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 19th century needlework and hand painted silk picture, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
This exceptional needlework dates to the early 19th century and is a master class in the art of needlework. It incorporates many different types of thread and complicated stitches co...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835
Additional Information:
Heading: Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs
Date : c1835
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Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique William Kent Style Marble Top Gilt Wood Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique William Kent style marble top gilt wood side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has fine and intri...
Category
1930s British Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Howell, James & Co Sterling Silver by Thomas Whitehead
From our Vanity Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box. The Vanity Box of rectangular sha...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
William 4th Rosewood Stool
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique William 4th stool circa 1835 retaining its original upholstery in the calico , the rails lipped with a ogee moulding resting on turned carved acan...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Edward Smith Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1831
By Edward Smith
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham 1831 For Edward Smith
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : Macine engraved base and cov...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
Wilhelminian style beads crystal chandelier flowers glass antique brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant antique chandelier: a testament to craftsmanship and grace
Experience the revived splendor of the past in our meticulously restored vintage chandelier, a true masterpiece th...
Category
1880s Italian Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany Extending Dining Table.
This Table is Raised upon Octagonal and Ring Turned Legs with Original Brass Castors.
Circa 19th century
The Table Extends by way of a Pul...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette by Thomas Shaw, 1831
By Thomas Shaw
Located in London, GB
A William IV silver gilt Vinaigrette of unusually small size, probably for a child. Made in Birmingham in 1831 by Thomas Shaw.
The Vinaigrette is silver gilt and is modelled as a po...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood Candle Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Circular top and barley twist support , circular plinth base. Paw feet.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
William IV Glass Door Bookcase
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV glass door bookcase, the arched pediment has a carved swirl design in relief on each side terminating with volutes on each end, the ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Set Of Six Early Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing early Victorian set of six rosewood dining chairs , with acanthus and floral carved open backs above drop-in seats, raised on turned and tap...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English set of eight antique William IV barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in date.
The set comprising eight sidechairs with seats that have been reupholstered in a striking azur fabric, and raised on reeded baluster front legs.
These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking.
Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this set of dining chairs fit for a king.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THEESE ITEMS ARE MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 87 x Width 47 x Depth 52
Height 48 - Seat Height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches
Height 1 foot, 7 inches - Seat Height
Mahogany
is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species.
Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view.
Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect.
Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments).
Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850′s, this particular variety became all but extinct.
William IV - the brief reign of William IV (1830 – 1837) marked a period of transition between the Regency period (which had been an age of innovation based on revivalist styles such as ancient Egypt, and the Grecian designs) and the Victorian era.
William IV furniture...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A Magnificent Finely Carved Statuary William IV Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A magnificent finely carved statuary William IV chimneypiece. The moulded shelf sits over a finely carved continuous frieze with central acanthus bloom, harebells and foliage details...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
William IV Mahogany Dining Table, Thomas Treherne 1835-1842
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An impressive William IV figured mahogany extending dining table dating to the 1830s .
This table comes with provenance and is stamped with the makers details .
The table was ori...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs.
19th Century
These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs.
The Chairs Having a ...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Leather Book Hinged Decanter Set with Fitted Bottle & Glasses, C 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
English leather book hinged hideaway decanter set with original fitted interior gilt bottle and glasses, Mid-19th Century
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Restored William IV 1830 Walnut Occasional Side End Wine Lamp Table
Located in GB
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
An Octagonal William IV Rosewood Games Table
Located in Stamford, CT
An octagonal William IV rosewood games table. Circa 1840.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, custom made to order, fully restored circa 1900-1920 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar b...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR PIETRA DURA BIRDS SPECiMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important William IV Circa 1830 fully restored, Flamed Mahogany centre table with stunning Pietra Dura ...
Category
1830s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Curio China Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Curio China Cabinet
Dimensions : 83" Tall X 49" Wide X 16" Deep
This stunning mahogany china cabinet was made in England in the 19th centur...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Feathered Mahogany Pod Table Stamped Gillington
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV feathered mahogany circular pod table with central inlaid star and crossbanding detail to the outer edge. The top sits above a pod platform base. Circa 1830.
...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Brass
19th Century William IV Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany double interior section tea caddy complete with large hand cut led crystal mixing bowl. Rectangular in shape, the lidded edged features carved moulde...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Well Figured Veneers Throughout, With Rectangular Top Over Concealed Fri...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very useful early 19th C English painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1830.
Upper shelf depth is 8", lower shelf depth is 12".
Reference: 8125
Dimensions
87.5 inch...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
Great set of 8 19th century English Saber Leg Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Great set of 8 19th century English mahogany armchairs. All 8 chairs are armchairs and sit very comfortably. Upholstered seats could be redone- currently 4 have one pattern and the o...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Fine William Iv Birdseye Maple and Carver Giltwood Library or Centre Table
Located in Benington, Herts
An Elegant William IV Birdseye Maple and Carver Giltwood Library / Centre or Sofa Table
English Circa 1830
This distinctive library or centre table of birdseye maple and carved g...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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
Superb Rosewood Willian IV Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Rosewood Willian IV Window Seat, Hall Bench
This is a very fine and heavy piece of Early 19th century Furniture, it has a solid Rosewood seat with Roll end arms
The seat has ...
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th century William IV mahogany pole screen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century William IV mahogany pole screen, circa 1830
Framed original tapestry depicting a young lady outside with a dog. Frame with gilt slip. Supported by a turned and carved s...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Superb quality antique William IV large freestanding library centre table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb quality antique William IV large freestanding library centre table having a large figured mahogany top with a crossbanded edge, carved mahogany freestanding shaped frieze, one...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
By Spode
Located in Central England, GB
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer.
This beautiful and richly decorated Spode cabinet cup and saucer were made at this high quality English porcela...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair William IV or Early Victorian Arm Chairs, Howard & Sons Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very comfy and desirable pair of mid-19th century club chairs in the style of Howard & Sons. These generous chairs are in the very traditional English country house style and feature ivory lacquered turned legs with their original casters. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a Clarence House nubby linen velvet in a malachite color way --- they are further detailed with a Ralph Lauren Paisley...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Tilt top table in red walnut
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Early tilt top table in red walnut with a beautiful dark red patina.
Stamped: L.W. Morris
Category
Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
William 1V Silver Gadroon Edged Wine Funnel London 1830 By The Lias Family
Located in London, GB
William 1V Silver Gadroon Edged Wine Funnel London 1830 By John, Henry & Charles Lias
This extremely heavy silver wine funnel, weight 7.61 troy ounces, is beautifully made.
The style...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV rosewood card/side table having a quality rosewood fold over swizzle top opening to reveal a round green baize. The rosewood frieze has been beautifully sh...
Category
19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Mason's Ironstone Chinoiserie Mazarine Large Blue Vase
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mason's Ironstone Large Chinoiserie Vase,
Circa 1835-40.
The mazarine blue Mason's Ironstone vase is of ovoid shape with a slender neck. It ha...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
19th Century William IV Tub Chair On Brass Castors, Sabre Legs & Chenille Finish
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant 19th Century William IV Tub Chair On Original Brass Castors & Sabre Legs With A Chenille Upholstery.
Full chair height 87cm
Chair width arm to arm 66cm
Chair depth from fron...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Regency Hunt Board Circa 1805
Located in Hudson, NY
English William IV, early 19th century hunt board or server. The mahogany has a warm rich patina with age.
Total height with back splash is 3...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
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
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano Stool with Decorative Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano stool
A very good looking and well-made piano stool, its exactly what collectors ar...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
A Pair of Antique William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere & Leather Library Armchairs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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
Materials
Brass
William IV mahogany extending dining table
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV mahogany extending dining table
This William IV mahogany extending dining table was made circa 1830, the cabinetmaker selected fine mahogany that gave a wonderful colour ...
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Joseph Willmore Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1834
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Joseph Willmore vinaigrette
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1834 for Joseph Willmore
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham England
Decoration : Embellished with tooled...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
Samuel Pemberton Novelty Purse Vinaigrette Birmingham 1830
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Samuel Pemberton novelty purse vinaigrette
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1830 for Samuel Pemberton
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : In the...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
William IV Velvet Scroll Arm Library Slipper Chair In The Manner of Gillows
Located in High Wycombe, GB
William IV Scroll Arm Button Back Library Slipper Armchair With Purple Velvet Button Back Upholstery upon Porcelain & Brass Castors In The Manner of Gillows
Extra dimensions
Depth o...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Quality Antique Willian IV Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique 19th Century William IV rosewood tea caddy, having a quality shaped rosewood top opening to reveal a fitted interior of a glass tea mixing bowl and a tea lidded compa...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835 - Masonic Interest
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Nathaniel Mills sterling silver snuff box
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1835 for Nathanial Mills
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : The body...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
Edward Smith Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1831
By Edward Smith
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Edward Smith Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham 1831 For Edward Smith
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham England
Decoration : Reeded decoratio...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
A William IV hexagonal bronze hall lantern
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840
A fine early nineteenth century hexagonal bronze hall lantern with stylised anthemions to the canted corners, shaped uprights below a glass cowl, all supported o...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of English Barley Twist Candlesticks with Circular Faceted Bases, C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English barley twist single candlesticks with flanking bobeches and circular faceted reeded bases, Mid 19th century.
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD TABLE BASE AMMONITE FOSSIL SPECIMEN MARBLE TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1830 side end table base with later Victorian, super rare Ammonite...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine William IV Mahogany Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Of large proportions, the top butterfly veneered and cross banded with well figured mahogany on bold column decorated with acanthus leaf and gadrooning upon a concave base, raised on...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Brass Nautical ship wheel mounted on a solid brass pedestal with an yacht binnacle having a gimballed signed compass, circular six spoke w...
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1870s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms on Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms With Brass Castors & Fluted Supports
Additional dimensions:
Height to seat 41cm I Height to arms 69cm
Seat widt...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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