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William IV Furniture

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
W1V Period Rosewood Chiffonier
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
W1V Period Rosewood Chiffonier, Top with inset panel back, Pair Turned Tapering Columns Supporting, Three Quarter gallery top, Frieze with moulding top & bottom, Two Door Ba...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

19th Century William IV Period Leather Library Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very stylish 19th century William IV period library armchair in mahogany and buttoned leather with a pull out adjustable leather foot stool. Circa 1835 and in lovely condition. Thi...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather

William IVth Nursing Chair Walnut Hand Carved Detail, English Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive English nursing or occasional chair from the William IVth period of the early 19th century, circa 1830. The frame is made of walnut and the oval seat is up...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

A Large Pair of 19th Century William IV Style Brass Column Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century William IV style brass column lamps with bulbous base supported on a square plinth, the column rising out of the bulb and decorated with leaf shoots. Cur...
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21st Century and Contemporary English William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Pedestal Cupboards
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique William IV quality figured mahogany pedestal cupboards having a quality figured mahogany stepped top above a figured mahogany panelled door opening to reveal a fitted...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

William IV Antique Silver Pumpkin Teapot, 1836
Located in London, GB
An unusual and decorative antique silver teapot in the form of a pumpkin or melon, with a moulded leaf lid and cast finial. This wonderful silve...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

William IV Padouk Wood Library Table
Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB
A very elegant Padouk wood William IV Library table With three, all through, perfectly working, drawers and faux draw fronts to the rear. Standing on sweeping side supports an...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Padouk

Spectacular 19th Century William IV Rosewood Dining or Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
A fine quality, generously proportioned William IV rosewood center or dining table, the round top showcasing the extraordinary color and figure of the lively wood grain. It is edged ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

Beautiful Set of 6 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful Set Of 6 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs with carved mid rails and upholstered drop in seats raised on sabre supports. Some historic extinct woodworm holes (under th...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular white marble top over a conforming case with carved frieze over a door flanked by a pair of doors all with brass grillwork with removable fabric panels. Plinth base.
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

William IV Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular breakfront form Siena marble top over a conforming case with central grill door enclosing shelves flanked by a pair of doors enclosing shelves. Plinth base.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Siena Marble, Brass

William IV Mahogany Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV mahogany card table, having a folder over top above a cylindrical stem, the table has a platform base raised on four elegant scroll feet. This p...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Burr Oak Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Fine Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Circular Centre Table, Having Superbly Figured Segmented Veneer Tilting Top, Raised On Revere Tapered Faceted Column Wi...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak

Danish 19th Century Flame Mahogany Side Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish 19th century flame mahogany side/sewing table circa 1870. Good quality piece of danish furniture very much in the earlier William IV taste. Rectangular top with canted c...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Set 10 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique English made set of ten William IV mahogany barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in date. The set comprising eight singles and two armchairs, with plain ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Rosewood Jewellery Box with Floral Stiching
Located in Northampton, GB
Beautiful Rosewood Jewellery Box in the shape of a Dome A beautiful Birdseye Maple floral inlay covers the top and front of this beautifully crafted Rosewood Jewellery Box. Jew...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Quality Antique 8 Seater William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality William IV mahogany extending dining table having a quality mahogany top with a moulded edge, two large extra leaves standing on four elegantly shaped reeded legs with origin...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Other

English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman , Maker John Graham Lough C. 1855
By John Graham Lough
Located in Charleston, SC
English Marble bust of Parliament gentleman signed by maker John Graham Lough , London , Circa 1855. Lough sculpted the monuments to Henry Montgome...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

William iv Rosewood Octagonal Centre Table
Located in Belfast, IE
An impressive large scale William IV rosewood octagonal centre table. The three boldly carved solid rosewood scrolled supports and carved central pedestal on a tri-form base with ge...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Restored William IV circa 1830 Coromandel Occasional Games Cards Table
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, fully restored, hand made in England William IV circa 1830 Coromandel & Giltwood occasiona...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English Brass Nautical ship wheel mounted on a solid brass pedestal with an yacht binnacle having a gimballed signed compass, circular six spoke w...
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1870s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

William IV Library Table Desk Burr Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Very Unusual William IV Burr Walnut Library Table. Standing Upon Shaped Feet with Inset Castors. 19th Century The Octagonal Supports Having Carved Socles Beneath. ...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Walnut

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 Furniture

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Other

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset brown leather over two drawers and two opposing false drawers each with wood knobs, raised on a barley twist trestle ba...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Chiffonier
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5401 An antique mahogany chiffonier of diminutive proportions, having figured mahogany top with crossbanded edge, cylindrical, oak lined ...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4270 Stylish William IV mahogany library bookcase, having an architectural pediment (optional) above a projecting centre door flanked by pilaster with finely carved capitols and fu...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Slim and Elegant William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn655 a fine quality William IV, mahogany bookcase, having architectural pediment to the top above two arched panelled doors which open to reveal three height adjustable shelves abov...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Antique William IV Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six original William IV period dining chairs. They were made in England, and date from around the 1830-1840’s. The quality is superb, they have beautifully carve...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

English Stool of Mahogany with Oval Seat and Turned Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English seating stool or bench of well patinated mahogany from the William IV period, featuring an oval top with an ‘s’ shape handhold, set upon four turned legs.
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood, 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 Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Quality Set of 6 William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality set of six William IV rosewood dining chairs with an elegant carved shaped top rail, carved centre rail, cane seats standing on turned reeded legs to the front and out swept ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

William IV Bookcase in Rosewood Open Front 19th Century Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning William IV Rosewood bookcase. 19th Century Standing on a plinth base with 2 x adjustable shelves flanked by 2 x columns with typical William IV Carvings. The superstructu...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Mahogany Office Armchair Early 19th Century William IV
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely mahogany office armchair from the beginning of the 19th century from England William IV style and period Very beautiful base with turned feet and very beautiful carved arms...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Mahogany & Needlepoint Tapestry Fire Screen, U.K., circa 1840
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine William IV mahogany and tapestry fire screen - exceptional hand made quality with warm aged patina - featuring fantastic mahogany fretwork an...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Hardwood

William IV Rosewood Circular Breakfast Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV rosewood circular breakfast table, having a well figured top, above a tapered stem on platform base, sta...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Quality Antique Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique pair of William IV mahogany hall chairs having beautifully carved solid mahogany shaped backs with a shield to the centre, solid mahogany seats and elegant shaped tur...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

Set of Eight William iv Dining Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
A superb quality set of eight William IV, mahogany dining chairs including two carver chairs, each having finely carved top and mid-rail with carvers having scroll open arms, all wit...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Antique William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano Stool with Decorative Base
Located in GB
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

William IV Dumb Waiter Mahogany Bookcase Shelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany dumb waiter. circa 1920 Standing Upon Typical William IV Carved Feet and a Turned Stretcher. The End Supports Featuring Turned Roundels and Carved Detail. The...
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1920s Vintage William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Dining Table Extending 19C Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table. 19th Century This Dining Table Has Typical William IV Turned and Fluted Legs with Original Brass Castors. The Table Extends by way of a...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

W1v Period Mahogany Desk Elbow Chair
By Thomas King
Located in Dereham, GB
W1V Period mahogany desk elbow chair BaIloon Shaped Back, Carved Back Splat, Turned Hexagonal Shaped Front Legs, Drop in seat, Recently Polished Seat Height: 45cm seat Width...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Rare Shape with Serpent Handle, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative fairly large & well hand painted, Jug or Pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery, circa 1830. It has a rare shape and pattern. A jug of the same sha...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

W1V Period Mahogany End Support Table
By Thomas King
Located in Dereham, GB
W1V Period Mahogany End Support Table, Plain Mahogany top, Inset Frieze with 4 turned finials, End Supports with carved mounts, Turned Mahogany Cross Stretcher, Sitting on Ar...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Welsh William IV Gilt Convex Mirror with Winged Dragon Carving and Balls
Located in Wells, ME
Welsh convex gilt mirror with the symbol of Wales, the winged dragon (sometimes called the dragon of Cadwalader") carved above the round, ball rimmed mirror frame. The dragon is beau...
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1830s Welsh Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Gold

Pair of William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Silk Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Classic Pair Of William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Upholstery - 2000s The striped upholstered backs above a loose cushioned se...
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2010s American William IV Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

William IV Style Mahogany Linen Press
Located in New York, NY
William IV style carved mahogany linen press, with molded cornice above a case fitted with two paneled cupboard doors, the lower section fitted with three graduated long drawers, rai...
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21st Century and Contemporary William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Upholstered Oak Window Seat, '1825'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English William IV leather & hair on hide calf skin upholstered window bench on English oak legs. The bench features conical turned and melon carved front legs with Neoclassic pilast...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

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 Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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 Furniture

Materials

Other

Fine Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique William IV carved mahogany wine cooler in a sarcophagus shape boasting fabulous quality expertly carved lift up lid, original fitted interior, beautiful carved mouldings...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1836 by Edwin Jones, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features a cast and applied border to the lid, engine turn...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Mahogany William IV Mirror - Swing Dressing Mirrors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good William IV mahogany swing mirror. 19th Century having turned bun feet and applied roundrells to the base. Featuring a ring turned sockel and ring turned supports. The mirror...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Burr Walnut Marquetry Kidney Shaped Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique William IV burr walnut, ebony, ebonized and marquetry kidney shaped writing table, circa 1835 in date. The shaped top features an inset gilt tooled green leat...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Ebony, Walnut

William IV Cast Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A charming William IV cast iron fire basket in a shape reminiscent of a Savonarola chair, adorned with ringed lion masks. English, circa 1830.
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
Located in GB
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Mid-20th Century Carved Mahogany Swedish Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk circa 1947. We are pleased to offer this superb quality desk, which is stamped proving that it was part of the Swedish royal family's...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

William Iv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Chesterfield, Paul Storr, and PIETRA DURA . 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $159 and tops out at $140,223 while the average work can sell for $4,448.

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