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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
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Oil on canvas, portrait of an aristocratic lady. The woman is sitting in a red armchair with a quiet gaze wearing embroidered trim dress with white lace...
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1830s European Antique William IV Furniture

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Giltwood, Canvas

Mahogany Pembroke Table on Turned Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Tightly gathered turnings delineate the legs and attract the eye, but once that original flirtation is over, it is the delicate boxwood string inlay that entices. The top has a reede...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Boxwood, Mahogany

English Regency Side Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty English regency bleached pine faux bamboo side cabinet. 1820. Height to worktop: 30.5-inches Code: 8965 Dimensions: W: 32" (81.3 cm) H: 34.5" (87.6 cm) D: 21" (53.3 cm)
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Faux Bamboo, Pine

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

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

William IV Mahogany Window Seat with Scrolling Arms
Located in London, GB
A fine mid 19th century mahogany window seat with scrolling arms carved throughout with fine foliate designs, turned legs with stylized acanthus. The horsehair upholstered seat, now ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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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.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Tin

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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
$5,914 Sale Price
30% Off
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

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Mahogany

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive William IV Mahogany Cylinder Desk. This Cylinder Desk is Raised Upon Turned and Carved William IV Legs. Period 19th Century Having an Arrangement of 5 Mahogany Lined Drawe...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Wm 1V Castle Top Silver Card Case, Abbotsford & Newstead Abbey, Nat Mills, 1836
Located in London, GB
William 1V Castle Top Card Case,Abbotsford & Newstead Abbey,Nat Mills,1836 Fine two scene silver card case in original fitted leather and velvet lined c...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

19th century William IV mahogany 2 tier circular serving table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century William IV mahogany 2 tier dumb waiter circa 1830. Good quality 2 tier dumb waiter with 2 circular surfaces with moulded edge.  Tiers united by a turned columns with fl...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Circa 1835 William IV English Center Table or Loo Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 William IV period center table or loo table, English. Vasi-form pedestal standard ending in voluminous flared lapet carved plinth over round base following the top design ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Fine Quality William IV Mahogany Button Back Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A fine quality William IV mahogany button back chair This is a superbly comfortable arm chair, it has a curved deeply buttoned back, the chair is...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique William IV period Old Sheffield meat dish and cover made circa 1830
By Roberts, Smith & Co.
Located in London, London
Made circa 1830 by Roberts, Smith & Co. , this attractive, Antique, William IV period Old Sheffield Plate Meat Dish & Cover, features a pumpkin shaped cover with flat chased detailin...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sheffield Plate

English Figural Lead Fountain with a Young Man Blowing on a Conch Shell, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English figural lead fountain with a young man blowing a conch shell while standing on a rocky plinth. Fountain is in working condition, Mid-19th century.
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Copper, Lead

William IV Pedestal Sideboard
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice large-scale William IV pedestal sideboard made of choice mahogany solids and crotch mahogany veneers. The sideboard still retains many o...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Rare William IV period sterling silver lockable box made in London in 1831
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 by Charles Reily & George Storer, this very handsome, Antique, William IV period, Sterling Silver Box, is plain in design, with reed borders, and an engr...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

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...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak

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

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Mahogany

Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of William IV adjustable mahogany library armchairs, by George Minter, one dated 1832, each with adjustable buttoned leather-upholstered backs, seats and armrests, the seats w...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
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Early 1900s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Antique William IV Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV occasional side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. The quality is superb, this is a very ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Set 10 William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 10 ( 8 + 2 ) William IV Style Mahogany Dining Chairs. Circa 1920 These Chairs Feature Ring Turned and Fluted Front Legs and Swept Back Legs The Carvers Having Scroll Arms. The...
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1920s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Leather Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine antique William IV leather desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is extremely well made, with a beautifully carved frame. The le...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

19th Century Circular Rosewood Lamp Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality William IV Period Rosewood circular lamp table, Of Relatively Small Proportions, Having Superbly Figured Top, Raised On Elegant Reverse Tapering Faceted Column, T...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

19th Century William IV Tub Chair On Brass Castors, Sabre Legs & Chenille Finish
Located in Reading, Berkshire
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

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Brass

A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840 A William IV mahogany library chair of large scale, with scrolling arms and uprights, the front legs carved with tulip motives and terminating in brass castors. ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Cornish Oak Glazed Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning Cornish oak glazed dresser. All original, wonderful colour. 1830. Reference: 8268 Dimensions 68 inches (173 cms) Wide 20 inches (51 cms) Deep 80 inches (203 cms) High
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Glass, Oak

Large Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large unusual antique William IV quality mahogany wardrobe having a quality carved mahogany gallery back above a mahogany chest of three drawers with original turned mahogany knobs ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

Antique William IV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large early 19th century surround in "Old English" Carrara marble. Having a generous and moulded mantel, with a plain frieze. The brackets with carved guilloche in a fielded panel,...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

19th Century William IV Mahogany 16 Seat Dining Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality William IV Mahogany extending dining table with five original additional leaves. When closed, the table top is round and is supported by an ornate base to ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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 ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

A William IV Mahogany Three Tier Etagere
Located in Reepham, GB
A fine mid-19th-century three-tier mahogany etagere, with highly sculptural end-supports, raised on porcelain castors.England, circa 1840
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Gillows Rosewood Turnover Top Card and Games Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Gillows rosewood turnover top games table, with green baize lined interior, with turned and carved supports, centre stretcher and downswept legs ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Baize, Rosewood

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...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Incredible William IV period gilt sterling silver christening mug Barnards 1831
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, this stunning, William IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, retains it's original gildin...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

English Tole Foliage Fruit Basket Five Light Chandelier w/ Orig. Shades, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English tole yellow and black paint decorated five light chandelier with central urn foliage fruit basket, acorn finial, and five scrolled arms with the original slot mounted shades....
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Tin

19th Century Specimen Wood Top Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Rare 19th Century, William IV Period Occasional Table, Having Charming Octagonal Galleried Top, With Various Specimen Wood Veneers Inlaid To Unusual Pattern Design, Raised On Solid...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Yew, Amboyna

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...
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19th Century Bajan Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany High Back Side or Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality William IV period solid Cuban mahogany high bar back desk armchair having a quality shaped top back rail, with shaped open arms standing on turned tapering legs to the...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Upholstery

Nathaniel Mills Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Newstead Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique William IV silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Newstead Abbey in high relief. The sides and the underside of the box are ornamented with panels of engine turned decoration, accented with an impressive elongated applied thumb piece ornamented with leaf and bud designs. The decoration to the underside incorporates a rectangular vacant cartouche. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied moulded borders. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille. The vinaigrette retains the original gilding to the surface and interior. A former Augustinian priory which is known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron. This Abbey, situated in Nottinghamshire, is now publicly owned by the local Council and houses a museum displaying a tribute to Byron memorabilia. Condition This antique Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The decoration is very sharp and very crisp. The original gilding is in exceptional condition, in keeping with age. There is some discoloration to the interior of the grille, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the interior are all very clear; the nature of this piece dictates the location of the part hallmarks to the underside of the grille, resulting in the maker's mark and lion passant being partially visible. Reflections in photographs may detract from this fine example of antique silverware. Dimensions: Length 4.2 cm / 1.7" Width 2.7 cm / 1.1" Height 0.9 cm / 0.4" Weight 1 troy ounce / 30.2 g Maker: Nathanial Mills...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Antique English Tufted Red Faux Leather Club Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of lady and gentleman William IV English club chairs handcrafted in mahogany featuring alluring red faux leather button tufted upholstery, elegant arms, and turned fron...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather

19th Century English William IV Mahogany Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 19th century English mahogany table on a pedestal base with three carved feet. At 54" this table is great for a breakfast...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

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...
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1920s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of English Cast Iron and Powered Coated Campana-Form Garden Urns, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English cast iron and powered coated campana-form garden urns with an exterior intertwined grape vine frieze, flanking figural lion side handles, and resting on gadrooned circular squared plinths, Mid- 19th century. Pair have been powder coated Charleston green...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Iron

William IV Rosewood Chaise Longue Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV rosewood chaise longue attributed to Gillows, with deeply carved scroll terminals and arms, and turned tapering legs on disguised castors.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Rosewood

William IV Mahogony Dressing Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A William IV mahogany dressing table from a palace collection, distinguished by elegantly fluted feet and detailed carvings.This finely crafted dresser includes a set of drawers feat...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

1950 Gren Nilo Bronze by Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of table lamps. Crystal bronze structure and fabric lampshade
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1950s Italian Vintage William IV Furniture

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Art Glass

1950 Gren Nilo Bronze by Luciano Frigerio
1950 Gren Nilo Bronze by Luciano Frigerio
$4,757 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fine William IV Period Rosewood Library Table by George Simson and Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine William IV Period Rosewood Library Table by George Simson and Son of St Paul’s Churchyard, London, c.1837. The finely shaped rectangular top with rounded corners, supported on ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE 1830 LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN STOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare Antique original, William IV Circa 1830 large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leath...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique English Mirrored Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century William IV wall sconces with scallops and beveled mirrored backplates, now distressed, and two turned brass candle cups on gra...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Antique William IV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing English William IV fireplace in pencil vein Carrara marble, with paneled pilaster jambs with twin corbel brackets supporting a long wide and generous mantel. Som...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

A Pair of Exceptional Quality Regency Architectural Bookcases
Located in London, GB
A pair of exceptional quality Regency architectural bookcases, with grill doors on plinth bases, English, circa 1835. Almost certainly by Holland and Sons. Height: 235 cm (92 3/4 i...
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1830s British 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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