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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.

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Style: William IV
Color:  Black
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...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

English Antique Fireplace Mantel in Belgian Black Marble
Located in London, GB
A large William IV period fireplace in Belgian black marble. The plain pilaster jambs with a carved split corbel bracket, simple frieze and plain deep and wide shelf. Executed in gen...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

English Scalloped Tole Tray on Stand With Peacock and Floral Motif, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
English scalloped Tole tray with decorative Peacock and foliage motif resting on a painted faux bamboo stand with cross stretchers. Early 19th Century.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Tin

Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A William IV period Irish carved corbel fireplace in highly fossilised Kilkenny marble. The pilaster jambs with elegant carved corbel brackets supporting wide and generous mantle wit...
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1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Mid-19th Century Greek Revival Cast Iron Scrolled Balcony Brackets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of cast iron architectural balcony brackets of impressive weight and delicate design. English or American, c. 1830.
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Finely Turned Travelling Canterbury
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century finely turned travelling canterbury. Mounted on a brass castors for ease of movement.
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1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

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 Furniture

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Other

Pair of English Cast Iron and Powered Coated Campana-Form Garden Urns, C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English cast iron and powered coated campana-form garden urns with an exterior intertwined grape vine frieze, flanking figural lion side handles, and resting on gadrooned cir...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Iron

19th Century English William IV Leather Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian leather chair, in the manner of Gillows, having a horseshoe back on carved supports and reeded turned leg...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather

Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Child’s Armchair and Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique William IV quality mahogany child’s armchair and stand having a quality arched shaped top rail and splat to the centre of the back, shaped scrolled open arms, newly r...
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19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

William IV Black Belgian Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A William IV Black Belgian marble fireplace, the frieze flanked by jambs headed by stylised lotus leaf corbels, on block feet. Measures: Openin...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Mason's Ironstone Garniture of Three Vases, circa 1835
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mason's Ironstone Garniture of Three vases, circa 1835 The three hexagonal-shaped vases are painted with polychrome flowers on a mazarine blue ground. The open-work handles, rim ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pottery, Ironstone

English Mid-19th Century Steel Milner's of Liverpool Firesafe on Custom Stand
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century firesafe in steel with brass plaques and key by Milner's of Liverpool. This early patented firesafe is a rarity. It has its original brass Milner's coat of arms on the front as well as a plaque declaring its date and safety. It presently sits in a custom made painted stand. There is a dent in the brass coat of arms...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Steel

William IV Mahogany Duet Music Stand
Located in Essex, MA
With central finial and double lyre ratcheted sheet music holders and a single attached brass candle arm, raised on a turned reeded support, shaped triang...
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English William IV Painted Papier Mâché Firescreeens
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of English William IV style papier mâché firescreens stamped by famous maker Jennens & Bettridge, circa 1830, each featuring a finely painted, picturesque hunting scene done i...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Paper

Antique Sphinx 1833 Felix Austin England Gargen Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
This very impressive sphinx is fully signed and dated on the plinth 'Felix Austin 1833, England'. This monumental sculpture is made of artificial limestone, an invention of F. Austin. The sculpture is made for outdoors and is weather resistant. The plinth is contemporary and custom made out painted wood. Literature: John P.S. Davis, Antique Garden Ornament...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Limestone

Pair of English Brass and Cast Iron Double Medallion Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass and cast iron decorative floral double medallion andirons with molded plinths, spit hooks with poker, matching ball log stops, and terminating on scrolled legs ...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico & Co of London
Located in Devon, GB
A good William IV period rosewood and mother-of-pearl bow fronted stick barometer with its original bowed glass thermometer by this fine London make...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Register Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
Early 19th century cast iron register grate, circa 1830 Measure: Overall 900mm / 35.5" wide x 985mm / 38.75" high.
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Iron

Fine Set of Steel Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of 19th century gunmetal steel fire tools comprising a shovel, pair of tongs and poker, all with turned handles, the shovel with pierced geometric pattern, all with pleasing...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Steel

Mahogany Extending Dining Table to Seat 10-14
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome William IV mahogany extending dining table to seat 10-14 people; three original leaves and brass lever clips; good oak telescopic action.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Oak Tall Case Clock with Brass and Nickel Dial
Located in Woodbury, CT
An English long case clock with swan neck pediment and column supports. The case has inlaid quarter columns, mahogany crossbanding arch door an...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

19th Century Mahogany Stool
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany stool with drop in seat raised on cabriole legs with leaf and shell carving terminating on hoof feet
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century William IV Specimen Marble Occasional Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV marble specimen table. The marble top set within carved mahogany and raised on a fluted turned pod with carved scrolls, circa 1835.
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1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

English William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
English William IV (circa 1840) mahogany 3 section bookcase with fluted and carved sides and section dividers and resting on ball feet.
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made original antique William IV period open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around 1830-1840. It is of superb quality and has a gorgeous cascading d...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

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Antique English Regency Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
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Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
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British Royal Navy Admiral Brass Ship Bell on Dolphin Cast Iron Yoke, c. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
British Royal Navy Admiral solid brass ship bell mounted on flanking intertwined dolphin cast iron yoke. Mid 19th Century.
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Ottawa, Ontario
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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 $130 and tops out at $121,043 while the average work can sell for $4,473.

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