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
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Chip on top left w touch up
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular brown leather top and crossbanded edge over three drawers on one side and two on the opposing side, shaped scrolled trestle supports. Casters.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
ANTIQUE 1830 THOMAS CRESWICK GEORGIAN PLAYiNG CARDS WITH FIZZLE ACE OF SPADES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1830 Thomas Creswick Georgian complete playing cards set with rare Fizzle A...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Paper
William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Library Armchair Of Good Bold Proportions, Having Upholstered Scrolling Back And Arms With Moulded Decoration, Over Gene...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Style Rosewood and Kingwood Marquetry And Parquetry Bedstead, C 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite William IV Style bedstead in solid rosewood and kingwood with amazing Marquetry And Parquetry work. On wheels
Full size Bedstead. Measures 61inches in width, 84 inches long. Headboard is 65" high, footboard is 39" high. These are outside dimensions. Fit regular full size bed mattress...
Category
Early 20th Century American William IV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
William 1V Pollard Oak open bookcase
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine William 1V Period Pollard Oak open bookcase
Pollard oak slab top
Frieze single drawer under
Two Adjustable shelves with pollard oak fronts
Pair Pilasters...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Carved Oak William IV Pierced And Carved Gothic Hall Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare Carved Oak side chair in the Gothic style dating to 1830-1837 in original condition. The Chair in an overall fine and worn age patina with Classic Gothic Arch back pierced wit...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
William IV Rosewood Glazed Small Bookcase With The Original Blue Painted Interio
Located in Norwich, GB
William IV Rosewood Glazed Small Bookcase. Circa 1830.
The bookcase has an unusual top which is painted to resemble marble. This top is original, demonstrated by the underside being...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Rosewood
Blue & White plate 8.25” Staffordshire Transferware “Whampoa Pattern”
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White plate 8.25” Staffordshire Transferware “Whampoa Pattern”
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
William IV Mahogany Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with conforming apron. Shaped octagonal tapered support ending on a tripartite base with scroll feet.
Category
1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Staffordshire 8.25 Plate "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware Ceramic
Located in Huntington, NY
Staffordshire 8.25 Plate "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware Ceramic
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 3.5 METER WIDE LIBRARY BOOKCASE BRASS GALLERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, one of a kind, William IV Breakfront Library bookcase with Brass Gallery rail top and fully height adjustable shelves
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
What a find! This piece has so much going for it I really don’t know where to start, it is William IV 1830, made for a library, it has brass gallery rails to the top of the two side bookcases...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Blue & White Plate 8.25" Staffordshire “Whampoa Pattern” Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
Staffordshire 8.25” Plate “Whampoa Pattern” Transferware
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Blue & White Tureen & Platter “India Temple” Pattern
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Tureen & Platter “India Temple” Pattern
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Exquisite upholstery complements the striking ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Fabulous Unusual Early 19th Century William IV Giltwood Compartmental Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous and unusual early 19th Century William IV giltwood compartmental mirror, finely hand carved, of lovely quality and low and wide proportions. The moulded and fluted giltwo...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair
Recently covered in leather & coloured to chestnut,
brass studded detail
Fine pair Mahogany carved Swan Heads elbows
Sc...
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
Blue & White Dish, Staffordshire English Whampoa Pattern Transfer-Printed
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Dish, Staffordshire English Whampoa Pattern Transfer-Printed
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Giltwood William IV Overmantel Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
A William IV carved giltwood landscape overmantel mirror, the rectangular mirror plate encompassed by columns adorned with foliate carving. Original mercury mirror plate.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique British Colonial West Indies Mahogany Sideboard or Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial sideboard handcrafted in mahogany featuring a dramatic backsplash with ocean inspired carvings on a case with three drawers, carved acanthus le...
Category
19th Century Bajan Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Scottish Mahogany Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Brass Bound Rosewood Frame
From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Scottish Mahogany Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular form crafted from features multiple brass mounts to the corners with two parallel brass straps from the front to the back. The top centre of the Jewellery Box features a stylised vacant brass initial plaque. The interior of the box contains its original red Georgian lining with drop down documents storage within the inside of the lid hiding the original makers label for J Johnston...
Category
Early 19th Century Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Spectacular 19th Century William IV Rosewood Dining or Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
A fine quality, generously proportioned William IV rosewood center or dining table, the round top showcasing the extraordinary color and figure of the lively wood grain. It is edged ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
William IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with rounded corners over a drawer flanked bu carved Vitruvian scrolls. Trestle base with stretcher and ending on melon form feet. Floor to underside 24.75.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
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 ...
Category
1950s English Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1836 by Edwin Jones, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features a cast and applied border to the lid, engine turn...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A period William IV English mahogany sewing stand work table with inlaid chessboard top. circa 1830s
Combining sophisticated elegance, warmth, and functional design, this outstandin...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Small Antique Wine Table, English, Lamp, Side, Serving, William IV, Circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique wine table. An English, mahogany circular lamp or side table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Accentuate your lounge with this charming wine ta...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard William IV Period 19th century. Twin Pedestal Mahogany Sideboard having true to period solid mahogany wood boards make up much of the piece. ...
Category
1840s European 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...
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Blue & White plate 8.25” Staffordshire Transferware “Whampoa Pattern”
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White plate 8.25” Staffordshire Transferware “Whampoa Pattern”
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Pair William IV Revival Burr Walnut Occasional Tables 20th century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality vintage pair of William IV revival Burr walnut occasional tables, late 20th Century in date.
The burr walnut tables each feature a circular top with line inl...
Category
1990s English 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...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1950 Gren Nilo Bronze by Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of table lamps. Crystal bronze structure and fabric lampshade
Category
1950s Italian Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors
Located in Charleston, SC
Fantastic piece of labeled 19th century London made metamorphic furniture in recently tufted leather by J. Ward, “manufacturer to the Queen and royal family”.
The chair reclines (from 34” to 62” with ottoman slid in place) with leather wrapped chains from a wheel on the side. The sides open up from both sides. There is an adjustable ottoman...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Staffordshire English Ceramic plate Whampoa pattern circa 1842
Located in Huntington, NY
Staffordshire English Ceramic 8.25” Plate / Whampoa pattern circa 1842
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
C Hindleys 134 Oxford St. London, a Quality Drop Leaf Victorian Oak Dining Table
Located in London, GB
C Hindleys 134 Oxford St. London. Superior nineteenth century Furniture Makers of London.
A good quality William the IV drop leaf oak dining tabl...
Category
1880s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
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
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
English William IV Mahogany Hall Seat Hall Bench
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0607 Superb William IV hall bench in mahogany, having panelled gallery to the back edge with S shaped scroll carving to the centre, solid mahoga...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Circular Dining/Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality Antique William IV rosewood circular dining/centre table having an outstanding quality beautiful rosewood circular top supported by a shaped reeded pedestal colum...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Georgian Glass Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
The Tea Caddy of slight oval shape with diamond quit cut canted corners, an engraved monogram to the body reading MAAF and a radial cut stopper. The Tea Caddy dates to the late Georg...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
19th Century Antique William IV Mahogany Tea/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV mahogany tea/side table having a marvelous mahogany round cornered swivel top opening to reveal a quality figured mahogany inside with a round cornered sha...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
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
Early 19th Century William IV Gilt Convex Mirror Country House Antique
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good sized early 19th century gesso and gilt convex mirror, in unrestored original condition. With areas of loss, abrasions and scuffs. The original mirror plate has areas of oxidi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Pine
Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV period compactum wardrobe. This was made in England & dates from around the 1830-1840’s period.
This is of amazing qual...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Six English Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs, C.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six English carved rosewood dining chairs, c.1850
Gorgeous mid 19th century hand carved dining chairs with drop in se...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of William IV Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine pair of early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs, hand-carved with rich patination and grain. Chairs feature scrolled and curved back with center hand-painted ...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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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