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
William IV Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
With a three quarter brass gallery shelf supported on columns with mirror superstructure over a top with two adjustable shelves and a plinth base. Sides with brass grillwork.
Category
1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Overmantel Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William IV rose and giltwood overmantel mirror of severe architectural form, the arched frame of nicely figured timber and having an ogee molded liner with original water gildin...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
William IV Sterling Silver-Mounted Wood Wine/Champagne Bottle Coaster
Located in New York, NY
William IV, sterling silver-mounted wood wine/champagne bottle coaster, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1836. Lovely scalloped design...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late Edwardian Mahogany Dumbwaiter
Located in Hudson, NY
This three tired dumbwaiter made in the late Edwardian period in the style of William IV has fine details and an interesting long lean profile. The con...
Category
Early 20th Century English William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
19th Century Circular Rosewood Lamp Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality William IV Period Rosewood circular lamp table, Of Relatively Small Proportions, Having Superbly Figured Top, Raised On Elegant Reverse Tapering Faceted Column, T...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
English Brass Flanking Lion Coat of Arms Fire Place Tools on Rope Stand, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass flanking lion coat of arms fire place tools with a spiral urn bulbous finial, adjustable flanking candle holders, and resting on a stylized rope Stand. Set consists of ...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Miniature Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptional quality mid-19th century mahogany miniature center table, having superbly figured circular tilting top, over elegant carved central column and triform plateau base, wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Design Polished Mahogany Armchair With Cream Damask Floral Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant William IV Designed Polished Mahogany Armchair With Cream Damask Floral Upholstery
A modern take on a beautiful antique chair, well made, comfortable with wonderful wood ton...
Category
Late 20th Century British William IV Furniture
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
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
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 ...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$4,086 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, General Report on the Public Records. Printed in English, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published 18...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Fine Shaped Burl Tabletop with Compass Star Inlay
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English early 19th Century solid burl yewwood tabletop with molded edge and scalloped sides with mahogany and sycamore compass star inlay, the who...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Yew
W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period 1830-37 Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
3 quarter Gallery Back
Good Figured Cedar Top
Two Drawers with Wood Knobs
Shaped End Supports Stylized Tulips
Cross Stretcher to st...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cedar
William IV Mahogany Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with conforming apron. Shaped octagonal tapered support ending on a tripartite base with scroll feet.
Category
1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard William IV Period 19th century. Twin Pedestal Mahogany Sideboard having true to period solid mahogany wood boards make up much of the piece. ...
Category
1840s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Gillows Rosewood Turnover Top Card and Games Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Gillows rosewood turnover top games table, with green baize lined interior, with turned and carved supports, centre stretcher and downswept legs ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Baize, Rosewood
19th Century William IV Tub Chair On Brass Castors, Sabre Legs & Chenille Finish
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant 19th Century William IV Tub Chair On Original Brass Castors & Sabre Legs With A Chenille Upholstery.
Full chair height 87cm
Chair width arm to arm 66cm
Chair depth from fron...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,105 Sale Price
60% Off
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
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
Mason's Ironstone Japan Pattern Vases, a Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mason's ironstone Japan pattern pair of vases,
circa 1830-1840.
The vases are decorated in an imari palette with scroll handles highlighted in tu...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
$1,250 / set
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
A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century William IV Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th century William IV mahogany card tables attributed to Dublin maker Williams & Gibton. This fabulous pair of tur...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
18th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Metal
William IV Style Dining Chairs Shell Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Shell Back Dining Chairs.
The Backs of the Chairs Featuring a Wonderful Carved Shell.
Circa 1920
The Shaped Top Rail of the Chairs Having Carved D...
Category
1920s Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Pair of English Barley Twist Candlesticks with Circular Faceted Bases, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English barley twist single candlesticks with flanking bobeches and circular faceted reeded bases, Mid 19th century.
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Rosewood Library Table
Located in London, GB
A distinguished William IV period library table in richly figured rosewood, featuring bold architectural lines, intricate detailing and a black leather writing surface, finely tooled...
Category
Early 18th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
French Pottery Leaf-Shaped Plates, Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
Creil et Montereau Pottery Leaf Plates, Set of Twelve,
Circa 1840
This exquisite set of twelve pearlware plates from the Creil et Montereau company, dating to circa 1840, is a testa...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$2,812 Sale Price / set
25% Off
William IV Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William IV writing or side table of very clean architectural form, the well figured single board mahogany top over drawer and supported by trestle ends joined by turned stretche...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$3,500
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
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of William IV Mahogany Open Two-Sided Bookcases
Located in Queens, 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
$14,250 / set
Antique English Marble Top Serving Table or Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th Century English server handcrafted in mahogany with a marble top set in a crossbanded border on a three drawer case with brass hardware supported by turned and beaded t...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Located in Ware, GB
This original William IV register grate is embellished with ornate acanthus detailing throughout the hood of the opening.
A very grand piece, that has been fully restored in-house...
Category
19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
$1,253 Sale Price
20% Off
William IV Octagonal Rent / Drum Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
In a departure from the circular norm, this octagonal table has a rotating top with four functioning drawers and four dummy drawers, each with wood pulls. The three splay legs to the...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840’s period.
This is of wonderful quality, it sits on beautif...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Antique Flamed Hardwood Pedestal from Princess Diana's Family Home Spencer House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal house antiques.
Royal house antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany Pedestal stand with small coat rail from Princess Diana Spencer’s London family home Spencer House...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$7,573 Sale Price
20% Off
Open Bookcase In Burl Walnut Circa 1820
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare open bookcase in burr walnut from the first part of the 19th century circa 1820
Rare bookcase in burl walnut our first in several years. : Burl walnut is a superb woo...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood And Brass Studded Detailing Upon Brass Castors 1800's
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Set Of Four William IV Anglo-Indian Dining Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four finely carved William IV Ango-Indian dining chairs in mahogany, with newly upholstered linen seats.
Category
1830s Indian Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique William IV occasional side table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1830-1850 period.
This is of incredibly fine quality, the base displays beautiful a...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
English Lead Sundial On Painted Wood Base . Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead sundial resting on fluted painted circular wood base. Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s British Antique William IV Furniture
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
Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish William IV Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th century Irish William IV giltwood overmantle mirror. The mirror glass plate of rectangular form is set within an elegantly shaped and moulded giltwood frame, a...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
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 Chinoiserie & Brass Finial Two Tiered Side Table with Claw Feet, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chinoiserie figural and pagoda two tiered scalloped side table with flanking gilt brass pine cone finials, faux bamboo gilt leg supports, and resting on lions paw claw feet, ...
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
An antique black fossil and Portoro marble fireplace made during the 1830's
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique black fossil and Portoro marble fireplace made during the William IV period (1830’s).
The shelf, jambs, frieze and foot-blocks are made from black marble with subtle fossi...
Category
1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Extending Burr Oak Dining Table circa 1845
Located in London, GB
Extending Burr Oak Dining table circa 1845.
Dimensions:
Width: 5'/152 cm
Length: 7'6''/224 cm
Height: 30''/76 cm
It shuts down to a small oval 6'/182 cm
Category
1850s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Burl
19th Century Sterling Silver Sauceboat / Gravy Boat
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver sauceboat or gravy boat; an addition to our silver dining collection.
This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver sauce boat has a plain oval rounded form onto three scrolling feet.
The surface of this antique gravy boat is plain and unembellished.
The upper portion of the body features an undulating, shaped rim.
The sauceboat is fitted with a fine opposing scroll handle with a plain scrolling thumbpiece.
This impressive example of William IV silverware is supported by three impressive applied scrolling hoof style feet with impressive swept scrolling decorated sockets in junction with the body.
Condition
This antique silver...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Very Fine Set of Steel Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine set of William IV polished steel fire tools having facet cut edges, the finials of stylized poppy head design, the shovel with pierced decorati...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Steel
$6,250 / set
English Leather Book Hinged Decanter Set with Fitted Bottle & Glasses, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English leather book hinged hideaway decanter set with original fitted interior gilt bottle and glasses, Mid-19th Century
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gothic oak chest of drawers decorated with carved masks and columns
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century Gothic revival pollard oak chest of drawers, with carved masks and columns, on bun feet.
Four drawers.
Brass patent locks stamped with WR royal cipher...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Fine Set of Bronze and Steel Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of bronze and steel firetools, the bronze handles with foliage and vine pattern and button finial over simple shafts, the shaped shovel with acanthus leaf and strapwork pier...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$5,900 / set
English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and wood barrel nautical ship captain's spyglass with a single draw, polished sunshade, lense cap, and engraved focal tube by maker James Chapman St. Catherines Dock, L...
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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