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
Fine Quality William IV Mahogany Button Back Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A fine quality William IV mahogany button back chair
This is a superbly comfortable arm chair, it has a curved deeply buttoned back, the chair is...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
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 ...
Category
1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Rosewood
Welsh Pine Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C Welsh pine cricket table. Good colour. 1830.
Dimensions
30 inches (76 cms) High
28 inches (71 cms) Diameter.
Category
Early 19th Century Welsh Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
William IV Rosewood Sheet Music Canterbury Table, England, circa 1835
Located in San Francisco, CA
William IV English rosewood sheet music Canterbury table in good original condition, circa 1835. This attractive and useful magazine rack (originally ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
William IV Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4164 William IV mahogany cheval mirror, having fine carving to top and original mirror plate in flamed mahogany frame, all in turned and acanthus carved supports fitted with brass ...
Category
1830s Great Britain (UK) Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality William IV mahogany glazed bureau bookcase, circa 1835, 19th century.
We have a key for the bookcase and a small internal door on...
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century William IV Rosewood Chess Top Sewing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality early 19th century antique freestanding William IV rosewood chess top sewing table having a quality rosewood inlaid chess top, one long drawer to the...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
William IV Mahogany Window Seat with Scrolling Arms
Located in London, GB
A fine mid 19th century mahogany window seat with scrolling arms carved throughout with fine foliate designs, turned legs with stylized acanthus. The horsehair upholstered seat, now ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Large Quality Antique William IV Centre/Tilt Top Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century large quality antique William IV centre/tilt top table having an impressive quality mahogany top supported by a glorious hexagonal column and standing on a platform base...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Early William IV Mahogany Bergère Armchair of Large Scale with Original Leather
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William IV mahogany bergere armchair with curved bar 'paper scroll' top rail cane panel back and sides with scroll arm supports, the cane panel seat with the original buttoned leat...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Early 19C British Rosewood Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows circa 1830.
A Davenport is a type of writ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Framed Scottish Tapestry
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century framed Scottish tapestry.
This is a charming 19th century framed Scottish tapestry
The tapestry is hand woven and set on a golden oa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wool
Original Antique 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Oil on canvas, portrait of an aristocratic lady. The woman is sitting in a red armchair with a quiet gaze wearing embroidered trim dress with white lace...
Category
1830s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
Set of Six English Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs, C.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six English carved rosewood dining chairs, c.1850
Gorgeous mid 19th century hand carved dining chairs with drop in se...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of William IV Mahogany Open Two-Sided Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Willian IV (circa 1890) light mahogany two-sided open bookcases with column sides and 4 shelves trimmed with scalloped red leather & embo...
Category
1890s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood Free-Standing End Support Table Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV rosewood free-standing end support table attributed to Gillows, the rectangular top with the original leather and an ormolu gallery on three sides, all above a single di...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
English Mid-19th Century Steel Milner's of Liverpool Firesafe on Custom Stand
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century firesafe in steel with brass plaques and key by Milner's of Liverpool. This early patented firesafe is a rarity. It has its original brass Milner's coat of arms on the front as well as a plaque declaring its date and safety. It presently sits in a custom made painted stand. There is a dent in the brass coat of arms...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835.
Presented in good antique condition commensurate of age.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rare Pair of Huge William IV 1830 Flamed Hardwood Side Cabinets Campaign Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare, original William IV oversized side cupboards with Lion hairy paw feet
These are exquisite, I’ve honestly never ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
William IV Mahogany Serving Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This English cupboard has carvings in high relief on the crest, frieze, and doors.
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Mahogany Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV mahogany stool having a pretty mahogany freize and standing on beautiful octagonal turned and shaped tapering legs.
In ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
Located in GB
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...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Georgian/Victorian Silver Cutlery for Six
Located in Cornwall, GB
A very good part silver table service or canteen for six people in fiddle and thread pattern, consisting of six serving or tablespoons, six table forks, six dessert forks, six dessert spoons, eight dinner knives, six dessert knives, six butter knives, two basting spoons, two ladles, and a soup ladle.
All made predominantly by George Adams and hallmarked as follows: table spoons London 1842, table forks London 1828 by William Chawner, dessert forks London 1855, dessert spoons London 1845, basting spoons London 1845, ladles London 1875, soup ladle London 1831 by John, Henry and Charles Lias. The dinner and dessert knives have filled silver handles and marked for Sheffield from the 1990s. They have stainless steel blades. The butter knives have filled silver handles marked for Sheffield 1932 by Barker Bros. These also have stainless steel blades.
All the pieces are in superb condition. There is no more than expected wear to any of the pieces and all hallmarks are clear and legible. All the spoons have good bowls with no misshaping or wear to the tips. Fork tines show some wear, more so to the dessert forks. Some of the pieces are crested with a lion rampant and some are monogrammed. George Adams worked for the Chawner company as obviously did William Chawner. Chawner's was the most important mid-19th century cutlery...
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1840s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Hand Carved Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved mahogany hall chairs with armorial backs, hand-turned legs and solid mahogany seats. The chairs with original finish which have been French polished to show a warm...
Category
1870s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV circa 1830 Cuban Hardwood Ornately Cared Sideboard Wine Cellar
Located in GB
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Very Fine circa 1835 William IV Antique Pollard Oak Folding Card Pedestal Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original circa 1835 William IV Pollard oak carved fold over card table with JC Patent stamped porcelain castors
A William IV poll...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An exquisite antique William IV flame mahogany drop leaf work table, circa 1830 in date.
The drop-leaf top with rounded corners supported by fly brackets ornamented with foliate scr...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Sublime Antique William IV circa 1830 Flamed Hardwood Single Drawer Side Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique William IV circa 1830 flamed mahogany single drawer side table with fluted pedestal base
In the world of fine furniture this...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Pair of William IV Mahogany Library Bookcases
Located in London, GB
Bookcases with grill doors on plinth bases, English, circa 1835.
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Original Wall Bracket
Located in Norwich, GB
William IV bracket clock
Fine mahogany drum head bracket clock standing on a raised moulded plinth and resting on pad feet. Inset central fl...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Great 19th century English mahogany table on a pedestal base with three carved feet.
At 54" this table is great for a breakfast...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Maplewood Lyre-End Games Table, circa 1825
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regency maplewood lyre-end games table. The top reverses to show either a plain surface or a chessboard and removes to reveal a backgammon board. Gallery 3/4" high.
dotsend enqui...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Maple
Antique William IV Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large, 72cm, beautiful English William IV table lamp, circa 1835 in date.
The striking lamp features the original glass receiver, classic William IV design and has been converte...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular cocuswood cross-banded satine top above a central frieze drawer flanked to either side with three further drawers around a recess on foliate-carved cabriole legs with...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English William IV Armchair
Located in Wilson, NC
English William IV armchair has a carved crest rail framing a flame grained mahogany panel. The front legs are fluted, and the arms have a scrolled shaping....
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
An Elegant William IV Gilt Bronze Mounted Cellarette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant William IV gilt bronze mounted cellarette, 2nd quarter of the 19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
English William IV Burled Walnut Canterbury with Single Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English William IV burled walnut Canterbury with single lower drawer, splendid pierce carved lyre ends and gallery, turned central column dividers, all supported on turned leg...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Nathaniel Mills
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine William IV silver gilt vinaigrette, of slender rounded rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, foliate thumb-piece, the interior with a silver gilt pierced and engraved foliate grille.
Maker: Nathaniel Mills...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Monumental 19th Century William IV Mahogany Sideboard Console Dry Bar Barback
Located in Dayton, OH
Solid mahogany monumental English sideboard or breakfront with flame mahogany veneers, circa 1820s. Features a large serpentine carved backsplash and...
Category
1820s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Writing Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A small William IV mahogany writing on turned and reeded legs, 2 mahogany lined drawers with false drawers on the back and a fitted good quality green hide
...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
English Marble-Top Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small round marble topped painted oak lamp table, 1840.
Dimensions:
29 inches (74 cms) high
25 inches (64 cms) diameter.
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a quality William IV antique rosewood card/side table with a lovely figured rosewood crossbanded top that lifts up and swivels to reveal the original green baize interior, ro...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
William IV Mahogany Console Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4791 Superb William IV hall table in mahogany, having very attractive granite top above a figured mahogany frieze enclosing a mahogany lined drawer, standing on tapering carved col...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 10 Antique English William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs by J Proctor
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fantastic set of ten William IV mahogany dining chairs dating to circa 1830 and by J Proctor. Made from the best quality dense and finely figured mahogany these are heavier than standard chairs of this model, the waisted balloon back with a deep concave shaped toprail centred by a carved anthemion or palmette. The more desirable stuff-over type seats are covered in a woven burgundy coloured fabric edged with matching braid and are firmly filled, standing on turned and tulip carved front legs with substantial sabre shaped rear legs. Each stamped ‘J Proctor’ and ‘1063’ to the underside.
In good condition with a deep rich colour to the timber and the original finish, some dents and marks consistent with age and use.
There is a James Proctor recorded as a cabinetmaker in Lancaster circa 1818 and the Gillows archive lists a James Proctor listed as a journeyman in the 18th century, there is also a John...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Quality William IV Antique Mahogany Freestanding Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality William IV mahogany freestanding four-tier whatnot. The elegant tiers have turned mahogany supports and finials to the top tier. The single drawer to the base has an original...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Willian IV Flamed Mahogany Wine Cooler with Lion Head Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique English flamed mahogany wine cooler dates to circa 1830 and done in the period William IV style. The cabinet is done in flamed mahogany with rope motif border decoration...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
William iv Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0071, fine quality mahogany lamp or occasional table, having tooled leather circular top raised on slander turned and carved column terminating in circular moulded base and 3 shaped...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Custom English William IV Style Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Handcrafted for us in Cuban mahogany in William IV style, this double pedestal dining table can seat up to 14. Excellent proportions and a superb antique finish define this table. Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary English William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Twelve-Light William IV Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Perry & Co
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine quality William IV silver mounted chandelier the stem with graduated drop hung dishes cascading down to the main frame, issuing twelve plain arms supporting drop hung scalloped edge drip pans and candle nozzles, the frame incased underneath with segmented prisms creating a slat dish with a concentric ring of flower...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
English William IV Large Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
English William IV large carved giltwood horizontal (over-mantel (fireplace)) wall mirror with swirl carved column border.
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique William IV Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box James Naismith
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine William IV Scottish sterling silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover depicting a fine village scene with horses, dogs and people in the courtyard, the sides and base engine-turned, the cover opening to reveal a gilt interior.
Maker: James Naismith...
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1830s Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
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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