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Rare and Individual Half Tester King Size Bed
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Rare and Individual Half Tester King Size Bed

19th century
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Description

* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

This fabulous Winfield half tester has lovely and curved, sweeping iron decoration in head and foot. Good detail in decorative castings featuring bows, acanthus and shell inspired castings. Original knobs and porcelain castors.

R. W. Winfield & Co is a renowned British company, founded in 1829 known for its exceptional craftsmanship in the realm of furniture and beds. With a legacy spanning several decades, R. W. Winfield & Co has earned a distinguished reputation for producing high-quality, handcrafted pieces that epitomize elegance and durability.

Today, R. W. Winfield & Co continues to be a prominent name in the world of furniture, garnering recognition for its commitment to preserving traditional techniques while incorporating innovative design elements. With each piece, R. W. Winfield & Co carries forward a legacy of artistry, providing customers with timeless and remarkable furnishings that stand the test of time.

The tapered posts balance out the overall feel of the bed and lead up to a delightful canopy with supports, for adding curtains or drapery adding to the overall sentimental or saccharine feel of the bed.

The central motif has been decoupaged with a lovely lace inspired theme, mirroring the curves and flowing lines of the panels. Shellacked to protect.

Professionally restored to be sturdy and practical, the frame has been shot blasted, primed and hand painted with Little Greene’s Stock Deep, waxed to preserve.

The side rails have been strengthened and adapted to support wood slats or a bed base.

Suitable for mattress size 5’ x 6’6” / 150cm x 200cm.

Head height 241 cm

Foot height 117 cm

Side rail height 37.5 cm

Overall width 154.5 cm

Overall length 218 cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress).

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on 2” base.

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own web site.

Physical Dimensions
Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
154.4cm (60.79")
Depth
218cm (85.83")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Half Tester Bed to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061533
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Description
* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

This fabulous Winfield half tester has lovely and curved, sweeping iron decoration in head and foot. Good detail in decorative castings featuring bows, acanthus and shell inspired castings. Original knobs and porcelain castors.

R. W.

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Winfield & Co is a renowned British company, founded in 1829 known for its exceptional craftsmanship in the realm of furniture and beds.
Bedsteads

With a legacy spanning several decades, R. W. Winfield & Co has earned a distinguished reputation for producing high-quality, handcrafted pieces that epitomize elegance and durability.

fig 1. A cream painted wrought iron king size half tester bed frame featuring an ornate scrollwork footboard with a central oval medallion and brass finials.
fig 1. Rare and Individual Half Tester King Size Bed

Today, R. W. Winfield & Co continues to be a prominent name in the world of furniture, garnering recognition for its commitment to preserving traditional techniques while incorporating innovative design elements. With each piece, R. W. Winfield & Co carries forward a legacy of artistry, providing customers with timeless and remarkable furnishings that stand the test of time.

fig 2. A cream painted wrought iron king size half tester bed frame featuring an ornate scrollwork footboard with a central oval medallion and brass finials.
fig 2. Rare and Individual Half Tester King Size Bed

The tapered posts balance out the overall feel of the bed and lead up to a delightful canopy with supports, for adding curtains or drapery adding to the overall sentimental or saccharine feel of the bed.

fig 3. A cream painted wrought iron king size half tester bed frame featuring an ornate scrollwork footboard with a central oval medallion and brass finials.
fig 3. Rare and Individual Half Tester King Size Bed

The central motif has been decoupaged with a lovely lace inspired theme, mirroring the curves and flowing lines of the panels. Shellacked to protect.

Professionally restored to be sturdy and practical, the frame has been shot blasted, primed and hand painted with Little Greene’s Stock Deep, waxed to preserve.

fig 4. A cream painted wrought iron king size half tester bed frame featuring an ornate scrollwork footboard with a central oval medallion and brass finials.
fig 4. Rare and Individual Half Tester King Size Bed

The side rails have been strengthened and adapted to support wood slats or a bed base.

Suitable for mattress size 5’ x 6’6” / 150cm x 200cm.

Head height 241 cm

Foot height 117 cm

Side rail height 37.5 cm

Overall width 154.5 cm

fig 5. A cream painted wrought iron king size half tester bed frame featuring an ornate scrollwork footboard with a central oval medallion and brass finials.
fig 5. Rare and Individual Half Tester King Size Bed

Overall length 218 cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress).

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on 2” base.

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own web site.

Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
154.4cm (60.79")
Depth
218cm (85.83")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Half Tester Bed to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061533
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Archive I A cream painted wrought iron king size half tester bed frame featuring an ornate scrollwork footboard with a central oval medallion and brass finials.

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A cream painted wrought iron king size half tester bed frame featuring an ornate scrollwork footboard with a central oval medallion and brass finials.
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FAQs

A half tester bed features a canopy extending over the head of the bed rather than covering the entire length. Popular during the 19th century, this design allowed drapery to be hung for warmth and privacy while maintaining an open footboard.

Victorian bedsteads were primarily constructed using cast and wrought iron components assembled with cast joints. Accents often included cast brass finials, decorative mounts, and painted enamel finishes over the metal frame.

Authentic pieces feature cast iron corner joints known as dovetail or chime joints, hand-formed wrought iron scrollwork, and porcelain or brass castors. Look for cast foundry marks or manufacturer badges near the side rail attachments.

Pair the iron frame with neutral linen bedding to highlight the decorative scrollwork without overwhelming the space. Drapery can be suspended from the upper canopy frame or left unadorned for a minimalist silhouette.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft microfibre cloth or vacuum brush attachment. Protect painted and lacquered metal surfaces from high humidity to prevent rust formation, and avoid abrasive chemical cleaners.
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