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
William IV Rosewood Chaise Longue Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV rosewood chaise longue attributed to Gillows, with deeply carved scroll terminals and arms, and turned tapering legs on disguised castors.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany Extending Dining Table.
This Table is Raised upon Octagonal and Ring Turned Legs with Original Brass Castors.
Circa 19th century
The Table Extends by way of a Pul...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Secretaire Cabinet in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4699 in quality William IV secretaire chiffonier, having oblong top and secretaire section with pigeon holes, small drawers and leather writing surface above cupboard door with ple...
Category
1730s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood And Brass Studded Detailing Upon Brass Castors 1800's
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,126 Sale Price
55% Off
William IV Rosewood Library Table
Located in King's Lynn, GB
William IV (1830-1837) Rosewood Library Table with a rectangular top, two frieze drawers and two dummy drawers on the reverse, raised on baluster supports on turned feet.
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARLEY TWIST FRAME LEATHER 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 faded oxblo...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$4,105 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$8,753 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat. The carved splat features C-Scr...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR PIETRA DURA BIRDS SPECiMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important William IV Circa 1830 fully restored, Flamed Mahogany centre table with stunning Pietra Dura ...
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1830s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
$16,422 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Rosewood
English Lead Sundial On Painted Wood Base . Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead sundial resting on fluted painted circular wood base. Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s British Antique William IV Furniture
Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV quality figured mahogany tea table having a quality figured mahogany fold over top opening to reveal a polished figured mahogany inside, carved mahogany frieze sup...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique Irish Silver Teapot, Dublin 1835 Patrick Laughlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Irish Silver Teapot, Dublin 1835 Patrick Laughlin. Large circular bombe form with repoussé and embossed foliage decoration on partial stippled background, rich foliage leaf c...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Late 18th Century Baluster Form Facetted Blue Glass Decanters
Located in London, by appointment only
A pair of late 18th century baluster form facetted blue glass decanters. The diamond cut bodies are further enhanced with swags of gilt foliate ornament suspended on ribbons. They re...
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Early 19th Century Polish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mason's Ironstone Tureen & Cover Fence in Prunus & Plantain Pattern, Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an Ironstone Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1825 to 1840.
This is a rare shape piece in a rare pattern.
This tureen and its lid are well potted in a circular shape with moulded handles to the base. The lid has a top knop or knob shapes as a flower head.
This is a listed pattern, probably printed initially, then hand painted. The pattern is called "Fence, prunus and Plantain" and is a detailed chinoiserie Mason's pattern, as illustrated on page 96 in The Mason's collectors Club book " A Guide to Mason's patent Ironstone patterns, circa 1813-circa 1848".
Both the base and the lid are marked with one of Mason's rarer recorded stating Fenton Stone Works...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
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
$13,138 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1850s Swedish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,052 / set
William IV period Mahogany Round Tilt-Top Dining Table Carved Claw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
William IV period Walnut Round Tilt-Top Dining Table
Carved Feet on Pedestal Base
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
Located in New Orleans, LA
The unbridled boldness of William IV-period silver design is on full display in this grand silver gilt inkstand by William Bateman II. Hailing from one of the most legendary silversm...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
$3,010 Sale Price
20% Off
William IV Rosewood Duet Music Stand
By John Claudius Loudon
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV Rosewood Duet Music Stand simple ratchet design lectern with adjustable height ring turned and reeded pedestal column above a faceted collar above a solid rosewood circula...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Giltwood
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 Dining Table Mahogany Extending
Located in Potters Bar, GB
10 - 12 Seat William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table.
This Quality Dining Table Stands upon Faceted Legs with Original Brass Castors.
19th century
The Table Extends by Way of a Pu...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Child’s Armchair and Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique William IV quality mahogany child’s armchair and stand having a quality arched shaped top rail and splat to the centre of the back, shaped scrolled open arms, newly r...
Category
19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Flamed Hardwood Pedestal from Princess Diana's Family Home Spencer House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal house antiques.
Royal house antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany Pedestal stand with small coat rail from Princess Diana Spencer’s London family home Spencer House...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$7,609 Sale Price
20% Off
Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt
Located in Amersham, GB
A miniature carriage clock timepiece by Thomas Cole and his brother James Fergusson Cole. The eight day single fusee movement with english lever escapement.
The case is decorated with the ‘Rose and Trellis’ pattern as seen on another of Coles clocks retailed by Edward Dent with the same handle and case construction ( JB Hawkins, “The Hawkins Pictorial Survey of Cole Clocks...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel, Ormolu
19th Century Antique William IV Mahogany Tea/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV mahogany tea/side table having a marvelous mahogany round cornered swivel top opening to reveal a quality figured mahogany inside with a round cornered sha...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign torchere. An English, rosewood side table or planter stand with Chinese taste, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Exceptional example of campa...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Antique William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano Stool with Decorative Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano stool
A very good looking and well-made piano stool, its exactly what collectors ar...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,642 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 19th century knee hole desk in pollard oak. Rectangular top above three oak lined drawers, above three cupboards, all standing on eight bun feet with brass castors. Warm rich colour and patina! Exceptional quality!
The dimensions are:
Height: 78cm (30.7in)
Width: 150cm (59.1in)
Depth: 68cm (26.8in)
This William IV period antique pollard oak bureau or desk remains structurally solid and sound, with the drawers running well. Overall, a clean example with lovely working space. In good antique condition throughout with minor signs of age.
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English burl walnut Davenport desk with carved floral fret work, hinged lid revealing fitted interior with original ink wells, leather hinged writing surface with four fitted interio...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
A William IV Carved Mahogany and Caned Library Chair
Located in London, GB
With curved supported back
Height: 79.5 cm, 31 1/4″
Width: 65 cm, 25 5/8″
Depth: 53.5 cm, 21″
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century William IV Rosewood Rectangular Side Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century William IV Rosewood Rectangular Side Table raised on chamfered rosewood column and rosewood tripod base with bun feet.
Circa: 1830
Dimensions:
Height: 28.5 inches – 7...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century William IV style White Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century White William IV style Chesterfield Sofa with new upholstery on casters
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
William IV Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous William IV freestanding desk with dummy drawers on the rear
Period William IV circa 1820
Leather writing surface with gilt embossed edges
Clean, elegant and practical piece ...
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1820s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV mahogany freestanding five tier whatnot with five mahogany tiers supported by four unusual, elegant shaped turned supports standing on turned feet.
A wonderful ex...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
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, ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Three Compartmental Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century three compartmental overmantle mirror. The mirror with three carved columns with detailed foliage design at the top edges.
Category
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
William IV Style Rosewood Console Table
Located in Astoria, NY
William IV Style Rosewood Console Table, 20th century, with carved paw feet supports. 36" H x 52" W x 18.5" D. Provenance: From an 850 Park Avenue Collection.
Category
20th Century William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
English William IV Period Satinwood & Leather Library Steps, 3rdq 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the form of a rectangular box raised on turned legs, the top and pull-out step with stenciled leather insets, the interior lined in green velvet, depth with step extended 23.5 inches
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Amboyna
19th Century Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard William IV Period 19th century. Twin Pedestal Mahogany Sideboard having true to period solid mahogany wood boards make up much of the piece. ...
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1840s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Side Table or Guerindon Spectacular, Spain 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th century pedestal base end table or Guerindon William IV Style
Tabletop in hexagonal shape, scalloped supported on three carved legs
The top is authentically Spanish, the base...
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19th Century Spanish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Highly Unusual William IV Column Chimneypiece in Fine European Black Marble
Located in London, GB
The body of the chimneypiece is carved from solid Belgium Black finished in a high polish, punctuated by tapering Doric columns that are unpolished, and the opening framed by Irish K...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
William IV Period English Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 200 year old English William IV Period rosewood and mahogany sewing stand work table with beautifully aged warm rustic patina. circa 1830s
Combining sophisticated e...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
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...
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique William IV carved mahogany wine cooler in a sarcophagus shape boasting fabulous quality expertly carved lift up lid, original fitted interior, beautiful carved mouldings...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
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
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 ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century, William IV Period Walnut and Leather Ottoman
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality early 19th century, William IV period walnut and leather ottoman. Deep red coloured buttoned leather seat above a well figured walnut and leather panelled base with tu...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Piano Stool Revolving Chair Seat Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Revolving Piano Stool.
19th Century
This Rather Elegant Piano Stool Stands upon Turned and Shaped Front Legs with Sabre Back Legs.
The Recently Reupholstered Seat...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Circa 1835 William IV English Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 William IV period chest of drawers, English. French commode form & taste. Exceptional S-scroll pilasters flank 3 long drawers with floret carved turned wooden pulls, below...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV 19th century flip top side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William iv 19th century palisander work table, circa 1830.
Made from stunning palisander with a rectangular top that rotates and flips open to form a bigger surface. Single silk lin...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Palisander
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 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.