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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 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

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Mahogany

19th Century Sterling Silver Communion Beaker and Wafer Tazza
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique William IV sterling silver communion beaker and wafer tazza; an addition to our religious silverware collection. This fine antique William IV English sterling silver communion set consists of a beaker and tazza. The antique beaker has a plain bell shaped flared form onto a spreading circular foot. The wafer tazza has a circular form with a plain circular foot. The surface of the tazza, upper rim of the beaker and foot are ornamented with a band of tooled decoration. This antique beaker retains the original gilt interior. Dimensions Height of beaker 7.7 cm/3" Diameter of top 6 cm/2.3" Diameter of base 4 cm/1.5" Diameter of tazza 6.2 cm/2.5" Weight 6 troy ounces/186g Condition Each piece of this antique communion set...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

WILLIAM 1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine W1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest Quality Figured Mahogany veneer on top & Drawer fronts, Original locks, turned mahogany drawer knobs, Pair Pilasters with carved Tulip det...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century William IV Rosewood Card Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality William IV Rosewood Card Table with beautifully figured rosewood throughout. The top swivels 90′ degrees to open into a Card Table with a original baize lined int...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique Drop Leaf Double Gate Leg Table
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Mahogany Gateleg Dropleaf Dining Table. A good-sized 19th century rectangular top drop leaf dining table. The solid mahogany top having two drop-leaves, with good colour and patinati...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, small Antique William IV Circa 1830 Rosewood writing table with three drawers Please note th...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

19th Century Laburnum Wood Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Unusual Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Laburnum Wood Occasional Lamp Table, Having Superbly Figured Circular Drum Type Top, Over Three Concealed Drawers To Frieze,...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality mid-19th century William IV period mahogany library armchair of bold proportions having swept and scrolling arms with superbly carved x framed supports, over large b...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Piecrust Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality mid-19th century rosewood occasional, or Lamp table, in the manner of gillows, lancaster, having Superbly figured top with pie crust moulded edge and Re-entran...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality English mahogany roll top desk circa 1830. Rare piece of English furniture we found on our travels to Sweden. Tambour roll top is in good working order. Top rolls back ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Tilt Top Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique William IV tilt top dining table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period. It is of extremely fin...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
Located in London, GB
An English, William IV mahogany library chair, with fluted legs and anthemion decoration. It has been upholstered in green leather, with buff leather buttoning.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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

English Painted Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C English painted pine two door linen cupboard. 1830. Reference: 8264 Dimensions 52 inches (132 cms) Wide 23 inches (58 cms) Deep 78 inches (198 cms) High
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

"Lady in Lace" Oil Painting on Board, England, Circa 1835
Located in Alexandria, VA
This early 19th century lady was framed by H. S. Bunnett & Co. in Croydon (see label on back). The frame is gilt and gold on gesso on wood. The detail of her lace and curls are very ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Giltwood

E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Clock, Longcase, English William IV Mahogany Striking, Early 19th Century, 1800s!! English William IV mahogany longcase clock, first half 19th c., glazed hood with ...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Fine suite of functions and storage acros...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

William 4th oak open bookcase
Located in Sherborne, GB
English antique oak open bookcase circa 1830, attractive light honey colour with moulded top, two adjustable shelves flanked by turned roundels, the ends decorated with insert astra...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak, Pine

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 Furniture

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

William IV Canterbury Mahogany Magazine Music Rack Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous William IV canterbury in mahogany An antique Canterbury refers to a piece of furniture designed to hold sheet music, magazines, or newspapers Circa 1810 on this piece Viewin...
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1810s Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

STUNNING ANTIQUE WILLIAN IV CIRCA 1830 HAND CARVED WALNUT CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original, circa 1830 hand carved solid Walnut Ship captains swivel armchair with early dark pe...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of 19th century William IV period fine quality solid mahogany bar back side chairs with newly upholstered seats, in excellent condition. These strong chairs are designed with ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century William IV Rosewood Card Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality William IV Rosewood Card Table with beautifully figured rosewood throughout. The top swivels 90′ degrees to open into a Card Table with a baize lined interior. Th...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Ridgway Set of 4 Plates, Daisy Moulded, Green with Fruit Paintings, ca 1835
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of 4 plates made by Ridgway in about 1835. The plates have the characteristic "daisy" moulding, green and gilt patterned rims and beautiful hand painted fruit...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

William IV Rosewood Writing / Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV rosewood writing / games table, circa 1830. With a rectangular rosewood top with rounded corners, a beech wood and rosewood inlaid checker board that lifts up to a leather...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IV Rosewood Side Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
William IV rosewood occaisonal table, with tapered, octagonal column ending in a triped base resting on bun feet.
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Architect's Plan Table in Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A rare William IV architect's plan table in mahogany, the top inset with gilt tooled leather above a hinged false drawer front revealing three baize lined trays, on carved bun feet a...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Mahogany and Gilt Center Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
George IV mahogany center table with ebony banding and reeded edge. Parcel gilt foliate design on triform base resting on carved feet featuring gilt and ebonzied dolphins.
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ebony, Mahogany

William IV Desk Writing Table Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Writing Table. This Writing Table Stands Upon Ring Turned and Fluted Legs. 19th Century Featuring 2 x Mahogany Lined Drawers Which Retain Their Original Turned Kn...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Oak Six Bottle Grog Box Early to Mid 20th Centuryd
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Oak Six Bottle Grog Box Early to Mid 20th Century Date : The oak box is early 20th century William IV revival. The decanters are interwar Period : 1900-1940 Origin : The bo...
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20th Century English William IV Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English torchère (torchière) or column pedestal stand of mahogany - in the William IV style - featuring a moulded round top for candles or plants, turned column support, and r...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Flat-Chased Waiter Tray London 1831
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique William IV sterling silver flat-chased waiter, hallmarked London, 1831, by makers Edward, Edward Jr, John and W. Barnard. The decorative waiter has a scroll and foliate cast...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting English painted pine chest of 12 drawers from a haberdashery. 1830. Reference: 8323 Dimensions 46 inches (117 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 40 inches (102 cms) High
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

Set of 8 William IV Antique English Dining Chairs in Mahogany w 2 Arms & 6 Sides
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional set of eight (8) English William IV dining chairs in mahogany, comprising of 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs, England, c...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original William IV period desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840’s. It is of amazing quality and is of lovely proportions. The top has three...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Of Antique Ornithology Books, English, 2 Vols, Hummingbirds, Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique ornithology books. An English language, 2 volume Hummingbird reference guide, dating to the William IV period, published 1833. Utterly fascinating with col...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Paper

An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer. This beautiful and richly decorated Spode cabinet cup and saucer were made at this high quality English porcelain fact...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

A William Iv Rosewood And Parcel Gilt Console Table
Located in London, GB
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the William IV rosewood and parcel gilt console table, a stunning piece that reflects the opulence of its era. Crafted with lappet scroll supports, the rich rosewood embodies the skilled craftsmanship of William IV furniture...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood, Giltwood

English William IV Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table Carved Turned Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV rosewood writing table with replaced hand tooled and hand dyed antique green leather. This writing table is nic...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

William IV 19th century palisander flip top side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William iv 19th century palisander work table, circa 1830. Made from stunning palisander with a rectangular top that rotates and flips open to form a bigger surface. Single silk lin...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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 Furniture

Materials

Pine

Circa 1830 William IV English Sideboard Serving Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 William IV sideboard serving cabinet, English. Classical design. Elongated pyramid form backsplash with gardrooned border & ending in dramatic heavy swirls with gadrooning...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

English c. 1835 William IV Period Dining Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 dining table of solid mahogany. English, William IV period. Raised on twin pedestals, each boldly turned with reeded legs ending in brass paw feet. The reeding repeat on t...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1850-1870 period. They are of extremely fine quality, with beautiful...
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1850s Swedish Antique William IV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

English William IV Black Lacquered X Frame Stool with Original Gold Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV X-Frame stool. This elegant stool retains its original black lacquered surface with original hand painted gold decoration. The finely detailed gold work and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

A Rare Pair of Early 19th Century William IV Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare pair of early 19th Century William IV fruitwood card tables of fabulous quality, finely hand carved with rich patination and grain. The well figured, moulded D shaped hinged...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IV Mahogany Stretcher Based Library Table with Black Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
William IV mahogany stretcher based library table with black leather top / surface, top height is adjustable with crank on side, lions paw feet, '' Hodges Dublin " stenciled in both...
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

English, William IV Large Rectangular Mahogany Overmantel Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a majestic structural mahogany William the IV mirror, 1830s. The symmetry of the mirror allows it to stand alone, over a mantel or in a landscape position. The original glass shows barely noticeable signs of foxing adding character to the overall look of the mirror. The mirror is framed with elegant carved wood monumental columns and round reliefs...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Georgian Silver Chamberstick Sheffield 1836
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver chamberstick Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1836 for Creswick and Co Period : William IV Origin : Sheffield, England Decoration : Scrolled leaf detail to...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Toast Rack London 1833
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver toast rack Date : Hallmarked in London in 1833 for Charles Fox II Period : William IV Origin : London, England Decoration : Six divisions with double loop d...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver

English Painted Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C English painted pine potboard dresser base with a good scrubbed pine top. 1830. Reference: 8270 Dimensions 96 inches (244 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 33 inches (...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique quality set of 4 19th Century fruitwood dining chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique set of 4 high-quality 19th-century fruitwood dining chairs. These chairs feature delightful compact proportions and showcase the finest coloration and patina. They are free ...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Fruitwood

Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Circular Dining/Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality Antique William IV rosewood circular dining/centre table having an outstanding quality beautiful rosewood circular top supported by a shaped reeded pedestal colum...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top in the William IV Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the William IV style - featuring a moulded rectangular top with a handsome embossed leather writing surface, over ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair William IV Candlesticks Sheffield 1836
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Pair of sterling silver candlesticsk Date : Hallmarked in Sheffiled in 1836 for Henry Wilkinson and Co Period : William IV Origin : Sheffield, Yorkshire, England Decoration...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver

Sterling Silver Egg Cruet London 1831
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver egg cruet Date : Hallmarked in London in 1831 for Edward, Edward junior, John and William Barnard Period : William ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver

Circa 1840 English William IV Flame Mahogany Tilting Breakfast Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BRILLIANTLY FIGURED MAHOGANY TILT-TOP BREAKFAST TABLE ON ANIMAL PAWS England, William IV period circa 1840 Item # 309KMB22P A product of the William IV era, this distinguished brea...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Canvas

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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