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
A William IV Caddy Spoon, John Lawrence & Co, Birmingham, 1834
Located in London, GB
A William IV Caddy Spoon, John Lawrence & Co, Birmingham, 1834
The fiddle pattern handle engraved with foliate motifs and the bowl with a pretty floral spray. Made in Birmingham
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
A Large William IV Yew Wood Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large William IV 'Antiquarian' Yew Wood Centre Table.
The impressive centre table is of large proportions. The circular top is veneered in radiating segments with ebony and boxwo...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Yew
Early 19th Century William IV Period Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An untouched early 19th-century William IV period flamed mahogany 4-door library bookcase. It features a square-cornered, moulded, stepped breakfront cornice above four astragal-glaz...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
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.
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20th Century William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period 1830-37 Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
3 quarter Gallery Back
Good Figured Cedar Top
Two Drawers with Wood Knobs
Shaped End Supports Stylized Tulips
Cross Stretcher to st...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Blue & White plate 8.25” Staffordshire Transferware “Whampoa Pattern”
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White plate 8.25” Staffordshire Transferware “Whampoa Pattern”
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William lV shaped mahogany library chair of generous proportions. Reupholstered in our own workshops in distressed burgundy leather. Raised on turned legs and brass casters.
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Early 18th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mahogany William IV Mirror - Swing Dressing Mirrors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good William IV mahogany swing mirror.
19th Century
having turned bun feet and applied roundrells to the base.
Featuring a ring turned sockel and ring turned supports.
The mirror...
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19th Century 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
Vintage English William IV Style Button Tufted Leather Swivel Armchair by Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English William IV Style Mahogany "Brandy" button tufted leather swivel armchair By Baker.
Gorgeous vintage English William IV style mah...
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Late 20th Century American William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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 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
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
Antique William IV Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique William IV leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
This is of wonderful quality, it...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV rosewood card/side table having a quality rosewood fold over swizzle top opening to reveal a round green baize. The rosewood frieze has been beautifully sh...
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19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Masons Ironstone large Punch Bowl in Curled Leaf & Flower Basket ptn, circa 1838
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Large twin Handled open Punch Bowl made by Mason's Ironstone in a beautiful pattern called: Curled Leaf and flower Basket, made in the early 19th century, William 1Vth peri...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
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
Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Matching Pair of William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space.
Height to arms 67.5cm
H...
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20th Century British William IV Furniture
Materials
Damask
English Leather Book Hinged Decanter Set with Fitted Bottle & Glasses, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English leather book hinged hideaway decanter set with original fitted interior gilt bottle and glasses, Mid-19th Century
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century English Mahogany Dining Table, likely by Gillows
Located in Richmond, VA
Impressive size and scale on this period 19th century English mahogany dining table, likely by made by Gillows in the 1st half of the 19th century. The table comes together similarly...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
WILLIAM 1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine W1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
Quality Figured Mahogany veneer on top & Drawer fronts,
Original locks, turned mahogany drawer knobs,
Pair Pilasters...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,261 Sale Price
20% Off
"Tatum" by Lee Stanton William IV Style Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tatum by Lee Stanton Editions. Tufted straight-back William IV style sofa sofa with tapered legs and straight arms, upholstered in Belgian cream colore...
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21st Century and Contemporary William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$8,500 / item
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...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
William IV Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English gilt bronze 12-light chandelier, in the manner of Thomas Messenger of Birmingham, having chased foliate crown, over four chains supporting scrolled foliate arms, th...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass bound and inlaid burled walnut travel desk of large size and with double hinges. The first section lifts to a vertical position with document storage in the lid, the second sec...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
An Early 19th Century Brass Four Arm Colza Chandelier
Located in London, GB
English circa 1840
A mid nineteenth century brass Colza chandelier with four candle arms, the central bowl and arms with stylised foliage.
Height 68.00cm
Diameter 76.00cm
Please ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Staffordshire 8.25 Plate "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware Ceramic
Located in Huntington, NY
Staffordshire 8.25 Plate "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware Ceramic
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Blue & White Pearlware Pottery Humidor "A Present for Mr. Capes 1834"
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare dated & inscribed William IV period Pearlware blue & white pottery humidor/ tobacco jar & cover, 1834.
The jar with a pronounced dome or bell shaped cover mounted with an...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pearlware
Blue & White Tureen & Platter “India Temple” Pattern
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Tureen & Platter “India Temple” Pattern
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Quality Pair of Antique William IV Carved Hardwood Side/Desk Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Suffolk, GB
A quality pair of antique William IV carved hardwood side/desk chairs. This pair has a very attractively carved top rail and centre splat. They have been tastefully reupholstered in ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Set of Four Animal Stone Lithographs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing set of four 19th century hand colored stone lithographs depicting animal species by the prolific Swiss artist and print maker Karl Joseph Brodtmann. Presented under glass ...
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$5,950 / set
19th Century Mahogany X Frame Stool
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany X frame stool with comfortable upholstered seat, scrolling supports and shaped stretchers
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Amboyna
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
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Work Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV rosewood work box having a quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a storage compartment, shaped frieze and raised on a shaped pedestal column standing on a platform base with quality carved rosewood scrolled...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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.
Our workshops inspects, repairs, and restores all our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Rosewood Centre Table.
Circa 19th Century
This Table Stands Upon a Quatrefoil Base with Carved Feet and a Shaped Column.
The Top of the Table Being of an Octagonal Form an...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
ANTIQUE 1838 ORIGINAL EARLY ViCTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER IN THE PERIOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1838 dated needlework sampler made in the second year of Queen Victoria's reign
I ha...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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
Sauce Tureen, Ridgway Staffordshire
Located in Huntington, NY
Sauce Tureen, Ridgway Staffordshire
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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Late 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English 19th century needlework and hand painted silk picture, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
This exceptional needlework dates to the early 19th century and is a master class in the art of needlework. It incorporates many different types of thread and complicated stitches co...
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Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Blue & White Dish Staffordshire Whampoa Pattern Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Dish Staffordshire Whampoa Pattern Transferware
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV rosewood card/side table having a splendid figured rosewood crossbanded top which lifts up and swivels to reveal the original green baize interior, rosewoo...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
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...
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2010s British William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Very Good Pair of William IV Cut Glass Spirit Decanters, England circa 1835
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Both ovoid glass bodies exhibiting a slight greyish hue that is consistent with the period, decorated with scalloped & diamond cut detail, rising to faceted ringed necks fitted with ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Mahogany Dining Table with Lions Paw Feet, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
William IV mahogany dining table with lions paw feet, 19th century.
Exceptionally well built late 19th century mahogany dining table.
This ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of William IV Card Tables
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of William IV card tables. Solid and veneered rosewood with classical carved decoration.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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