English Glazed Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th Century English glazed kitchen cabinet with sliding top doors and vast storage options. 1830
19th Century English Antique William IV Cabinets
Pine
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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English Glazed Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th Century English glazed kitchen cabinet with sliding top doors and vast storage options. 1830
Pine
William IV Mahogany Chiffonier Side Cabinet Circa 1835
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine English William IV chiffonier crafted from richly figured mahogany Raised gallery back with carved scrolling supports, fan motifs and central finial Pair of panelled cupboard do...
Mahogany
A Fabulous Early 19th Century William IV Marble Top Side Cabinet
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous early 19th Century William IV well figured rosewood marble top four door breakfront side cabinet of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patinatio...
Marble, Brass
English Regency Side Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty English regency bleached pine faux bamboo side cabinet. 1820. Height to worktop: 30.5-inches Code: 8965 Dimensions: W: 32" (81.3 cm) H: 34.5" (87.6 cm) D: 21" (53.3 cm)
Faux Bamboo, Pine
Early 19th Century Oak Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century oak bookcase cabinet of nice proportions, the arched cornice above three shelves with reeded edges supported by finely turned an...
Oak
19th Century mahogany side cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany chiffonier / side cabinet, the arched cornice with a panelled back, finely turned columns supporting a single shelf, the bottom section having two frieze drawer...
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
With removable triangular cornice with Greek inspired carved decoration over a pair of glazed doors enclosing glass shelves with silk lined interior with two professional mounted rec...
Glass, Rosewood
A William IV satinwood display cabinet attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV satinwood display cabinet attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock, the upper section with a marble top and ormolu gallery above two large glazed doors, the lower section in the form of a bureau plat with the original leather inset writing surface and three disguised frieze drawers, all raised upon cabriole legs, decorated overall with floral marquetry in exotic woods including tulipwood, purpleheart and fruitwoods, with superb fire-gilded ormolu mounts including elaborate goddess masks. English, circa 1830. Footnote: Edward Holmes Baldock, (1777-1845) was one of the first London antique dealers, in the modern sense of the word. He principally dealt in 18th century French furniture...
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th Century William IV Style Mahogany Side Cabinet
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century William IV style mahogany side cabinet. The moulded top is raised over a frieze with carved rope-twist detail. Below, the central door features a pleated oval gold...
Mahogany
William VI Mahogany Nightstand in the manner of Gillows England c1830
Located in High Peak, GB
p0316 A superb quality, antique George IV mahogany bedside cabinet, circa 1830, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and a highly desirable, richly figured grain. This elegant nights...
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
With a three quarter brass gallery shelf supported on columns with mirror superstructure over a top with two adjustable shelves and a plinth base. Sides with brass grillwork.
Brass
$10,931Sale Price|20% Off
IMPORTANT CARVED BOOKCASE CABiNET FROM THE BATE COLLECTION IN OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand carved with Musical instruments, library bookcase cabinet, made for Charles T...
Glass, Oak
William IV Satinwood Breakfront Chiffonier, Marble Top, England, 1835
Located in London, GB
A William IV period satinwood inverted breakfront Chiffonier, having replacement black fossil marble top above central open bookshelves and two brass grill silk pleated doors, flanke...
Marble
Antique Edward Holmes Baldock Ormolu Pier Cabinet with Blake Marquetry
By Edward Holmes Baldock, Robert Blake
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an extraordinary ormolu-mounted pier cabinet with a smoothly bevelled Vert Maurin marble top (a green marble from the French Alps), made circa 1820–1840 and formerly ret...
Marble, Ormolu
William IV Cabinet Sideboard Burr Walnut 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A very unusual William IV side cabinet featuring the highest quality burr walnut veneers Period William IV - 19th century Standing upon a plinth base with 2 working cupboards The cup...
Walnut
$3,279Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Pair of Huge William IV 1830 Flamed Hardwood Side Cabinets Campaign Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare, original William IV oversized side cupboards with Lion hairy paw feet These are exquisite, I’ve honestly never ...
Hardwood
$6,285Sale Price|20% Off
RARE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD LIBRARY FOLIO CABiNET WITH DRAWERS BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime highly collectable, fully restored, solid hardwood William IV Library Folio cabinet with drawers and bookc...
Leather, Hardwood
$7,204Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.26 in W 54.34 in D 15.36 in
Large Antique Glazed Display Cabinet, English, Drawing Room, Bookcase, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique glazed display cabinet. An English, walnut and boxwood drawing room bookcase, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Exceptional example, with superb co...
Glass, Walnut
$2,573Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 30.71 in D 11.62 in
Antique Pier Cabinet, English Walnut, Glazed Bookcase, Display Cupboard, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pier cabinet. An English, walnut and boxwood glazed bookcase or display cupboard, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. ...
Boxwood, Walnut
$3,279Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44.3 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Rare Pair of Huge William IV 1830 Flamed Hardwood Side Cabinets Campaign Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare, original William IV oversized side cupboards with Lion hairy paw feet These are exquisite, I’ve honestly never ...
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Rococo Cabinet with Reeded Top Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful early 19th century Rococo cabinet featuring elegant reeded top doors and a softly repainted finish in muted blue tones. The graceful proportions and subtle curves reflect...
Wood
Early 19th Century Regency Estate Cabinet
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency mahogany estate cabinet, the stepped moulded cornice with beading surmounted with pierced broken swan neck pediment raised over two period bevel mirrored d...
Mahogany
19th Century Oak Coin or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century oak coin cabinet, the moulded top above panelled body, the two front doors opening to reveal fitted interior of twenty two lined drawers terminating on platform base.
Oak
Painted English Dresser Kitchen Hutch Painted Cabinet Farmhouse 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Charming English country house dresser or hutch in a soft pale blue painted finish Perfect for that cozy cottage / farmhouse look Fully restored and bought from a private house sale ...
Paint
$4,112
H 73.23 in W 73.63 in D 19.3 in
Large English antique oak kitchen cabinet / dresser from the 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning, large antique cabinet is made of oak and dates from the 18th century. In our opinion, it is a must-have for any interior! It fits perfectly in both classic and modern ...
Wood, Oak
$3,074
H 54.73 in W 37.41 in D 12.8 in
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Oak Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th-century English display cabinet, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its elegant glazed façade, adjustable shelving and beautifully proportioned tradit...
Oak, Glass
English 19thC Bamboo & Lacquered Glazed Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 sku 2141 English 19thC Bamboo & Lacquered Glazed Cabinet W65 x D37 x H92 cm l Internal shelf depth 27 cm Weight 19Kg
Bamboo
English 19th Century Mahogany Cylinder Bedside Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This English Victorian pedestal cabinet is perfect for any interior. An inset white marble top makes for a durable surface, framed with mahogany. Below the top, a single curved door ...
Marble
$5,185
H 59.06 in W 48.04 in D 15.95 in
Fine 19th Century Antique English Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant late 19th-century English display cabinet, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its extensive glazing, delicate satinwood stringing, crossbanded decoration an...
Glass, Mahogany
$1,871Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.5 in W 15.5 in D 14 in
19th Century American Empire Mahogany And Marble Top Narrow Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 1800s American Empire Mahogany And white Marble Top Narrow Side Cabinet. Measures 16.5" in width, 14" in depth and 31.5" in height.
Marble
Fine Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Chiffonier Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality early 19th-century antique Regency period figured mahogany chiffonier cabinet of elegant and compact proportions. The rectangular top is veneered in beautifully fig...
Mahogany
19th-century antique mahogany display cabinet
Located in MILL, NL
English display cabinet / bookcase Originally from England. Late 19th century. Crafted from mahogany. The lock works properly. Shelves can be adjusted as required. In very good cond...
Mahogany
Period William IV Chiffonier Cabinet Flame Mahogany 1835
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This handsome William IV mahogany chiffonier is raised upon a plinth base and offers both elegance and practical storage Circa 1835 so period William IV The chiffonier features two p...
Mahogany
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H 36 in W 42 in D 18.88 in
William IV Sideboard or Chiffonier Server of Mahogany with Acanthus Leaf Accents
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English console sideboard or chiffonier server of flame-cut mahogany from the William IV period, featuring a moulded-edge rectangular top, supported by scrolling acanthus leaf...
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Antique William IV Mahogany Hall Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of 19th century William IV hall cabinets. The cabinets were built in solid mahogany wood and have three interior shelves as well as a exterior ledge. The cabinets are bea...
Wood
Circa 1830s-40s William IV English Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830s-40s William IV bookcase cabinet, English. Dentil crown molding over glazed door upper bookcase with 3 adjustable shelves. Medial decorated frieze comprised of 2 felt line...
Felt, Glass, Wood
English Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Fabulous early 19th C English painted oak Gothic glazed display cabinet. 1830. Reference: 8192 Dimensions 49.5 inches (126 cms) Wide 15 inches (38 cms) Deep 77.5 inches (197 cms) ...
Oak
William IV Side Cabinet, Rosewood Sideboard Antique Server
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive William IV rosewood side cabinet. 19th century Raised upon a plinth base with 4 arched doors, each door having half turned mouldings. The cabinet features turned column...
Rosewood
Danish Mid-19th Century Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish Mid-19th Century mahogany glazed display cabinet, circa 1860. Good quality danish piece of furniture with strong earlier 19th century english and french influences. Cadd...
Glass, Mahogany
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H 99 in W 89 in D 21.25 in
Fine Early William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Firmly Attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine early William IV mahogany breakfront bookcase firmly attributed Gillows of Lancaster, in four sections, the top with astragal glazed doors enclosing four adjustable shelves between reeded pilasters with anthemion scroll corbels, the base with four panelled arched doors between acanthus scroll and reeded pilasters, the frieze with two short drawers and a central secretaire drawer fitted with a reading slope and two slides above small compartments, decorated throughout with rich book-matched veneers. The secretaire drawer stamped ‘Preston’. English, circa 1835. Footnote: Many closely related acanthus carved terminals, anthemion corbels and other typical Gillows features can be seen on the pair of bookcases, on this website, made by Gillows & Co for the library at Dallam Tower, Cumbria in 1829, and on a bookcase shown in Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors’ Club, 2008, vol. I, p.379, pl.450. A similar large breakfront bookcase...
Mahogany
Fine and Rare Anglo-Indian Padouk Wood Cabinet in Two Sections
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and rare Anglo-Indian padouk wood cabinet on chest, the upper section with paneled doors opening to reveal 11 shelves lined in Fortuny style fabric over a central pull out she...
Brass
Pair of William IV Mahogany Pedestal Cabinets
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful pair of William IV mahogany and mahogany veneer pedestal cabinets. Circa 1835.
Mahogany
William IV Figured Walnut Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Of simple design, in two parts with rectangular molded cornice over a pair of glazed doors now enclosing glass shelves and lights , base section with pair of paneled doors...
Walnut
William IV Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with rounded ends over a conforming case with central open bookcase containing two adjustable shelves, flanked by a pair of curved grill cabinet...
Rosewood
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H 91.54 in W 59.45 in D 16.93 in
Very fine Early 19th Century William IV Period Open Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine early 19th century, William IV period mahogany open library bookcase, the moulded cornice above an open bookcase with adjustable shelves, the lower section with two panelled cupboard doors, standing on an integral plinth base. England circa 1830. Great quality with a lovely warm patina. The dimensions are: Height: 232.5cm (91.5in) Width: 151cm (59.4in) Depth: 43cm (16.9in) Great quality. A good piece of Georgian antique furniture...
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this William IV period mahogany Library Bookcase, circa 1835. The moulded cornice and plain frieze, above four gilt brass grille doors enclosing ad...
Mahogany
Danish Mid 19th Century Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish mid 19th century mahogany glazed display cabinet circa 1860. Good quality Danish piece of furniture with strong earlier 19th century english and french influences. Caddy...
Leather, Glass, Mahogany