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WILLIAM IV STYLE

It was unexpected that, at the age of 64, William IV was crowned king of England. He had two older brothers, yet the death of Prince Frederick put him in line for the British throne when George IV died in 1830. His reign was brief, as he died on June 20, 1837, but it was a pivotal time of change, with parliamentary reform leading to the present-day constitutional monarchy. Antique William IV–style furniture reflects this period of transition, with forms that bridged the neoclassicism of the preceding Regency style and the more extravagant Victorian style that would follow.

Inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, William IV designs were often more imposing than Regency furniture and featured decorative attributes. There were sofas balanced on lion’s feet and tables with brass fittings. But furnishings of this period were largely marked by straight lines and subdued ornamentation compared to those of the George IV era. William IV had an unassuming way about him and was much more formal, whereas the ruler who preceded him was a king of extravagance. George IV had an affinity for French decor and was heavily invested in overhauling the private residences at Windsor Castle.

Carvings on William IV four-poster beds and cabinets included scrolling shapes, lotus leaves and acanthus, while popular pieces like tilt-top tables and upholstered seating on caster legs provided flexible interiors. Richly toned woods like mahogany and rosewood were used for sideboards, bedposts boasting reeded details and dining chairs with intricate chair backs and turned front legs.

William IV left no legitimate heirs, so his young niece, Victoria, became queen. She would lead an era of taste in which the innovations of the Industrial Revolution allowed for manufacturing showier furniture to fill elaborate interiors. With its comparatively refined forms and restrained designs, William IV style was a pause before a time of radical aesthetic change.

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Style: William IV
Antique William IV Inlaid Walnut Chess Table
Antique William IV Inlaid Walnut Chess Table

Antique William IV Inlaid Walnut Chess Table

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique William IV inlaid walnut chess table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880’s period. It is beautifully made, the top has an inlaid chessb...

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1860s Antique William IV Furniture

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Work Box
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Work Box

Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Work Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique William IV rosewood work box having a quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a storage compartment, shaped frieze and raised on a shaped pedestal column standing on a platform base with quality carved rosewood scrolled...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Fine Shaped Burl Tabletop with Compass Star Inlay
Fine Shaped Burl Tabletop with Compass Star Inlay

Fine Shaped Burl Tabletop with Compass Star Inlay

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English early 19th Century solid burl yewwood tabletop with molded edge and scalloped sides with mahogany and sycamore compass star inlay, the who...

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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Yew

William IV Silver Gilt "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon by Joseph Willmore, 1832
William IV Silver Gilt "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon by Joseph Willmore, 1832

William IV Silver Gilt "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon by Joseph Willmore, 1832

By Joseph Willmore

Located in London, GB

A Rare William IV Silver Gilt "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham in 1832 by Joseph Willmore. This rare silver gilt Caddy Spoon is modelled as a Strawberry Leaf with se...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Silver

Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table

Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique William IV rosewood card/side table having a splendid figured rosewood crossbanded top which lifts up and swivels to reveal the original green baize interior, rosewoo...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

RARE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD LIBRARY FOLIO CABiNET WITH DRAWERS BOOKCASE
RARE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD LIBRARY FOLIO CABiNET WITH DRAWERS BOOKCASE

RARE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD LIBRARY FOLIO CABiNET WITH DRAWERS BOOKCASE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime highly collectable, fully restored, solid hardwood William IV Library Folio cabinet with drawers and bookc...

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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Work Box
Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Work Box

Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Work Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique William IV quality figured mahogany work box having a quality figured mahogany work box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of five original lid...

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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler

Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique William IV mahogany serpentine shaped wine cooler/cellarette having a magnificent quality fiddleback mahogany serpentine shaped stepped lift up lid openin...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Other

Magnificent Quality Antique William iv Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Magnificent Quality Antique William iv Carved Mahogany Sideboard

Magnificent Quality Antique William iv Carved Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Suffolk, GB

Magnificent quality antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having an incredible pair of high-relief exceptionally detailed carved griffons flanking a central flaming urn. The b...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

Elegant Set of Steel Fire Tools
Elegant Set of Steel Fire Tools

Elegant Set of Steel Fire Tools

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine set of 19th century steel fire tools comprising a pierced shovel, poker and pair of tongs, the former with oval paterea and foliate design, all with octagonal tear drop handles ...

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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Steel

19th Century William IV Irish Library Table Attributed To Williams and Gibton
19th Century William IV Irish Library Table Attributed To Williams and Gibton

19th Century William IV Irish Library Table Attributed To Williams and Gibton

By Williams & Gibton

Located in Dublin, IE

A fantastic early 19th Century William IV Irish well figured mahogany library table attributed to the Dublin maker 'William and Gibton', of exceptional quality and finely hand carved...

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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Large Magnificent Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Large Magnificent Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard

Large Magnificent Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large magnificent antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having a beautiful shaped and moulded back with delightful applied carvings to the centre. It has a fantastic flame mah...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Console Table
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Console Table

Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Console 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

An Overscale William IV 19th Century Library Armchair in Tan Suede
An Overscale William IV 19th Century Library Armchair in Tan Suede

An Overscale William IV 19th Century Library Armchair in Tan Suede

Located in London, GB

A fine mid 19th century mahogany armchair of generous scale with boldly carved frame of acanthus levels supported on tapering legs terminating in brass castors. Upholstered in beige ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Suede, Wood

William IV Rosewood Card Folding Table
William IV Rosewood Card Folding Table

William IV Rosewood Card Folding Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

William IV Rosewood Card Table with Fold Over Baized Top on Baluster Column leading to Pedestal Base supported on Lion Paw Feet - 36"w x 19"d x 30"h closed (36 x 36 x 29"h open)

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1830s Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Baize, Rosewood

Antique Metamorphic Console Table, English, 4 Seat Dining, Gaming, William IV
Antique Metamorphic Console Table, English, 4 Seat Dining, Gaming, William IV

Antique Metamorphic Console Table, English, 4 Seat Dining, Gaming, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique metamorphic console table. An English, mahogany fold-over 4 seat dining or bridge table, dating to the William IV period, circa 183...

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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Octagonal Wine Table, English, Flame, Lamp, Side, William IV, Circa 1835
Antique Octagonal Wine Table, English, Flame, Lamp, Side, William IV, Circa 1835

Antique Octagonal Wine Table, English, Flame, Lamp, Side, William IV, Circa 1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique octagonal wine table. An English, flame mahogany lamp or side table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Beautifully figured piece, with similarly appea...

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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood

William IV Center Tilt-top Table
William IV Center Tilt-top Table

William IV Center Tilt-top Table

Located in New York, NY

This elegant William IV center tilt-top table is crafted from finely grained mahogany, showcasing the refined simplicity and understated sophistication characteristic of early 19th-c...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

W1V period Golden oak 2 door cupboard 1830s
W1V period Golden oak 2 door cupboard 1830s

W1V period Golden oak 2 door cupboard 1830s

Located in Dereham, GB

William 1V period Golden oak 2 door cupboard 1830s W1v period 1830-1837 Cornice with carved scroll detail pediment, 3 pillars on front with carved tulip detail on top original lock,...

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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak

Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV
Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV

Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Index To The Rolls of Parliament. Printed in English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published circa...

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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Paper

Circa 1835 William IV English Center Table or Loo Table
Circa 1835 William IV English Center Table or Loo Table

Circa 1835 William IV English Center Table or Loo Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1835 William IV period center table or loo table, English. Vasi-form pedestal standard ending in voluminous flared lapet carved plinth over round base following the top design ...

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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand
19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand

19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A period William IV English mahogany sewing stand work table with inlaid chessboard top. circa 1830s Combining sophisticated elegance, warmth, and functional design, this outstandin...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Iron

Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835
Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835

Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique campaign torchere. An English, rosewood side table or planter stand with Chinese taste, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Exceptional example of campa...

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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

William IV Occasional Table, Yew & Amboyna Wood Top, Circa 1840
William IV Occasional Table, Yew & Amboyna Wood Top, Circa 1840

William IV Occasional Table, Yew & Amboyna Wood Top, Circa 1840

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Rare 19th Century, William IV Period Occasional Table, Having Charming Octagonal Galleried Top, With Various Specimen Wood Veneers Inlaid To Unusual Pattern Design, Raised On Solid...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Yew, Amboyna

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Goblet by John Edward Terrey, 1835
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Goblet by John Edward Terrey, 1835

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Goblet by John Edward Terrey, 1835

By John Edward Terrey 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1835 by John Edward Terrey, this ornate Antique William IV sterling silver goblet has a campana shaped form. The lower portion of the bowl is embellished with...

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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Blue & White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “
Blue & White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “

Blue & White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “

Located in Huntington, NY

Blue & White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “ HEIGHT 7.5" DEPTH 8.25 WIDTH 6.5

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Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of William IV Mahogany Console Tables
Pair of William IV Mahogany Console Tables

Pair of William IV Mahogany Console Tables

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of William IV Mahogany Console Tables Item Code: S27-77 A fine pair of William IV mahogany console tables, each with a rectangular top raised on a central pedestal support and s...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors
Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors

Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors

Located in Richmond, VA

Fantastic piece of labeled 19th century London made metamorphic furniture in recently tufted leather by J. Ward, “manufacturer to the Queen and royal family”. The chair reclines (from 34” to 62” with ottoman slid in place) with leather wrapped chains from a wheel on the side. The sides open up from both sides. There is an adjustable ottoman...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt
Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in Amersham, GB

A miniature carriage clock timepiece by Thomas Cole and his brother James Fergusson Cole. The eight day single fusee movement with english lever escapement. The case is decorated with the ‘Rose and Trellis’ pattern as seen on another of Coles clocks retailed by Edward Dent with the same handle and case construction ( JB Hawkins, “The Hawkins Pictorial Survey of Cole Clocks...

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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel, Ormolu

William IV Hall Console Table
William IV Hall Console Table

William IV Hall Console Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th century William IV mahogany hall console table with original white marble top, the thumb molded apron over shaped sides joined by bold turned stretcher with end roundels, ...

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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

Fine William IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1835
Fine William IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1835

Fine William IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1835

By Joseph Willmore

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The lid and underside showing a fine engine-turned surface, the hinged lid decorated with a foliate cast border opening to a richly gilded interior housing an exceptionally fine hand-pierced & foliate engraved hinged grille. The interior bearing impressed Birmingham hallmark, date mark for 1835 & makers marks for Joseph Willmore...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Mason's Ironstone Chinoiserie Mazarine Large Blue Vase
Mason's Ironstone Chinoiserie Mazarine Large Blue Vase

Mason's Ironstone Chinoiserie Mazarine Large Blue Vase

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Midnight Majesty: A Monumental Mason's Ironstone Chinoiserie Vase Staffordshire, England, circa 1835–1840 This monumental English Ironstone vase is a striking example of the Chi...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Superb quality antique William IV large freestanding library centre table
Superb quality antique William IV large freestanding library centre table

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

Materials

Mahogany

Staffordshire English Ceramic plate Whampoa pattern circa 1842
Staffordshire English Ceramic plate Whampoa pattern circa 1842

Staffordshire English Ceramic plate Whampoa pattern circa 1842

Located in Huntington, NY

Staffordshire English Ceramic 8.25” Plate / Whampoa pattern circa 1842

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Carved & Polished Cow Horn William IV Portrait Patch Box, England
Antique Carved & Polished Cow Horn William IV Portrait Patch Box, England

Antique Carved & Polished Cow Horn William IV Portrait Patch Box, England

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 19th-century English patch box dates to the early–mid 1800s and is carved and polished from cow horn. It consists of two carved sections and measures approximately 2 inches in d...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Horn

English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840
English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840

English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany leather wing back chair with acanthus carved skirt, knee, and terminating on ball and claw feet. Mid 19th Century

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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IV Velvet Scroll Arm Library Slipper Chair In The Manner of Gillows
William IV Velvet Scroll Arm Library Slipper Chair In The Manner of Gillows

William IV Velvet Scroll Arm Library Slipper Chair In The Manner of Gillows

Located in Reading, Berkshire

William IV Scroll Arm Button Back Library Slipper Armchair With Purple Velvet Button Back Upholstery upon Porcelain & Brass Castors In The Manner of Gillows Extra dimensions Dep...

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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Irish Mahogany Peat Bucket
Irish Mahogany Peat Bucket

Irish Mahogany Peat Bucket

Located in Essex, MA

Possibly Dutch with brass bail handle and liner. Tapered ribbed body with brass strapping.

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1840s European Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IV Rosewood and Gilt Center Table
William IV Rosewood and Gilt Center Table

William IV Rosewood and Gilt Center Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine William IV period rosewood, faux rosewood and giltwood center/library table with leather top, the top having gadrooned edge, black gilt tooled leather top having Greek key patte...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere
A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere

A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1840. A William IV period oak library bergère, the scrolling top rail carved with foliate designs, surmounting ring turned spindles and scrolling arms rests carved wi...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Oak

A Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian William IV Card Tables
A Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian William IV Card Tables

A Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian William IV Card Tables

Located in London, GB

Anglo Indian, circa 1840. A pair of William IV goncalo alves card tables, the tops opening to reveal a grey baize playing surface, the bases carved with gadrooning and oak leaves, s...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

William IV Dining Table Mahogany 10 Seater Extending 19th C
William IV Dining Table Mahogany 10 Seater Extending 19th C

William IV Dining Table Mahogany 10 Seater Extending 19th C

Located in Potters Bar, GB

William IV mahogany 8 - 10 seat extending dining table 19th Century antique This table is raised upon typical william iv turned and fluted legs with brass castors The table extends b...

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1980s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Period Side Table
Antique William IV Period Side Table

Antique William IV Period Side Table

Located in London, GB

A superb antique William IV period side table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1830-1840. It is of amazing quality, the top has a brass rim around the edge, it is sup...

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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle
Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle

Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle

Located in London, GB

A William IV period Irish carved corbel fireplace in highly fossilised Kilkenny marble. The pilaster jambs with elegant carved corbel brackets supporting wide and generous mantle wit...

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1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

Gothic oak chest of drawers decorated with carved masks and columns
Gothic oak chest of drawers decorated with carved masks and columns

Gothic oak chest of drawers decorated with carved masks and columns

Located in London, GB

A mid 19th century Gothic revival pollard oak chest of drawers, with carved masks and columns, on bun feet. Four drawers. Brass patent locks stamped with WR royal cipher...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak

Set William IV Dining Chairs Period 19th Century
Set William IV Dining Chairs Period 19th Century

Set William IV Dining Chairs Period 19th Century

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A fine set of eight William IV dining chairs of elegant proportions and excellent craftsmanship Period 19th Century antique William IV chairs We have various dining tables to match i...

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1980s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Wood

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.