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Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
Seventh Heaven
for sale €4,633     $5,029
£3,960

Seventh Heaven

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Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed

19th century
For Sale by Seventh Heaven
Description

A magnificent Victorian mahogany half tester bed with arched foot panel, turned posts and rectangular canopy with rails to support drapes, which we can provide.

The upholstered back panel can be covered with a fabric of your choice. We also supply a canopy infill covered in fabric which sits within the canopy frame. Curtains are also possible in a fabric of your choice - please inquire.

The bed accepts a King Size 5ft wide x 6ft 6in long (60 inches x 78 inches) base and mattress.

This half tester bed is of a proportion that would fit in most rooms, with an overall height to the top of the canopy of 82 inches.

You will need a bed base to support the mattress. Bed bases sit on the bedstead frame and can be either Firm or Sprung and come in different depths with a choice of covers.

A BED BASE IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS BED.

The price is for the bed frame and a firm bed base.

A sprung base, mattress, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by ourselves

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
209cm (82.28")
Declaration

Seventh Heaven has dated this Victorian Mahogany Tester Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1186885
Dealers Internal Reference
WHT14
Dealers Notes

The price is for the bed frame and a firm bed base.

A sprung base, mattress, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by ourselves

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Tel 01691777622

email- sales@seventh-heaven.co.uk

Description
A magnificent Victorian mahogany half tester bed with arched foot panel, turned posts and rectangular canopy with rails to support drapes, which we can provide.

The upholstered back panel can be covered with a fabric of your choice. We also supply a canopy infill covered in fabric which sits within the canopy frame. Curtains are also possible in a fabric of your choice - please inquire.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany half tester bed featuring an upholstered headboard, a wooden half canopy with internal brass curtain rails, and a carved footboard with turned posts.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed

The bed accepts a King Size 5ft wide x 6ft 6in long (60 inches x 78 inches) base and mattress.

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This half tester bed is of a proportion that would fit in most rooms, with an overall height to the top of the canopy of 82 inches.
Seventh Heaven
fig 2. A Victorian mahogany half tester bed featuring an upholstered headboard, a wooden half canopy with internal brass curtain rails, and a carved footboard with turned posts.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed

You will need a bed base to support the mattress. Bed bases sit on the bedstead frame and can be either Firm or Sprung and come in different depths with a choice of covers.

A BED BASE IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS BED.

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany half tester bed featuring an upholstered headboard, a wooden half canopy with internal brass curtain rails, and a carved footboard with turned posts.
fig 3. Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed

The price is for the bed frame and a firm bed base.

A sprung base, mattress, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by ourselves

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
209cm (82.28")
Date of Manufacture

Seventh Heaven has dated this Victorian Mahogany Tester Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186885
Dealers Internal Ref
WHT14
Seventh Heaven
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2013
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Seventh Heaven Profile Page

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Telephone 01691 777 622
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Chirk
Wrexham
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A Victorian mahogany half tester bed featuring an upholstered headboard, a wooden half canopy with internal brass curtain rails, and a carved footboard with turned posts.
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A half tester bed is a style of bedstead originating in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that features a partial canopy extending over the head section rather than the entire length of the bed. This framework allowed drapery to be hung behind and above the pillows to shield sleepers from draughts while taking up less visual space than a traditional four-poster bed.

Victorian examples were primarily crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring solid frame construction with veneered panels. The upper canopy structure typically incorporates brass drapery rails and iron or wooden support frames.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-turned posts, mortise and tenon joinery, original brass castors, and period-correct iron bolt fittings securing the side rails. Look for natural age-related oxidisation in the wood timber and hand-cut dovetails on supporting framework components.

Balance the dark timber tone and substantial proportions of the bed by pairing it with crisp white or neutral linen bedding and light wall finishes. Modern or minimalist bedside lighting creates a tailored contrast against the traditional woodwork and canopy structure.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and maintain the patina. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and high moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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