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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: William IV
Pair Of Mahogany Circular Convex Mirrors
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality And Rarely Found Pair Of Mid 19th Century Circular Mirrors, Unusually Having Attractive Mahogany Frames With Elegant Reeded Decoration, Enclosing Original Convex ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
IMPORTANT CARVED BOOKCASE CABiNET FROM THE BATE COLLECTION IN OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand carved with Musical instruments, library bookcase cabinet, made for Charles T...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
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 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
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
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
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, William IV period mahogany library writing table. Rectangular green tooled leather top above frieze with geometric moulding to the centre, comprising two drawers with...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths
Located in Northampton, GB
Scottish Mauchline Ware
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this rare Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form extensively decorated with a repeating pinstripe pattern throughout the entire exterior of the Tea Caddy upon a Sycamore carcass. The decoration features a striped effect with alternating classical scrollwork, linked chain and pin striped vertical line transfers in shades of gold, green and red. A shield-shaped escutcheon finishes the exterior of the Caddy. When opened the Tea Caddy reveals a single Caddy compartment with traces of the original foil lining and the Caddy the original full length wooden Cumnock Hinge. The Tea Caddy dates to the late Georgian Period during the reign of George IV Circa 1830. The Tea Caddy is a rare example of early Mauchline Ware especially because of the Type of decoration used and extremely good condition, a superb addition to any collection. We firmly attribute the Tea Caddy to renowned Scottish Mauchline Ware makers Smiths from the extremely close similarities between this Caddy and a previous one in our archives signed by Smiths.
The Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and tasselled key.
Mauchline Ware was the production of Scottish white-wood products, it was mainly manufactured from the 1820s until 1939. The production of souvenir woodware for the tourist market began in the 1790s with the snuff box industry in Ayrshire. By 1820, Mauchline ware was well established, supplying souvenirs from wood grown ‘on the Field of Bannockburn’, ‘on the Abbey Craig’, ‘on the slopes of Stirling Castle’ and made into sewing requisites, egg cups, trinket boxes and many other kinds of souvenirs, transfer printed with a line drawing of the place. The firm Smith’s who regarded as the the leading and most renowned manufacturer of Mauchline War among a few lesser known and shorter lived companies. They ranged from the basic transfer as on small vases to boxes and smaller household accessories...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sycamore
Charles Fox Silver Toast Rack London
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
18th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
A large Antique English Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A Large English William IV period Carrara marble fireplace surround. The wide pilaster jambs with slim panel to centre. The long running frieze from side to side under a large simple...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Fine William IV Mahogany Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Of large proportions, the top butterfly veneered and cross banded with well figured mahogany on bold column decorated with acanthus leaf and gadrooning upon a concave base, raised on...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn582A Excellent and very unusual William IV sewing table in rosewood, having 3 dummy drawers to frieze and one drawer which opens to reveal writing section with black leather and pe...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
William 1Vth English circular Footstool / Sewing Box Inlaid Hardwood, Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare example of an English Combination Lidded Foot Stool complete with an integral sewing box, hardwood with inlaid detail and dating to the early 19th century, William 1Vt...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WALNUT LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning antique circa 1830 William IV Chesterfield tufted library armchair with ornately ca...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
ANTIQUE 1838 ORIGINAL EARLY ViCTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER IN THE PERIOD FRAME
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1838 dated needlework sampler made in the second year of Queen Victoria's reign
I ha...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cotton
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period William IV Chesterfield Librar...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of Gilt Lacquer Dolphin Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of gilt lacquer dolphin form candlesticks hung with icicles drops on rectangularly black marble bases.
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
A William IV Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in London, GB
A fine William IV mahogany sofa table, with two drawers to the frieze, with opening flaps to each side, all supported on out-splayed legs joined by a turned stretcher, the feet termi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair
Recently covered in leather & coloured to chestnut,
brass studded detail
Fine pair Mahogany carved Swan Heads elbows
Sc...
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Library Armchair Of Good Bold Proportions, Having Upholstered Scrolling Back And Arms With Moulded Decoration, Over Gene...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 corne...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
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 ...
Category
19th Century British 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
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
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Giltwood
Stylish William IV Dressing Mirror in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K093 Stylish William IV, mahogany dressing table mirror, having original mirror plate in rectangular frame with finely carved supports terminating in breakfronted, flamed mahogany ba...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Glass Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
The Tea Caddy of slight oval shape with diamond quit cut canted corners, an engraved monogram to the body reading MAAF and a radial cut stopper. The Tea Caddy dates to the late Georg...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
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...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
William IV Dining Table Extending Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table.
19th Century
Standing Upon Typical William IV Ring Turned and Fluted Legs with Original Brass Castors.
The Table Extends by way of a Pull ...
Category
1980s Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
A William IV circular occasional tilt-top table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV circular occasional tilt-top table, the figured rosewood top raised on a tapered column, the tripod base with three powerful lion’s paw feet. English, circa 1830.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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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