19th Century Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Wood
Tester Bed
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
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
American Charleston Mahogany Classical Foliage Barley Twist Tester Bed, C. 1815
$85,000
H 88.5 in W 79 in D 56.5 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, pineapple, and barley twist foot posts, flanking squared tapered head posts, orig...
Category
Antique 1810s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
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.
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
$82,174
H 118.51 in W 103.15 in D 102.76 in
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely enormous 9 feet 9 inch tall Antique circa 1880-1900 hand carved English Burr Oak Emperor size Tester bed frame whi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
$109,566
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Category
Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
$36,000Sale Price|40% Off
H 119 in W 82.5 in D 60 in
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 headboard, acanthus carved bulbous post, original rails, and terminating on brass cup ...
Category
Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
$163,001
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
$35,000
H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 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 and terminating on Marlboro feet with original brass casters.
Category
Antique 1760s English George II Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Foliage Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, C 1770
$28,000
H 90.5 in W 75 in D 54 in
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Foliage Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, C 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany four poster bed with carved foliage acanthus reeded foot post, tapered head post, serpentine headboard, gadrooned molded edge tester, and resting ...
Category
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
$12,500
H 90.25 in W 82 in D 61.25 in
NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with beautifully-articulated floral and acanthus-leaf carvings, along the crest of the head...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in Topanga, CA
An 18th century Rosewood tester bed from an important palace in Goa. The posts are beautifully carved and the solid wood headboard adds a touch of simplicity and sturdy elegance.
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
$8,995 / set
H 87 in W 48 in D 80 in
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique 18th century French Provincial cherry four post tester beds, circa 1780. This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full teste...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Damask
Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
$61,125
H 101.97 in W 59.45 in D 81.5 in
Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
It is not known where Lord Berners acquired this tester bed and research is underway to see if documentary evidence can be found relating to the history of this tester bed before acq...
Category
Antique 1770s British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Bunny Williams Home Garbo Bed, Queen
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Even when pared down, the familiar form of a traditional tester bed can still be surprising. This bed refines early 20th-century interpretations that switched glass or mirror for wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Lucite, Beech
Bunny Williams Home Garbo Bed, King
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Even when pared down, the familiar form of a traditional tester bed can still be surprising. This bed refines early 20th-century interpretations that switched glass or mirror for wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Lucite, Beech
Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair
$47,542 / set
H 75.99 in W 83.86 in D 42.92 in
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...
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Mahogany
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
Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton mahogany full size bed with carved shaped posts featuring swag,tassel, & foliate relief decoration along with reeded tops, and includes its original tester.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
$34,239
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Category
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
$13,483
H 88.98 in W 55.91 in D 81.89 in
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
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
$5,409
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
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
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
$61,125
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
English Country King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Country style reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany tester King size bed, with an arched headboard and four turned columns on a paneled foot rail, on turned legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Set 4 Floral Curtains 18th Century Style Upholstery Pillows 73"high 264" long
$5,433 / set
H 185 in W 167.5 in D 0.5 in
Set 4 Floral Curtains 18th Century Style Upholstery Pillows 73"high 264" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
JUST PURCHASED MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW OR BY REQUEST, photos by iphone A charming set of 4 curtains, for a bedroom or a tester bed. The embroidery is in the 18th century pastoral...
Category
Vintage 1980s English Louis XV Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton
Hand-Carved Anglo Indian Moorish Queen Bed in Baroque Moroccan Design
$3,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 86 in W 60 in D 81 in
Hand-Carved Anglo Indian Moorish Queen Bed in Baroque Moroccan Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Screen head panel height: 71 inches. Bed height: 17" Anglo Indian Raj tester or canopy bed.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Handcarved Gilded Tester State Bed (6ft/180cm) & Cupboard
Price Upon Request
H 113.39 in W 100.01 in D 76.38 in
Italian Neoclassical Handcarved Gilded Tester State Bed (6ft/180cm) & Cupboard
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Museum Quality, Late-18th Century, Neoclassical Period, Italian, Handcarved, Painted & Gilded, Tester State Bed & Accompanying Cupboard of State With ...
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Bedroom Sets
Materials
Beech
Bargello Flamestitch Silk Embroidery Florence Spetchley Park Bed Curtains Pair
$20,375 / set
H 75.6 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Bargello Flamestitch Silk Embroidery Florence Spetchley Park Bed Curtains Pair
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
• In the Green Chamber at Parham House the State Bed is hung with Bargello curtains, pelmets and valences, c1620 • A tester bed at the Cha^teau de Carrouges, Carrouges, Basse-N...
Category
Antique 1620s Italian Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Silk
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Antique Carved Oak Tester Bed
Located in Culver City, CA
An antique oak tester bed with a molded and pierced carved cornice, a carved frieze and a geometrically fully paneled roof supported by twist half columns extending from the three pa...
Category
Antique 17th Century French Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
Canopy Bed
By Gantt Design Studio
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This exquisite full tester canopy bed was designed for a master bedroom of a Designer Show House.
Category
2010s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Copper
Carved Mahogany Sheraton Tall Post Bed
By Thomas Whedman
Located in Providence, RI
The shaping of the foot posts as well are delicate and this bed has full height throughout, including its original tester.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-17th Century Carved Oak Press Cupboard with Superb Original Patina
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H 64.5 in W 56.5 in D 20.75 in
Mid-17th Century Carved Oak Press Cupboard with Superb Original Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
In the 17th century the press cupboard (or court cupboard) was considered one of the most prestigious pieces of furniture in an ordinary house, probably only second to the tester bed...
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century English Cupboards
Materials
Oak
SET OF THREE SOUTH GERMAN GILTWOD WALL HANGINGS
Located in San Francisco, CA
comprising a pair of brackets and a single valance or bed tester.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Wall Brackets
Materials
Giltwood
Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus and tassel motif.
Category
Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
Antique Old Louisiana Heirloom Mahogany Tester Bed, circa 1860-1880
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H 90 in W 60.25 in D 80.13 in
Antique Old Louisiana Heirloom Mahogany Tester Bed, circa 1860-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Old Louisiana heirloom mahogany tester bed, circa 1860-1880.
Category
Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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, carved barley twist bulbous reeded posts, stylized pineapple carvings , and terminati...
Category
Antique 1820s Bajan British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
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 posts and cross piece on headboard with a pineapple and acanthus leaf motif.
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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
Prudent Mallard attrib. American Rococo Revival Mahogany Tester Bed
By Prudent Mallard
Located in Savannah, GA
A tester bed, also known as a four-poster bed, is a bed with four vertical columns supporting a rectangular panel (the "tester") at the top, often with rails to allow curtains to be ...
Category
Antique 1830s Rococo Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Tester Bed
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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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
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H 95.5 in W 76.75 in D 48.25 in
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 Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed., 1800s,...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
American Empire Neoclassical Carved Grape & Leaf Flame Mahogany Tester Bed c1940
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H 107.25 in W 59 in D 83.5 in
American Empire Neoclassical Carved Grape & Leaf Flame Mahogany Tester Bed c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Greco Classical tester bed offers flame mahogany construction with shaped headboard and posts having deeply carved foliate grape and leaf elements, c1840.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Tester Bed
Located in NYC, NY
A delicately carved four-post bed with wood framed tester and tapering posts carved with a scrolling pattern.
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Portuguese Rosewood Tester Bed
Located in Essex, MA
With barley twist supports and conforming headboard, with trim with metallic thread crests.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Other
Beautifully inlaid 3/4 Tester bed dated 1768 w/ custom mattress
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really quite beautiful inlaid marquetry veneered Tester bed. It features inlay dating the bed to 1786 has was in the same family since it was brought to this country.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
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
George III Mahogany Tester Bed
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful panelled figured mahogany headboard and canopy, carved surround, end posts with reeding and leaf carving
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
American Classical Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed, Attrib. S. McIntire C. 1800
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H 83 in W 54 in D 78.75 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 ringed head post, flanking spiral carved foot post with deep carved pineapple and ac...
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ormolu
Antique American Sheraton Mahogany Tester Bed, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Sheraton tester poster bed offers mahogany construction with carved headboard having central stylized floral element with flanking cutout scrolling and rope twist...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
18TH CENTURY KING GEORGE I CiRCA 1700 ORNATELY CARVED JACOBEAN OAK TESTER BED
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H 88.19 in W 53.15 in D 78.75 in
18TH CENTURY KING GEORGE I CiRCA 1700 ORNATELY CARVED JACOBEAN OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable original circa 1700 King George I Jacobean Oak Tester bed with ornatel...
Category
Antique Early 1700s English George I Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
American Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Tester Bed, circa 1840
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H 92.75 in W 62.5 in D 82.5 in
American Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Tester Bed, circa 1840
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Empire Quervelle school tester poster bed offers flame mahogany construction with architectural paneled headboard and turned posts surmounted by spire form finials, accep...
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Full Tester Bed, Full/Double, circa 1840
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H 101 in W 81.5 in D 60.5 in
Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Full Tester Bed, Full/Double, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton full tester double bed features four posts carved with pineapple and foliate design surmounted by canopy frame, circa 1840.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
A George III Mahogany & Painted Four-Post Tester Bed, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine George III Mahogany and Painted Four-Post Tester Bedstead, originating in England during the last quarter of the 18th Century.
The arched tester painted in an a...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Sheraton Style High Poster Mahogany Canopy Twin Tester Beds
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome pair of high poster canopy mahogany twin single bed frames are of the Sheraton style and feature slender turned and fluted posts topped with urn shaped finials that acc...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
20th Century Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany 4 Post Canopy Tester Double Size Bed
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H 78 in W 59 in D 81 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 and colonial styling.
Category
20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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
Crown Architectural Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
Display on its own or utilize above a child's tester bed as a drapery crown.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
Bed, Tester, Double, 17th Century, Tuscan, Baroque, Walnut, Turned
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H 59.26 in W 72.45 in D 83.86 in
Bed, Tester, Double, 17th Century, Tuscan, Baroque, Walnut, Turned
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The shaped bedhead with a central fleur-de-lys. The four boldly turned posts joined by square stretchers. Most likely Tuscan. Measures: 184cm 72in wide, 213cm 83½indeep, 150.5cm 59....
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Gothic Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Canopy Bed
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H 99 in W 68 in D 91 in
Vintage Gothic Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Contemporary Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Bed, last quarter 20th c. Features serpentine finialed half tester with a pierced-scrolled applique, on turned tapered reeded oct...
Category
Late 20th Century Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
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
A classic Georgian Style poster bed. Side rails slot in with screws to secure. Flat tester rails not shown in primary photo but sold with bed.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
An Arts & Crafts Cast Brass Half Tester Double Bed with Stylised Floral Details
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H 87 in W 53.5 in D 78 in
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
17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
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H 74.81 in W 57.29 in D 82.68 in
17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, original circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster bed frame with exqui...
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Antique 1650s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
English Black and Gilt King-Sized Tester Bedstead
Located in New York, NY
Painted overall with gilt scrolling floral and foliate decoration on a black ground; the arched canopy supported by four fluted bedposts headed by scrolling capitals; with serpentine...
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American Federal Mahogany Barley Twist & Foliage Four Poster Bed NY, Circa 1815
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H 85.75 in W 63.75 in D 78.75 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 consisting of a basket of fruit and flowers, turned bulbous rings, carved barley twist ...
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King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
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H 98.25 in W 83.5 in D 87.25 in
King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Comes with original carved, wooden bed bolt covers. We also made a simple tester for the king bed, which may or may not be used depending on customer's taste & needs.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Two Crewel Panels, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Two English crewel panels, 19th century in the late 17th or early 18th century manner, each silk panel with wool work embroidered decoration and gold braided border, most likely orig...
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19th Century Mahogany Miniature Bed with Arched Tester Top
Located in Charleston, SC
English miniature bed with mahogany tester top with tapered reeded leg and pierced headboard
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Tester or Four Poster Double Bed, Early to Mid-17th Century, German Baroque, Oak
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H 74.02 in W 71.66 in D 59.06 in
Tester or Four Poster Double Bed, Early to Mid-17th Century, German Baroque, Oak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Bed components • Oak tester • Full height headboard • 1/2 height footboard • 2 side rails • 2 turned posts Condition report • Headboard: Some replaced mouldings from diffe...
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Strongbox, Safe, Late 16th Century, Nuremberg, Iron, Naïve, Painted, Oak Stand
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H 19.3 in W 31.7 in D 18.31 in
Strongbox, Safe, Late 16th Century, Nuremberg, Iron, Naïve, Painted, Oak Stand
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Related Avebury Manor, South Bedchamber, illustrates a similar strongbox in formal bedroom with an oak tester bed in a Tudor house.
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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.
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Aluminum Canopy, Tester Bed
By Paul Mayen, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Interesting solid aluminum canopy, or tester, twin size bed. Stylish design after Baughman, Mayen etc.
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Aluminum
Vintage Federal Style Carved Mahogany Canopy Queen Size Tester Bed, 20th Century
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H 97.5 in W 92 in D 66 in
Vintage Federal Style Carved Mahogany Canopy Queen Size Tester Bed, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Federal style queen size tester bed offers deeply striated mahogany construction with broken arch paneled headboard having carved foliate and scroll decoration, rope twist ...
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20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Carved and Painted Four Poster Tester Bed with Palm Fronds, King
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H 87 in W 84 in D 87.75 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 each post. The base of the posts have a faux marble painted finish.
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Wood, Paint
17th Century English Style Panelled Mahogany Four-Poster Tester Bed
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H 87.01 in W 63.98 in D 88 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 and canopy ceiling.
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20th Century English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
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H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
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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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Period American Federal Tiger Maple Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Essex, MA
American Federal Four Post Canopy or Tester Bed --Tiger Maple --Original Throughout --Neoclassical Turned Posters --Probably New Hampshire --Federal Sheraton
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
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Maple
Bed Dog Sample Dolls Tester 4 Poster Upholstered Antiquarian Jacobean Style Oak
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H 45.67 in W 32.68 in D 40.56 in
Bed Dog Sample Dolls Tester 4 Poster Upholstered Antiquarian Jacobean Style Oak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
• Rare diminutive, Antiquarian, oak, tester or 4 poster, upholstered bed in the Baroque-style.
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Vintage 1950s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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Velvet, Oak
Vintage Neoclassical Modern Gold Leaf King Size Poster Bed Lattice Tester Canopy
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H 93 in W 85 in D 79 in
Vintage Neoclassical Modern Gold Leaf King Size Poster Bed Lattice Tester Canopy
Located in Dayton, OH
Features lattice medallion head and foot boards between neoclassical ribboned posts with acorn finials. The Canopy or Tester can be removed to be used as a poster bed.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
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Iron, Gold Leaf
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Tester Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tester bed for your home. Each tester bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. If you’re shopping for a tester bed, we have 130 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tester bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tester bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tester bed over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Bunny Williams Home and Gantt Design Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.
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