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
19th Century Sterling Silver Sauceboat / Gravy Boat
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver sauceboat or gravy boat; an addition to our silver dining collection.
This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver sauce boat has a plain oval rounded form onto three scrolling feet.
The surface of this antique gravy boat is plain and unembellished.
The upper portion of the body features an undulating, shaped rim.
The sauceboat is fitted with a fine opposing scroll handle with a plain scrolling thumbpiece.
This impressive example of William IV silverware is supported by three impressive applied scrolling hoof style feet with impressive swept scrolling decorated sockets in junction with the body.
Condition
This antique silver...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English William IV Large Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV large carved giltwood horizontal (over-mantel (fireplace)) wall mirror with swirl carved column border.
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Centre Table Attributed to Gillows
Located in London, GB
A William IV Period Mahogany Centre Table
Attributed to Gillows
Constructed from a flamed Honduras Mahogany, book-matched with great effect on the top; the table supported on an inc...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of English Polished Steel Urn Finial Fire Place Tools on Stand, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of English polished steel urn finial fire place tools on stand, Mid 19th century Set consist of tong, pierced shovel, and poker.
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Steel
Restored Antique 1830 William IV Figured Hardwood Extending Dining Table Gillows
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this wonderfully restored circa 1830 William IV Figured Mahogany extending dining table after a design by Gillows
This table is exquisite with a...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$10,948 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
A William IV Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Constructed from fine San Domingo mahogany, the desk raised on a plinth and two pedestal supports, each set with three drawers having brass hand...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Bordeaux leather director's chair.
Please note t...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique William IV Rosewood X-Frame Canterbury
Located in London, GB
A William IV rosewood 3-section X framed Canterbury having carved & scrolled wreath front & back and frieze drawer, supported on turned legs ending on original brass castors.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century English William IV Rosewood Tea Poy
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV rosewood tea poy, opening to a fitted interior retain its original glass bowls, above a turned stem over a platform base,...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
William IV Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
With removable triangular cornice with Greek inspired carved decoration over a pair of glazed doors enclosing glass shelves with silk lined interior with two professional mounted rec...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather And Mahogany Lounge And Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English William IV Style Chesterfield Leather and Mahogany Lounge and Ottoman with Antique Gold Nailhead Trim
This vintage English William IV style Chesterfield lounge and ...
Category
20th Century Unknown William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835.
Presented in good antique condition commensurate of age.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
William IV Side Table Rosewood Occasional Tables
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Rosewood Occasional Table.
19th Century
The Table Stands Upon a Platform Base With Turned Bun Feet and a Turned Column.
The Top Being of an Oblong Form.
Presented in good ...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Fine William 1v Period Rosewood Chiffonier
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine William 1v Period Rosewood Chiffonier
William 1v period dates 1830-1837
Two tier shelf back with carved tulip detail,
Supported by pair Carved Swan neck shaped scroll supports,...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$1,494 Sale Price
20% Off
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV BROWN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, William IV Circa 1830 very large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$8,799 Sale Price
20% Off
William IV Octagonal Rent / Drum Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
In a departure from the circular norm, this octagonal table has a rotating top with four functioning drawers and four dummy drawers, each with wood pulls. The three splay legs to the...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very stylish, high-quality 19th-century William IV period library armchair in mahogany and buttoned leather. Circa 1835 and in lovely original condition. This attractive library ar...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Library Table Desk 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Library Table.
Circa 19th Century
The Top of the Table Featuring Wonderful Rio Rosewood Timbers.
The Table Having 2 Working Mahogany Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Important Antique 1830 William iv Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Centre Table
By PIETRA DURA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important William Iv Circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany Spiral Column base centre table with stunning Pietra Dura Speciamin...
Category
1830s Italian Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
$16,422 Sale Price
20% Off
"Tatum" by Lee Stanton William IV Style Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tatum by Lee Stanton Editions. Tufted straight-back William IV style sofa sofa with tapered legs and straight arms, upholstered in Belgian cream colore...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$8,500 / item
William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William lV shaped mahogany library chair of generous proportions. Reupholstered in our own workshops in distressed burgundy leather. Raised on turned legs and brass casters.
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Sterling Silver Communion Beaker and Wafer Tazza
By Edward Edwards II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique William IV sterling silver communion beaker and wafer tazza; an addition to our religious silverware collection.
This fine antique William IV English sterling silver communion set consists of a beaker and tazza.
The antique beaker has a plain bell shaped flared form onto a spreading circular foot.
The wafer tazza has a circular form with a plain circular foot.
The surface of the tazza, upper rim of the beaker and foot are ornamented with a band of tooled decoration.
This antique beaker retains the original gilt interior.
Dimensions
Height of beaker 7.7 cm/3"
Diameter of top 6 cm/2.3"
Diameter of base 4 cm/1.5"
Diameter of tazza 6.2 cm/2.5"
Weight
6 troy ounces/186g
Condition
Each piece of this antique communion set...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century William IV Rosewood Library Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV rosewood library table. The rectangular top with rounded corners features a red tooled inset leather writing ...
Category
1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
William IV Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4541, stylish William IV wine table, having flamed mahogany top and vase shaped column terminating in lotus carved collar and 3 carved legs. This antique table is ready to place at...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Tole Floral & Butterfly Decorative Bucket with Egyptian Handles, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English tole floral and butterfly decorative painted bucket with flanking Egyptian revival gilt handles, Mid-19th century.
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Tin
Period William IV Side Cabinet Chest 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb William IV side cabinet
This impressive cabinet stands upon turned feet
Circa 19th Century
The 2 doors featuring brass grills lined with silk fabric and have typical William I...
Category
Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century William IV Period Goncalo Alves Centre Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This unusual 19th-century centre table is crafted from Goncalo Alves, a type of rosewood, and features a circular tilt-top along with a turned baluster stem. The table is elegantly s...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Butlers Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning English Butlers Tray Table. was acquired in Johannesburg, Africa. The table sits on a stand with straps of Ticking fabrics, which folds for...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
$2,800 / item
A Large William IV Yew Wood Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large William IV 'Antiquarian' Yew Wood Centre Table.
The impressive centre table is of large proportions. The circular top is veneered in radiating segments with ebony and boxwo...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Yew
Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Early 19C British Rosewood Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows circa 1830.
A Davenport is a type of writ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Electroplated and Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II electroplated silver and sterling silver bottle coasters in the William IV style; part of our electroplated si...
Category
1950s English Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular cocuswood cross-banded satine top above a central frieze drawer flanked to either side with three further drawers around a recess on foliate-carved cabriole legs with...
Category
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.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV Mahogany Console Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4791 Superb William IV hall table in mahogany, having very attractive granite top above a figured mahogany frieze enclosing a mahogany lined drawer, standing on tapering carved col...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
"Worrell" by Lee Stanton English Wing Chair in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Worrell by Lee Stanton Editions is an English-style wing chair with tapered wood feet and rolled arms. Upholstered in cream-colored Belgian linen, the chair can also be upholster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Early 19th Century Golden Oak Hall Chairs, from Cawston Hall Livery Room
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century golden oak hall chairs, from Cawston Hall Livery Room.
These are a delightful hall chairs, the superbly carved backs are...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Hand Carved Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved mahogany hall chairs with armorial backs, hand-turned legs and solid mahogany seats. The chairs with original finish which have been French polished to show a warm...
Category
1870s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leathe...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Scottish William IV Oak Hall or Serving Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large Scottish William IV oak hall or serving table dating to the early 19th century, circa 1830. With a moulded rectangular top above a shaped frieze with central shield cartouch...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Sauce Tureen, Ridgway Staffordshire
Located in Huntington, NY
Sauce Tureen, Ridgway Staffordshire
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period William IV Chesterfield Librar...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
$10,401 Sale Price
20% Off
William IV Writing Table Desk Period 19th Century Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany William IV writing table
This writing table is rasied upon typical William IV turned and carved legs with porcelain and brass castors
Period William IV antique
Will ship to ...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV Writing Table Desk Mahogany 1830
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous William IV writing table or desk
Nice period William IV antique
Top finished in green tooled leather with gilt embossing
Circa Date 1830
Lovely piece of an...
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mahogany William IV Mirror - Swing Dressing Mirrors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good William IV mahogany swing mirror.
19th Century
having turned bun feet and applied roundrells to the base.
Featuring a ring turned sockel and ring turned supports.
The mirror...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Bloor Derby Urns, Painted with Flowers on a Pale Blue Ground
By Bloor Derby
Located in Montreal, QC
This sumptuous pair of campana form are highly decorative. The pale blue ground and heavy gilt fruiting vine handles set off the reserves of fruit and flowers to great advantage. The...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English Farm House Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century English painted farm house dresser base with a good scrubbed pine top. 1830.
Code: 8933
Dimensions:
W: 86" (218.4 cm)
H: 40.5" (102.9 cm)
D: 22" (55.9 cm)
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super quality William IV Cuban mahogany two door bookcase / cabinet dating to c.1830. With a stepped moulded cornice above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base w...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Mahogany Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV mahogany card table, having a folder over top above a cylindrical stem, the table has a platform b...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique William IV English sterling silver grape shears made by Paul Storr - boxed; an addition to our collectable silverware collection.
...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Important William IV circa 1830 Pembroke Extending Table Exquisite Carved Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made and important William IV Rosewood Pembroke table with exquisite timbers and ornate carvings
This is a wonderful find, most ...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$4,427 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century English Regency Games Table by T & G Seddon
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine quality William IV rosewood card table stamped T & G Seddon with moulded edge and swivel top, silhouette end supports and raised on turned legs with castors. The legs pull in ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
IMPORTANT CARVED BOOKCASE CABiNET FROM THE BATE COLLECTION IN OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand carved with Musical instruments, library bookcase cabinet, made for Charles T...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
$11,068 Sale Price
20% Off
English Leather Book Hinged Decanter Set with Fitted Bottle & Glasses, C 1850
Located in Charleston, 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
Large 19th Century English William IV Settee Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and substantial late Regency early William IV mahogany three seater sofa attributed to Gillows of Lancaster in the Grecian manner. Standing on four large bulbous style tu...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Fine William IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1835
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The lid and underside showing a fine engine-turned surface, the hinged lid decorated with a foliate cast border opening to a richly gilded interior housing an exceptionally fine hand-pierced & foliate engraved hinged grille. The interior bearing impressed Birmingham hallmark, date mark for 1835 & makers marks for Joseph Willmore...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
$10,688
Vintage English William IV Style Button Tufted Leather Swivel Armchair by Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English William IV Style Mahogany "Brandy" button tufted leather swivel armchair By Baker.
Gorgeous vintage English William IV style mah...
Category
Late 20th Century American William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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.