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
Mid 19th Century Chess Top Lamp Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Lamp Table, Or Occasional Table, Having Superbly Figured Circular Top With Attractive Chess Board Inlaid Decoration,...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany & carved leather top Library table circa 1830s
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period Mahogany leather top Library table circa 1830s
Mahogany top with thumb mould edge, with:
Black Leather inset top with Gold...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Materials
Metal
Side Table or Guerindon , 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th century pedestal base end table or Guerindon William IV Style
Made of wood.
Elizabethan Spanish style.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
English Lead Figural Fountain of Musical Pan with Flanking Plumbed Flutes C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead figural fountain of musical pan with flanking plumbed flutes standing atop a circular globe and resting on an octagonal base with flanking frogs. Mid 19th Century. Fount...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Copper, Lead
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
Materials
Mahogany
English c. 1835 William IV Period Dining Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 dining table of solid mahogany. English, William IV period. Raised on twin pedestals, each boldly turned with reeded legs ending in brass paw feet. The reeding repeat on t...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
English Glazed Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C English glazed kitchen dresser with sliding top and bottom doors. 1830
Reference: 8314
Dimensions
117.5 inches (298 cms...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM IV LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS UNIQUE UPHOLSTERY
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith William IV RRP £16,000 Library armchairs with stunning upholstery
Pleas...
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20th Century English William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$8,729 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$5,490 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine William IV Cut-Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier
By Perry & Co
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine William IV cut-glass twelve-light chandelier, firmly attributed to Perry & Co.
This magnificent chandelier relates to examples in the collection at Chatsworth House which were acquired by the 6th Duke of Devonshire for his London residence Devonshire House in the 1840s, notably for the Green Drawing Room and grand Salon. It is likely the firm also supplied a glass handrail, newel post and scrolled wall lights for the fabled ‘crystal staircase’ at the Mansion.
English, Circa 1840.
Perry & Co
William Perry is first recorded in partnership with William Collins at 227 The Strand, London, then from 1803 he joined William Parker, as Parker and Perry...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
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
Materials
Wood
$2,397 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Octagonal Wine Table, English, Flame, Lamp, Side, William IV, Circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique octagonal wine table. An English, flame mahogany lamp or side table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Beautifully figured piece, with similarly appea...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV Dining Chairs Set 10 Mahogany Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 10 william iv style mahogany dining chairs.
These chairs are raised upon ring turned and fluted front legs and sabre back legs.
Circa 1920
The front rail having typical willia...
Category
1920s Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV quality figured mahogany sideboard having a quality raised superstructure with a shelf supported by attractive turned columns above a figured mahogany sideboard wi...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Antique Fireplace Mantel in Belgian Black Marble
Located in London, GB
A large William IV period fireplace in Belgian black marble. The plain pilaster jambs with a carved split corbel bracket, simple frieze and plain deep and wide shelf. Executed in gen...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
William IV Console Table Antique Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany William IV Console Table.
This Console Table Stands Upon Ring Turned Legs With Typical William IV Decoration.
19th Century
The Upstand Being of Carved and Shaped Form.
Prese...
Category
1980s Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Mahogany Chess Table With Speciman Marble Top
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany chess table with speciman marble top. The mahogany square top, with beaded detailing to the apron, inset with specimen marble games board within a bo...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Wood
$6,272 Sale Price
49% Off
Large Antique Breakfast Table, English, Tilt Top, Centre, Display, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique breakfast table. An English, rosewood tilt top centre or display table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Superb proportion with a beautifully fi...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Unusual Antique 19th Century William IV Quality Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large unusual antique 19th Century William IV quality mahogany wardrobe having a quality carved mahogany gallery back above a mahogany chest of three drawers with original turned mah...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
William IV Design Polished Mahogany Armchair With Cream Damask Floral Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant William IV Designed Polished Mahogany Armchair With Cream Damask Floral Upholstery
A modern take on a beautiful antique chair, well made, comfortable with wonderful wood ton...
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Late 20th Century British William IV Furniture
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Georgian Brass Bound Mahogany Jewelry Watch Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Racing Green Cushioned Velvet Lining
The Box of rectangular form crafted from Mahogany features triple brass bounding around the perimeter of the box with further brass strapping fr...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Presentation Cup, London, England, 1835
By Jason Hobbs
Located in Cagliari, IT
A fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver presentation cup by Jason Hobbs.
This presentation cup has a Campania form onto a knopped pedestal to a circular spr...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,579 Sale Price
30% Off
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A William IV period Irish carved corbel fireplace in highly fossilised Kilkenny marble. The pilaster jambs with elegant carved corbel brackets supporting wide and generous mantle wit...
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1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Blue & White Platter "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
No description provided
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
William IVth C J Mason’s Porcelain Milk Jug or Pitcher Pattern 223, circa 1830
By C.J. Mason 1
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
Materials
Porcelain
Quality William IV Antique Mahogany Freestanding Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality William IV mahogany freestanding four-tier whatnot. The elegant tiers have turned mahogany supports and finials to the top tier. The single drawer to the base has an original...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of Four William IV Anglo-Indian Dining Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four finely carved William IV Ango-Indian dining chairs in mahogany, with newly upholstered linen seats.
Category
1830s Indian Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An exquisite antique William IV flame mahogany drop leaf work table, circa 1830 in date.
The drop-leaf top with rounded corners supported by fly brackets ornamented with foliate scr...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
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
Materials
Mahogany
$1,976 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$9,367 Sale Price
30% Off
Architect's Plan Table in Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A rare William IV architect's plan table in mahogany, the top inset with gilt tooled leather above a hinged false drawer front revealing three baize lined trays, on carved bun feet a...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Cabinet Sideboard Burr Walnut 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A very unusual William IV side cabinet featuring the highest quality burr walnut veneers
Period William IV - 19th century
Standing upon a plinth base with 2 working cupboards
The cup...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod scrolled toe cabriole legs to the front and rear, the knees carved with addorsed 'C' scrolls, dressed with pendant foliates, the seat...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Victorian Linen Press in Mahogany with Exterior and Interior Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Victorian linen press with six interior drawers and six dresser drawers with original working locks, and keys. French-polished mahogany with pin...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Circa 1835 English William IV Period Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 William IV period side table, English. Richly carved mahogany; raised on double corkscrew & ring turned standard supported by leaf & berry carved, scrolled tripod legs wit...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century William IV Century Cheval Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century William IV century cheval mirror. The reeded frame flanked by candleholders.
Category
1830s European Antique William IV Furniture
Pair Of William IV Rosewood And Papier Mache Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Originally a pair of pole screens to reflect heat from the fireplace. Now lacking the pole and table top of paper mâché with Chinoiserie scenes. The bases with a turned fluted suppor...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
19th Century Irish Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe by Robert Strahan of Dublin
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality and impressive Irish early Victorian flame mahogany breakfront gentleman’s wardrobe by Robert Strahan & Co of Dublin. Made with excepti...
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This early 19th-century William IV period mahogany dining table is a superb example of fine craftsmanship and elegant design. Its rich patina and beautifully figured mahogany top cre...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Metamorphic Console Table, English, 4 Seat Dining, Gaming, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique metamorphic console table. An English, mahogany fold-over 4 seat dining or bridge table, dating to the William IV period, circa 183...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Wood William IV Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted mahogany wood sideboard / credenza with two side doors and four pull front drawer with brass detail and key. The sideboard is very handsome and beautifully h...
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1920s European Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
English Wood & Paper Mache Tilt Top Candle Stand, c. 1860
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid and gilt decorated paper mache table top in the Chinese taste. The original 1860's antique inlaid panel has been fitted to a new custom made top and has been paired with a vintage base...
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1860s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Pair William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs. The chairs have a solid walnut frame and tufted leather upholstery. The chairs have a nice ...
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1950s English Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$7,800 / set
Antique William IV Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large, 72cm, beautiful English William IV table lamp, circa 1835 in date.
The striking lamp features the original glass receiver, classic William IV design and has been converte...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
William IV Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4164 William IV mahogany cheval mirror, having fine carving to top and original mirror plate in flamed mahogany frame, all in turned and acanthus carved supports fitted with brass ...
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1830s Great Britain (UK) Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$2,305 Sale Price
34% Off
English William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV (circa 1840) mahogany 3 section bookcase with fluted and carved sides and section dividers and resting on ball feet.
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Bookcase or Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English bookcase handcrafted in mahogany with four shelves supported by scalloped and step down sides, having two drawers at the bottom and classic turned feet.
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Sampler Stool, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Embroidered, Decor, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sampler stool. An English, walnut and boxwood embroidered decorative rest, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Pleasingly embroidered low stool, ideal ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Textile, Boxwood, Walnut
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
$3,239 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair
William IV C.1830
Superb decorative chair, intricately inlaid with mother of pearl inlay and gilt detailin...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Large Quality Antique William IV Centre/Tilt Top Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century large quality antique William IV centre/tilt top table having an impressive quality mahogany top supported by a glorious hexagonal column and standing on a platform base...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Magnificent Quality Antique William iv Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent quality antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having an incredible pair of high-relief exceptionally detailed carved griffons flanking a central flaming urn. The b...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
English Scalloped Tole Tray on Stand With Peacock and Floral Motif, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English scalloped Tole tray with decorative Peacock and foliage motif resting on a painted faux bamboo stand with cross stretchers. Early 19th Century.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Tin
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.