What is a Four Poster Bed?

A four poster bed is a name for a bed that has only come about in the last few years. Traditionally these beds were called Full Tester Beds. A tester is the roof or canopy section of the bed, hence why you have Full Testers with a complete roof section from head to foot and Half Testers which just have half a roof over the head of the bed. Have you always wanted a Four Poster Bed but thought that you could never afford one? If your answer to this question is yes, then we can help you. The Crown Guild of Master Woodcarvers is a unique organization that makes four poster beds to order at an affordable price. All of our beds fit standard size mattresses so that you do not have the expense of having to buy new bed linen or mattresses. We can provide beds in UK Single Standard Double, King Size, Super king Size, USA sizes, European Sizes, Australian Sizes or a custom size. Please note that beds are also suitable to fit around Water beds! Thought that you do not have the right style house ...  more

A four poster bed is a style of bed that has four posts, one in each corner, that are generally capped at the top. The four poster bed was once designed to support a tester, from which curtains would hang and enclose the bed, protecting inhabitants from draft and insects. Though the original four poster bed was designed with specific uses in mind, the modern four poster bed is simply a nostalgic piece of furniture that lends a very traditional look to a room. Even though remnants of its original use exist in modern canopy beds, the most popular four poster bed is simply a bed with four ornamental posts, each capped with a decorative topper. The ball and post is very common to four poster beds and is considered to be traditional style furniture. However, canopy beds are also four poster beds and might be considered either romantic or juvenile in style. From traditional to colonial, many varying styles of four poster beds can be found. Generally, the four poster bed has a headboard and ...  more

A four poster bed is a name for a bed that has only come about in the last few years. Traditionally these beds were called Full Tester Beds. A tester is the… Read More » January 19th, 2009 CASpookygirl has updated her twitter: @CVMoms OMG!

A four poster bed is a name for a bed that has only come about in the last few years. Traditionally these beds were called Full Tester Beds.  more