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Mid 19th Century Mahogany Half Tester Bed.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
for sale €632     $686
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Mid 19th Century Mahogany Half Tester Bed.

19th century
Description

Mid 19th century mahogany half tester bed.

Would take a 5 foot width and 6 foot 3 inch base and mattress.

Does not include assembly.

Physical Dimensions
Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
212cm (83.46")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Mahogany Half Tester Bed to the 1850s.

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SA725248
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Description
Mid 19th century mahogany half tester bed.

Would take a 5 foot width and 6 foot 3 inch base and mattress.

Does not include assembly.

Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
212cm (83.46")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Mahogany Half Tester Bed to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA725248
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Dismantled mid-19th century mahogany half tester bed showing arched flame mahogany headboard, scroll carvings, side rails, and canopy timber framing.
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2012
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Dismantled mid-19th century mahogany half tester bed showing arched flame mahogany headboard, scroll carvings, side rails, and canopy timber framing.
Mid 19th century mahogany half tester bed.
Ref: SA725248
Dismantled mid-19th century mahogany half tester bed showing arched flame mahogany headboard, scroll carvings, side rails, and canopy timber framing.
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A half tester bed is a style of bedstead featuring a wooden canopy or tester that extends over only the upper section or head of the bed, rather than covering the entire length like a full four-poster bed. Popular in the 19th century, this design allowed for decorative fabric drapery to frame the headboard while using less space.

Mid-19th century half tester beds were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often adorned with flame mahogany or figured wood veneers. Internal support structures and secondary timber slats were typically crafted from pine or oak.

Authentic mid-19th century examples feature hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, heavy iron bed bolts or cast hooks, and flame timber veneers applied over solid carcase wood. The headboard often incorporates arched profiles, carved scrolls, or medallion panels characteristic of Victorian cabinetmaking.

To integrate a half tester bed into a contemporary setting, pair the dark mahogany wood with modern crisp white linens or tailored linen drapery attached to the canopy frame. Balancing the heavy timber structure with neutral wall shades and minimalist lamps creates a tailored, focal point in the bedroom.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Avoid placement directly adjacent to heat sources or direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer fading.
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