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Tester Canopy Bed

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An 18th-century Rosewood tester/canopy bed originating from a significant palace in Goa. The bed
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Antique 18th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An 18th century Rosewood tester bed from an important palace in Goa. The posts are beautifully
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Antique 18th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in GB
Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, this is pretty much as
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood

Vintage Neoclassical Modern Gold Leaf King Size Poster Bed Lattice Tester Canopy
Located in Dayton, OH
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

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
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20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
to hang curtains to surround the bed for complete darkness at night. Tester, or canopy, beds were
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

 Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
 Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
H 117 in W 79 in D 93.5 in
Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, M4P13
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent mahogany Victorian half tester bed with flame veneer in the shaped foot panel, and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Raj Mahogany Carved Officers 4 Poster Tester Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental and Rare antique Anglo Indian Raj tester or canopy bed, circa first half 19th century. A
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Antique Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tester or canopy bed. Hand made from solid wood with intricate carvings throughout. Features a Moorish
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Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Pia Manu Unique Handcrafted Double Bed in Wrought Iron
By Pia Manu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
feature. A half tester iron canopy is prominently placed above the bed, giving this bed an almost medieval
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wrought Iron

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Cream Antique Bed with Sun Design Castings MK298
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in cream with straight brass top rails and decorative castings depicting sun designs. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (...
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Located in Budapest, HU
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Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century French Empire mahogany queen size bed frame with brass mounts. A beautiful classic French Empire bed frame with soft curved head and footboard with rolled edges. Side r...
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Located in Pomona, CA
This is a period headboard with a hand painted design in the medieval style. Shows great age on the reverse. Probably late 17th-early 18th century. Great item for a medieval setting.
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Medieval Style Painted Headboard
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H 58.5 in W 57 in D 2 in
French Early 20th Century Full Metal Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classically styled full-sized metal daybed from early 20th century France. The bed features an arched head and footboard that have been ornamented with scrolled details. The bed br...
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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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French Early 20th Century Full Metal Daybed
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King Size Mahogany Plantation Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Plantation poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by Caribbean poster beds from the Regency period and features ...
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Canopy Bed in Hammered and gilded wrought iron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CANOPY BED IN HAMMERED AND GILDED WROUGHT IRON   ORIGIN: SPAIN PERIOD: 16TH CENTURY   Height: 270 cm Length: 152 cm Depth: 240 cm   (Base: H. 206 cm; W. 148 cm)   Hammered and gilded...
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Canopy Bed in Hammered and gilded wrought iron
Canopy Bed in Hammered and gilded wrought iron
H 106.3 in W 59.85 in D 94.49 in
Bone Bed Grisaille Oak and Steel Superstructure New England Feel Canopy Bed
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A grisaille oak bed with steel superstructure B.B. - A sophisticated interpretation of a provincial design, this bed has almost a New England feel to it. The beautifully curved iron ...
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Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Montreal, QC
Queen size lucite four poster bed attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, the head and foot boards are lacquered in a black "piano" finish, the four posts are fitted with cast polished b...
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20th Century Centennial Federal Style Cherry Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A Centennial Federal Style canopy queen size bed in good vintage condition. Measures 65"in width, 86.75" in depth and stands 86.5" to the top of the posters. Headboard is 42.5" high...
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Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The w...
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Cream Antique Bed with Art Nouveau Decoration MK297
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in cream with straight brass top rails and decorative castings depicting Art Nouveau floral designs. This bed accepts a UK king size or ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
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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. A
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H 96 in W 72 in D 90 in
Impressive Four-Poster Bed by R. W. Winfield & Co
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in London, GB
Silvered pressed metal and parcel gilt four poster bed, England, circa 1860 Stamped throughout
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Grand Federal/Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Salem, Ma, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
This is a grand mahogany tall post bed with a fully developed canopy framed in mahogany. Many of
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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American Maple Full Size Tester Bed with Canopy, circa 1930
Located in Savannah, GA
American maple full size tester bed with canopy, circa 1930. Mattress and bedding not included.
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Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Sunburst Canopy Barley Twist Columns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This Victorian mahogany half tester bed is superb, it dates from around 1860 it has a half canopy
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent Victorian mahogany half tester bedstead with shaped foot panel and tall canopy. The
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Tester Bed
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful panelled figured mahogany headboard and canopy, carved surround, end posts with reeding
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames

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Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111
Located in Wrexham, GB
Magnificent mahogany Victorian half tester bed with arched foot panel and serpentine canopy. The
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Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, WK111
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H 87 in W 60 in D 86 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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mid-Victorian Iron Half Tester Bed
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

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
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron, Steel

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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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
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Antique 1870s Scottish Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Mahogany Half Tester Bedstead - WHT1
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent Victorian bedstead with flame mahogany arched foot board and shaped canopy. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Regency Salesmen Sample Four Poster Bed with Canopy
Located in Charleston, SC
reeded columns on top of rectangular plinths. The plinths have Gothic faux bed bolt covers and the posts
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Antique Early 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

English Black and Gilt King-Sized Tester Bedstead
Located in New York, NY
canopy supported by four fluted bedposts headed by scrolling capitals; with serpentine-form headboard.
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Late 20th Century English Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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
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Aluminum

Aluminum Canopy, Tester Bed
Aluminum Canopy, Tester Bed
H 78.75 in W 44.5 in D 80.75 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
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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
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
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H 88.19 in W 68.12 in D 82.68 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
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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Gothic Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Gothic Mahogany Half Tester Bed
H 95 in W 74 in D 84 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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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Antique 1880s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

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
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Hardwood

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
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Maple

A Repousse Gilt Tester Bed with Crown
Located in New Orleans, LA
Napolean III tole and mother of pearl decorated cast iron bed with a pagoda style canopy with gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A 19th century Indian four-poster bed, an exceptional black wood bed, all the carved elements of
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Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames

19th Century Anglo-Indian Four-Poster Bed
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A 19th century Indian four-poster bed, an exceptional black wood bed, all the carved elements of
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Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames

Anglo-Indian Mahogany Tester or Canopy Bed
Located in Heath, MA
A richly toned mahogany bed with tester canopy from northern India, circa 1930. The intricately
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mirror, Mahogany

Anglo-Indian Mahogany Tester or Canopy Bed
Anglo-Indian Mahogany Tester or Canopy Bed
H 85.75 in W 55.88 in D 85.75 in
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
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mirror, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany Canopy or Tester Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1900 hand-carved mahogany tester bed is a treasure from Kolkata, once the capital of
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Anglo Indian Satinwood Inlaid Rosewood Tester Bed
Located in Denver, CO
This large, Anglo Indian bed will be magnificent in a large room. It features beautifully carved
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Antique 19th Century Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Four Post Mahogany Canopy Bed from British India
Located in Heath, MA
restored at some point, has both beautiful wood tone and luster. Its complete tester, or canopy, would have
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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Tester Canopy Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tester canopy bed for your home. A tester canopy bed — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tester canopy bed — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A tester canopy bed made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made tester canopy bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pia Manu are consistently popular.

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 Tester Canopy Bed
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Canopy beds were traditionally used to retain warmth at bedtime and create a sense of privacy within the bed, though now are popular for their luxurious design. Canopy beds usually have four posters and draped fabric over the top and sides.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A canopy over a bed is called a canopy bed. This type of bed is very similar to a 4-poster bed. Decorative fabric is draped upon the upper spaced between the posts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The canopy above a bed is called a tester. Antique testers were most often made of wood. Contemporary testers may also be made of metal, or simply draped cloth. There are also half-size testers that cover the upper half of the bed. On 1stDibs, find an array of canopy beds featuring testers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make a canopy for your bed, extend the four posts of your frame using metal or wood. You can then use drapes or fabric to create the canopy. Alternatively, buy your own by shopping a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Canopy beds were initially designed to conserve warmth and to offer privacy. Now, the four-poster frame offers plentiful design opportunities, from classic drapes to dramatic tassels. Shop a collection of canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, canopy beds are still made. A canopy bed features four posts, one at each corner, and affixed to the top of the post is a canopy. The canopy is frequently made of fabric, but it can be made of wood or another solid object and carved to look like fabric. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary canopy beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.

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