Bed - MHT2

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 posts support cast iron panels of decorative design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed

Located in Wrexham, GB

A magnificent Victorian mahogany half tester bedstead with shaped foot panel and tall canopy.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Brass & Iron Half Tester Bed, M4P39
Brass & Iron Half Tester Bed, M4P39

Brass & Iron Half Tester Bed, M4P39

Sold

H 89 in W 60 in D 85 in

Brass & Iron Half Tester Bed, M4P39

Located in Wrexham, GB

Beautifully painted Victorian half tester bedstead in our hand painted blue verdigris with decorative panels and central plaques in both head and foot panels.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Half Tester Antique Bed finished in Blue Verdigris, M4P46
Cast Iron Half Tester Antique Bed finished in Blue Verdigris, M4P46

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.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

The Heron Bed
The Heron Bed

The Heron Bed

Sold

H 103 in W 91 in D 64 in

The Heron Bed

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

The Heron Bed, a magnificent mahogany Half Tester Bed, attributed to Blanes of Liverpool and presumably made for an Exhibition.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

half tester press bed
half tester press bed

half tester press bed

Sold

H 83 in W 53.5 in D 74.5 in

half tester press bed

Located in Hudson, NY

birch half tester press bed from the north shore of Boston, MA old refinished - retains some original red wash takes a double mattress canvass mattress supporter has been replaced...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

Scottish Half Tester Bedstead
Scottish Half Tester Bedstead

Scottish Half Tester Bedstead

Sold

H 80 in W 60 in D 84 in

Scottish Half Tester Bedstead

Located in Wrexham, GB

A superb light maplewood Scottish half tester bedstead with moire effect panels and turned posts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple, Satinwood

Brass & Iron Half Tester Antique Bed in Faded Gold, M4P55
Brass & Iron Half Tester Antique Bed in Faded Gold, M4P55

Brass & Iron Half Tester Antique Bed in Faded Gold, M4P55

Located in Wrexham, GB

A stunning Victorian half tester antique bed finished in hand-paint faded gold with ornately designed panels and decorative castings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mahogany Half Tester Bedstead - WHT1
Mahogany Half Tester Bedstead - WHT1

Mahogany Half Tester Bedstead - WHT1

Sold

H 87 in W 63 in D 87 in

Mahogany Half Tester Bedstead - WHT1

Located in Wrexham, GB

A magnificent Victorian bedstead with flame mahogany arched foot board and shaped canopy. The side runners and the back posts have been replaced and the arched back board has been ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

CB-17 Antique Scottish '1870' Victorian Queen Size Half Tester Brass Bed
CB-17 Antique Scottish '1870' Victorian Queen Size Half Tester Brass Bed

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 original brass fitting with half canopy.

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Gothic Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Gothic Mahogany Half Tester Bed

Gothic Mahogany Half Tester Bed

Sold

H 95 in W 74 in D 84 in

Gothic Mahogany Half Tester Bed

Located in Wrexham, GB

This magnificent Gothic half tester bed has linenfold carved decoration on the back panels, the foot board and side runners.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

All Brass Half Tester Bed, MHT3
All Brass Half Tester Bed, MHT3

All Brass Half Tester Bed, MHT3

Sold

H 81 in W 60 in D 84 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 front posts and decorative central feature in the foot panel.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WHT2
Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WHT2

Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WHT2

Sold

H 101 in W 66 in D 90 in

Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WHT2

Located in Wrexham, GB

A magnificent mahogany Victorian half tester bed with flame veneer in the shaped foot panel, substantial turned front posts and tall arched canopy.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

People Also Browsed

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa

Louis XVI Style Sofa

$10,193

H 40 in W 45 in D 25 in

Louis XVI Style Sofa

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...

Category

2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

French Metal Canopy Bed, King
French Metal Canopy Bed, King

French Metal Canopy Bed, King

$11,070 / item

H 89 in W 82.5 in D 86 in

French Metal Canopy Bed, King

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Metal Canopy Bed, King Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded upholstered headboard in a neutral linen fabric. The frame with finials, square posts, and r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

$129,987 / set

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$11,710 / item

H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

French Caned King Bed
French Caned King Bed

French Caned King Bed

$17,044 / item

H 73 in W 80.63 in D 85 in

French Caned King Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Serpentine Legs Painted with Gold Highlights
Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Serpentine Legs Painted with Gold Highlights

Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Serpentine Legs Painted with Gold Highlights

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XV style writing desk made by La Maison London. Painted in a French grey with gold highlights. mounted on Serpentine legs with decorative bronzes ornaments . there is two dr...

Category

2010s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France
18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France

18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Chinoiserie Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

By Lewis Carroll

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by J...

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Large Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, 2 Places, 19th Century
Large Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, 2 Places, 19th Century

Large Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, 2 Places, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large iron bed painted in burgundy, with a decoration of flowers and foliage enhanced with gold, 4 pins end each upright Good general condition, wear from use, side bars perhaps c...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Augusta Glasses - Set of four
Augusta Glasses - Set of four

Augusta Glasses - Set of four

$661 / set

H 3.94 in Dm 2.17 in

Augusta Glasses - Set of four

By Akua Objects

Located in København K, DK

4 pieces handcrafted Venetian Glassware Made in Murano For a whimsical burst of colour and excitement to grace any table setting, perfect for serving water, wine or lemonade  The ...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard

Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard. Item features solid wood construction, stunning relief carved acanthus leafy scrollwork, cream and go...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 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 headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails. Fits Standard twin mattress and box s...

Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s

By Colli Torino

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora o...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Maple

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Half Tester Bed", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Half Tester Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the half tester bed you’re looking for. A half tester bed — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the half tester bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A half tester bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

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.

Read More