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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Half Tester Bed
The Antique Shop
for sale €2,790     $3,029
£2,385

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Half Tester Bed

19th century
For Sale by The Antique Shop
Description

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Half Tester Bed. This beautiful burr walnut king size half tester bed has a wonderful shaped burr walnut canopy top fitted with hanging and gathered fabric having wooded turned poles with hanging drapes and tie backs. Having a superb burr walnut shaped headboard with hanging drapes behind. The burr walnut shaped footboard is all finished in wonderful burr walnut with carved and shaped detail either side of the footboard with a deep shaped burr walnut edge below with turned wooden feet under.

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Circa 1860

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Our Reference 12230

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Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 91 inches – 231.2 cm

Width – 60 inches – 152.4cm

Total Length – 86 inches – 218.5cm

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£2385

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Physical Dimensions
Height
231.2cm (91.02")
Width
152.4cm (60.00")
Depth
218.5cm (86.02")
Declaration

The Antique Shop has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA962793
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Description
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Half Tester Bed.
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This beautiful burr walnut king size half tester bed has a wonderful shaped burr walnut canopy top fitted with hanging and gathered fabric having wooded turned poles with hanging drapes and tie backs.
The Antique Shop

Having a superb burr walnut shaped headboard with hanging drapes behind. The burr walnut shaped footboard is all finished in wonderful burr walnut with carved and shaped detail either side of the footboard with a deep shaped burr walnut edge below with turned wooden feet under.

fig 1. An antique Victorian burr walnut half tester bed featuring a carved footboard with scrollwork and a fabric-lined overhead canopy.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Half Tester Bed

Delivery

Please Provide Post Code for Delivery Quote,

Circa 1860

Our Reference 12230

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 91 inches – 231.2 cm

Width – 60 inches – 152.4cm

Total Length – 86 inches – 218.5cm

£2385

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Height
231.2cm (91.02")
Width
152.4cm (60.00")
Depth
218.5cm (86.02")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA962793
The Antique Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2005
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An antique Victorian burr walnut half tester bed featuring a carved footboard with scrollwork and a fabric-lined overhead canopy.
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A half tester bed is a style of bed featuring a short canopy extending over only the head of the bed, rather than covering the entire length like a full tester or four-poster bed. Popular during the 19th century, particularly in the Victorian era, these beds catered to homes with lower ceilings while retaining an ornate drapery frame above the headboard.

These bedsteads were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or oak, often finished with matched veneers over solid timber frames. The canopy structure and decorative elements frequently incorporated carved scrollwork, turned mouldings, and fabric hangings.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut joinery, original iron or timber side rails, and distinct grain patterns characteristic of burr walnut veneers applied over solid timber cores. Look for traditional construction signs such as hand-carved details and age-appropriate wear along the frame joints.

Balance the substantial visual weight of the timber frame by pairing it with crisp, neutral bedding in natural linen or cotton. Simple wall treatments and contemporary light fixtures allow the intricate wood grain and architectural canopy of the bedstead to serve as the main focal point.

Preserve the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber. Keep the bed away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent the veneer from lifting or warping over time.
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