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.
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
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
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
Pair of English Polished Steel and Nickel Silver Andirons. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel and nickel silver andirons with a urn top finial, twisted centered column, adjustable spit hooks, and terminating on sc...
Set William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Upholstered Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs. 19th Century These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical William IV Turned and Carved Tulip Front Legs With Sabre Back Legs. The Chairs Having a ...
Mahogany
William IV 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...
Rosewood
Architect's Plan Table in Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A rare William IV architect's plan table in mahogany, the top inset with gilt tooled leather above a hinged false drawer front revealing three baize lined trays, on carved bun feet a...
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
Early 19th Century English Regency Games Table by T & G Seddon
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine quality William IV rosewood card table stamped T & G Seddon with moulded edge and swivel top, silhouette end supports and raised on turned legs with castors. The legs pull in ...
Wood
$3,600Sale Price|34% Off
Late Regency William IV Carved Desserte Console or Server Sideboard
Located in Nashville, TN
With a fine shellac polish finish. The wood a nice warm cognac color and presents very well . In sturdy condition ,slight wear and some darkening to the richly carved paw feet (full...
Wood
Important Antique Restored William IV 1830 Occasional Side End Wine Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisitely carved Antique circa 1830 William IV Mahogany side occasional table. A very good looking well-made and decorative piece in origin...
Hardwood
William IV circa 1830 Antique Hardwood Lions Hairy Paw Centre Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1830 William IV Rosewood centre table A very good looking and well made antique centre table. This piece is as good and honest as they come, it has the original finish hence some light marks to the top, I can have it restored by my French polisher for the cost price, I have left it as it is because some like to see antiques in their original state first The feet are ornately carved Lion...
Hardwood
Antique Fine Quality Set of 4 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 reupholstere...
Rosewood
19th Century Overmantel Mirror with Elliptical Panels
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century overmantel mirror with elliptical panels crested with a floral and foliate motif. The side panels, with elliptical insert design, are flanked on either side by fluted and garlanded neo-classical style pillars topped...
Mirror, Giltwood
$3,895Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique 1830 William iv Cockfighting Brown Leather Chair Original Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this important handmade made in England circa 1830 William IV Cockfighting armchair. This really is an exquisite armchair, it is pure art furni...
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Pole Screen, English, Adjustable Fireside Heat Reflector, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pole screen. An English, rosewood and glass embroidered fireside heat reflector, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. ...
Glass, Rosewood
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
$3,617Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
19th Century William IV Mahogany Étagère
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV mahogany étagère, colloquially referred to as a ‘whatnot’, with four square shelves above single base drawer with turned knobs, ...
Mahogany
$10,200 / set
1930's French Upholstered Striped Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Sophisticated pair of French lounge chairs circa 1930. Stylish with high backs, rolled arms and turned legs finished with castors. Newly upholstered in Perennials Tatton Stripe.
Metal
Pair of Stunning Original 1830 William IV Hardwood Mirrored Top Side Lamp Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original William IV circa 1830 hardwood mirrored top side tables A very fine and rare pair of tables, the timber patina is...
Hardwood
$9,461Sale 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
William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Gillows Legs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful set of william IV mahogany 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...
Mahogany
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
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This exquisite writing table is constructed from solid mahogany and features a rectangular t...
Leather, Mahogany
$14,087Sale Price|25% Off
Finest Quality Antique 1830 Flamed Hardwood Wellington Chest of Drawers Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important, hand made in England, flamed Mahogany Wellington chest of drawers with bookcase middle This is one of the finest quality antiques I...
Hardwood
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...
Brass
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
Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies hobby table. An English, rosewood drop leaf sewing or parlour table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Fascinatingly appointed sewing table with...
Rosewood
$4,174Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Mahogany
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
Pair of Fine Goncalo Alves Tea Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of William IV tea tables, with book matched veneered tops in the rare Goncalo Alves, or Brazilian tiger wood, the mirror image of the other. The folding tops are mounted on sw...
Wood
An Extremely Rare William IV Travelling Scent Flask by Archibald Douglas, 1835
By Archibald Douglas
Located in London, GB
An Extremely Rare William IV Travelling Scent Flask Made in London in 1835 by Archibald Douglas. The Scent Flask is plain in design and narrow rectangular in form. The screw on cove...
William IV Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An elegant and architectural William IV statuary marble chimneypiece, the stepped frieze raised on double pilaster jambs on block feet. Restored, polished and ready to install. Dim...
Statuary Marble
William IV Amboyna and Rosewood Table/ Jardiniere
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV amboyna and rosewood table / jardiniere, in two sections with a fitted circular cover above a sloping bowl enclosing a replaced brass lining, bold gadrooning to the unde...
Rosewood, Amboyna
$3,408Sale 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
William IV Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in Birmingham by Joseph Willmore, 1836
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine William IV Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in Birmingham in 1836 by Joseph Willmore. The Nutmeg Grater is of a large size, with reeded rounded sides. The hinged cover is engra...
Pair William IV Chairs, Antique Mahogany Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Mahogany William IV side chairs. These pretty chairs stand on ring turned and carved front legs with sabre back legs. Having serpentine shaped seat fronts (the seats have r...
Mahogany
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
A William IV Antique Register Grate by Carron, early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An ornately decorated Register Grate in the manner of the William IV, made by the Carron Foundry in Falkirk. Scottish early 19th Century. External Height: 38″ – 96.5 cm External Wid...
Iron
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
Pair William IV Window Seats Stools
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of William IV window seats These wonderful seats stand upon typical william iv ring turned and carved legs, the carvings being of a tulip form 19th Century The seats feature tur...
Wood
$5,008Sale Price|40% Off
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct William IV circa 1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest This chair...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,552Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Other
19th Century English Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English early 19th-century desk box exudes a refined charm with its dark wood construction and functional design, including a thin wide drawer and a set of upper compartments ac...
Wood
$3,078Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Restored William iv Period circa 1830 Wingback Brown Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very uniquely shaped, Circa 1830 William IV, brown leather and Mahogany Wingback armchair with ornately carved frame A simply glorious pie...
Leather, Hardwood
William IV Cabinet Sideboard Burr Walnut 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A very unusual William IV side cabinet featuring the highest quality burr walnut veneers Period William IV - 19th century Standing upon a plinth base with 2 working cupboards The cup...
Walnut
$3,130Sale Price|40% Off
William IV circa 1830 Cuban Hardwood Ornately Cared Sideboard Wine Cellar
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1830 William IV Cuban mahogany wine cellar sideboard A very fine and significant piece of...
Hardwood
William IV Console Table Antique Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany William IV Console Table. This Console Table Stands Upon Ring Turned Legs With Typical William IV Decoration. 19th Century The Upstand Being of Carved and Shaped Form. Prese...
Mahogany
William IV Yew Wood Centre Table, Carved Design, England, Circa 1830
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...
Yew
$8,849Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM IV LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS UNIQUE UPHOLSTERY
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith William IV RRP £16,000 Library armchairs with stunning upholstery Pleas...
Upholstery
$17,500
Georgian Swivel Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual Georgian desk chair with a half round back on a swivelling base. Substantial mahogany construction with a show-wood burl arms a...
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Leather, Rosewood
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.
Mahogany
$10,435Sale Price|25% Off
IMPORTANT CARVED BOOKCASE CABiNET FROM THE BATE COLLECTION IN OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand carved with Musical instruments, library bookcase cabinet, made for Charles T...
Glass, Oak
Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime William IV Hardwood occasional side table with display case top featuring Grand Tour Cameo’s A ver...
Hardwood, Glass
$7,652 / set
Set of Antique English Rosewood Side Tables
Located in London, GB
These side tables come as a set of four: their sizes allow for them to be stacked on top of each other as well as used separately. They are crafted from rosewood and date from early ...
Rosewood
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 ...
Rosewood