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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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: William IV
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

Cornish Oak Glazed Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning Cornish oak glazed dresser. All original, wonderful colour. 1830. Reference: 8268 Dimensions 68 inches (173 cms) Wide 20 inches (51 cms) Deep 80 inches (203 cms) High
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Glass, Oak

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 ...
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1980s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

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

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Rosewood

William IV Console Table Antique Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany William IV Console Table. This Console Table Stands Upon Ring Turned Legs With Typical William IV Decoration. 19th Century The Upstand Being of Carved and Shaped Form. Prese...
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1980s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, General Report on the Public Records. Printed in English, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published 18...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Paper

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...
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1980s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

A William IV Empire Design Library Armchair Striped Cream Silk Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Classic William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Upholstery Ideal For Any Library or Lounge Environment. The striped upholstered backs above a loose cushioned seat ...
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2010s American William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

William IV Library Table Desk 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Library Table. Circa 19th Century The Top of the Table Featuring Wonderful Rio Rosewood Timbers. The Table Having 2 Working Mahogany Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

William IV Dining Table Extending Mahogany 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table. 19th Century This Impressive Table Stands Upon Typical Impressive William IV Legs with Original Castors. The Table Extends by way o...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Silk Cotton, Side Seat, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique morning room chair. An English, rosewood and embroidered silk cotton side seat, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Exquisite upholstery over a beautiful...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

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 William IV carved mahogany sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century william iv carved mahogany sideboard circa 1835 Good quality mahogany sideboard circa 1835. Lovely rich color. Main feature is the deeply carved stylized floral/shell c...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Glass, Oak

Large Masons Ironstone Punch Bowl in Curled Leaf & Flower Basket ptn, circa 1838
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Large twin Handled open Punch Bowl made by Mason's Ironstone in a beautiful pattern called: Curled Leaf and flower Basket, made in the early 19th century, William 1Vth peri...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ironstone

Antique Set of 4 William IV Mahogany Bar Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique set of 4 William IV carved mahogany dining chairs dating back to approximately 1835, featuring impressive melon-fluted legs. These chairs are robust, substantial, and well-c...
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Located in Northampton, GB
Rosewood and Mother of Pearl From our Sewing Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this pair of Georgian Rosewood Sewing Boxes. The Sewing Boxes of rectangular shape veneered in ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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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

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Other

English Glazed Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English glazed kitchen dresser. 1830. Reference: 8194 Dimensions 70.5 inches (179 cms) Wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) Deep 81.5 inches...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

Sterling Silver Vinaigrette of Book Form Gervase Wheeler Birmingham 1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : One Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1835 for Gervase Wheeler Period : William IV Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : In the form of a book with a naturalistic parc...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver

WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and very functional WIV styled Gillows designed leather stool features deep buttoned cocoa brown upholstery supported on 6 turned reeded le...
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2010s British William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED DEEP CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage William IV style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair. P...
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20th Century English William IV Furniture

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Leather

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leathe...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Sarcophagal Se...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

English 19th century needlework and hand painted silk picture, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
This exceptional needlework dates to the early 19th century and is a master class in the art of needlework. It incorporates many different types of thread and complicated stitches co...
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Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs Date : c1835 ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique William Kent Style Marble Top Gilt Wood Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique William Kent style marble top gilt wood side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this has fine and intri...
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1930s British Vintage William IV Furniture

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Marble

19th Century William IV Period Open Low Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A small fine 19th century William IV period solid mahogany open low library bookcase. The rectangular well figured mahogany moulded rounded top su...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Howell, James & Co Sterling Silver by Thomas Whitehead From our Vanity Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box. The Vanity Box of rectangular sha...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV mahogany Channel Island chest This small William IV mahogany chest was made circa 1830. It is a rare chest of drawers not only for its size but also the design. The 4 grad...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Edward Smith Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1831
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham 1831 For Edward Smith Period : William IV Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Macine engraved base and cov...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver

William 4th Rosewood Stool
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique William 4th stool circa 1835 retaining its original upholstery in the calico , the rails lipped with a ogee moulding resting on turned carved acan...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Wilhelminian style beads crystal chandelier flowers glass antique brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant antique chandelier: a testament to craftsmanship and grace Experience the revived splendor of the past in our meticulously restored vintage chandelier, a true masterpiece th...
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1880s Italian Antique William IV Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Mahogany

William IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette by Thomas Shaw, 1831
Located in London, GB
A William IV silver gilt Vinaigrette of unusually small size, probably for a child. Made in Birmingham in 1831 by Thomas Shaw. The Vinaigrette is silver gilt and is modelled as a po...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending
Located in Potters Bar, GB
10 - 12 Seat William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table. This Quality Dining Table Stands upon Faceted Legs with Original Brass Castors. 19th century The Table Extends by Way of a Pu...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Beautiful Set Of Six Early Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing early Victorian set of six rosewood dining chairs , with acanthus and floral carved open backs above drop-in seats, raised on turned and tap...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English set of eight antique William IV barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in date. The set comprising eight sidechairs with seats that have been reupholstered in a striking azur fabric, and raised on reeded baluster front legs. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking. Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this set of dining chairs fit for a king. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THEESE ITEMS ARE MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 87 x Width 47 x Depth 52 Height 48 - Seat Height Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches Height 1 foot, 7 inches - Seat Height Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect. Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850′s, this particular variety became all but extinct. William IV - the brief reign of William IV (1830 – 1837) marked a period of transition between the Regency period (which had been an age of innovation based on revivalist styles such as ancient Egypt, and the Grecian designs) and the Victorian era. William IV furniture...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

A Magnificent Finely Carved Statuary William IV Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A magnificent finely carved statuary William IV chimneypiece. The moulded shelf sits over a finely carved continuous frieze with central acanthus bloom, harebells and foliage details...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Statuary Marble

William IV Mahogany Dining Table, Thomas Treherne 1835-1842
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An impressive William IV figured mahogany extending dining table dating to the 1830s . This table comes with provenance and is stamped with the makers details . The table was ori...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

Antique Restored William IV 1830 Walnut Occasional Side End Wine Lamp Table
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisitely crafted, Fully Restored, Antique circa 1830 William IV Walnut side occasional table Please...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Walnut

IMPORTANT ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR PIETRA DURA BIRDS SPECiMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important William IV Circa 1830 fully restored, Flamed Mahogany centre table with stunning Pietra Dura ...
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1830s European Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, custom made to order, fully restored circa 1900-1920 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar b...
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Early 1900s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Well Figured Veneers Throughout, With Rectangular Top Over Concealed Fri...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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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...
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19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

English Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very useful early 19th C English painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1830. Upper shelf depth is 8", lower shelf depth is 12". Reference: 8125 Dimensions 87.5 inch...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

Superb Rosewood Willian IV Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Rosewood Willian IV Window Seat, Hall Bench This is a very fine and heavy piece of Early 19th century Furniture, it has a solid Rosewood seat with Roll end arms The seat has ...
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

19th century William IV mahogany pole screen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century William IV mahogany pole screen, circa 1830 Framed original tapestry depicting a young lady outside with a dog. Frame with gilt slip. Supported by a turned and carved s...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Fine William Iv Birdseye Maple and Carver Giltwood Library or Centre Table
Located in Benington, Herts
An Elegant William IV Birdseye Maple and Carver Giltwood Library / Centre or Sofa Table English Circa 1830 This distinctive library or centre table of birdseye maple and carved g...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Birdseye Maple

Superb quality antique William IV large freestanding library centre table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb quality antique William IV large freestanding library centre table having a large figured mahogany top with a crossbanded edge, carved mahogany freestanding shaped frieze, one...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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

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Porcelain

William 1V Silver Gadroon Edged Wine Funnel London 1830 By The Lias Family
Located in London, GB
William 1V Silver Gadroon Edged Wine Funnel London 1830 By John, Henry & Charles Lias This extremely heavy silver wine funnel, weight 7.61 troy ounces, is beautifully made. The style...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Tilt top table in red walnut
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Early tilt top table in red walnut with a beautiful dark red patina. Stamped: L.W. Morris
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century William IV Tub Chair On Brass Castors, Sabre Legs & Chenille Finish
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant 19th Century William IV Tub Chair On Original Brass Castors & Sabre Legs With A Chenille Upholstery. Full chair height 87cm Chair width arm to arm 66cm Chair depth from fron...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

A Pair of Antique William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere & Leather Library Armchairs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Elegant Pair of William IV Regency Hardwood Cane Bergere & Antique Brown Leather Library Armchairs With Scrolled Arms on Brass Castors Chairs are a near pair slightly differing B...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IV mahogany extending dining table
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV mahogany extending dining table This William IV mahogany extending dining table was made circa 1830, the cabinetmaker selected fine mahogany that gave a wonderful colour ...
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William Iv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Chesterfield, Paul Storr, and PIETRA DURA . It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $130 and tops out at $121,043 while the average work can sell for $4,473.

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