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 English 19th Century William IV Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
An impressive William IV/early Victorian four door breakfront bookcase or bookcase cabinet. Rare to find such a large bookcase in golden quarter-sawn oak which has the attractive ‘ti...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
William IV Whatnot Mahogany Bookcase Shelf Unit
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Whatnot.
Standing on brass castors and turned feet.
1 x Cupboard with original brass lock.
The 3 upper shelves supported by turned columns.
Category
1980s Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV rosewood card table, having a swiveling top that folds over, to reveal a green baise lined interior, above a cylindrical column over a platform ...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sheffield Plate
William IV Mahogany Chiffonier, Two-Door Sideboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3863, a very elegant William IV mahogany chiffonier of narrow proportions, having finely carved upstand and two-tire raised on turned supports, figured top and panelled frieze above a pair of panelled, figured mahogany cupboard doors fitted with original brass beading, working lock and key, enclosing height adjustable shelf, all flanked by decorative pilasters...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV (circa 1840) mahogany 3 section bookcase with fluted and carved sides and section dividers and resting on ball feet.
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
A Pair of William IV Mahogany Day Beds
Located in London, GB
A Pair of William IV Mahogany Day Beds
Stripped to reveal the original early 19th century upholstery.
Height: 81 cm, 31 7/8″
Length: 180 cm, 70 7/8″
Depth: 67 cm, 26 3/8″
Seat Heig...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Georgian Travelling Field Surgeons Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Fully Equipped Field Surgeons Box
From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique Travelling Field Surgeons Box. The Surgeons Box made from Mahogany with brass banded strapping vertically around the exterior with a shield shaped vacant initial plaque and matching escutcheon. The interior of the box is lined in a deep purple/red felt and contains the original partitioned field surgeons equipment including bone saws...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Very Rare Early 19th Century WillIam IV Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 19th Century William IV giltwood pier mirror finely hand carved and of exceptional quality. The moulde...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Gilt Punch/Soup Ladle
By James McKay
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Scottish sterling silver gilt punch/ soup ladle; an addition to our silver cutlery collection
This magnificent William IV sterling silver punch ladle has been hand forged in a rare and unusual design.
The handle of the punch/soup ladle has been realistically modelled in the form of a horse's head, emanating from an impressive scrolling enveloping leaf design.
The tapering stem is embellished with the contemporary engraved presentation inscription 'Presented to A. C. Renton by his father on his birth day, 3rd May 1833'.
The reverse of this impressive example of antique silverware features an exceptional honeysuckle style heel to the shell shaped bowl.
This exceptional 19th century example of Scottish silverware retains the original gilding.
This magnificent ladle is rare and the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire.
Condition
This antique sterling silver punch ladle...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
William IV antique silver teapot
By John Walton
Located in London, GB
Antique silver teapot from the William IV era in the early 19th century. The charming panelled body is surmounted by a domed and fluted cover with bun-and-bead detachable finial. The...
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
William IV Mahogany Needlepoint Stool
Located in Cheshire, GB
William IV mahogany stool, the needlepoint upholstered seat above molded frame raised up on four turned tapering legs.
Dimensions:
Height 17 inches.
Width 16 inches.
Dept...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn582A Excellent and very unusual William IV sewing table in rosewood, having 3 dummy drawers to frieze and one drawer which opens to reveal writing section with black leather and pe...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WALNUT LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning antique circa 1830 William IV Chesterfield tufted library armchair with ornately ca...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of English Oval Satinwood & Ebony Inlay Flower Basket Console Tables C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English oval pie shaped satinwood and ebony string inlaid console tables with central inlaid flower baskets and resting on the original tapered l...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IVth John Ridgway PAIR Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Botanical, Ca 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful pair of very decorative, Porcelain Botanical plates by John Ridgway, of Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to the William IVth period of th...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
William IV Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV rosewood breakfront side cabinet, with a later dark grey marble top above four doors each enclosing a shelf and re-lined in pleate...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
William IV Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in Birmingham by Joseph Willmore, 1836
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine William IV Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in Birmingham in 1836 by Joseph Willmore.
The Nutmeg Grater is of a large size, with reeded rounded sides. The hinged cover is engra...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
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...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
Baker Furniture William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional William & Mary style four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous book-matched walnut, ...
Category
1960s American Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Bergere Chair, Antique Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Mahogany William IV Bergere Chair.
19th century
Having Ring turned front legs with brass castors and sabre back legs.
Turned Arm supports and reeded Arms.
The Cresting...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV English Two Tier Mahogany Server with Gallery
Located in Milford, NH
A nice form William IV English mahogany two tier server with gallery, corner ball finials, two frieze drawers, and lower cabinet with arched panel doors, opening to two adjustable dr...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Style Mahogany Étagère
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV Style mahogany étagère, colloquially referred to as a ‘whatnot’, with four square shelves above single base drawer with turned k...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Tall Case Clock with Brass and Nickel Dial
Located in Woodbury, CT
An English long case clock with swan neck pediment and column supports. The case has inlaid quarter columns, mahogany crossbanding arch door an...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
19th Century English Leather Hardwood Carved Rocking/ Gout Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Leather Hardwood Carved Rocking/Gout Stool
England, Mid to Late 19th Century
Rare 19th Century English Leather & Hardwood Carved Rocking/Gout Stool
England, ...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
William IV Style Dining Chairs Shell Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Shell Back Dining Chairs.
The Backs of the Chairs Featuring a Wonderful Carved Shell.
Circa 1920
The Shaped Top Rail of the Chairs Having Carved D...
Category
1920s Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
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
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
Rare Pair of Huge William IV 1830 Flamed Hardwood Side Cabinets Campaign Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare, original William IV oversized side cupboards with Lion hairy paw feet
These are exquisite, I’ve honestly never ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Large Pair of Signed 19th Century Relief Portrait Busts of Wellington & Napoleon
By Nathaniel Palmer
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome and impressive pair of relief portrait busts in copper depicting portrait busts of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) on the left, and Napoleon Bona...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Copper
English Brass Decorative Acanthus Circular Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass circular hanging hall lantern with a centered cluster acanthus ring, four floral acanthus upper finials, upper decorative filigree and flor...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
William IV / Early Victorian Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
M01 elegant mahogany work or lamp table with figured mahogany top above a frieze drawers with four turned finials, raised on flat faceted column terminating in quatrefoil base with d...
Category
1840s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Quality Antique William iv Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent quality antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having an incredible pair of high-relief exceptionally detailed carved griffons flanking a central flaming urn. The b...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique 19th Century English William IV Brass Rosewood Needlepoint Screens 1830
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of Antique 19th Century English William IV Brass and Rosewood Needlepoint Fire/Pole Screens, Circa 1830. The screens having brass stems with turned finials mounted with a...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The rectangular top of this table tilts up to display a scagliola landscape scene showing the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Temples of Vespasian and Saturn, the Column of Phocas and ...
Category
1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Rosewood
William IV Card Table Mahogany Games 1830
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Refined William IV card / games table in mahogany
We date this to circa 1830 and it's hand crafted from mahogany
Purchased from a private residence in London's Islington
Top opens up...
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of 19th century William IV period fine quality solid mahogany bar back side chairs with newly upholstered seats, in excellent condition. These strong chairs are designed with ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century English painted pine bowfronted chest of drawers. 1830.
Dimensions
44 inches (112 cms) Wide
20 inches (51 cms) Deep
40.5 inches (103 cms) High.
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Circular Rosewood Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique William IV circular rosewood centre table having a superior quality rosewood circular top boasting the most fabulous colour supported by a magnificent sha...
Category
19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 4-12 PERSON EXTENDING DINING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime fully restored circa 1830 William IV Flamed Mahogany extending dining table
Please note the d...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug Dated 1831 Maker Henry Wilkinson & Co
Located in London, GB
Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug Dated 1831 Maker Henry Wilkinson & Co
Beautifully handmade with acanthus leaf work and frilled base.
The interior has lovely gilding.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct William IV circa 1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest
This chair...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
English William IV Wall Mirror H87cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0545 Very elegant English gilded wall mirror, having an old mirror plate with minor imperfections in ebonised moulded frame with giltwood half columns finish with carved capitals an...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
William IV Library Table Desk Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality William IV Library Table.
19th Century
This Library Table Stands Upon Shaped and Carved Legs with Carved Claw Feet and Original Castors.
The Supports Being of a Turned and Fl...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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
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
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
William IV Mahogany Toilet Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3772 fine William IV dressing table mirror, having bevelled edge glass plate supported on fine carving terminating in flamed mahogany base with carved edge and bun feet, all in won...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rare William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Occasional Table Chess Board Games Cards Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in England William IV circa 1830 mahogany & Rosewood occasional table with Chess board top and baize lined card table insi...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Pair of Kings Pattern Sauce Ladles, by William Eaton, London, 1834
Located in Cornwall, GB
This highly collectable pair of Kings pattern silver sauce ladles are in the sought-after double-struck standard form with the diamond heel, with ...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Antique William IV 1830 Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Chess Board Table
By PIETRA DURA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite antique Pietra Dura Italian Specimen Marble chess board table, William IV circa 1830
...
Category
1830s Italian Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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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