Half Tester Bed – Spotlight

What is a Half Tester Bed?

The Half Tester Bed differs from the traditional and more popular Four Poster canopy bed because only the headboard is featured on the canopy. Hence the ‘half’ name. Four Poster Beds have the canopy attached to both the head and the footboard. The bed has posts on each end. This allows for the function of the sleeper to be fully enveloped by a curtain.

Canopy Beds are traditionally used to help retain heat and maximize privacy. They came into fashion in early Medieval Europe primarily for their functionality rather than their style. Keeping warm and secure was very important at night and such beds were commonly a sign of wealth and affluence. Large heavy and highly embroidered curtains adorned both sides. Canopy beds make wonderful statement pieces of furniture in a modern home. They are often seen as being a more romantic and stylish form of bed. Traditional wooden canopy beds are often ornately carved and decorative items of furniture though plainer more contemporary styles have become very popular in recent years.

Half Tester Beds at Lock Stock and Barrel

At Lock Stock and Barrel Furniture we have a few gorgeous examples of traditional Half Tester Beds in both solid Mahogany wood and Walnut. Our beds are made of the finest quality materials and feature hand carved detailing throughout. Bespoke options are available.

The show stopping Antique Reproduction Half Tester is very ornate in a gold leaf finish with exquisite hand filigree carved decoration. The posts have stunning pillar detailing. The bed is intentionally over the top in typical French renaissance style. Made from solid high quality mahogany wood. The bed is also available in a more subtle traditional wax finish.

The other bed we currently have at Lock Stock and Barrel Furniture is slightly more understated. The Hampton Half Tester Bed is an elegant Walnut piece which is part of our large Hampton Walnut Range. The bed is still intricately carved and decorative but slightly less ornate because of the traditional wax coloured wood.

The bed is handcrafted from solid Mindi wood with Burr Walnut veneers applied by skilled craftsmen. Other items in our Hampton Range compliment the bed perfectly.

Traditional Half Tester Canopy Beds and Four Poster Beds can be found be clicking here.