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Antique Four Poster Bed 17th Century Oak with Fruitwood Inlay C1600 to C1696 Tester Bed or Full Tester Oak Bed
Gerald Neville Antiques
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Antique Four Poster Bed 17th Century Oak with Fruitwood Inlay C1600 to C1696 Tester Bed or Full Tester Oak Bed

17th century
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A magnificent antique 17th century oak four poster bed of fabulous quality c1600 to c1690. A double oak bed with four posts .

This stunningly beautiful antique oak four poster bed , which is also known as a full tester bed, has the most elegant and charming presence, with delightful fruitwood inlay and handsome carved panelling. Also known as a tester bed or full tester bed.

A double sized bed of just under 5 foot wide , actually measuring 4 feet 10 inches

Bed, oak bed, antique bed, tester bed, four poster bed, wood bed

We ship worldwide and only display a fraction of our stock on our sites, so if there is anything you require, please contact us and we will check through our warehouse stock.

Measurements: Double sized 17th century oak four poster bed

Height: 209.5 cm (6 feet 9 inches)

Depth: 209 cm (6 feet 8 inches)

Width: 149.75cm ( 4 feet 10 inches)

Bed

tester bed

tester

full tester

Oak

Oak bed

Carved bed

Carving

Pillar

Physical Dimensions
Height
209.5cm (82.48")
Width
149.8cm (58.98")
Depth
209cm (82.28")
Declaration

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

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SA1149878
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17thcentfourp
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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 magnificent antique 17th century oak four poster bed of fabulous quality c1600 to c1690. A double oak bed with four posts .

This stunningly beautiful antique oak four poster bed , which is also known as a full tester bed, has the most elegant and charming presence, with delightful fruitwood inlay and handsome carved panelling. Also known as a tester bed or full tester bed.

A double sized bed of just under 5 foot wide , actually measuring 4 feet 10 inches

Bed, oak bed, antique bed, tester bed, four poster bed, wood bed

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We ship worldwide and only display a fraction of our stock on our sites, so if there is anything you require, please contact us and we will check through our warehouse stock.
Gerald Neville Antiques

Measurements: Double sized 17th century oak four poster bed

Height: 209.5 cm (6 feet 9 inches)

Depth: 209 cm (6 feet 8 inches)

Width: 149.75cm ( 4 feet 10 inches)

Bed

tester bed

tester

full tester

Oak

Oak bed

Carved bed

Carving

Pillar

Height
209.5cm (82.48")
Width
149.8cm (58.98")
Depth
209cm (82.28")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1149878
Dealers Internal Ref
17thcentfourp
Gerald Neville Antiques
Gerald Neville Antiques
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Antique experts in furniture and objects of art.

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A 17th-century dark oak full tester four-poster bed featuring carved turned posts, a panelled headboard with fruitwood inlay, and a carved timber canopy.
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Archive I A 17th-century dark oak full tester four-poster bed featuring carved turned posts, a panelled headboard with fruitwood inlay, and a carved timber canopy.

Antique Four Poster Bed 17th Century Oak with Fruitwood Inlay C1600 to C1696 Tester Bed or Full Tester Oak Bed

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Gerald Neville Antiques

Gerald Neville Antiques
Telephone 07597 391543
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East Sussex
United Kingdom
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Gerald Neville Antiques
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A 17th-century dark oak full tester four-poster bed featuring carved turned posts, a panelled headboard with fruitwood inlay, and a carved timber canopy.
Antique four poster bed 17th century oak with fruitwood inlay c1600 to c1696 tester bed or full tester oak bed
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A 17th-century dark oak full tester four-poster bed featuring carved turned posts, a panelled headboard with fruitwood inlay, and a carved timber canopy.
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A full tester bed features a solid timber wooden canopy supported by a substantial headboard and two turned front posts. Popular in 17th-century Britain, these bedsteads provided insulation against cold draughts while showcasing panelled woodwork and detailed carving.

Bedsteads from this era were primarily constructed from solid native oak, using traditional mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs. Decorative elements often incorporated contrasting timber inlays made from fruitwoods such as cherry, pear, or applewood.

Authentic period bedsteads feature hand-hewn tool marks, irregularities from manual timber converting, and natural shrinkage around wooden joinery pegs. Surface patination typically exhibits deep oxidisation in crevices alongside historic hand-carved decorative motifs.

Style a heavy oak bedstead alongside crisp, neutral linen bedding to create textural contrast against dark timber. Pairing historic architectural furniture with muted wall paint and subtle lighting prevents the surrounding bedroom space from feeling overcrowded.

Maintain historic oak by dusting carved details regularly using a soft bristle brush. Apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber surface, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent drying and cracking.
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