Skip to main content

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.

Find a collection of authentic William IV tables, armchairs, decorative objects and other 19th-century furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.

627
to
38
377
202
627
627
627
11,756
5,161
4,116
3,272
3,132
3,027
2,889
1,645
1,524
1,523
1,137
820
420
317
240
131
115
7
29
11
10
6
7
3
2
1
2
3
5
442
201
188
81
75
580
526
425
29
4
8
4
3
2
2
Style: William IV
Period: 19th Century
William IV Canterbury Mahogany Magazine Music Rack Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous William IV canterbury in mahogany An antique Canterbury refers to a piece of furniture designed to hold sheet music, magazines, or newspapers Circa 1810 on this piece Viewin...
Category

1810s Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

English, William IV Large Rectangular Mahogany Overmantel Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a majestic structural mahogany William the IV mirror, 1830s. The symmetry of the mirror allows it to stand alone, over a mantel or in a landscape position. The original glass shows barely noticeable signs of foxing adding character to the overall look of the mirror. The mirror is framed with elegant carved wood monumental columns and round reliefs...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany Extending Dining Table. This Table is Raised upon Octagonal and Ring Turned Legs with Original Brass Castors. Circa 19th century The Table Extends by way of a Pul...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Giltwood William IV Overmantel Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
A William IV carved giltwood landscape overmantel mirror, the rectangular mirror plate encompassed by columns adorned with foliate carving. Original mercury mirror plate.
Category

1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century William IV Fruitwood Teapoy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV Fruitwood Teapoy with rectangular caddy top above lotus carved body on slender pod over finely carved base
Category

1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair Recently covered in leather & coloured to chestnut, brass studded detail Fine pair Mahogany carved Swan Heads elbows Sc...
Category

1830s Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Library Armchair Of Good Bold Proportions, Having Upholstered Scrolling Back And Arms With Moulded Decoration, Over Gene...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of 19th century William IV period fine quality solid mahogany bar back side chairs with newly upholstered seats, in excellent condition. These strong chairs are designed with ...
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Of Mahogany Circular Convex Mirrors
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality And Rarely Found Pair Of Mid 19th Century Circular Mirrors, Unusually Having Attractive Mahogany Frames With Elegant Reeded Decoration, Enclosing Original Convex ...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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.
Category

19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

A William IV Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in London, GB
A fine William IV mahogany sofa table, with two drawers to the frieze, with opening flaps to each side, all supported on out-splayed legs joined by a turned stretcher, the feet termi...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Pair William IV Mahogany End Tables
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Pair of William IV Mahogany End Tables with rectangular top sitting above gun barrel column featuring carved foliate motif to base. Supported by a platform base terminat...
Category

19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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 r...
Category

Early 19th Century Scottish Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Sycamore

A large Antique English Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A Large English William IV period Carrara marble fireplace surround. The wide pilaster jambs with slim panel to centre. The long running frieze from side to side under a large simple...
Category

1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality English mahogany roll top desk circa 1830. Rare piece of English furniture we found on our travels to Sweden. Tambour roll top is in good working order. Top rolls back ...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 outstanding features are the tw...
Category

1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Danish 19th century flame mahogany side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish 19th century flame mahogany side/sewing table circa 1870. Good quality piece of danish furniture very much in the earlier William IV taste. Rectangular top with canted corne...
Category

Late 19th Century Danish Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855
By John Graham Lough
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Marble bust of Parliament gentleman displayed on a circular plinth. Signed by maker John Graham Lough, London Mid 19th Century. Lough sculp...
Category

1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

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 ...
Category

19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English torchère (torchière) or column pedestal stand of mahogany - in the William IV style - featuring a moulded round top for candles or plants, turned column support, and r...
Category

19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Pedestal Hinged Game Tables on Brass Casters, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English mahogany foliage pedestal hinged game tables with flanking scrolled corners, gadrooned skirts, baize card playing surfaces, open interiors for storage, and resting bun feet with the original brass casters, Early 19th century. Pair of Game Tables...
Category

1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 with carved Tulip det...
Category

1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

A Large William IV Yew Wood Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large William IV 'Antiquarian' Yew Wood Centre Table. The impressive centre table is of large proportions. The circular top is veneered in radiating segments with ebony and boxwo...
Category

19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Yew

E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Clock, Longcase, English William IV Mahogany Striking, Early 19th Century, 1800s!! English William IV mahogany longcase clock, first half 19th c., glazed hood with ...
Category

19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
Category

1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique library table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique rosewood library table in perfect and completely original condition. Beautiful drawing of the rosewood and impressive ...
Category

1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

"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 ...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

William 4th oak open bookcase
Located in Sherborne, GB
English antique oak open bookcase circa 1830, attractive light honey colour with moulded top, two adjustable shelves flanked by turned rounde...
Category

19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century William IV Rosewood Card Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality William IV Rosewood Card Table with beautifully figured rosewood throughout. The top swivels 90′ degrees to open into a Card Table with a original baize lined int...
Category

19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
With removable triangular cornice with Greek inspired carved decoration over a pair of glazed doors enclosing glass shelves with silk lined interior with two professional mounted rec...
Category

1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Fine suite of functions and storage acros...
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Drop Leaf Double Gate Leg Table
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Mahogany Gateleg Dropleaf Dining Table. A good-sized 19th century rectangular top drop leaf dining table. The solid mahogany top having two drop-leaves, with good colour and patinati...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

STUNNING ANTIQUE WILLIAN IV CIRCA 1830 HAND CARVED WALNUT CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original, circa 1830 hand carved solid Walnut Ship captains swivel armchair with early dark pe...
Category

1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

William IV Desk Writing Table Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Writing Table. This Writing Table Stands Upon Ring Turned and Fluted Legs. 19th Century Featuring 2 x Mahogany Lined Drawers Which Retain Their Original Turned Kn...
Category

19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Flat-Chased Waiter Tray London 1831
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique William IV sterling silver flat-chased waiter, hallmarked London, 1831, by makers Edward, Edward Jr, John and W. Barnard. The decorative waiter has a scroll and foliate cast...
Category

19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century William IV Rosewood Card Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality William IV Rosewood Card Table with beautifully figured rosewood throughout. The top swivels 90′ degrees to open into a Card Table with a baize lined interior. Th...
Category

19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Architect's Plan Table in Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A rare William IV architect's plan table in mahogany, the top inset with gilt tooled leather above a hinged false drawer front revealing three baize lined trays, on carved bun feet a...
Category

1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Rosewood Writing / Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV rosewood writing / games table, circa 1830. With a rectangular rosewood top with rounded corners, a beech wood and rosewood inlaid checker board that lifts up to a leather...
Category

1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

William IV Mahogany and Gilt Center Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
George IV mahogany center table with ebony banding and reeded edge. Parcel gilt foliate design on triform base resting on carved feet featuring gilt and ebonzied dolphins.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

William IV Rosewood Side Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
William IV rosewood occaisonal table, with tapered, octagonal column ending in a triped base resting on bun feet.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting English painted pine chest of 12 drawers from a haberdashery. 1830. Reference: 8323 Dimensions 46 inches (117 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 40 inches (102 cms) High
Category

19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair Of Antique Ornithology Books, English, 2 Vols, Hummingbirds, Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique ornithology books. An English language, 2 volume Hummingbird reference guide, dating to the William IV period, published 1833. Utterly fascinating with col...
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Paper

English Painted Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C English painted pine potboard dresser base with a good scrubbed pine top. 1830. Reference: 8270 Dimensions 96 inches (244 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 33 inches (...
Category

19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Pine

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, small Antique William IV Circa 1830 Rosewood writing table with three drawers Please note th...
Category

1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

English William IV Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table Carved Turned Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV rosewood writing table with replaced hand tooled and hand dyed antique green leather. This writing table is nic...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer. This beautiful and richly decorated Spode cabinet cup and saucer were made at this high quality English porcelain fact...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

English Glazed Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C English glazed kitchen dresser with sliding top and bottom doors. 1830 Reference: 8314 Dimensions 117.5 inches (298 cms...
Category

19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Pine

William IV 19th century palisander flip top side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William iv 19th century palisander work table, circa 1830. Made from stunning palisander with a rectangular top that rotates and flips open to form a bigger surface. Single silk lin...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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

Sterling Silver Toast Rack London 1833
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver toast rack Date : Hallmarked in London in 1833 for Charles Fox II Period : William IV Origin : London, England Decoration : Six divisions with double loop d...
Category

1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Silver

English c. 1835 William IV Period Dining Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 dining table of solid mahogany. English, William IV period. Raised on twin pedestals, each boldly turned with reeded legs ending in brass paw feet. The reeding repeat on t...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1850-1870 period. They are of extremely fine quality, with beautiful...
Category

1850s Swedish Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Circa 1830 William IV English Sideboard Serving Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 William IV sideboard serving cabinet, English. Classical design. Elongated pyramid form backsplash with gardrooned border & ending in dramatic heavy swirls with gadrooning...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

William IV Mahogany Stretcher Based Library Table with Black Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
William IV mahogany stretcher based library table with black leather top / surface, top height is adjustable with crank on side, lions paw feet, '' Hodges Dublin " stenciled in both...
Category

19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

English William IV Black Lacquered X Frame Stool with Original Gold Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV X-Frame stool. This elegant stool retains its original black lacquered surface with original hand painted gold decoration. The finely detailed gold work and ...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

A Rare Pair of Early 19th Century William IV Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare pair of early 19th Century William IV fruitwood card tables of fabulous quality, finely hand carved with rich patination and grain. The well figured, moulded D shaped hinged...
Category

Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Georgian Glass Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
The Tea Caddy of slight oval shape with diamond quit cut canted corners, an engraved monogram to the body reading MAAF and a radial cut stopper. The Tea Caddy dates to the late Georg...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

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.

Recently Viewed

View All