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 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
Fine Pair of William IV Ebonized Card Tables
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of William IV ebonised card tables, the tops highly polished supported by a fluted baluster column above four carved legs terminating in brass castors.
English, M...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
$6,168 / set
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
Pair of Antique Swedish Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1850-1870 period.
They are of extremely fine quality, with beautiful...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,044 / set
Antique English William IV Rosewood Tilt Top Table, Circa 1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV Rosewood Tilt Top Table, Circa 1840.
This table has an exceptional wood finish and beautiful carving on the ped...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Rare Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs with Great Provenance
Located in London, GB
A Fine Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs
From His Majesty's Ministerial Home Office
Constructed from mahogany, the chairs with turned and tapering reeded front legs terminat...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Tall Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany & Brass Scottish Candlesticks
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Tall Pair of Fine Quality 19th-Century Scottish Mahogany and Brass Candlesticks (Circa 1830)
This exquisite pair of tall 19th-century Scottish mahogany and brass candlesticks show...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
William IV Folding Games or Card Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
William IV folding games or card table.
This is a good quality piece with beautiful patina, it takes up little space and unfolds to a 3ft square games table.
The base has a 4 point base with scroll feet and the top swivels to open out.
The table has a new green baize playing area...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique William IV Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large, 72cm, beautiful English William IV table lamp, circa 1835 in date.
The striking lamp features the original glass receiver, classic William IV design and has been converte...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV oval dining table with a single additional leaf. Each end standing on three turned legs terminating on brass caps, the table has an additional l...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Handsome 19th Century Mahogany Dining Table with Unusual Wind-Out Mechanism
Located in London, GB
An impressive mid-19th century figured mahogany circular dining table with unusual wind-out extending mechanism bearing maker’s label: “T. H. Filmer’s cabinet, upholstery, bedding an...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Pair William IV Window Seats Stools
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of William IV window seats
These wonderful seats stand upon typical william iv ring turned and carved legs, the carvings being of a tulip form
19th Century
The seats feature tur...
Category
Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish William IV Double Ended Sofa
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th Century Irish William IV well figured mahogany framed double ended sofa. This superb piece is beautifully hand carved with rich patination, grain and is newly...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique walnut chest of drawers, dating from around the 1830-40 period.
It is of outstanding quality and has a beautiful design. It is a great size, with plenty of stora...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
$1,699 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard circa 1830.
Good quality William IV period sideboard comprising of 3 parts. Top surface with carved gallery to the back. 4 drawer...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico & Co of London
Located in Devon, GB
A good William IV period rosewood and mother-of-pearl bow fronted stick barometer with its original bowed glass thermometer by this fine London make...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Satinwood Breakfront Chiffonier
Located in London, GB
A William IV period satinwood inverted breakfront Chiffonier, having replacement black fossil marble top above central open bookshelves and two brass grill silk pleated doors, flanke...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
English, William IV Large Rectangular Mahogany Overmantel Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a majestic structural mahogany William the IV mirror, 1830s. The symmetry of the mirror allows it to stand alone, over a mantel or in a landscape position. The original glass shows barely noticeable signs of foxing adding character to the overall look of the mirror. The mirror is framed with elegant carved wood monumental columns and round reliefs...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
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
19th Century Giltwood William IV Overmantel Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
A William IV carved giltwood landscape overmantel mirror, the rectangular mirror plate encompassed by columns adorned with foliate carving. Original mercury mirror plate.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
English Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining Room Table with Orig. Paw Casters C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany triple pedestal dining room table with three central fluted urn ringed pedestals, splayed reeded saber legs, and resting on the original lio...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
$2,412 Sale Price
20% Off
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
RESTORED WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 CHESTERFiELD REGENCY BLUE LEATHER HUMP BACK SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Regency Blue, William IV hump back sofa with burr elm turned legs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
A truly stunning antique, these sofas were staples of every sophisticated English gentleman’s library in the Georgian to Victorian era around 1780-1860, this is a very fine William IV example circa 1830 and is quite rare as it has burr elm legs which I’ve not seen before
The sofa was fully restored 3-4 years ago, it had all new Regency...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Elm
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 ...
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20th Century Unknown William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
A Fine Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1832
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver Vinaigrette
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1832 for Nathaniel Mills
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : Embellished with toole...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Chip on top left w touch up
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century William IV Giltwood and Ebonised Triptych Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century William IV giltwood and ebonised triptych compartmental overmantle mirror of rectangular form, the overhanging moulded cornice with ball decoration raised over fri...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Giltwood
William IV Oversize Mahogany Adjustable Folio Stand By Holland & Sons
Located in Essex, MA
Width fully open 61.5 inches. With two adjustable lattice form leaves with center panel. Turned stretchers that also lift with your foot to adjust the folio opening. Saber legs with ...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Dining Table Extending 14 Seater 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful 14 Seat William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table.
Here we Have an Impressive William IV 6 Legged Extending Dining Table
Circa 19th Century
The T...
Category
Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Willian IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Willian IV quality mahogany desk chair having a quality mahogany shaped top and centre splat, shaped scroll open arm, newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality fabric sta...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of English 19th Century Cast Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A good pair of candelabra of the William IV period
Constructed in gold leaf gilt bronze; rising from square bases, with scrolled plinths supporting octagonal sided imbricated cast columns...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
William IV Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An elegant and architectural William IV statuary marble chimneypiece, the stepped frieze raised on double pilaster jambs on block feet.
Restored, polished and ready to install.
Dim...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
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
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct, fully stamped Robert Daws, William IV circa 1830 Rosewood recl...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine English mahogany bow front chest with satinwood crossbanding to the top, with boxwood string inlays on the top and drawer fronts. A deep crotch mahogany is used on the drawer ...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
English William IV Style Tilt Top Walnut Center Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine English William IV style center table veneered in honeyed brown walnut with striking figuring at the center of a circular tilt top with a beveled edge. Raised on an elegantly ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A late William IV rosewood breakfront open bookcase, by Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late William IV rosewood breakfront open bookcase, by Gillows, the shaped top with a turned baluster gallery above four doors with pleated silk panels behind diamond trellis grille...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending 14 Seater
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany extending dining table
This dining table is raised upon typical William IV turned legs with brass castors
Period William IV 19th Century antique dining table
We s...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
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1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Antique William IV Rosewood Teapoy Occasional Tripod Base Table & Tea Caddies
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Antique William IV (1830-1837) Rosewood Teapoy. The word ‘teapoy’ stands for ‘three feet’, therefore a tripod. This has a beautiful column to centre and gadrooned carvings to the b...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
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
Sauce Tureen, Ridgway Staffordshire
Located in Huntington, NY
Sauce Tureen, Ridgway Staffordshire
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime William IV Hardwood occasional side table with display case top featuring Grand Tour Cameo’s
A ver...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Glass
$4,060 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century English Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chest, Small Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century William IV period mahogany campaign box or small chest with brass mounts. An unusual size for this type of chest, quite handsome, and large enough to store a fair amount...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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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