A antique four poster bed circa 1695 to 1720 being a double size and being beautifully carved and in original condition.

Antique bed, Antique oak bed, oak bed, four poster bed, bed frame, antique bed frame

This imposing and very special antique oak double bed comes apart into sections for transport.

As well as being known as an antique oak four poster bed, this antique double sized bed is often described as a full tester bed.

This wonderful carved antique bed is understood to have originated from the late 17th century.

This antique bed came from a recent country house clearance and apart from our restorers looking at repairing a very slight damage to a small lip, this antique four poster bed has knocks and chips etc from its significant age but has aged absolutely beautifully with an honest patina.

Measurements:

Height: 219cm heigh

Width:

Depth: 215cm depth

We offer shipping to our customers, but we do add this cost normally, so please ask for a quote before agreeing to buy.

Physical Dimensions

Height

219cm (86.22")

Depth

215cm (84.65")

Declaration

Gerald Neville Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Tester Bed to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1107177

Dealers Internal Reference

17th century oak four poster bed

Dealers Notes

We have over 40 years of expertise in the antiques trade and have extensive knowledge in virtually all areas from the 1600’s to the late 19th century. Shipping worldwide is offered, but we normally add this as an extra cost, so please request a shipping quote before agreeing a sale.

Description

A antique four poster bed circa 1695 to 1720 being a double size and being beautifully carved and in original condition.

Antique bed, Antique oak bed, oak bed, four poster bed, bed frame, antique bed frame

fig 1. A carved dark oak four-poster tester bed featuring turned columns, panelled footboard, and a detailed headboard with painted armorial panels. — fig 1. Antique Four Poster Bed Antique Oak Bed

This imposing and very special antique oak double bed comes apart into sections for transport.

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As well as being known as an antique oak four poster bed, this antique double sized bed is often described as a full tester bed.

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fig 2. A carved dark oak four-poster tester bed featuring turned columns, panelled footboard, and a detailed headboard with painted armorial panels. — fig 2. Antique Four Poster Bed Antique Oak Bed

This wonderful carved antique bed is understood to have originated from the late 17th century.

This antique bed came from a recent country house clearance and apart from our restorers looking at repairing a very slight damage to a small lip, this antique four poster bed has knocks and chips etc from its significant age but has aged absolutely beautifully with an honest patina.

Measurements:

Height: 219cm heigh

Width:

Depth: 215cm depth

We offer shipping to our customers, but we do add this cost normally, so please ask for a quote before agreeing to buy.

Physical Dimensions

Height

219cm (86.22")

Depth

215cm (84.65")

Date of Manufacture

Gerald Neville Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Tester Bed to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1107177

Dealers Internal Ref

17th century oak four poster bed

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A tester bed is a traditional four-poster bed featuring a wooden canopy or upper structure frame supported by posts or a headboard panel, widely popular in 16th and 17th-century European interiors.

Historically, period tester beds were constructed primarily from solid native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or pine, joined using mortise and tenon timber joints and decorated with relief carving or hand-painted polychrome details.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery, natural shrinkage across wider panels, and asymmetrical hand-carved decoration rather than uniform machine work.

Balance the substantial visual weight of a carved oak canopy bed by contrasting it against neutral wall finishes, minimal textiles, modern lighting fixtures, and contemporary architectural elements.

Maintain historical oak by keeping it in a stable environment away from direct heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and applying high-grade beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber surface.

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