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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Style: William IV
Pair William IV or Early Victorian Arm Chairs, Howard & Sons Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very comfy and desirable pair of mid-19th century club chairs in the style of Howard & Sons. These generous chairs are in the very traditional English country house style and feature ivory lacquered turned legs with their original casters. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a Clarence House nubby linen velvet in a malachite color way --- they are further detailed with a Ralph Lauren Paisley...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Matching Pair of William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space.
Height to arms 67.5cm
H...
Category
20th Century British William IV Furniture
Materials
Damask
A Rare Pair of Early 19th Century William IV Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare pair of early 19th Century William IV fruitwood card tables of fabulous quality, finely hand carved with rich patination and grain. The well figured, moulded D shaped hinged...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Mahogany & Burled Walnut Side Table
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this side table is solid mahogany. The corners curve out to meet the carved support columns. The drawer front and apron extend all the way around to the back. It was made ...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Magnificent William IV Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Magnificent William IV, mahogany abbatant of unusually slim proportions, having original brass gallery above a pair of panelled cupboard doors and fall front which open to reveal ori...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table with a fine quality figured rosewood top that lifts up and smiles to reveal a green baize interior, super carved frieze suppo...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
William IV antique silver teapot
By John Walton
Located in London, GB
Antique silver teapot from the William IV era in the early 19th century. The charming panelled body is surmounted by a domed and fluted cover with bun-and-bead detachable finial. The...
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt
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 Folding Games or Card Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
William IV folding games or card table.
This is a good quality piece with beautiful patina, it takes up little space and unfolds to a 3ft square games table.
The base has a 4 point base with scroll feet and the top swivels to open out.
The table has a new green baize playing area...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century English Tilt-Top Table with Paint Finish
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Round 19th Century English William IV table with tilt-top mechanism.
This table has been ingeniously updated and painted with this geometric design of the face of a compass and featu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
William IV Flatware Set Made in London by John and Henry Lias, 1837
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine William IV Flatware Set Made in London in 1837 by John and Henry Lias.
With regard to the knives, the set has twelve silver handled knives, six for bread/starters and si...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique William IV Over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous original antique William IV over mantle mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840’s.
It is beautifully made, with a very thick and finely const...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
William IV Two Tier Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV two tier buffet, with gallery back surrounded by cove molding; top and lower shelf with beautiful faded mahogany color , molded edges. The ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
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...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
A Fabulous Unusual Early 19th Century William IV Giltwood Compartmental Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous and unusual early 19th Century William IV giltwood compartmental mirror, finely hand carved, of lovely quality and low and wide proportions. The moulded and fluted giltwo...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood And Brass Studded Detailing Upon Brass Castors 1800's
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
19th century giltwood overmantel mirror, circa 1835 William IV period. Large proportion frame with three barley twist columns with detailed foliage design at the top edges. Mirror co...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of round-back upholstered armchairs. Dates from the transition period between square William IV lolling chairs and curvilinear Victorian; the carved embellishment t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Period William IV Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period William IV bull's eye mirror, having a convex mirror with black reeded inner frame surrounded by molded giltwood decorated by four applied cartouches.
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
William IV Rosewood Game Top Candle Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Octagonal top with inlaid game board with conforming support and tripartite plinth base with paw feet.
Category
1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Fine Quality Mahogany William IV Breakfront Front Sideboard
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality William IV flame mahogany inverted breakfront sideboard of good color.
English, circa 1835
The raised carved back having a central anthemion cartouche, ...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Oak Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century oak bookcase cabinet of nice proportions, the arched cornice above three shelves with reeded edges supported by finely turned an...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of English Mahogany Pedestal Hinged Game Tables on Brass Casters, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, 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
English Lead Figural Lady Garden Statue Standing on Squared Plinth, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead figural lady garden statue standing on squared plinth. mid 19th century.
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Lead
Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Freestanding Full Length Floor Mirror
Located in London, GB
Antique English William IV Mahogany Framed Freestanding Full Length Mirror
C.1830
With turned columns on claw supports and marble base.
Handsome example, presented in very good condi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine table made in England around 1830 to 1840 is produced in rare and costly rosewood. The top shows this wood to a degree as the choice veneers are book-matched making t...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Boulle brass inlaid one-drawer inkwell with original fluted glass brass capped ink bottles, decorative floral carrying handle and resting on original chased ball feet, Mid-19...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
English William IV Rosewood Davenport Table
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV (circa 1835) rosewood davenport table desk with carved apron and supported on 2 pedestals connected with a stretcher and 2 drawers.
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
English Brass Figural Knight & Bear Shield Door Stop with Step Back Base, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass figural knight and decorative bear shield door stop with step back rectangular base, Mid 19th Century. Knighted Guy Earle of Warwick.
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Lead
A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840
A William IV mahogany library chair of large scale, with scrolling arms and uprights, the front legs carved with tulip motives and terminating in brass castors.
...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Oak
William IV Mahogany Needlepoint Stool
Located in Cheshire, GB
William IV mahogany stool, the needlepoint upholstered seat above molded frame raised up on four turned tapering legs.
Dimensions:
Height 17 inches.
Width 16 inches.
Dept...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Side Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A rosewood cabinet with ormolu mounts on the doors, a marble top, and carved pilasters each end topped with carved rosettes. The doors possibly grill or fabric lined originally.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Old Sheffield Capana Shaped Wine Cooler, Dated circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Antique Old Sheffield Capana shaped wine cooler, dated circa 1830.
Beautifully made in a melon style with shell, leafwork and flower decoration.
The liner is easily removed to pack...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Very Fine circa 1835 William IV Antique Pollard Oak Folding Card Pedestal Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original circa 1835 William IV Pollard oak carved fold over card table with JC Patent stamped porcelain castors
A William IV poll...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Steel
Handsome 19th Century Mahogany Dining Table with Unusual Wind-Out Mechanism
Located in London, GB
An impressive mid-19th century figured mahogany circular dining table with unusual wind-out extending mechanism bearing maker’s label: “T. H. Filmer’s cabinet, upholstery, bedding an...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Brass Dragon Finial Andirons with Scrolled Leg & Paw Feet C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass flanking dragon finial andirons with decorative foliage plinths, original rear wrought iron spiral dog legs, and resting on scrolle...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
A Stunning Early 19th Century William IV Lamp or Side or Centre Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning early 19th Century William IV mahogany lamp, side or centre table, finely hand carved and of exceptional quality with rich patination and grain. The well figured moulded ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An elegant and architectural William IV statuary marble chimneypiece, the stepped frieze raised on double pilaster jambs on block feet.
Restored, polished and ready to install.
Dim...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
William IV Piano Stool Adjustable Height 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV adjustable piano stool.
19th Century
The piano stool features a deep buttoned seat which revolves for height adjustment.
The column being of a typical William IV design wi...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV Rosewood Mirror
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV rosewood mirror, with nicely carved and shaped cornice, the original mirror glass surrounded by rosewood veneer, the sides with fluted p...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Pine, Rosewood
Fine Set of Bronze and Steel Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of bronze and steel firetools, the bronze handles with foliage and vine pattern and button finial over simple shafts, the shaped shovel with acanthus leaf and strapwork pier...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Early 19th Century William IV Large Overmantel Mirror with Gilt Frame
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century William IV Large Overmantel mirror with gilt frame. Featuring fluted column detail, a carved scroll and shell crest, as well as acanthus leaf motif. Circa 1840.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
English Brass Flanking Lion Coat of Arms Fire Place Tools on Rope Stand, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass flanking lion coat of arms fire place tools with a spiral urn bulbous finial, adjustable flanking candle holders, and resting on a stylized rope Stand. Set consists of ...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period.
It is of superb quality and has a usefu...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Brass Foliage Two Arm Mirrored Sconces, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass mirrored foliage sconces with two scrolled arms, medallions, graduated bell flowers, and acanthus motif. Pair have been elec...
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique 1830 William iv Cockfighting Brown Leather Chair Original Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this important handmade made in England circa 1830 William IV Cockfighting armchair.
This really is an exquisite armchair, it is pure art furni...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
William IV Rosewood Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV rosewood card table, having a swiveling top that folds over, to reveal a green baise lined interior, above a cylindrical column over a platform ...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Brass Spiral Ball Andirons with Flanking Lion & Pegasus. C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass spiral ball on ball andirons with bulbous urn finials, squared plinths with centered mask lions, matching brass ball log stops with...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century William IV Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th century William IV mahogany card tables attributed to Dublin maker Williams & Gibton. This fabulous pair of tur...
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Gilt Punch/Soup Ladle
By James McKay
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Scottish sterling silver gilt punch/ soup ladle; an addition to our silver cutlery collection
This magnificent William IV sterling silver punch ladle has been hand forged in a rare and unusual design.
The handle of the punch/soup ladle has been realistically modelled in the form of a horse's head, emanating from an impressive scrolling enveloping leaf design.
The tapering stem is embellished with the contemporary engraved presentation inscription 'Presented to A. C. Renton by his father on his birth day, 3rd May 1833'.
The reverse of this impressive example of antique silverware features an exceptional honeysuckle style heel to the shell shaped bowl.
This exceptional 19th century example of Scottish silverware retains the original gilding.
This magnificent ladle is rare and the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire.
Condition
This antique sterling silver punch ladle...
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19th Century Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of English Brass Melon and Figural Cherub Medallion Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass three-tiered andirons with fluted finials, turned bulbous centered melon columns resting on squared plinths, matching finial log stops, flanking figural cherubs...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
A William IV Irish Blue Limestone Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A Regency chimneypiece carved entirely in Blue Limestone. This piece has many unusual and playful features. Fielded panels adorning the jambs stall upon meeting the sturdy footblocks...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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.