William IV Settees

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WILLIAM IV STYLE

It was unexpected that, at the age of 64, William IV was crowned king of England. He had two older brothers, yet the death of Prince Frederick put him in line for the British throne when George IV died in 1830. His reign was brief, as he died on June 20, 1837, but it was a pivotal time of change, with parliamentary reform leading to the present-day constitutional monarchy. Antique William IV–style furniture reflects this period of transition, with forms that bridged the neoclassicism of the preceding Regency style and the more extravagant Victorian style that would follow.

Inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, William IV designs were often more imposing than Regency furniture and featured decorative attributes. There were sofas balanced on lion’s feet and tables with brass fittings. But furnishings of this period were largely marked by straight lines and subdued ornamentation compared to those of the George IV era. William IV had an unassuming way about him and was much more formal, whereas the ruler who preceded him was a king of extravagance. George IV had an affinity for French decor and was heavily invested in overhauling the private residences at Windsor Castle.

Carvings on William IV four-poster beds and cabinets included scrolling shapes, lotus leaves and acanthus, while popular pieces like tilt-top tables and upholstered seating on caster legs provided flexible interiors. Richly toned woods like mahogany and rosewood were used for sideboards, bedposts boasting reeded details and dining chairs with intricate chair backs and turned front legs.

William IV left no legitimate heirs, so his young niece, Victoria, became queen. She would lead an era of taste in which the innovations of the Industrial Revolution allowed for manufacturing showier furniture to fill elaborate interiors. With its comparatively refined forms and restrained designs, William IV style was a pause before a time of radical aesthetic change.

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Style: William IV

RESTORED WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 CHESTERFiELD REGENCY BLUE LEATHER HUMP BACK SOFA

$13,168Sale Price|20% Off

RESTORED WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 CHESTERFiELD REGENCY BLUE LEATHER HUMP BACK SOFA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Regency Blue, William IV hump back sofa with burr elm turned legs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A truly stunning antique, these sofas were staples of every sophisticated English gentleman’s library in the Georgian to Victorian era around 1780-1860, this is a very fine William IV example circa 1830 and is quite rare as it has burr elm legs which I’ve not seen before The sofa was fully restored 3-4 years ago, it had all new Regency...

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1830s English Antique William IV Settees

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Leather, Elm

Rare Antique William iv circa 1830 Hardwood Chesterfield Extending Chaise Lounge

$5,212Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Antique William iv circa 1830 Hardwood Chesterfield Extending Chaise Lounge

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1830 English hand carved Mahogany William IV extending Chaise Lounge with Chesterfield tufting. This Chaise Lounge ...

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1830s English Antique William IV Settees

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Large 19th Century English William IV Settee Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster

$16,892

Large 19th Century English William IV Settee Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine and substantial late Regency early William IV mahogany three seater sofa attributed to Gillows of Lancaster in the Grecian manner. Standing on four large bulbous style tu...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

$2,400

H 41.33 in W 61.02 in D 24.4 in

19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

Located in Belmont, MA

Elaborate Louis XVI style settee, finely carved pearwood. Straight back crowned with wreath, upholstered seat and back, ending on round tapered baluster legs. Originally the settee b...

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1860s French Antique William IV Settees

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Pearwood

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Art Deco Form

$3,900

H 32 in W 69 in D 37 in

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Art Deco Form

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredibly designed chaise lounge from Italy circa 1990's. It features quality construction with a stacked art deco form.

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1990s Italian William IV Settees

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Fabric

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green

$29,628Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 86 in D 38 in

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green

Located in London, GB

As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully restored in our hand dyed British leathers, fully hand tacked with horse tail...

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Late 19th Century British Antique William IV Settees

Materials

Leather

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

$9,327 / item

H 30.71 in W 81.89 in D 26.78 in

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back 3 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair fabric. Also available in bespoke widths and in COM - please enquire. Fast ship...

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2010s British William IV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge

$1,950

H 30 in W 76 in D 26 in

Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage bamboo and rattan chaise lounge/divan. Good, sturdy condition with some wear due to normal age and use. No cushions included.

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1970s Vintage William IV Settees

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge

$3,800

H 34.25 in W 62 in D 24 in

French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A fine antique French walnut recamier or chaise lounge with carved swan heads at posts, lovely neutral vintage upholstery and bolster pillow, circa 1930. The chaise rests on four ca...

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1930s French Vintage William IV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Antique English Mahogany Settee

$4,979

H 32.68 in W 76.97 in D 36.23 in

19th Century Antique English Mahogany Settee

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome 19th-century English settee, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its elegant proportions, sweeping arms and beautifully shaped cabriole legs. The substantia...

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19th Century Antique William IV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

$12,000

H 34 in W 42 in D 22 in

19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare English 19th Century Victorian mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to head) Lovers or Kissing Settee, The rounded arched crests over S-shape...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Settees

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Mahogany

1970s Beige English Tufted Chesterfield Style Lounge Daybed Chaise on Castors

$4,750

H 34 in W 34 in D 60 in

1970s Beige English Tufted Chesterfield Style Lounge Daybed Chaise on Castors

By Howard & Sons

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, chesterfield style, tufted chaise lounge you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beaut...

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1970s English Vintage William IV Settees

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Upholstery, Wood

19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather

$21,946

H 31 in W 80 in D 36 in

19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather

Located in London, GB

As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to ...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Settees

Materials

Leather

19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair

$1,495

H 31 in W 29 in D 20 in

19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique Walnut Captain's Chair with a noteworthy Bol form frame in an overall honey walnut finish with a tub back and elaborate scrolled arms raised on oversize ring...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Settees

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Settees in the George II Style

$7,901 / set

H 40.75 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Settees in the George II Style

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Petite but perfectly formed, pair of late 19th Century George II style settees. Crafted in mahogany, each with scrolled arms. Raised on square chamfered legs joined by under stretch...

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19th Century British Antique William IV Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle

$6,858

H 30.71 in W 55.91 in D 26.78 in

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also available in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worl...

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2010s British William IV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Our Signature Newcastle Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Umber Brown Leather

$14,374

H 35 in W 70 in D 39 in

Our Signature Newcastle Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Umber Brown Leather

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

Our Newcastle Chesterfield sofa is a very elegant 19thC style of generous proportions that is certain to bring gravitas and elegance to your space. The beautifully splayed arm gives...

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21st Century and Contemporary British William IV Settees

Materials

Leather

English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 54 in D 34 in

English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee

By Thomas Lloyd

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous English wingback chesterfield settee sofa featuring a cigar leather tufted upholstery hand-crafted in England by Thomas Lloyd from a hard frame covered with fine Italian ful...

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20th Century English William IV Settees

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Antique West Indies Carved and Caned Settee or Sofa

Sold

H 38 in W 83 in D 27 in

Antique West Indies Carved and Caned Settee or Sofa

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th Century West Indies settee handcrafted with mahogany in elegant form with caned back sides and seat featuring pegged construction, scr...

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Early 19th Century South American Antique William IV Settees

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century William IV Large Leather Stool

Sold

H 22.5 in W 56 in D 17 in

19th Century William IV Large Leather Stool

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a top quality 19th century mahogany stool. With six turned and fluted legs, each with ornate brass surrounds to the top. This is below a deep buttoned leather seat. The l...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Hepplewhite Shield Back Settee

Sold

H 37 in W 75 in D 23 in

19th Century Hepplewhite Shield Back Settee

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Hepplewhite style shield back settee with fine carved splat, with a caned seat with original reupholstered loose seat. The arms a...

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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Settees

William Iv settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV settees for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage settees created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with hardwood, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV settees made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original settees, popular names associated with this style include and Chesterfield. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for settees differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,153 and tops out at $15,544 while the average work can sell for $10,848.