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
Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Matching Pair of 20th Century William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space.
Height to a...
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20th Century British William IV Furniture
Materials
Damask
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Materials
Mahogany
Period William IV Chaise Longue Chair Day Bed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Rather Impressive Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Wonderful Carved and Turned Feet with Brass Castors.
The Scroll End Having Typical William IV Carved Detail.
19th Century
The Back of the Chaise Longue Being of a Carved and Shaped Form.
The Chaise Is Covered in a Quality Fabric and comes Complete with Bolster Cushion.
Presented in Good Condition.
A chaise longue, often spelled "chaise lounge" in English, is a type of long chair...
Category
1980s Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs.
19th Century
These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs.
The Chairs Having a ...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany Extending Dining Table.
This Table is Raised upon Octagonal and Ring Turned Legs with Original Brass Castors.
Circa 19th century
The Table Extends by way of a Pul...
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Late 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Giltwood William IV Overmantel Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
A William IV carved giltwood landscape overmantel mirror, the rectangular mirror plate encompassed by columns adorned with foliate carving. Original mercury mirror plate.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Victorian Antique Porcelain Mantel Clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London
By Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy
Located in Devon, GB
A fine early 19th century Coalport Porcelain cased timepiece by this famous maker.
The elaborate pink ground porcelain case is set with exotic birds and flowers on scroll feet, wi...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Oval Gilt Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century oval gilt mirror. The frame is carved with an egg and dart design alternating with convex fillets and an inner gilded beaded loop. At th...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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
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
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
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
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV rosewood card/side table having a quality rosewood fold over swizzle top opening to reveal a round green baize. The rosewood frieze has been beautifully sh...
Category
19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855
By John Graham Lough
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Marble bust of Parliament gentleman displayed on a circular plinth. Signed by maker John Graham Lough, London Mid 19th Century. Lough sculp...
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Materials
Other
Set Of 12 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4893 Fine quality set of twelve William IV dining chairs in mahogany, each chair having flamed mahogany top rail with fleur de lis carving and scroll carved mid rail above drop in ...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Mahogany Pedestal Hinged Game Tables on Brass Casters, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English mahogany foliage pedestal hinged game tables with flanking scrolled corners, gadrooned skirts, baize card playing surfaces, open interiors for storage, and resting bun feet with the original brass casters, Early 19th century.
Pair of Game Tables...
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hickory Chair English Style Green leather Club Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An English style Hickory Club Chair. Crafted in timeless sophistication, this club chair exudes class and comfort. Enveloped in luxurious top-grade green leather upholstery, it boast...
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20th Century American William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather
18th C. William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 18th Century William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table or Work Table.
Measures 25" in width, 18.5" in depth and stands 29" tall.
Category
Late 18th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A Large William IV Yew Wood Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large William IV 'Antiquarian' Yew Wood Centre Table.
The impressive centre table is of large proportions. The circular top is veneered in radiating segments with ebony and boxwo...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Yew
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
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...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
"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
Materials
Giltwood
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 rounde...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
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
Materials
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.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
20th Century English William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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
Imposing William IV Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0586 Superb William IV open bookcase in mahogany, having figured mahogany top with moulded edge above shallow frieze and three shelves, all flanked by carved pilasters with outstandi...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 (...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Materials
Rosewood, Giltwood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique library table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique rosewood library table in perfect and completely original condition. Beautiful drawing of the rosewood and impressive ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
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
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
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
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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