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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
Set Of 3 Antique Silver Wine Labels By Taylor & Perry Of Birmingham 1831/1838
Located in London, GB
Set Of 3 Antique Silver Wine Labels By Taylor & Perry Of Birmingham 1831/1838 Lovely set of wine labels of which two are 1831 and one is 183...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Mason's Ironstone Tureen & Cover Fence in Prunus & Plantain Pattern, Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an Ironstone Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1825 to 1840. This is a rare shape piece in a rare pattern. This tureen and its lid are well potted in a circular shape with moulded handles to the base. The lid has a top knop or knob shapes as a flower head. This is a listed pattern, probably printed initially, then hand painted. The pattern is called "Fence, prunus and Plantain" and is a detailed chinoiserie Mason's pattern, as illustrated on page 96 in The Mason's collectors Club book " A Guide to Mason's patent Ironstone patterns, circa 1813-circa 1848". Both the base and the lid are marked with one of Mason's rarer recorded stating Fenton Stone Works...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ironstone

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

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Mahogany

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...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

William IV Two Tier Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV two tier buffet, with gallery back surrounded by cove molding; top and lower shelf with beautiful faded mahogany color , molded edges. The ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany, Pine

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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

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

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Sterling Silver

ANTIQUE 1838 ORIGINAL EARLY ViCTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER IN THE PERIOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1838 dated needlework sampler made in the second year of Queen Victoria's reign I ha...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Cotton

William IV Period English Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 200 year old English William IV Period rosewood and mahogany sewing stand work table with beautifully aged warm rustic patina. circa 1830s Combining sophisticated e...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Nineteenth Century Mahogany Canterbury / Music / Magazine Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mahogany canterbury of rectilinear form having angled sides and straight vertical ends rising from a flat mahogany base raised on arched legs. The sides and partitions made of flat v...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Side Table or Guerindon Spectacular, Spain 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th century pedestal base end table or Guerindon William IV Style Tabletop in hexagonal shape, scalloped supported on three carved legs The top is authentically Spanish, the base...
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19th Century Spanish Antique William IV Furniture

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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.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

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

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...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Metal

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 ...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Iron

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.
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Late 18th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century William IV Occasional Table Attributed To Williams and Gibton
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning early 19th Century William IV rosewood pedestal lamp, side or occasional table attributed to Williams and Gibton. This gorgeous piece is finely hand carved, of exceptiona...
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Highly Decorative Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative early 19th Century flame mahogany and inlaid bowfront chest of drawers, the figured shaped top above four graduate...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of English Brass and Cast Iron Double Medallion Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass and cast iron decorative floral double medallion andirons with molded plinths, spit hooks with poker, matching ball log stops, and terminating on scrolled legs ...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Iron

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...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Set Of 12 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4893 Fine quality set of twelve William IV dining chairs in mahogany, each chair having flamed mahogany top rail with fleur de lis carving and scroll carved mid rail above drop in ...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

English Brass Figural Knight & Bear Shield Door Stop with Step Back Base, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass figural knight and decorative bear shield door stop with step back rectangular base, Mid 19th Century. Knighted Guy Earle of Warwick.
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Lead

William IV Piano Stool Adjustable Height 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV adjustable piano stool. 19th Century The piano stool features a deep buttoned seat which revolves for height adjustment. The column being of a typical William IV design wi...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of English Brass Melon and Figural Cherub Medallion Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass three-tiered andirons with fluted finials, turned bulbous centered melon columns resting on squared plinths, matching finial log stops, flanking figural cherubs...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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 ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

William IV Rosewood Circular Breakfast Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV rosewood circular breakfast table, remaining in very good condition for its age. Width: 130cm Depth: 130cm Height: 79cm
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

William IV Flatware Set Made in London by John and Henry Lias, 1837
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine William IV Flatware Set Made in London in 1837 by John and Henry Lias. With regard to the knives, the set has twelve silver handled knives, six for bread/starters and si...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century William IV style White Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century White William IV style Chesterfield Sofa with new upholstery on casters
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Crystal & Frosted Glass Lantern, England, Circa:1850
Located in Alexandria, VA
This charming crystal & frosted glass lantern probably graced the entry hall of a fashionable English home. Its design was inspired by the domes at Brighton Pavilion, which in turn w...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Crystal

Very Good Pair of William IV Cut Glass Spirit Decanters, England circa 1835
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Both ovoid glass bodies exhibiting a slight greyish hue that is consistent with the period, decorated with scalloped & diamond cut detail, rising to faceted ringed necks fitted with ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Cut Glass

Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A William IV period Irish carved corbel fireplace in highly fossilised Kilkenny marble. The pilaster jambs with elegant carved corbel brackets supporting wide and generous mantle wit...
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1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

Fine William 1v Period Rosewood Chiffonier
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine William 1v Period Rosewood Chiffonier William 1v period dates 1830-1837 Two tier shelf back with carved tulip detail, Supported by pair Carved Swan neck shaped scroll supports,...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique William IV Over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous original antique William IV over mantle mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840’s. It is beautifully made, with a very thick and finely const...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

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
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IV Rosewood Game Top Candle Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Octagonal top with inlaid game board with conforming support and tripartite plinth base with paw feet.
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Large Antique Reference Book, The Close Rolls, Latin, Public Record, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Rotuli Litterarum Clausarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Index To The Rolls of Parliament. Printed in English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published circa...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Paper

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.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV period Sterling Silver Batchelor Teapot - London 1835
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1835 by George Burrows II & Richard Pearce, this handsome, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is round in shape, plain in style, and features shell a...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

"Lady in Lace" Oil Painting on Board, England, Circa 1835
Located in Alexandria, VA
This early 19th century lady was framed by H. S. Bunnett & Co. in Croydon (see label on back). The frame is gilt and gold on gesso on wood. The detail of her lace and curls are very ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Giltwood

William IV Double-Sided Sterling Silver Marrow Scoop
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 ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Restored Antique 1830 William IV Figured Hardwood Extending Dining Table Gillows
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this wonderfully restored circa 1830 William IV Figured Mahogany extending dining table after a design by Gillows This table is exquisite with a...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

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

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Sycamore

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

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Sterling Silver

A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840 A William IV mahogany library chair of large scale, with scrolling arms and uprights, the front legs carved with tulip motives and terminating in brass castors. ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Rosewood Side Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A rosewood cabinet with ormolu mounts on the doors, a marble top, and carved pilasters each end topped with carved rosettes. The doors possibly grill or fabric lined originally.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table with a fine quality figured rosewood top that lifts up and smiles to reveal a green baize interior, super carved frieze suppo...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Fine Early William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Firmly Attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine early William IV mahogany breakfront bookcase firmly attributed Gillows of Lancaster, in four sections, the top with astragal glazed doors enclosing four adjustable shelves between reeded pilasters with anthemion scroll corbels, the base with four panelled arched doors between acanthus scroll and reeded pilasters, the frieze with two short drawers and a central secretaire drawer fitted with a reading slope and two slides above small compartments, decorated throughout with rich book-matched veneers. The secretaire drawer stamped ‘Preston’. English, circa 1835. Footnote: Many closely related acanthus carved terminals, anthemion corbels and other typical Gillows features can be seen on the pair of bookcases, on this website, made by Gillows & Co for the library at Dallam Tower, Cumbria in 1829, and on a bookcase shown in Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors’ Club, 2008, vol. I, p.379, pl.450. A similar large breakfront bookcase...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Folding Games or Card Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
William IV folding games or card table. This is a good quality piece with beautiful patina, it takes up little space and unfolds to a 3ft square games table. The base has a 4 point base with scroll feet and the top swivels to open out. The table has a new green baize playing area...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Bronze, Steel

Antique William IV Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique William IV leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. This is of wonderful quality, it...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Giltwood, Glass

Circular Burr Walnut Occasional Table with Marble Top
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine quality early 19th century burr walnut circular occasional table with ‘Verona-Rosa’ marble top supported on three moulded ‘C’ scroll legs edge...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

A Pair Of Gilt Lacquer Dolphin Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of gilt lacquer dolphin form candlesticks hung with icicles drops on rectangularly black marble bases.
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble, 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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