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.
Find a collection of authentic William IV tables, armchairs, decorative objects and other 19th-century furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.
Finest Quality Antique 1830 Flamed Hardwood Wellington Chest of Drawers Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important, hand made in England, flamed Mahogany Wellington chest of drawers with bookcase middle This is one of the finest quality antiques I...
Hardwood
$1,692Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form, the hinged and gadrooned lid opening to reveal a large compartment space, panels to all sides, raised on gadrooned feet with con...
Mahogany
$2,504Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Bachelor's Book Cabinet, English, Tabletop Repository, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor's book cabinet. An English, rosewood tabletop repository, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Delightfully compact and full of character, this pi...
Rosewood
William IV Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An interesting chair with carved back and central coat of arms over an oval paterae. Slightly bowed seat with reeded seat rail raised on turned legs.
Mahogany
WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and very functional WIV styled Gillows designed leather stool features deep buttoned cocoa brown upholstery supported on 6 turned reeded le...
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Sterling Silver & Glass Centerpiece, John Edward Terrey, 1831
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 by John Edward Terrey, this handsome William IV antique sterling silver and glass centrepiece features a grand pedestal stand supporting a large, cut-gla...
Sterling Silver
ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD TABLE BASE AMMONITE FOSSIL SPECIMEN MARBLE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1830 side end table base with later Victorian, super rare Ammonite...
Marble
$1,311Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Case, William IV, Circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An English, rosewood loose leaf tea case dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. A beautifully proportioned piece with fine detailing, ...
Hardwood, Satinwood
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...
Leather, Wood
William IV Figured Mahogany Sutherland Center Table/Breakfast table, C. 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exquisite, professionally refinished versatile William IV Figured Mahogany Sutherland / Center Table / Breakfast table / Hall Table / Console Table. This William IV Drop Leaf Cen...
Mahogany
Antique Satinwood Marquetry Centre Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine William IV satinwood centre table with attractive marquetry inlay to the top and base.
Satinwood
English Breakfront Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 19th century English breakfront pine linen cupboard with sliding trays to the centre, shelves and a hanging rail. 1830. Splits into five pieces for transport and delive...
Pine
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...
Oak
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...
Leather, Hardwood
William IV Mahogany Stretcher Based Library Table with Black Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
William IV mahogany stretcher based library table with black leather top / surface, top height is adjustable with crank on side, lions paw feet, '' Hodges Dublin " stenciled in both...
Mahogany
$27,292Sale Price|33% Off
William IV Irish Rosewood Library Table by Williams & Gibton, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Williams and Gibton Rosewood library table. The table which has a beautiful rosewood top and two deep side drawers with blank drawer fronts opposite with turned knobs. The top is mou...
Oak
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...
Carrara Marble
$11,735 / set
Pair of William IV Ormolu and Glass Wall Lights
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of English William IV three-light ormolu-mounted cut-glass wall lights the ormolu back plate surmounted by three-leaf cut candle arms with flute cut nozzles and drip pans hung...
Ormolu
A fine William IV period mahogany writing table used by Gary Oldman as Churchill
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine William IV period mahogany writing table used by Gary Oldman as Churchill in The Darkest Hour, This fine table has an unusual, inverted breakfront outline to the front and ba...
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Giltwood, Canvas
William IV Satinwood Breakfront Chiffonier, Marble Top, England, 1835
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...
Marble
Antique Mahogany Side Table Circa 1860
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A handsome and versatile late William IV to early Victorian side table, crafted in solid mahogany with turned and fluted legs, dating to around 1840. This refined piece showcases the...
Mahogany
$1,707
William IV armchair
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
William IV armchair on wheels in green leather, UK, circa 1830.
Leather, Wood
$2,456Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Oak Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century oak bookcase cabinet of nice proportions, the arched cornice above three shelves with reeded edges supported by finely turned an...
Oak
Antique early 19th century Birdseye Maple writing table
Located in London, GB
A fine William IV period Birdseye Maple Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Son, having tan leather top with rosewood marquetry inlaid frieze enclosing 2 concealed drawers raise...
Birdseye Maple
William IV Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table, Circa 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
A antique William IV mahogany side table from the 1830s period. The table features a rectangular top with a single front drawernwith functional lock and key. It stands on a sturdy oc...
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...
Porcelain
19th Century English Mahogany William 4th Period Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century William 4th mahogany and marble topped console. Boldly carved acanthus knees with heavy pawed feet.
Mahogany
Restored Antique 1830 William IV Figured Hardwood Extending Dining Table Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
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...
Hardwood
19th Century William IV Circular Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV circular mahogany drum table with tooled green leather inset to top and drawers to frieze. With a turned pod supported by three splayed legs terminating in br...
Brass
Early 19th Century Irish William IV Open Bookcase / Console Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and most attractive Irish William IV period mahogany open bookcase/console table, of concave design, with grey marble panel above a hidden drawer set with rosettes and three open book tiers...
Marble
William IV Bookcase in Rosewood Open Front 19th Century Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning William IV Rosewood bookcase. 19th Century Standing on a plinth base with 2 x adjustable shelves flanked by 2 x columns with typical William IV Carvings. The superstructu...
Rosewood
$1,801Sale Price|20% Off
Highly Decorative Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative early 19th Century flame mahogany and inlaid bowfront chest of drawers, the figured shaped top above four graduate...
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...
Upholstery
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...
Hardwood, Glass
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...
Ebony, Giltwood
Antique William IV Period Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original antique William IV period occasional table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of amazing quality, with a very bold and ...
Wood
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
By Spode
Located in Central England, GB
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer. This beautiful and richly decorated Spode cabinet cup and saucer were made at this high quality English porcela...
Porcelain
Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs. 19th Century These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs. The Chairs Having a ...
Mahogany
William IV circa 1830 Cuban Hardwood Ornately Cared Sideboard Wine Cellar
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1830 William IV Cuban mahogany wine cellar sideboard A very fine and significant piece of...
Hardwood
Antique Carved White Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The fireplace features beautifully carved corbels set on canted jambs, scrolled and carved with floral detail at the bottom. The deep shelf is serpentine s...
Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Set of Three Exceptional 19th-Century Toleware Shop Tea Canisters A superb and very decorative set of three 19th-century William IV period English toleware tea canisters, origin...
Tôle
HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
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...
Leather, Oak
$1,905Sale Price|30% Off
Fine quality Regency folding rosewood card tea console table C1825 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Very Fine quality Regency / William IV rosewood folding card tea console table C1825 . This is a lovely table of exceptional quality. Historically restored to a good standard. The ...
Rosewood
Large Ornate Antique Sterling Silver Salver, London, 1836
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1836 by Hayne & Cater, this attractive, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, stands on three shell feet, and features a shell and scroll border, an...
Sterling Silver
$5,622 / set
English William IV Mahogany Serving Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful William IV mahogany twin pedestal sideboard or serving table in exceptional condition. The sideboard has an inverted break centre top with a half gallery and three friez...
Mahogany, Rosewood
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 ...
Wood
Antique William IV Gillows Carved Rosewood Tilt Top Tripod Table Fire Screen
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Made by one of Britain’s most esteemed cabinet-making firms, this is a fine antique English William IV (1830–1837) rosewood carved tilt top tripod table fire screen, executed in the ...
Brass
19th Century William IV Period Rosewood Fold-Over Card Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine Early 19th-Century Rosewood Fold-Over Card Table A very fine and elegant early 19th-century William IV period rosewood fold-over card table. The table features a beautifully fi...
Rosewood
English Marble-Top Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small round marble topped painted oak lamp table, 1840. Dimensions: 29 inches (74 cms) high 25 inches (64 cms) diameter.
Marble
William IV mahogany Breakfront bookcase
Located in Augusta, GA
Beautiful English mahogany Breakfront bookcase in Willian iv period 8 total pieces that breakdown
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Reclining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English reclining lounge chair is a remarkable example of pre-modern craftsmanship. The chair features a turned mahogany frame that supports a fully adjustable back and a slide-...
Linen, Mahogany
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...
Antique Victorian William IV Mahogany Tooled Leather Writing Table Desk Console
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional early 19th Century William IV Writing Table. Features a rectangular form with green tooled leather inset top over a frieze of two false drawers. Along the right side...
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English library table or writing desk of mahogany from the William IV period, featuring an inset embossed tanned leather top over a frieze of two beaded drawers - each d...
Metal, Brass
Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Located in Ware, GB
This original William IV register grate is embellished with ornate acanthus detailing throughout the hood of the opening. A very grand piece, that has been fully restored in-house...
Iron
$2,388 / set
Pair of Antique William IV Period Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of antique William IV period armchairs. They were made in England, they date from around the 1830-40’s. They are of superb quality and are a lovely, compact size...
Fabric, 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...
Hardwood
$17,500
Georgian Swivel Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual Georgian desk chair with a half round back on a swivelling base. Substantial mahogany construction with a show-wood burl arms a...
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Rosewood X-Frame Canterbury, Carved Design, England, 1840
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.
Rosewood