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.
$4,111 / set
Set 8 William IV Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful set of William IV dining chairs These chairs stand upon ''Gillow's'' style turned and fluted front legs and sabre back legs The freshly reupholstered seat is of a lift out ...
Wood
Antique William IV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing English William IV fireplace in pencil vein Carrara marble, with paneled pilaster jambs with twin corbel brackets supporting a long wide and generous mantel. Som...
Carrara Marble
Pair Antique 19th Century English William IV Mahogany Armchairs, Circa 1830's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine Pair of Antique 19th Century English William IV Mahogany Armchairs, Circa 1830's.
Mahogany
A William IV 19th Century Opaline Glass White Table or Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840 An unusual mid nineteenth century white opaline glass column lamp with gilt bronze mounts and unusual onion shaped cowl shade. Total height 57.00cm Width of ba...
Ormolu
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully designed antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of extremely fine qu...
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century William IV Period Tall Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Superb Tall William IV Period Figured Oak Open Library Bookcase, C1830 An exceptional early 19th-century William IV period tall open library bookcase in solid figured oak, of impres...
Oak
Antique William IV Side Table
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique William IV side table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1830-1840 period. It is of fine quality, with a slender and elegant design. The top has an unus...
Wood
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
$1,592Sale Price|20% Off
STUNNING ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD WiTH ORMOLU MOUNTED FEET SIDE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely William IV Rosewood side occasional table with exquisitely cast Ormolu mounted feet Please not...
Hardwood
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...
Other
William IV Pedestal Sideboard
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice large-scale William IV pedestal sideboard made of choice mahogany solids and crotch mahogany veneers. The sideboard still retains many o...
Mahogany
$3,240Sale Price|20% Off
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
$11,532Sale Price|30% Off
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...
Leather, Elm
William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod scrolled toe cabriole legs to the front and rear, the knees carved with addorsed 'C' scrolls, dressed with pendant foliates, the seat...
Mahogany
William IV Davenport Desk Slide Top 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV slide Davenport This Davenport is of a rather unusual construction Period 19th Century Having an arrangement of 6 oak lined graduated drawers to the front which retain the...
Oak
19th Century Mahogany Circular Dumbwaiter
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany three tier metamorphic circular dumbwaiter with a triangular platform base terminating on bun feet, circa 1830.
Mahogany
Antique William IV English Figured Mahogany Pedestal Tilt Top Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
An antique William IV English figured mahogany pedestal dining table of exceptional quality featuring a solid tilt top and raised on a bold central column with finely carved feet. Th...
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
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
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
$4,409Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fold Over Parlour Card Table, English, Games, Side, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fold-over parlour card table. An English, mahogany games or side table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Appealing William IV craftsmanship to this fi...
Mahogany
Antique Estate Chapel Organist's Stool, Scottish, Walnut Music Riser, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique estate chapel organist's stool. A Scottish, walnut and leather music riser stool in Gothic Revival taste, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Fascinating...
Leather, Walnut
William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London
Located in Norwich, GB
A William IV Skeleton clock of fine quality with two massive scroll plates sitting on rectangular, silvered plinths and standing on a mahogany base with block feet. Eight day doubl...
Brass
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 Century Cheval Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century William IV century cheval mirror. The reeded frame flanked by candleholders.
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
Mid 19th Century Rosewood Central Standing Buffet Shelves
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Unusual And Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century William IV Period Rosewood Central Freestanding Buffet, Or Shelves, Having Three Exceptionally Well Figured Tiers, Raised ...
Rosewood
$2,162 / 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
Very Fine Butter Dish, circa 1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Very Fine 19th century Butter Dish, circa 1835 Additional information: Date : William IV-Victoria c1835 Origin : England Bowl Features : Pillar moulded and miter cut Marks ...
Glass
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...
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century William IIII Flame Mahogany and Marquetry Library Table, circa 1835
Located in Central England, GB
A superb flame Mahogany and Marquetry early 19th C library table This beautiful library table dates to the William IIII Period, Circa 1835. It has a superb top which is veneered in book-matched flame mahogany with a broad band of exquisite foliate and scroll marquetry in ebony and satinwood. Further enhanced with a narrow cross banded boarder. The edge is also crossbanded to match. Below, there are two drawers to the front which are also veneered in flame mahogany with original gilt brass knobs. On the reverse there are two matching panels...
Mahogany
Pair of English William IV Gilt Bronze Pedestals with Round Platform Tops
Located in London, GB
A Pair of William IV Gilt Bronze Torchères Each of the tall stands with circular tops and engraved swags to the bowl, emerging from the lotus-leaf cast, tapering and reeded stem joi...
Brass, Bronze
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...
Marble
William IV Dumb Waiter Mahogany Bookcase Shelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany dumb waiter. circa 1920 Standing Upon Typical William IV Carved Feet and a Turned Stretcher. The End Supports Featuring Turned Roundels and Carved Detail. The...
Mahogany
Fine English William IV Carved Birdseye Maple and Rosewood Centre Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine English William IV Carved bird's-eye maple and rosewood centre table, circa 1835 Fitted with a inlaid scagliola top. measure: Height 29 in x diameter 42 in. Prov...
Wood
William IV Card Table Mahogany D End Console
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV early Nineteenth Century D end card table The tables opens to reveal a baize playing surface in good condition. The table has a wonderful patina which is testament to its ...
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Original Wall Bracket
Located in Norwich, GB
William IV bracket clock Fine mahogany drum head bracket clock standing on a raised moulded plinth and resting on pad feet. Inset central fl...
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
Antique William IV Style Walnut Display Cabinet, UK, 18th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This refined antique walnut display cabinet from the United Kingdom, 18th century, exemplifies the William IV style, celebrated for its balanced proportions and understated elegance....
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE 1830 LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN STOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare Antique original, William IV Circa 1830 large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leath...
Leather, Hardwood
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
$9,336Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAIR OF EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV FLAMED HARDWOOD CIRCA 1830 CLUB ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, recently reupholstered pair of rare circa 1830 William IV club armchairs with sublime Flamed ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Regency Maplewood Lyre-End Games Table, circa 1825
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regency maplewood lyre-end games table. The top reverses to show either a plain surface or a chessboard and removes to reveal a backgammon board. Gallery 3/4" high. dotsend enqui...
Maple
William IV Satinwood Occasional Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
William IV satinwood side table with slide. Top has brass gallery and ebony and boxwood stringing, with round moulded edge over a pullout slide with two brass handles. The apron ha...
Brass
William IV Mahogany Wellington Chest, Mid-19th Century, Circa 1840
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Well Figured Veneers Throughout, With Rectangular Top Over Concealed Friez...
Mahogany
$810Sale Price|40% Off
Pair of Mid-19th Century Greek Revival Cast Iron Scrolled Balcony Brackets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of cast iron architectural balcony brackets of impressive weight and delicate design. English or American, c. 1830.
Iron
William IV Two Tier Mahogany Table Attribruted to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV two tier mahogany table attribruted to Gillows, with two circular shelves, the top one with a dished edge, supported on a reeded and turn...
Mahogany
Extending Burr Oak Dining Table circa 1845
Located in London, GB
Extending Burr Oak Dining table circa 1845. Dimensions: Width: 5'/152 cm Length: 7'6''/224 cm Height: 30''/76 cm It shuts down to a small oval 6'/182 cm
Oak, Burl
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
Antique Satricial Hand Colored Etching Titled Monstrosities Of 1821
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Satirical hand colored etching titled Monstrosities of 1821 depicting a promenade in one of the London parks, displaying exaggerated fashions. Print created by George Cruikshank. Pub...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,708
William IV armchair
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
William IV armchair on wheels in green leather, UK, circa 1830.
Leather, Wood
William IV Library Table Rosewood Mahogany Serving Table Writing Desk Georgian
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and impressive William IV rosewood and mahogany library table in lovely antique condition. Made in England in the late-Georgian period around 1830 and with strong Biederme...
Mahogany, Rosewood
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
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
19th Century Framed Scottish Tapestry, Wool, William IV Style, Fair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century framed Scottish tapestry. This is a charming 19th century framed Scottish tapestry The tapestry is hand woven and set on a golden oa...
Wool
Antique 8ft6 William IV Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique William IV flame mahogany and decoratively crossbanded extending dining table, dating from Circa 1835. This amazing table can seat ten in comfort and ha...
Mahogany
Pair of English Brass Dragon Finial Andirons with Scrolled Leg & Paw Feet C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass flanking dragon finial andirons with decorative foliage plinths, original rear wrought iron spiral dog legs, and resting on scrolle...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$713Sale Price|20% Off
W1V Period Mahogany End Support Table
By Thomas King
Located in Dereham, GB
W1V Period Mahogany End Support Table, Plain Mahogany top, Inset Frieze with 4 turned finials, End Supports with carved mounts, Turned Mahogany Cross Stretcher, Sitting on Ar...
Mahogany
An unusual William IV amboyna and oak four drawer library table by Simpson
By Simpson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual William IV amboyna and oak four drawer library table by Simpson, the rectangular top with cut corners and a shaped frieze disguising two cushion drawers on each side, rais...
Amboyna
$3,363Sale Price|30% Off
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...
Hardwood, Walnut