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.
Find a collection of authentic William IV tables, armchairs, decorative objects and other 19th-century furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.
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Style: William IV
19th Century Pair of William IV Twin Handled Stools
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of mahogany William IV twin-handled stools raised on simple sabre legs topped with rounded, carved finals. The seats have recently been ...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of William IV adjustable mahogany library armchairs, by George Minter, one dated 1832, each with adjustable buttoned leather-upholstered backs, seats and armrests, the seats w...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
19th century William IV carved mahogany sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century William IV carved mahogany sideboard circa 1835
Good quality mahogany sideboard circa 1835. Lovely rich color. Main feature is the deeply carved stylized floral/shell c...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Important William IV circa 1830 Pembroke Extending Table Exquisite Carved Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made and important William IV Rosewood Pembroke table with exquisite timbers and ornate carvings
This is a wonderful find, most ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
English Mahogany William IV Carved Mahogany Library Console Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Handsome hand carved Mahogany library table on casters, ,1830-1840. Fine detail carving with sturdy scrolling legs united by stretcher. Dovetailed drawers. Recently French polished. ...
Category
1830s 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
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835
Additional Information:
Heading: Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs
Date : c1835
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
William IV Period Mahogany Table - Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely dining room table from the first part of the 19th century, William IV period, in solid mahogany.
Rectangular top with rounded corners in solid mahogany with a fluted edge wit...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
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.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
19th century William IV carved mahogany pole screen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century william iv mahogany pole screen, circa 1830
Framed original tapestry depicting a young lady outside with a dog. Frame with gilt slip. Supported by a turned and carved s...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Glass, Mahogany
Solid Polished Brass Candlestick Lamp Frosted Glass Petal shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
A quality polished solid brass candlestick accent lamp with a handmade frosted glass petal shade and gold candle drip sleeve. In-line switch and long cord....
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1980s American Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV period rosewood writing table, Circa 1830.
Galleried top with leather and on original casters.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
A William IV Birdseye Maple Tiered Bedside Table
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840
A fine early nineteenth century birds eye maple bedside table of excellent colour, with stylised finials and single drawer to frieze, all supported on brass cast...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Antique English Mahogany Sideboard Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English sideboard handcrafted in mahogany featuring a gallery around the top with plate grooves and carved twisted rope edges on a case with three drawers and t...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Quality Set of 4 Antique William IV Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Finest quality set of 4 antique William IV rosewood carved dining chairs having an ornate carved shaped back and carved centre splat. Drop in seats which have been newly reupholstered with quality fabric. They stand on attractive shaped reeded tulip legs...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
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
Pair of William IV Canterburys
Located in London, GB
A pair of William IV canterburys.
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs with leaf-carved shaped backs above rounded seats; raised on ring turned tapering legs - 14.5"w x 17"d x 32"h (17" to the seat)
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IVth Mason’s Porcelain Desert Tureen or Sucrier Pattern 223, circa 1830
By C.J. Mason 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English porcelain Sauce Tureen or Sucrier, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-1835.
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1830s 7 Pcs William IV Brass and Steel Fireplace Tools on Marble Stand Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A set William IV brass and steel Fireplace tools on marble stand, Set of 7, Circa. 1830s
Set consist of a Tong, a poker, a shovel, two brass toasting forks...
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Early 19th Century American Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel, Iron
Blue & White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “
HEIGHT 7.5"
DEPTH 8.25
WIDTH 6.5
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Clock, Longcase, English William IV Mahogany Striking, Early 19th Century, 1800s!!
English William IV mahogany longcase clock,...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Victorian Antique Porcelain Mantel Clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London
By Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy
Located in Devon, GB
A fine early 19th century Coalport Porcelain cased timepiece by this famous maker.
The elaborate pink ground porcelain case is set with exotic birds and flowers on scroll feet, wi...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A William Iv Rosewood And Parcel Gilt Console Table
Located in London, GB
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the William IV rosewood and parcel gilt console table, a stunning piece that reflects the opulence of its era. Crafted with lappet scroll supports, the rich rosewood embodies the skilled craftsmanship of William IV furniture...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Giltwood
Set of 4 William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of 4 William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs with Gillows Reeded Leg (plus 1 free) - Almost certainly from the Gillows workshop in Lancaster the Top Back Rail with Tulip Pediment, the ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Fine Pair of Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Console Tables
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine pair of antique William IV quality mahogany console tables having quality mahogany rectangular shape tops with reeded edges above a carved and reeded frieze supported by two mah...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique William III Oak Linen Chest Trunk 18th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Antique oak chest trunk dating in the period of William III 1700's.
This English linen chest trunk made of solid oak wood and metal joints.
With some nice sculptural details in the...
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18th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Pedestal Card Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century William IV mahogany pedestal card table, it has four down-swept legs which terminate on original brass casters. The top is cross-banded and swivels to reveal an in...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 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...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Teapoy English William iv Rosewood Work Box, 19th Century, circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique teapoy, an English, William IV, rosewood work box dating to the early 19th century, circa 1835.
Superb color in the polished rosew...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Blue & White Bowel “Whampoa Pattern “
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Bowel “Whampoa Pattern “
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
William IVth PAIR-(A) of C J Masons Cups & Saucers Porcelain Ptn 223, Ca 1830
By C.J. Mason 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English, PAIR of porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Georgian Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
With a Fitted Sewing Box Interior
From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box. The Rosewood box of rectangular form extensively inla...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Tilt-Top Table with Paint Finish
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Round 19th Century English William IV table with tilt-top mechanism.
This table has been ingeniously updated and painted with this geometric design of the face of a compass and featu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
William IV Rosewood Card Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV Rosewood Folding Swivel Top Pedestal Card Table with octagonal baluster column leading to splayed base supported on scroll feet with brass blind castors , circa 1835 - 36"...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Large Masons Ironstone 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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Group of Three Framed Antique Watercolors of Birds, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty group of three 19th Century watercolors on paper of exotic birds including parrots and a toucan executed in a naturalist style, signed E A Roper, dated 1833 to 1845 and present...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London
By Johnson
Located in Amersham, GB
An extremely small single fusee bracket clock in a scalloped mahogany case. The eight day movement having a half deadbeat escapement with a T bar pendulum with hold fast, is beautifu...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
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 Rosewood and Gilt Center Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William IV period rosewood, faux rosewood and giltwood center/library table with leather top, the top having gadrooned edge, black gilt tooled leather top having Greek key patte...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Rosewood Waterfall Side Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century William IV Period Rosewood Waterfall Type Side Cabinet, Of Extremely Unusual Design, Having Attractive Stepped Shelves To Top, With Elegant Scrol...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Fine Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique William IV rosewood card/side table with a fantastic figured rosewood top that lifts up and swivels to reveal a green baize interior, super carved frieze supported by a ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
W1V Period Mahogany Carved Lamp Table
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine William 1V Period Mahogany Carved Lamp Table
Circular dish Shaped top, 34cm diameter
Pedestal with Tulip carved detail
Triform shaped platform base,
3 Carved Scroll shaped feet
...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
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 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...
Category
1840s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rare William IV Leather Reclining Bergere Library Chair On Original Brass Castor
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Brown Leather Button Back Mahogany Reclining Adjustable Library Chair, On Original Brass Castors, With A Studded Brass Border.
In The Style Of Gillows.
Heig...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Burl Walnut & Figural Cherub Wedgewood Letter Box with Mounts, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Burl walnut and figural cherub wedge-wood hinged letter box with compartmentalized fitted interior, locking mechanism with key, decorative circular rope motif, and original e...
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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