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
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 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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large unusual antique William IV quality mahogany wardrobe having a quality carved mahogany gallery back above a mahogany chest of three drawers with original turned mahogany knobs
...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Blue & White Footed Bowl With Lid "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Footed Bowl With Lid "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware
Ironstone
Category
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Kings Pattern Sauce Ladles, by William Eaton, London, 1834
Located in Cornwall, GB
This highly collectable pair of Kings pattern silver sauce ladles are in the sought-after double-struck standard form with the diamond heel, with ...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
34% Off
Edward Smith Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1831
By Edward Smith
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Edward Smith Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham 1831 For Edward Smith
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham England
Decoration : Reeded decoratio...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Scottish William IV Oak Hall or Serving Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large Scottish William IV oak hall or serving table dating to the early 19th century, circa 1830. With a moulded rectangular top above a shaped frieze with central shield cartouch...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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....
Category
1980s American Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of round-back upholstered armchairs. Dates from the transition period between square William IV lolling chairs and curvilinear Victorian; the carved embellishment t...
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Mid-19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV period sterling silver kettle made in 1831 & 1833 by Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 & 1833 by Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard, this handsome, Antique, William IV period, Sterling Silver Kettle, is in the 'Melon' shape, and ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Glass, Mahogany
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
English William IV Stickware Tunbridge & Rosewood Stationery Box c.1835
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome piece of early Tunbridge Ware dating to around 1835, William IV in era.
Made from wood this small stationery box is decorated with intricate Tunbridge Stickware inlay.
The interior has been professionally re-lined in a handsome hand-marbled paper; the size of the interior would suit...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Freestanding Full Length Floor Mirror
Located in London, GB
Antique English William IV Mahogany Framed Freestanding Full Length Mirror
C.1830
With turned columns on claw supports and marble base.
Handsome example, presented in very good condi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Large Magnificent Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large magnificent antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having a beautiful shaped and moulded back with delightful applied carvings to the centre. It has a fantastic flame mah...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Silk Cotton, Side Seat, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique morning room chair. An English, rosewood and embroidered silk cotton side seat, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Exquisite upholstery over a beautiful...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique William 1V Silver Strawberry Leaf Caddy Spoon Taylor & Perry Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Antique William 1V Silver Strawberry Leaf Caddy Spoon Taylor & Perry Birmingham
A rare shaped caddy spoon made in 1835 with serrated edges, twisted tendril
handle and lovely veined...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Work Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV quality figured mahogany work box having a quality figured mahogany work box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of five original lid...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An interesting chair with carved back and central coat of arms over an oval paterae. Slightly bowed seat with reeded seat rail raised on turned legs.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of William 1V Old Sheffield Wine Coasters, Dated Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Pair Of William 1V old sheffield wine coasters, dated circa 1830
Pair of fine condition old sheffield wine and decanter coasters.
Made of a lovely b...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sheffield Plate
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
English Brass Navette Form Coal Hod with Flanking Unicorn & Lion Crest. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass navette form coal hod with centered chased handle, two hinged lids revealing original tin lined interior, flanking unicorn and lion crest, and resting on an oval base w...
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Tin
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
William IV Mahogany Occasional Table circa 1830 with George III Mahogany Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A William IV mahogany
occasional table
circa 1830
together with
George III mahogany
oval tray
The table with flame mahogany
rectangular top on a
round tapering column
and ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
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...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century William IV Circular Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV circular mahogany drum table with tooled green leather inset to top and drawers to frieze. With a turned pod supported by three splayed legs terminating in br...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spectacular 19th Century William IV Rosewood Dining or Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
A fine quality, generously proportioned William IV rosewood center or dining table, the round top showcasing the extraordinary color and figure of the lively wood grain. It is edged ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$8,500 Sale Price
39% Off
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...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique Old Sheffield Capana Shaped Wine Cooler, Dated circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Antique Old Sheffield Capana shaped wine cooler, dated circa 1830.
Beautifully made in a melon style with shell, leafwork and flower decoration.
The liner is easily removed to pack...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sheffield Plate
18th C. William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 18th Century William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table or Work Table.
Measures 25" in width, 18.5" in depth and stands 29" tall.
Category
Late 18th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Needlepoint Stool
Located in Cheshire, GB
William IV mahogany stool, the needlepoint upholstered seat above molded frame raised up on four turned tapering legs.
Dimensions:
Height 17 inches.
Width 16 inches.
Dept...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV Rosewood And Marble Games Table
Located in Essex, MA
Square top with various marble types assembled as a playing surface. Columnar support joining a tripartite base and brass paw feet.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of Four William IV Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
William IV, circa 1830-40s, set of 4 dining or side chairs, English. Shaped high upholstered backs. Robustly turned front legs, splayed back legs, mahogany. Attractively upholstered ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,600 Sale Price / set
40% Off
19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine table made in England around 1830 to 1840 is produced in rare and costly rosewood. The top shows this wood to a degree as the choice veneers are book-matched making t...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
William IV Double-Sided Sterling Silver Marrow Scoop
By Mary Chawner
Located in New York, NY
William IV, sterling silver, double-sided marrow scoop, London, 1836, Mary Chawner - maker. Dimensions: 9 1/4 inches long x 1 inch wide at widest point x ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths
Located in Northampton, GB
Scottish Mauchline Ware
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this rare Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form extensively decorated with a repeating pinstripe pattern throughout the entire exterior of the Tea Caddy upon a Sycamore carcass. The decoration features a striped effect with alternating classical scrollwork, linked chain and pin striped vertical line transfers in shades of gold, green and red. A shield-shaped escutcheon finishes the exterior of the Caddy. When opened the Tea Caddy reveals a single Caddy compartment with traces of the original foil lining and the Caddy the original full length wooden Cumnock Hinge. The Tea Caddy dates to the late Georgian Period during the reign of George IV Circa 1830. The Tea Caddy is a rare example of early Mauchline Ware especially because of the Type of decoration used and extremely good condition, a superb addition to any collection. We firmly attribute the Tea Caddy to renowned Scottish Mauchline Ware makers Smiths from the extremely close similarities between this Caddy and a previous one in our archives signed by Smiths.
The Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and tasselled key.
Mauchline Ware was the production of Scottish white-wood products, it was mainly manufactured from the 1820s until 1939. The production of souvenir woodware for the tourist market began in the 1790s with the snuff box industry in Ayrshire. By 1820, Mauchline ware was well established, supplying souvenirs from wood grown ‘on the Field of Bannockburn’, ‘on the Abbey Craig’, ‘on the slopes of Stirling Castle’ and made into sewing requisites, egg cups, trinket boxes and many other kinds of souvenirs, transfer printed with a line drawing of the place. The firm Smith’s who regarded as the the leading and most renowned manufacturer of Mauchline War among a few lesser known and shorter lived companies. They ranged from the basic transfer as on small vases to boxes and smaller household accessories...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sycamore
A William IV Irish Blue Limestone Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A Regency chimneypiece carved entirely in Blue Limestone. This piece has many unusual and playful features. Fielded panels adorning the jambs stall upon meeting the sturdy footblocks...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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
Pair 19th Century English Gilt Brass and Crystal Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of William IV three light sconces feature classical motifs including urn and acanthus leaf designs, and cut crystal obelisks.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Garrard & Co Antique Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver goblet made by Robert Garrard II; an addition to our collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver goblet has a plain bell shaped form onto a cylindrical pedestal and plain circular spreading foot with a collet rim.
The surface of this silver goblet is plain and unembellished, with an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
The underside of the goblet bears the later engraved inscription 'Bartle Henry Arbuthnot Frere, from is Grandfather, 1938'.
This antique silver goblet...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany leather wing back chair with acanthus carved skirt, knee, and terminating on ball and claw feet. Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Laburnum Wood Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Unusual Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Laburnum Wood Occasional Lamp Table, Having Superbly Figured Circular Drum Type Top, Over Three Concealed Drawers To Frieze,...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
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
19th Century Framed Scottish Tapestry
Located in Godshill, 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
19th Century George IV Mahogany Cellarette
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century George IV mahogany cellarette, or vin de garde, of sarcophagus form, with hinged lid and brass side carrying handles, raised on castors. Featuring a flat rectangular top...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century British William IV Furniture
Materials
Damask
Mason's Ironstone Garniture of Three Vases, Circa 1835
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mason's Ironstone Garniture of Three vases,
circa 1835
The three hexagonal-shaped vases are painted with polychrome flowers on a mazarine blue ground. The open-work handles, rim ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Ironstone
William 4th Freestanding Marble Topped Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Sherborne, GB
A free standing marble topped William 4th rosewood bookcase. The bookcase consists of two adjustable shelves, flanked by two pillars with carved leaf capi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
c. 1835 English William IV Ottoman or Bench
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 curule form William IV ottoman or bench, English. Carved mahogany. A shield is carved at the center of the leg with whorls at the ends of each scrolled section. Well turne...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV Stretcher Table, Antique Rosewood Hall Tables
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV rosewood stretcher table.
19th century
Featuring "Rio rosewood" to the top and frieze.
Raised upon faceted columns with typical William IV carved collars and stands upo...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
English Bracket Clock, 19th Century William lV Period
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century William lV period English bracket clock.
William IV mahogany bracket clock, L. H. Samuel and Co., Liverpool, circa 1830.
8 inch painted dial ...
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique William IV Furniture
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...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,272 Sale Price
20% Off
English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Boulle brass inlaid one-drawer inkwell with original fluted glass brass capped ink bottles, decorative floral carrying handle and resting on original chased ball feet, Mid-19...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
English Nautical Yacht Cabin Lantern, Stamped Best and Lloyd, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English polished steel nautical yacht cabin lantern with wooden carrying handle, vented chimney, three glass panels, porcelain back, and original oil bu...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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.