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
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835.
Presented in good antique condition commensurate of age.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period William IV Chesterfield Librar...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
William 4th Rosewood Stool
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique William 4th stool circa 1835 retaining its original upholstery in the calico , the rails lipped with a ogee moulding resting on turned carved acan...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Bordeaux leather director's chair.
Please note t...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany barber's or dentist's chair with single back splat and two smaller side splats with heart shape cut-outs and hand woven cane seat. The sturdy scrolling arms curving around, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Cane
William IV Style Dining Chairs Shell Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Shell Back Dining Chairs.
The Backs of the Chairs Featuring a Wonderful Carved Shell.
Circa 1920
The Shaped Top Rail of the Chairs Having Carved D...
Category
1920s Vintage William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Other
Pair of Hand Carved Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved mahogany hall chairs with armorial backs, hand-turned legs and solid mahogany seats. The chairs with original finish which have been French polished to show a warm...
Category
1870s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather And Mahogany Lounge And Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English William IV Style Chesterfield Leather and Mahogany Lounge and Ottoman with Antique Gold Nailhead Trim
This vintage English William IV style Chesterfield lounge and ...
Category
20th Century Unknown William IV Seating
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Brass
19th Century, William IV Period Walnut and Leather Ottoman
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality early 19th century, William IV period walnut and leather ottoman. Deep red coloured buttoned leather seat above a well figured walnut and leather panelled base with tu...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Brass
A William IV Carved Mahogany and Caned Library Chair
Located in London, GB
With curved supported back
Height: 79.5 cm, 31 1/4″
Width: 65 cm, 25 5/8″
Depth: 53.5 cm, 21″
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Large 19th Century English William IV Settee Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Matching Pair of William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space.
Height to arms 67.5cm
H...
Category
20th Century British William IV Seating
Materials
Damask
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Leather, Elm
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.
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Fine Antique William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano Stool with Decorative Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano stool
A very good looking and well-made piano stool, its exactly what collectors ar...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,514 Sale Price
25% Off
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WALNUT LIBRARY 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 ornately ca...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage English William IV Style Button Tufted Leather Swivel Armchair by Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English William IV Style Mahogany "Brandy" button tufted leather swivel armchair By Baker.
Gorgeous vintage English William IV style mah...
Category
Late 20th Century American William IV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century English Leather Hardwood Carved Rocking/ Gout Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Leather Hardwood Carved Rocking/Gout Stool
England, Mid to Late 19th Century
Rare 19th Century English Leather & Hardwood Carved Rocking/Gout Stool
England, ...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Seating
Materials
Upholstery
"Tatum" by Lee Stanton William IV Style Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tatum by Lee Stanton Editions. Tufted straight-back William IV style sofa sofa with tapered legs and straight arms, upholstered in Belgian cream colore...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$8,500 / item
19th Century Mahogany X Frame Stool
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany X frame stool with comfortable upholstered seat, scrolling supports and shaped stretchers
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Piano Stool Revolving Chair Seat Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Revolving Piano Stool.
19th Century
This Rather Elegant Piano Stool Stands upon Turned and Shaped Front Legs with Sabre Back Legs.
The Recently Reupholstered Seat...
Category
Early 1900s Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV style White Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century White William IV style Chesterfield Sofa with new upholstery on casters
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
William IV Bergere Chair, Antique Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Mahogany William IV Bergere Chair.
19th century
Having Ring turned front legs with brass castors and sabre back legs.
Turned Arm supports and reeded Arms.
The Cresting...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
2010s British William IV Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare William IV Leather Reclining Bergere Library Chair On Original Brass Castor
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Brown Leather Button Back Mahogany Reclining Adjustable Library Chair, On Original Brass Castors, With A Studded Brass Border.
In The Style Of Gillows.
Heig...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair William IV or Early Victorian Arm Chairs, Howard & Sons Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very comfy and desirable pair of mid-19th century club chairs in the style of Howard & Sons. These generous chairs are in the very traditional English country house style and feature ivory lacquered turned legs with their original casters. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a Clarence House nubby linen velvet in a malachite color way --- they are further detailed with a Ralph Lauren Paisley...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Set Of Four William IV Anglo-Indian Dining Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four finely carved William IV Ango-Indian dining chairs in mahogany, with newly upholstered linen seats.
Category
1830s Indian Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Set of Six Chippendale Gothic Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century set of six Chippendale Gothic style dining chairs with finely carved back splat. The seats are drop-in cream striped upho...
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1830s Irish Antique William IV Seating
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...
Category
19th Century European Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Other
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
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Set of 4 Antique William IV Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Finest quality set of 4 antique William IV rosewood carved dining chairs having an ornate carved shaped back and carved centre splat. Drop in seats which have been newly reupholstered with quality fabric. They stand on attractive shaped reeded tulip legs...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Other
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs with leaf-carved shaped backs above rounded seats; raised on ring turned tapering legs - 14.5"w x 17"d x 32"h (17" to the seat)
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$1,817 / set
Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood And Brass Studded Detailing Upon Brass Castors 1800's
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Four William IV Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
William IV, circa 1830-40s, set of 4 dining or side chairs, English. Shaped high upholstered backs. Robustly turned front legs, splayed back legs, mahogany. Attractively upholstered ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,600 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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 fu...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Brass
c. 1835 English William IV Ottoman or Bench
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 curule form William IV ottoman or bench, English. Carved mahogany. A shield is carved at the center of the leg with whorls at the ends of each scrolled section. Well turne...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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-...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Set of Six English Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs, C.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six English carved rosewood dining chairs, c.1850
Gorgeous mid 19th century hand carved dining chairs with drop in se...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair for Restoration
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Golden Oak Hall Chairs, from Cawston Hall Livery Room
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century golden oak hall chairs, from Cawston Hall Livery Room.
These are a delightful hall chairs, the superbly carved backs are...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Oak
William IV Piano Stool Adjustable Height 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV adjustable piano stool.
19th Century
The piano stool features a deep buttoned seat which revolves for height adjustment.
The column being of a typical William IV design wi...
Category
Early 1900s Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of round-back upholstered armchairs. Dates from the transition period between square William IV lolling chairs and curvilinear Victorian; the carved embellishment t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Wood
$694 Sale Price
33% Off
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
Materials
Linen
William IV Rosewood Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Square newly upholstered in muslin seat with carved X form legs with scroll feet, turned stretcher.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Pair of William IV Twin Handled Stools
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of mahogany William IV twin-handled stools raised on simple sabre legs topped with rounded, carved finals. The seats have recently been ...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Category
1980s Vintage William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Stamped 'Johnstone & Jeanes'
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of six dining chairs with X-shaped mahogany frames and padded backs. Central carved rose detail to the X-frame legs j...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
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.
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