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William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Traditional Style Walnut Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Westwood, NJ
Traditional style walnut rolling bar and serving cart accented with brass railing and handle. This bar cart is beautiful and functional. The inner top is inset with black granite all...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Well Figured Veneers Throughout, With Rectangular Top Over Concealed Fri...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

English Victorian Linen Press in Mahogany with Exterior and Interior Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Victorian linen press with six interior drawers and six dresser drawers with original working locks, and keys. French-polished mahogany with pin...
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1850s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Late 17th century dresser base incorporating earlier pieces
Located in London, GB
A well patinated and used late 17th century dresser or base table c.1680 incorporating earlier reused pieces. Side hung drawers are often seen on Jacobean or William IV furniture A...
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17th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV mahogany bookcase having a shaped cornice to the upper section over a pair of mahogany doors with brass grilles opening to reveal an interior with three ad...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with two hanging shelves, the lower cabinet having two paneled doors, the whole with origi...
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1840s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

English Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English painted and glazed pine bookcase. 1830. Code: 8832 Dimensions: W: 47" (119.4 cm) H: 92" (233.7 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

English Victorian Linen Press in Mahogany with Exterior and Interior Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Victorian linen press with six interior drawers and six dresser drawers with original working locks, and keys. French-polished mahogany with pin...
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1850s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Chiffonier
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV quality mahogany chiffonier having a shaped carved top above a mahogany shelf supported by turned columns, figured mahogany top above one long drawer, quality carv...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

19th Century English Country House Gothic Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th century English oak country house gothic wardrobe with carved detail on the outside and a good fitted interior. 1830. Code: 8754 Dimensions: W: 83.5" (212.1 cm) H: 8...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique William III Oak Linen Chest Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
United Kingdom/ 18th century / chest / oak wood, metal / Arts & Crafts / classical / English / Romantic / William IV / Antique / Hand-Crafted Antique hand-crafted oak chest/ trunk o...
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18th Century British Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Traditional Style Walnut Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Westwood, NJ
Traditional style walnut rolling bar and serving cart accented with brass railing and handle. This bar cart is beautiful and functional. The inner top is inset with black granite all...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

William IV Mahogany D Shaped Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV plum pudding mahogany D shaped chest of drawers, circa 1840. With a single board D shaped top with reeded front and side edges, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawe...
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1840s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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...
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1850s Indian Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality William IV mahogany glazed bureau bookcase, circa 1835, 19th century. We have a key for the bookcase and a small internal door on...
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1830s Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Early 19th Century English Two Door Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Kenilworth, IL
William IV two door server on base molding and mounted with a pedimented back splash in mahogany and book matched mahogany veneers. England, circa 1820.
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1820s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV quality figured mahogany sideboard having a quality raised superstructure with a shelf supported by attractive turned columns above a figured mahogany sideboard wi...
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1830s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Well Figured Veneers Throughout, With Rectangular Top Over Concealed Fri...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830. Early 19th century inlaid french mahogany 6-drawer chest with inlaid turned columns. Profusely inlaid on all s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Trolley
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English tea trolley or butler’s trolley with architectural inspiration. This 19th century mahogany antique has great presence in any room, notable f...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Painted Yorkshire Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C painted Yorkshire dresser base of 10 drawers with a good scrubbed pine top. 1830. Reference: 8448 Dimensions 99 inches (251 cms) Wide 26.5 inches (67 cms) Deep 35.5 in...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

William IV Chest of Drawers Period Mahogany 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany bow chest of drawers. 19th Century This quality chest of drawers having an arrangement of 2 over 3 oak lined drawers. The drawers retain their original ebony turn...
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19th Century Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century Irish Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe by Robert Strahan of Dublin
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality and impressive Irish early Victorian flame mahogany breakfront gentleman’s wardrobe by Robert Strahan & Co of Dublin. Made with excepti...
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Large Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large unusual antique William IV quality mahogany wardrobe having a quality carved mahogany gallery back above a mahogany chest of three drawers with original turned mahogany knobs ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

William IV Rosewood Glazed Small Bookcase With The Original Blue Painted Interio
Located in Norwich, GB
William IV Rosewood Glazed Small Bookcase. Circa 1830. The bookcase has an unusual top which is painted to resemble marble. This top is original, demonstrated by the underside being...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Blown Glass, Rosewood

Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV period compactum wardrobe. This was made in England & dates from around the 1830-1840’s period. This is of amazing qual...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Quality William IV Antique Mahogany Freestanding Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality William IV mahogany freestanding four-tier whatnot. The elegant tiers have turned mahogany supports and finials to the top tier. The single drawer to the base has an original...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Original Painted Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English original painted pine waterfall bookcase/dresser. 1830. First shelf depth: 20.5cm (8-inches) Second shelf depth: 17.5cm (7-inches) Top shelf depth: 13...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Large Unusual Antique 19th Century William IV Quality Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large unusual antique 19th Century William IV quality mahogany wardrobe having a quality carved mahogany gallery back above a mahogany chest of three drawers with original turned mah...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

19th Century Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard William IV Period 19th century. Twin Pedestal Mahogany Sideboard having true to period solid mahogany wood boards make up much of the piece. ...
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1840s European Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century British Mahogany Gothic Revival Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful early 19th century, circa 1830, William IV Period, mahogany Regency Gothic Revival wardrobe or armoire or linen press with central mirrored tabernacle and 5-drawer chest of...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

William 1V Pollard Oak open bookcase
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine William 1V Period Pollard Oak open bookcase Pollard oak slab top Frieze single drawer under Two Adjustable shelves with pollard oak fronts Pair Pilasters...
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1830s British Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

William IV Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small William IV painted and glazed oak bookcase. Drawers open using hidden finger holds underneath the drawer. 1830. Upper shelf depth is 8". Code: 8657 Dimensions: W: 42" (106.7...
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19th Century Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Antique English Mahogany Bookcase or Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English bookcase handcrafted in mahogany with four shelves supported by scalloped and step down sides, having two drawers at the bottom and classic turned feet.
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mahogany Wood William IV Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted mahogany wood sideboard / credenza with two side doors and four pull front drawer with brass detail and key. The sideboard is very handsome and beautifully h...
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1920s European Vintage William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique British Colonial West Indies Mahogany Sideboard or Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial sideboard handcrafted in mahogany featuring a dramatic backsplash with ocean inspired carvings on a case with three drawers, carved acanthus le...
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19th Century Bajan Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV mahogany freestanding five tier whatnot with five mahogany tiers supported by four unusual, elegant shaped turned supports standing on turned feet. A wonderful ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

Large Magnificent Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large magnificent antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having a beautiful shaped and moulded back with delightful applied carvings to the centre. It has a fantastic flame mah...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

A late William IV rosewood breakfront open bookcase, by Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late William IV rosewood breakfront open bookcase, by Gillows, the shaped top with a turned baluster gallery above four doors with pleated silk panels behind diamond trellis grille...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Original Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English original painted pine chest of drawers in a wacky green colour. 1830. Reference: 7891 Dimensions 40.5 inches (103 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 41 i...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive William IV Mahogany Cylinder Desk. This Cylinder Desk is Raised Upon Turned and Carved William IV Legs. Period 19th Century Having an Arrangement of 5 Mahogany Lined Drawe...
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19th Century Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

WIV Period 7 Drawer Fitted Tall Pedestal Cupboard
By Richard Bridgens
Located in Dereham, GB
WIV period 7 drawer fitted tall pedestal cupboard, Mahogany top 4 Inset panel sides. The front with: Single door with inset panel, working lock & key, Opens to Reveal: Fitted 7 mahogany Graduated Drawers, with brass inset ring...
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1830s Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century William IV Period Irish Cylinder Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Irish William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, the glazed doors enclosing shelves above the cylinder fall enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeonholes, and with cup...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

William IV Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Period 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large William IV mahogany breakfront bookcase. This bookcase stands upon a plinth base Period 19th Century The lower section having 4 paneled doors with wonderful flame mahogany timb...
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19th Century Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Rosewood

Period William IV Side Cabinet Chest 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb William IV side cabinet This impressive cabinet stands upon turned feet Circa 19th Century The 2 doors featuring brass grills lined with silk fabric and have typical William I...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique English 19th Century William IV Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
An impressive William IV/early Victorian four door breakfront bookcase or bookcase cabinet. Rare to find such a large bookcase in golden quarter-sawn oak which has the attractive ‘ti...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

William IV Glass Door Bookcase
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV glass door bookcase, the arched pediment has a carved swirl design in relief on each side terminating with volutes on each end, the ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

William IV Library Table in Coromandel
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
William IV library table Produced in England in the Mid-19th Century this is a extremely rare example produced in Coramandel having solid dra...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 3.5 METER WIDE LIBRARY BOOKCASE BRASS GALLERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, one of a kind, William IV Breakfront Library bookcase with Brass Gallery rail top and fully height adjustable shelves 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 What a find! This piece has so much going for it I really don’t know where to start, it is William IV 1830, made for a library, it has brass gallery rails to the top of the two side bookcases...
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1830s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

A Pair of Exceptional Quality Regency Architectural Bookcases
Located in London, GB
A pair of exceptional quality Regency architectural bookcases, with grill doors on plinth bases, English, circa 1835. Almost certainly by Holland and Sons. Height: 235 cm (92 3/4 i...
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1830s British Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

William IV English Two Tier Mahogany Server with Gallery
Located in Milford, NH
A nice form William IV English mahogany two tier server with gallery, corner ball finials, two frieze drawers, and lower cabinet with arched panel doors, opening to two adjustable dr...
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1830s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

William IV Birds Eye Maple Wellington Chest by Holland & Sons
Located in Essex, MA
With squarish top with ebony stringing over seven graduated drawers with wood knobs and swinging lock mechanism which locks all drawers, raised on a plinth base. Holland & Sons was an important maker of furniture and rival of Gillows. Commissions include Sandringham House, Balmoral Castle...
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1830s English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple

Magnificent Quality Antique William iv Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent quality antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having an incredible pair of high-relief exceptionally detailed carved griffons flanking a central flaming urn. The b...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular cocuswood cross-banded satine top above a central frieze drawer flanked to either side with three further drawers around a recess on foliate-carved cabriole legs with...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

William IV Whatnot Mahogany Bookcase Shelf Unit
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Whatnot. Standing on brass castors and turned feet. 1 x Cupboard with original brass lock. The 3 upper shelves supported by turned columns.
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1980s Vintage William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional William & Mary style four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched walnut, ...
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1960s American Vintage William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

English Glazed Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C English glazed kitchen dresser with sliding top and bottom doors. 1830 Reference: 8314 Dimensions 117.5 inches (298 cms...
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19th Century Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century English Inverted Breakfront Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century English painted oak inverted breakfront buffet with heavily molded doors and ogee drawer fronts. 1830. Dimensions: W: 76" (193 cm) H: 40" (101.6 cm) D: 23.5"...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

19th century William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard circa 1830. Good quality William IV period sideboard comprising of 3 parts. Top surface with carved gallery to the back. 4 drawer...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

William Iv case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,279 and tops out at $82,781 while the average work can sell for $4,800.

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