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William IV Seating

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.

Find a collection of authentic William IV tables, armchairs, decorative objects and other 19th-century furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.

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Style: William IV
IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE 1830 LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN STOOL
IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE 1830 LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN STOOL

IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE 1830 LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN STOOL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare Antique original, William IV Circa 1830 large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leath...

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

William IV Mahogany Hall Chair
William IV Mahogany Hall Chair

William IV Mahogany Hall Chair

Located in Essex, MA

An interesting chair with carved back and central coat of arms over an oval paterae. Slightly bowed seat with reeded seat rail raised on turned legs.

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Mahogany

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

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 Seating

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Leather, Elm

Fine Quality William IV Mahogany Button Back Chair
Fine Quality William IV Mahogany Button Back Chair

Fine Quality William IV Mahogany Button Back Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A fine quality William IV mahogany button back chair This is a superbly comfortable arm chair, it has a curved deeply buttoned back, the chair is...

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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Seating

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Mahogany

WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool
WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool

WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous and very functional WIV styled Gillows designed leather stool features deep buttoned cocoa brown upholstery supported on 6 turned reeded le...

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2010s British William IV Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Chair and Daybed Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Early 19th Century French Chair and Daybed Upholstered in Belgian Linen

Early 19th Century French Chair and Daybed Upholstered in Belgian Linen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This versatile piece serves as both a comfortable chair and an inviting daybed, reflecting the timeless elegance of early 19th-century French design. Freshly reupholstered in flax-co...

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19th Century French Antique William IV Seating

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Linen

William IV Rosewood Chaise Longue Attributed to Gillows
William IV Rosewood Chaise Longue Attributed to Gillows

William IV Rosewood Chaise Longue Attributed to Gillows

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A William IV rosewood chaise longue attributed to Gillows, with deeply carved scroll terminals and arms, and turned tapering legs on disguised castors.

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats

Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs. 19th Century These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs. The Chairs Having a ...

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Early 1900s Antique William IV Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A pair of 19th century William IV period fine quality solid mahogany bar back side chairs with newly upholstered seats, in excellent condition. These strong chairs are designed with ...

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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

William IV armchair
William IV armchair

William IV armchair

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

William IV armchair on wheels in green leather, UK, circa 1830.

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Wood

Pair William IV Chairs, Antique Mahogany Chair
Pair William IV Chairs, Antique Mahogany Chair

Pair William IV Chairs, Antique Mahogany Chair

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair of Mahogany William IV side chairs. These pretty chairs stand on ring turned and carved front legs with sabre back legs. Having serpentine shaped seat fronts (the seats have r...

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1980s Vintage William IV Seating

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Mahogany

Rare Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs with Great Provenance
Rare Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs with Great Provenance

Rare Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs with Great Provenance

Located in London, GB

A Fine Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs From His Majesty's Ministerial Home Office Constructed from mahogany, the chairs with turned and tapering reeded front legs terminat...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

William IV Dining Chairs Set 10 Mahogany Revival
William IV Dining Chairs Set 10 Mahogany Revival

William IV Dining Chairs Set 10 Mahogany Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 10 william iv style mahogany dining chairs. These chairs are raised upon ring turned and fluted front legs and sabre back legs. Circa 1920 The front rail having typical willia...

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1920s Vintage William IV Seating

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Mahogany

"Worrell" by Lee Stanton English Wing Chair in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric
"Worrell" by Lee Stanton English Wing Chair in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric

"Worrell" by Lee Stanton English Wing Chair in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Worrell by Lee Stanton Editions is an English-style wing chair with tapered wood feet and rolled arms. Upholstered in cream-colored Belgian linen, the chair can also be upholster...

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21st Century and Contemporary William IV Seating

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Upholstery

ANTiQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD NAPOLEONIC BLUE LEATHER RECLINING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
ANTiQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD NAPOLEONIC BLUE LEATHER RECLINING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

ANTiQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD NAPOLEONIC BLUE LEATHER RECLINING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

By Robert Daws

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct, fully stamped Robert Daws, William IV circa 1830 Mahogany recl...

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Hardwood

William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Gillows Legs
William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Gillows Legs

William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Gillows Legs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful set of william IV mahogany dining chairs These chairs stand upon ''Gillow''s'' style turned and fluted front legs and sabre back legs The freshly reupholstered seat is of a...

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1980s Vintage William IV Seating

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Mahogany

William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery
William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery

William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery

Located in London, GB

Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod scrolled toe cabriole legs to the front and rear, the knees carved with addorsed 'C' scrolls, dressed with pendant foliates, the seat...

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19th Century British Antique William IV Seating

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Mahogany

Antique Willian IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Antique Willian IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair

Antique Willian IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Willian IV quality mahogany desk chair having a quality mahogany shaped top and centre splat, shaped scroll open arm, newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality fabric sta...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Other

PAIR OF EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV FLAMED HARDWOOD CIRCA 1830 CLUB ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV FLAMED HARDWOOD CIRCA 1830 CLUB ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV FLAMED HARDWOOD CIRCA 1830 CLUB ARMCHAIRs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, recently reupholstered pair of rare circa 1830 William IV club armchairs with sublime Flamed ...

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARLEY TWIST FRAME LEATHER ARMCHAIR
ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARLEY TWIST FRAME LEATHER ARMCHAIR

ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARLEY TWIST FRAME LEATHER ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning antique circa 1830 William IV Chesterfield tufted library armchair with faded oxblo...

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

Late 19th Century English Reclining Chair
Late 19th Century English Reclining Chair

Late 19th Century English Reclining Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This English reclining lounge chair is a remarkable example of pre-modern craftsmanship. The chair features a turned mahogany frame that supports a fully adjustable back and a slide-...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Linen, Mahogany

Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool

Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct William IV circa 1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest This chair...

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1830s British Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

Set of Six English William IV Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Six English William IV Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of Six English William IV Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined set of six 19th century English Willian IV dining chairs comprising of two armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs are constructed from Fruitwood with a gorgeous warm ho...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Fabric, Fruitwood

PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM IV LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS UNIQUE UPHOLSTERY
PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM IV LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS UNIQUE UPHOLSTERY

PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM IV LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS UNIQUE UPHOLSTERY

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith William IV RRP £16,000 Library armchairs with stunning upholstery Pleas...

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20th Century English William IV Seating

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Upholstery

William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair
William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair

William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A William lV shaped mahogany library chair of generous proportions. Reupholstered in our own workshops in distressed burgundy leather. Raised on turned legs and brass casters.  

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Early 18th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Fine Antique 1830 William iv Cockfighting Brown Leather Chair Original Castors
Fine Antique 1830 William iv Cockfighting Brown Leather Chair Original Castors

Fine Antique 1830 William iv Cockfighting Brown Leather Chair Original Castors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this important handmade made in England circa 1830 William IV Cockfighting armchair. This really is an exquisite armchair, it is pure art furni...

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

Quality Pair of Antique William IV Carved Hardwood Side/Desk Chairs, circa 1830
Quality Pair of Antique William IV Carved Hardwood Side/Desk Chairs, circa 1830

Quality Pair of Antique William IV Carved Hardwood Side/Desk Chairs, circa 1830

Located in Suffolk, GB

A quality pair of antique William IV carved hardwood side/desk chairs. This pair has a very attractively carved top rail and centre splat. They have been tastefully reupholstered in ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Hardwood

Georgian Swivel Chair
Georgian Swivel Chair

Georgian Swivel Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare and unusual Georgian desk chair with a half round back on a swivelling base. Substantial mahogany construction with a show-wood burl arms a...

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Child’s Armchair and Stand
Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Child’s Armchair and Stand

Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Child’s Armchair and Stand

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique William IV quality mahogany child’s armchair and stand having a quality arched shaped top rail and splat to the centre of the back, shaped scrolled open arms, newly r...

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19th Century European Antique William IV Seating

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Other

Circa 1835 English William IV Lift-Top Ottoman
Circa 1835 English William IV Lift-Top Ottoman

Circa 1835 English William IV Lift-Top Ottoman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1835 William IV lift-top ottoman, English. Tapered body & bun feet. Once fabric covered, now in warm pine & retaining old needlework seat cover. Retains the fabric braid along ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Fabric, Pine

Antique Sampler Stool, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Embroidered, Decor, William IV
Antique Sampler Stool, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Embroidered, Decor, William IV

Antique Sampler Stool, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Embroidered, Decor, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique sampler stool. An English, walnut and boxwood embroidered decorative rest, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Pleasingly embroidered low stool, ideal ...

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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Seating

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Textile, Boxwood, Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Stool
19th Century Mahogany Stool

19th Century Mahogany Stool

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century mahogany stool with drop in seat raised on cabriole legs with leaf and shell carving terminating on hoof feet

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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Seating

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Mahogany

A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere
A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere

A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1840. A William IV period oak library bergère, the scrolling top rail carved with foliate designs, surmounting ring turned spindles and scrolling arms rests carved wi...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Oak

Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors
Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors

Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors

Located in Richmond, VA

Fantastic piece of labeled 19th century London made metamorphic furniture in recently tufted leather by J. Ward, “manufacturer to the Queen and royal family”. The chair reclines (from 34” to 62” with ottoman slid in place) with leather wrapped chains from a wheel on the side. The sides open up from both sides. There is an adjustable ottoman...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Bronze

Pair of Antique English Tufted Red Faux Leather Club Chairs
Pair of Antique English Tufted Red Faux Leather Club Chairs

Pair of Antique English Tufted Red Faux Leather Club Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome pair of lady and gentleman William IV English club chairs handcrafted in mahogany featuring alluring red faux leather button tufted upholstery, elegant arms, and turned fron...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Leather

Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood
Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood

Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant William IV Antique Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood And Brass Studded Detailing Upon Brass Castors 1800's

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19th Century British Antique William IV Seating

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Brass

Great set of 8 19th century English Saber Leg Mahogany Armchairs
Great set of 8 19th century English Saber Leg Mahogany Armchairs

Great set of 8 19th century English Saber Leg Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Richmond, VA

Great set of 8 19th century English mahogany armchairs. All 8 chairs are armchairs and sit very comfortably. Upholstered seats could be redone- currently 4 have one pattern and the o...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840
English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840

English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany leather wing back chair with acanthus carved skirt, knee, and terminating on ball and claw feet. Mid 19th Century

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1840s English Antique William IV Seating

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Brass

Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Silk Cotton, Side Seat, William IV, C.1835
Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Silk Cotton, Side Seat, William IV, C.1835

Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Silk Cotton, Side Seat, William IV, C.1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique morning room chair. An English, rosewood and embroidered silk cotton side seat, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Exquisite upholstery over a beautiful...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Seating

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Wood

Antique William IV Period Cane and Leather Armchair
Antique William IV Period Cane and Leather Armchair

Antique William IV Period Cane and Leather Armchair

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very well made antique William IV period leather caned armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of very fine quality, the...

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1830s British Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Cane, Wood

William IV Mahogany Needlepoint Stool
William IV Mahogany Needlepoint Stool

William IV Mahogany Needlepoint Stool

Located in Cheshire, GB

William IV mahogany stool, the needlepoint upholstered seat above molded frame raised up on four turned tapering legs. Dimensions: Height 17 inches. Width 16 inches. Dept...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Wood

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A very stylish, high-quality 19th-century William IV period library armchair in mahogany and buttoned leather. Circa 1835 and in lovely original condition. This attractive library ar...

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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair WIV Mahogany & Carved Hall Chairs
Pair WIV Mahogany & Carved Hall Chairs

Pair WIV Mahogany & Carved Hall Chairs

Located in Dereham, GB

Pair WIV Period Mahogany & Carved Hall Chairs circa 1830s Shaped Panel backs, with Scroll, leaf & Tulip carving, Panel seat, cushion moulding under seat, splay back legs, Octagonal ...

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1830s British Antique William IV Seating

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Mahogany

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable lightly restored William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany, metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. This is a wonderful piece of English history, I have never seen another with such elegant turned front legs, usually they are plainer and straight timber. The seat pad has been upholstered with a grey linen, the steps and raw flamed mahogany and look amazing. This chair is an important and extremely expensive looking thing that commands attention in any setting. You can see the same model made by Gillows currently viewed in the Victorian & Albert Museum, below is an extra from their listing. The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Hardwood

Set of 10 Antique English William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs by J Proctor
Set of 10 Antique English William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs by J Proctor

Set of 10 Antique English William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs by J Proctor

Located in Glasgow, GB

A fantastic set of ten William IV mahogany dining chairs dating to circa 1830 and by J Proctor. Made from the best quality dense and finely figured mahogany these are heavier than standard chairs of this model, the waisted balloon back with a deep concave shaped toprail centred by a carved anthemion or palmette. The more desirable stuff-over type seats are covered in a woven burgundy coloured fabric edged with matching braid and are firmly filled, standing on turned and tulip carved front legs with substantial sabre shaped rear legs. Each stamped ‘J Proctor’ and ‘1063’ to the underside. In good condition with a deep rich colour to the timber and the original finish, some dents and marks consistent with age and use. There is a James Proctor recorded as a cabinetmaker in Lancaster circa 1818 and the Gillows archive lists a James Proctor listed as a journeyman in the 18th century, there is also a John...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 19th Century William IV Period Upholstered High Back Wing Armchair
Early 19th Century William IV Period Upholstered High Back Wing Armchair

Early 19th Century William IV Period Upholstered High Back Wing Armchair

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Handsome Late Georgian William IV Mahogany High-Back Wing Armchair A superb late Georgian, early William IV period high-back wing armchair in finely carved solid mahogany, very ...

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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Seating

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Fabric, Damask, Mahogany

An Overscale William IV 19th Century Library Armchair in Tan Suede
An Overscale William IV 19th Century Library Armchair in Tan Suede

An Overscale William IV 19th Century Library Armchair in Tan Suede

Located in London, GB

A fine mid 19th century mahogany armchair of generous scale with boldly carved frame of acanthus levels supported on tapering legs terminating in brass castors. Upholstered in beige ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Suede, Wood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

By Robert Daws

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct, fully stamped Robert Daws, William IV circa 1830 Rosewood recl...

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Brass

19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair

19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat. The carved splat features C-Scr...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Seating

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Brass

19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair
19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair

19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A fantastic quality C19th carved oak library open arm chair of generous proportions, the shapely back with carved lappets and moulded frame leading onto scrolled arm supports with further lappets below and carved gothic quatrefoils with moulded rails, raised on carved legs with large brass buckets...

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1830s English Antique William IV Seating

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Brass

William Iv seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, Baker Furniture Company, and George Smith. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $501 and tops out at $63,707 while the average work can sell for $3,857.