William iv library chair
$6,250
William iv library chair
Located in Augusta, GA
Large William iv library chair upholstered in leather
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Furniture
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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
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
STUNNING ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD WiTH ORMOLU MOUNTED FEET SIDE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely William IV Rosewood side occasional table with exquisitely cast Ormolu mounted feet Please not...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Very Robust Brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese Padouk Silver Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very robust brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese padouk silver chest, of rectangular form with a hinged lid and the original substantial brass carrying handles, the lock stamped ‘Barron WR Patent’. Circa 1830. Footnote: In 1778 Robert Barron...
Category
1830s Chinese Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Padouk
Antique Scottish Pine Sideboard
Located in Cambridge, US
Scotland, ca. 1840s. A charming chiffonier or sideboard in the William IV or early Victorian style. Features solid pine construction with a stepped-back shelf supported by turned col...
Category
1840s Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct, fully stamped Robert Daws, William IV circa 1830 Rosewood recl...
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of William IV adjustable mahogany library armchairs, by George Minter, one dated 1832, each with adjustable buttoned leather-upholstered backs, seats and armrests, the seats w...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of English Barley Twist Candlesticks with Circular Faceted Bases, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English barley twist single candlesticks with flanking bobeches and circular faceted reeded bases, Mid 19th century.
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Large William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, with 4 glazed doors above panelled cupboard doors.
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Bowl
$28,500
Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Bowl
By Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and exceptional William IV bowl is the work of preeminent Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Crafted of luxurious gilt silver, the bowl exhibits all the hallmarks of Storr’s celebrated style, from the textured panels and applied decorations to the ruffled scallop shells and acanthus adorning its matching, fitted underplate. Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations, and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Elegant and sumptuous, this bowl was later awarded as First Prize in a backgammon tournament in 1972. Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. Although he created items of great extravagance, some of his most captivating designs exhibited his restrained yet refined sensibilities. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Later presentation inscription “Clermont Club Grand International Backgammon Tournament April 1972 First Prize” Hallmarked London, 1836 on bowl and stand; stand numbered 435 Bowl: 8 ¼” diameter x 3 3/8” high Stand: 10” diameter 38.2 troy ounces The Clermont Club, located on London’s aristocratic Berkeley Square in Mayfair, is one of the most exclusive gaming clubs in the world. The club is housed in the only surviving town house designed by renowned Georgian architect William Kent, and the architecture and interiors make it one of the most elegant clubs in existence. The list of the club's original members included the cream of the British aristocracy...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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
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.
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Console Table Mahogany Side 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany side table. This table is raised upon crisp ring turned legs with turned detail to the top of the legs. Circa 19th Century The table features a typical William IV...
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1880s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Flamed Hardwood Pedestal from Princess Diana's Family Home Spencer House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal house antiques. Royal house antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany Pedestal stand with small coat rail from Princess Diana Spencer’s London family home Spencer House...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Giltwood Occasional Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV giltwood occasional mirror with original glass and a shell to frieze flanked by a pair of lion masks. With stepped cornice to top featuring a row of acorns, a...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Period William IV Side Cabinet Chest 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb William IV side cabinet This impressive cabinet stands upon turned feet Circa 19th Century The 2 doors featuring brass grills lined with silk fabric and have typical William I...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
William IV Canterbury Mahogany Magazine Music Rack Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous William IV canterbury in mahogany An antique Canterbury refers to a piece of furniture designed to hold sheet music, magazines, or newspapers Circa 1810 on this piece Viewin...
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1810s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Willian IV Flamed Mahogany Wine Cooler with Lion Head Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique English flamed mahogany wine cooler dates to circa 1830 and done in the period William IV style. The cabinet is done in flamed mahogany with rope motif border decoration...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Three Compartmental Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century three compartmental overmantle mirror. The mirror with three carved columns with detailed foliage design at the top edges.
Category
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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
IMPORTANT CARVED BOOKCASE CABiNET FROM THE BATE COLLECTION IN OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand carved with Musical instruments, library bookcase cabinet, made for Charles T...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Restored William IV 1830 Walnut Occasional Side End Wine Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Materials
Walnut
William IV Stretcher Table, Antique Rosewood Hall Tables
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV rosewood stretcher table. 19th century Featuring "Rio rosewood" to the top and frieze. Raised upon faceted columns with typical William IV carved collars and stands upo...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
William IV Two Tier Mahogany Table Attribruted to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV two tier mahogany table attribruted to Gillows, with two circular shelves, the top one with a dished edge, supported on a reeded and...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Stamped 'Johnstone & Jeanes'
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of six dining chairs with X-shaped mahogany frames and padded backs. Central carved rose detail to the X-frame legs j...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of Late 18th Century Baluster Form Facetted Blue Glass Decanters
Located in London, by appointment only
A pair of late 18th century baluster form facetted blue glass decanters. The diamond cut bodies are further enhanced with swags of gilt foliate ornament suspended on ribbons. They re...
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Early 19th Century Polish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass
William IV Piano Stool Revolving Chair Seat Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Revolving Piano Stool. 19th Century This Rather Elegant Piano Stool Stands upon Turned and Shaped Front Legs with Sabre Back Legs. The Recently Reupholstered Seat...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Brass Fire Fender of Serpentine Form
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV brass fire fender of serpentine form, with central cartouche flanked by stylised foliage, scrolls and acanthus leaves.
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Pedestal Card Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century William IV mahogany pedestal card table, it has four down-swept legs which terminate on original brass casters. The top is cross-banded and swivels to reveal an in...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Canterbury Mahogany Magazine Stand, 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Canterbury. 19th century This canterbury features 1 mahogany lined drawer. Having shaped and turned divisions for ones magazines and newspapers. Featuring rin...
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1930s Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Fruitwood Teapoy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV Fruitwood Teapoy with rectangular caddy top above lotus carved body on slender pod over finely carved base
Category
1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
An Elegant William IV Gilt Bronze Mounted Cellarette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant William IV gilt bronze mounted cellarette, 2nd quarter of the 19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Mahogany X Frame Stool
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany X frame stool with comfortable upholstered seat, scrolling supports and shaped stretchers
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV plum-pudding mahogany cellaret of sarcophagus form
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV plum-pudding mahogany cellaret of sarcophagus form with a hinged lid, surmounted by an apple and grape finial, the interior with fitted bottle compartments.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Maple Centre Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful 19th century Birdseye maple centre table. The whole is supported by two decorative pedestal bases and scroll feet. Beautiful colour and aged patina, in good condition!
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Maple
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WALNUT LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning antique circa 1830 William IV Chesterfield tufted library armchair with ornately ca...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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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