William IV Furniture
WILLIAM IV STYLE
It was unexpected that, at the age of 64, William IV was crowned king of England. He had two older brothers, yet the death of Prince Frederick put him in line for the British throne when George IV died in 1830. His reign was brief, as he died on June 20, 1837, but it was a pivotal time of change, with parliamentary reform leading to the present-day constitutional monarchy. Antique William IV–style furniture reflects this period of transition, with forms that bridged the neoclassicism of the preceding Regency style and the more extravagant Victorian style that would follow.
Inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, William IV designs were often more imposing than Regency furniture and featured decorative attributes. There were sofas balanced on lion’s feet and tables with brass fittings. But furnishings of this period were largely marked by straight lines and subdued ornamentation compared to those of the George IV era. William IV had an unassuming way about him and was much more formal, whereas the ruler who preceded him was a king of extravagance. George IV had an affinity for French decor and was heavily invested in overhauling the private residences at Windsor Castle.
Carvings on William IV four-poster beds and cabinets included scrolling shapes, lotus leaves and acanthus, while popular pieces like tilt-top tables and upholstered seating on caster legs provided flexible interiors. Richly toned woods like mahogany and rosewood were used for sideboards, bedposts boasting reeded details and dining chairs with intricate chair backs and turned front legs.
William IV left no legitimate heirs, so his young niece, Victoria, became queen. She would lead an era of taste in which the innovations of the Industrial Revolution allowed for manufacturing showier furniture to fill elaborate interiors. With its comparatively refined forms and restrained designs, William IV style was a pause before a time of radical aesthetic change.
Find a collection of authentic William IV tables, armchairs, decorative objects and other 19th-century furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.
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Style: William IV
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
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
Materials
Wool, Silk
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
William IV Rosewood Hearth Stool
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV Rosewood Hearth Stool with Cabriole Legs, Caved Decorated Frieze and Upholstered in Slate Leather - 38"w x 22"d x 17"h
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of English Polished Steel Urn Finial Fire Place Tools on Stand, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of English polished steel urn finial fire place tools on stand, Mid 19th century Set consist of tong, pierced shovel, and poker.
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of Six English Bronze Coat of Arms and Floral Motif Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six English two-arm bronze sconces with foliage paladin cornices , centered floral coat of arms, fluted bobeches with tampered spheres, and terminating with a lower centered decorative winged...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
English William IV Period Burr Elm Parcel-Gilt Centre Table Attributed to Seddon
Located in London, GB
A William IV Period Parcel Gilt Burr Elm Centre Table
Attributed to Thomas & George Seddon
The circular table veneered throughout with finely figured burr elm and relieved with parc...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Elm
An Extremely Rare William IV Travelling Scent Flask by Archibald Douglas, 1835
By Archibald Douglas
Located in London, GB
An Extremely Rare William IV Travelling Scent Flask Made in London in 1835 by Archibald Douglas.
The Scent Flask is plain in design and narrow rectangular in form. The screw on cove...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
19th Century Mahogany Stool
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany stool with drop in seat raised on cabriole legs with leaf and shell carving terminating on hoof feet
Category
19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of William IV Bronze Lion Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A unusual pair of bronze lion candlesticks on black marble base hung with triangular icicles.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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, ...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight English Brass and Crystal Two-Arm Floral Wall Sconces, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English brass and crystal two arm wall sconces with decorative floral and beading motif. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified. Mid-19th century.
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, 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
Small English Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare small antique English mahogany server or sideboard, William IV in style, with an uncommon form, beautiful faded mahogany and a sculpted, carved gallery depicting shells, waves...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Antique William 1V Silver Vin De Grave Label Dated 1832 Made By William Hewitt
By William Hewitt
Located in London, GB
Antique William 1V Silver Vin De Grave Label Dated 1832 Made By William Hewitt
This wine label is hand made and hand engraved, assayed in London
Graves is a sub-region of the wine ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Restored William iv Period circa 1830 Wingback Brown Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very uniquely shaped, Circa 1830 William IV, brown leather and Mahogany Wingback armchair with ornately carved frame
A simply glorious pie...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
19th Century Laburnum Wood Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Unusual Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Laburnum Wood Occasional Lamp Table, Having Superbly Figured Circular Drum Type Top, Over Three Concealed Drawers To Frieze,...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
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
Tilt- top Breakfast table; William IV, England, c. 1835.
Located in MADRID, ES
Tilt- top Breakfast table made in Oak, mahogany, root veneer and brass. Presents faults in the board. Aesthetically the work follows the models of period furniture and William IV sty...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Polished Steel and Nickel Silver Andirons. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel and nickel silver andirons with a urn top finial, twisted centered column, adjustable spit hooks, and terminating on sc...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Pair of English Brass Ball Finial and Acanthus Paw Tool Rest, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass spiral ball finial tool rest with acanthus scrolled legs and terminating on stylized lions paw feet, Mid-19th century.
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Sutherland Drop-Leaf Table in Walnut and Kingwood Veneer
Located in Dallas, TX
A small scale 19th century English Sutherland table with lovely walnut and kingwood veneer, two drop leaves, supported by turned shaped column ends, turned swing out leg, original ca...
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Late 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Kingwood
English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855
By John Graham Lough
Located in Charleston, SC
English Marble bust of Parliament gentleman displayed on a circular plinth. Signed by maker John Graham Lough, London Mid 19th Century. Lough sculp...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Extending Dining Table William IV Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table.
Raised upon Typical William IV Tulip Carved Legs with Original Castors.
The Table Extends by Way of a pullout Telescopic Mechanism (wind...
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1890s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR PIETRA DURA BIRDS SPECiMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ...
Category
1830s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
An Extremely Rare William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, English and Made circa 1830.
This very rare and beautiful cadyy spoon displays a deep circular bowl with everted rim, d...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Late 19th Century English Reclining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English reclining lounge chair is a remarkable example of pre-modern craftsmanship. The chair features a turned mahogany frame that supports a fully adjustable back and a slide-...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Linen, 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...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Yew
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
19th Century Burr Oak William IV Bookcase from England
Located in North Salem, NY
This Fine Antique William IV Burr Oak Bookcase is a piece of furniture from the William IV era, which lasted from 1830 to 1837 in England. This bookcase features both functional and ...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Burl
William IV English Oak and Burr Elm Wine Cooler
Located in New York, US
Our English wine cooler dating from the William IV (1830-1837) period is crafted from oak, pollard oak and burr elm and features a hinged top with gadrooned finial, borders with lotu...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Elm, Oak
William IV circa 1830 Cuban Hardwood Ornately Cared Sideboard Wine Cellar
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1830 William IV Cuban mahogany wine cellar sideboard
A very fine and significant piece of...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Newcastle English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique William IV Newcastle English sterling silver sugar basket by Thomas Wheatley; part of our silver dining collection
This fine antiqu...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Restored William IV circa 1830 Coromandel Occasional Games Cards Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, fully restored, hand made in England William IV circa 1830 Coromandel & Giltwood occasiona...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
EXQUISITE QUALITY WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 BURR WALNUT SiDE END WORK SEWING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super decorative Antique circa 1830 William IV sewing or work table of the finest quality
P...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique William IV Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV occasional side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
The quality is superb, this is a very ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV circa 1830 Antique Hardwood Lions Hairy Paw Centre Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1830 William IV Rosewood centre table
A very good looking and well made antique centre table. This piece is as good and honest as they come, it has the original finish hence some light marks to the top, I can have it restored by my French polisher for the cost price, I have left it as it is because some like to see antiques in their original state first
The feet are ornately carved Lion...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
A William IV Antique Register Grate by Carron, early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An ornately decorated Register Grate in the manner of the William IV, made by the Carron Foundry in Falkirk. Scottish early 19th Century.
External Height: 38″ – 96.5 cm
External Wid...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Iron
William IV Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with one drawer with wood knobs. Turned legs and brass casters.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
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
19th Century English Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English early 19th-century desk box exudes a refined charm with its dark wood construction and functional design, including a thin wide drawer and a set of upper compartments ac...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV Silver Gilt "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon by Joseph Willmore, 1832
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
Extending Burr Oak Dining Table circa 1845
Located in London, GB
Extending Burr Oak Dining table circa 1845.
Dimensions:
Width: 5'/152 cm
Length: 7'6''/224 cm
Height: 30''/76 cm
It shuts down to a small oval 6'/182 cm
Category
1850s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Burl
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...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
William IV Rosewood Canterbury
Located in Essex, MA
Very finely made likely by Gillow. Using finely figured rosewood. The drawer finely constructed including a key. Unusual form transitioning from the classical Regency to Victorian.
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
A William IV Specimen Marble Top Table
Located in London, GB
A William IV Specimen Marble Top Table
The circular top inlaid with a variety of intricate marble specimens, with a central inlaid ‘Trinacria’ tablet resting within a burr oak band,...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century William IIII Flame Mahogany and Marquetry Library Table, circa 1835
Located in Central England, GB
A superb flame Mahogany and Marquetry early 19th C library table
This beautiful library table dates to the William IIII Period, Circa 1835. It has a superb top which is veneered in book-matched flame mahogany with a broad band of exquisite foliate and scroll marquetry in ebony and satinwood. Further enhanced with a narrow cross banded boarder. The edge is also crossbanded to match. Below, there are two drawers to the front which are also veneered in flame mahogany with original gilt brass knobs. On the reverse there are two matching panels...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English William IV Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K071 Fine quality mahogany lamp or occasional table, having tooled leather circular top raised on slander turned and carved column terminating in circular moulded base and 3 shaped f...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very stylish, high-quality 19th-century William IV period library armchair in mahogany and buttoned leather. Circa 1835 and in lovely original condition. This attractive library ar...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Wine Funnel Made in Exeter by Isaac Parkin, 1833
Located in London, GB
Exeter. A Very Rare William IV Wine Funnel Made in Exeter in 1833 by Isaac Parkin.
The Wine Funnel is of typical form and the bowl is baluster in shape, with a gadrooned rim and sid...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
A Newcastle Sterling Silver Teapot, 1836
By John Walton
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Newcastle Sterling Silver Teapot, 1836
Additional information:
Date : Hallmarked in Newcastle 1836 For John Walton
Period : William IV
Origin : Painter Heugh, Newcastle, England
D...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Satinwood Sofa Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century satinwood sofa / occasional table, having a nice figured inlaid top with a reeded edge supported on decorative stiff leaf carved trestle ends united by a carved pole...
Category
1840s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
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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