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William IV Furniture

WILLIAM IV STYLE

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

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

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

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

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Style: William IV
English William IV Carved Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, GB
This superb William IV sofa is of fine quality and elegant form. It comprises of a mahogany frame and features an elegant shaped top rail, Egyptian re...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

WIV Period 7 Drawer Fitted Tall Pedestal Cupboard
By Richard Bridgens
Located in Dereham, GB
WIV period 7 drawer fitted tall pedestal cupboard, Mahogany top 4 Inset panel sides. The front with: Single door with inset panel, working lock & key, Opens to Reveal: Fitted 7 mahogany Graduated Drawers, with brass inset ring...
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Style Walnut Pedestal Dining Or Center Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A William IV style honey-tone wooden pedestal dining or center table with well figured top and frieze with round trim. The table with a slightly tapering pedestal surmounted on a tri...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique William III Oak Linen Chest Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
United Kingdom/ 18th century / chest / oak wood, metal / Arts & Crafts / classical / English / Romantic / William IV / Antique / Hand-Crafted Antique hand-crafted oak chest/ trunk o...
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18th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Metal

English Day bed wood rest bed, William IV
By S XVIII English school
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding “bed de repos”, a multifunctional piece of furniture that can be used as a bed, as well as for resting, reclining or simply sitting. Its structure, of imposing dimension...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

English William IV Circular Mahogany Veneer Center / Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV (19th Century) mahogany veneer dining / center table with a circular top resting on a turned pedestal base with three scroll carved legs. Some top surface wear, l...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century British Mahogany Gothic Revival Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful early 19th century, circa 1830, William IV Period, mahogany Regency Gothic Revival wardrobe or armoire or linen press with central mirrored tabernacle and 5-drawer chest of...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box
By William Dobson
Located in Northampton, GB
Veneered in Amboyna Wood From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Amboyna Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular shape veneered in Amboyna with a circular mo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Bone, Shell, Amboyna

William IV Maple Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular inset green leather with birds eye maple borders. The frieze with two drawers and two opposing false drawers all with decorated brass knobs. Trestle base with flattened b...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IV Mahogany Duet Music Stand
Located in Essex, MA
With central finial and double lyre ratcheted sheet music holders and a single attached brass candle arm, raised on a turned reeded support, shaped triang...
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IVth C J Mason’s Porcelain Milk Jug or Pitcher Pattern 223, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English porcelain Milk Jug or Pitcher, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-1835. The...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Porcelain

William IV Writing Table Desk Mahogany 1830
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous William IV writing table or desk Nice period William IV antique Top finished in green tooled leather with gilt embossing Circa Date 1830 Lovely piece of an...
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Mason's Ironstone Tureen & Cover Fence in Prunus & Plantain Pattern, Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an Ironstone Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1825 to 1840. This is a rare shape piece in a rare pattern. This tureen and its lid are well potted in a circular shape with moulded handles to the base. The lid has a top knop or knob shapes as a flower head. This is a listed pattern, probably printed initially, then hand painted. The pattern is called "Fence, prunus and Plantain" and is a detailed chinoiserie Mason's pattern, as illustrated on page 96 in The Mason's collectors Club book " A Guide to Mason's patent Ironstone patterns, circa 1813-circa 1848". Both the base and the lid are marked with one of Mason's rarer recorded stating Fenton Stone Works...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ironstone

Antique William IV Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique William IV writing desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period. It is of superb quality and is a great size. Thi...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

English Farm House Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century English painted farm house dresser base with a good scrubbed pine top. 1830. Code: 8933 Dimensions: W: 86" (218.4 cm) H: 40.5" (102.9 cm) D: 22" (55.9 cm)
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A great looking antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from between 1830-1837. It was made by the company of renowned cabinet maker ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with two hanging shelves, the lower cabinet having two paneled doors, the whole with origi...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Antique William IV Period Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of antique William IV period armchairs. They were made in England, they date from around the 1830-40’s. They are of superb quality and are a lovely, compact size...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

A Very Rare Massive Early 19th Century William IV Country House Dining Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 19th Century William IV mahogany extending Country House dining table of grand proportions, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. This stu...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Antique William IV Wine Ewer Claret Jug London, England 1834
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique William IV Sterling Silver Wine Ewer / Claret Jug in an elegant Rococo style with chased decorative shapes on the entire jug. Made in London, England in 1834 by...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Rare Shape with Serpent Handle, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative fairly large & well hand painted, Jug or Pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery, circa 1830. It has a rare shape and pattern. A jug of the same sha...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ironstone

William IV Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Period 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large William IV mahogany breakfront bookcase. This bookcase stands upon a plinth base Period 19th Century The lower section having 4 paneled doors with wonderful flame mahogany timb...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Rosewood Library & Writing Table with 2 Drawers Baluster Legs
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A William IV (1830-1837) Rosewood Library Table, with a rectangular top which has rounded edges. It has two full length drawers to the front of the frieze and two dummy drawers on th...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

19th century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830. Early 19th century inlaid french mahogany 6-drawer chest with inlaid turned columns. Profusely inlaid on all s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine original condition Library Chair with Leather Seat. The frame with handsome wood graining, pierced splat back, and overall sinuous form and having castored front legs. With g...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

19th Specimen Marble Topped Table
Located in London, GB
A Lovely C19th Marble Specimen Top Table standing on a Quatrafoil Base. Stunning Pietre dure Top The Top lobed edge with radiating Specimen Marbles.
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Specimen Marble Topped Table
19th Specimen Marble Topped Table
$9,242 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Ornate Antique Sterling Silver Salver, London, 1836
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1836 by Hayne & Cater, this attractive, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, stands on three shell feet, and features a shell and scroll border, and fl...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Mahogany Sideboard Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English sideboard handcrafted in mahogany featuring a gallery around the top with plate grooves and carved twisted rope edges on a case with three drawers and t...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in rare Cashmire Ptn, William 1Vth Ca 1833
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, Mason's ironstone hydra jug with a snake handle in the Cashmire De Thibet pattern dating to the William 1Vth English 19th century period, circa 1832-1836 The jug has an octagonal hydra shape with a snake handle. This pattern is not often seen. It is called "Cashmire De Thibet" and is illustrated on page 60 of the book; A Guide To Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns, published by The Mason's Collectors' Club. The jug is unmarked to the base as was sometimes the case, but is definitely by Mason's Ironstone as they were the only manufacturer to produce a jug in this shape with this pattern and dating to the English William 1Vth period circa 1832-1836. Overall a very nice Masons Hydra Jug or Pitcher in a rare pattern. Notes on the pattern. This unusual name of "Cashmire De Thibet" was a name applied circa 1832-1836, to summer scarves...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ironstone

William IV Style Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, in the William IV style, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - eac...
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Late 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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

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Mahogany

Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian period mahogany and crossbanded Pembroke table. Crossbanded and string inlaid top and rounded twin flaps above a single drawer with crossbandin...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Fine and Rare Anglo-Indian Padouk Wood Cabinet in Two Sections
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and rare Anglo-Indian padouk wood cabinet on chest, the upper section with paneled doors opening to reveal 11 shelves lined in Fortuny style fabric over a central pull out she...
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1850s Indian Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Engine Turned Design The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned ribbed feet. The Sewing Box tapers up to the convex raised lid and features scrolling fl...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Antique Fireside Pole Screen, English, Needlepoint, Adjustable, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside pole screen. An English, rosewood and needlepoint tapestry adjustable shield, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Excellent William IV craftsman...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Textile, Hardwood

Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality William IV mahogany glazed bureau bookcase, circa 1835, 19th century. We have a key for the bookcase and a small internal door on...
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

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

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Brass

Large Top Quality William 4th Open Library Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb quality William 4th rosewood open waterfall library bookcase, three fixed shelves and two adjustable deep shelves, scrolled supports to the top, splits into three for moving...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Mason's Ironstone Chinoiserie Mazarine Large Blue Vase
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large Mason's Ironstone Large Chinoiserie Vase, Circa 1835-40. Great as a lamp base or for flowers-the stricking mazarine blue Mason's Ironston...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ceramic, Ironstone

William 1Vth Masons Jug or Pitcher in Turner Willow Pattern, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Turner Willow, colored Blue and White pattern, made in the English, first half of the 19th C period, circa 1830. The jug has an octagonal shape with a notched snake handle and is decorated in a very colourful, distinctive "Turner Willow " pattern, which is one of Mason's rarer chinoiserie blue and white patterns, using bold hand painted enamels of various colours and shades, over a light blue printed...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ironstone

William IVth PAIR-(B) of C J Mason’s Cups & Saucers Porcelain Ptn 223, Ca 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English, PAIR of porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Porcelain

A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 10 WV A stunning example of an English antique 1830's William IV polished tan leather chesterfield captains chair with brass st...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Silver Candlesticks, Made by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, 1913
Located in London, GB
Pair of Silver 10.25 Inch Candlesticks,Made By Walker & Hall of Sheffield, 1913. This style of candlestick was around in the 1830's They have a slight melon shape with nice leafwor...
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1910s English Vintage William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Antique William 1V Silver Strawberry Leaf Caddy Spoon Taylor & Perry Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Antique William 1V Silver Strawberry Leaf Caddy Spoon Taylor & Perry Birmingham A rare shaped caddy spoon made in 1835 with serrated edges, twisted tendril handle and lovely veined...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

A William IV Mahogany drop leaf small side table with two drawers and side hatch
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and exceptionally well looked after small William IV drop leaf side table hand carved from solid Mahogany with book matched top and drop leaves, two small drawers...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Mahogany Extending Dining Table to Seat 10-14
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome William IV mahogany extending dining table to seat 10-14 people; three original leaves and brass lever clips; good oak telescopic action.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

Important Figured Solid Cuban Mahogany William IV Period Oval Dining Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Important nicely figured cuban mahogany (solid) William VI period oval dining table, the extending top set on an imposing central plinth base fitted with four scroll feet. England c....
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct William IV circa 1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest This chair...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak. The table has storage drawers on each end with patinated brass pulls. The top has...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

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

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique British Colonial Mahogany Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th Century British Colonial server handcrafted in mahogany featuring a dramatic gallery with shelf on a case with three drawers having brass hardware on classic turned leg...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This exquisite writing table is constructed from solid mahogany and features a rectangular t...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Teapoy English William iv Rosewood Work Box, 19th Century, circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique teapoy, an English, William IV, rosewood work box dating to the early 19th century, circa 1835. Superb color in the polished rosew...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique William IV Mahogany Articulating Invalids Reading Table Console Lectern
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive William IV era mahogany Invalids table. Features a rectangular sliding top with a pair of ratcheted reading slopes to one side, over an ad...
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Late 18th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century English Inverted Breakfront Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century English painted oak inverted breakfront buffet with heavily molded doors and ogee drawer fronts. 1830. Dimensions: W: 76" (193 cm) H: 40" (101.6 cm) D: 23.5"...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak

19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat. The carved splat features C-Scr...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Pair William IV Candlesticks Sheffield 1836
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Pair of sterling silver candlesticsk Date : Hallmarked in Sheffiled in 1836 for Henry Wilkinson and Co Period : William IV Origin : Sheffield, Yorkshire, England Decoration...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver

E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Clock, Longcase, English William IV Mahogany Striking, Early 19th Century, 1800s!! English William IV mahogany longcase clock,...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Fine English Mahogany Dining Table of the William IV Period
Located in Essex, MA
Fine William IV Mahogany Extension Dining Table and an Ensuite Carved Mahogany Hall Bench The hall bench holding three leaves and three pads. The hall bench, 5 ft. 5 in. x 7 ft. 3 1/...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William Iv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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

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