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17th Century Four Poster Tester Bed
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17th Century Four Poster Tester Bed

17th century
For Sale by Oliveri Antiques Ltd (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

Fabulous English Country House 17th Century oak Four Poster Tester Bed

, Carved Headboard intricate carved panels Arched tops and a Rare carved Castle Gates on both panels, with a further row of inlaid Diamond carved oak panels

Oak posts carved Fluted top and bottom middle carved and Cup and cover carving

The footboard has inlaid Diamond Panels.

The Castle Gate Carvings are rare to see.

This Bed can be Delivered and Erected

Physical Dimensions
Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
193cm (75.98")
Declaration

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Tester Bed to the 17th Century.

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SA1194624
Description
Fabulous English Country House 17th Century oak Four Poster Tester Bed
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, Carved Headboard intricate carved panels Arched tops and a Rare carved Castle Gates on both panels, with a further row of inlaid Diamond carved oak panels.
Oliveri Antiques Ltd

Oak posts carved Fluted top and bottom middle carved and Cup and cover carving

The footboard has inlaid Diamond Panels.

The Castle Gate Carvings are rare to see.

This Bed can be Delivered and Erected

Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
193cm (75.98")
Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Tester Bed to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194624
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Oliveri Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard.
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Archive I A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard.

17th Century Four Poster Tester Bed

Archive II A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View II
Archive III A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View III
Archive IV A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View IV
Archive V A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View V
Archive VI A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View VI
Archive VII A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View VII
Archive VIII A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View VIII
Archive IX A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View IX
Archive X A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View X
Archive XI A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XI
Archive XII A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XII
Archive XIII A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XIII
Archive XIV A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XIV
Archive XV A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XV
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Archive XVII A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XVII
Archive XVIII A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XVIII
Archive XIX A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XIX
Archive XX A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XX
Archive XXI A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XXI
Archive XXII A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XXII
Archive XXIII A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XXIII
Archive XXIV A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XXIV
Archive XXV A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XXV
Archive XXVI A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard. View XXVI
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Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07785 785 097 or 07585 440 614
Location
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/oliveri
Verified Since Jan 2015
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A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard.
17th Century Four Poster Tester Bed
Ref: SA1194624
A dark carved oak seventeenth-century four-poster tester bed featuring a panelled timber canopy, turned corner columns, and carved geometric panelwork along the headboard and footboard.
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A tester bed is a type of four-poster bedstead featuring a solid wooden canopy or framework, known as a tester, overhead. Originating in the medieval and Renaissance periods and widely produced throughout the seventeenth century, these beds were designed to provide warmth, draft protection, and privacy.

Seventeenth-century tester beds were primarily crafted from solid native hardwoods, with English oak being the most common timber. Construction relied on mortise and tenon joinery held together with wooden pegs, often featuring extensive hand-carved decorative panels and turned posts.

Authentic period bedsteads display hand-hewn timber marks, irregular panel dimensions, and original hand-cut wooden peg joinery. Look for natural surface oxidisation, deep patina in unexposed recesses, and signs of historic alterations or repairs typical of centuries-old furniture.

A heavy oak tester bed acts as a dramatic focal point when paired with crisp white or neutral linen bedding to create visual balance. Crisp wall finishes, modern minimal lighting, and architectural simplicity help highlight the historic carved details without overwhelming the bedroom space.

Care for antique oak by applying a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain humidity protection and enhance timber tone. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, keep the bed frame away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage, and maintain stable indoor humidity.
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