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.
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.
Ebony, Mahogany
Large William IV Rosewood Tilt-Top Centre Table
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English, William IV tilt-top rosewood centre table, on a triform base, with central column and beautifully figured top.
Rosewood
English William IV Circular Mahogany Veneer Center / Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV (19th Century) mahogany veneer dining / center table with a circular top resting on a turned pedestal base with three scroll carved legs. Some top surface wear, l...
Mahogany
19th Century Irish Table with Marble-Inlaid Top having Aristocratic Coat of Arms
By J. Darmanin & Sons, Robert Strahan
Located in London, GB
The Specimen Pietra Dura Marble Armorial Top By Joseph Darmanin of Malta The shaped circular top finely inlaid with the arms of General Robert Edward King, 1st Viscount Lorton (1773-1854), masterfully executed in pietra dura and specimen marbles upon a fossil-rich yellow marble ground. The inlaid work is of exceptional delicacy, having all the hallmarks of the greatest heraldic tops by the famous makers, including the use of delicate shaded marbles. The richly carved base, unmistakably Irish in conception and executed in dense, darkly patinated mahogany, is by Strahan of Dublin, one of the foremost cabinetmakers of his day. The double C-scrolled tripartite base enriched with carved flowers leading to the acanthus clasped pedestal support, on brass hidden castors. The frame stamped 'Strahan' and retaining its original paper label from Strahan's Henry Street workshop. The underside of the marble top equally bearing its original trade label of 'J. Darmanin & Sons […] Malt.' The base, Irish, circa 1835 The top, Maltese, circa 1830 Provenance Commissioned by General Robert Edward King, 1st Viscount Lorton Originally housed in the Billiard Room at Rockingham House, Co. Roscommon By descent through the King-Harman family Lady Dunn Thence by descent Private Collection, UK Dimensions: H: 29 in / 74 cm Dia: 38 in / 97 cm This table was most likely acquired by Lord Lorton on one of his Grand Tours-either in 1825 or 1836-aligning with Darmanin's transition to "& Sons." The Irish base, dated slightly later, suggests the top was mounted upon return, a common practice for souvenirs of elite European travel. The table remained at Rockingham House until its mid-20th-century demolition, a rare survivor from what was once considered John Nash's finest classical house in Ireland. J. Darmanin & Sons of Malta The renowned 'Marble Workers Darmanin' were Malta's leading marble craftsmen in the 19th century. They excelled in creating 'Monumental and Mosaic Slabs and other Decorative Artworks,' notably mosaic table tops...
Marble
William IV Maple Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular hinged top with subtle gilded gadrooned edge on a circular tapered support and tripartite base with giltwood scrolled feet.
Birdseye Maple
English William IV Style Tilt Top Walnut Center Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine English William IV style center table veneered in honeyed brown walnut with striking figuring at the center of a circular tilt top with a beveled edge. Raised on an elegantly ...
Walnut
Fine English William IV Carved Birdseye Maple and Rosewood Centre Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine English William IV Carved bird's-eye maple and rosewood centre table, circa 1835 Fitted with a inlaid scagliola top. measure: Height 29 in x diameter 42 in. Prov...
Wood
Important Antique 1830 William iv Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Centre Table
By PIETRA DURA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important William Iv Circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany Spiral Column base centre table with stunning Pietra Dura Speciamin...
Marble
William IV Yew Wood Centre Table, Carved Design, England, Circa 1830
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...
Yew
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR PIETRA DURA BIRDS SPECiMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important William IV Circa 1830 fully restored, Flamed Mahogany centre table with stunning Pietra Dura ...
Marble
William IV Library Table Rosewood Mahogany Serving Table Writing Desk Georgian
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and impressive William IV rosewood and mahogany library table in lovely antique condition. Made in England in the late-Georgian period around 1830 and with strong Biederme...
Mahogany, Rosewood
William IV circa 1830 Antique Hardwood Lions Hairy Paw Centre Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1830 William IV Rosewood centre table A very good looking and well made antique centre table. This piece is as good and honest as they come, it has the original finish hence some light marks to the top, I can have it restored by my French polisher for the cost price, I have left it as it is because some like to see antiques in their original state first The feet are ornately carved Lion...
Hardwood
Antique Satinwood Marquetry Centre Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine William IV satinwood centre table with attractive marquetry inlay to the top and base.
Satinwood
William IV Figured Mahogany Sutherland Center Table/Breakfast table, C. 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exquisite, professionally refinished versatile William IV Figured Mahogany Sutherland / Center Table / Breakfast table / Hall Table / Console Table. This William IV Drop Leaf Cen...
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Centre Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A William IV Period Mahogany Centre Table Attributed to Gillows Constructed from a flamed Honduras Mahogany, book-matched with great effect on the top; the table supported on an inc...
Mahogany
Circa 1835 William IV English Center Table or Loo Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 William IV period center table or loo table, English. Vasi-form pedestal standard ending in voluminous flared lapet carved plinth over round base following the top design ...
Wood
$700Sale Price|20% Off
W1V Period Mahogany End Support Table
By Thomas King
Located in Dereham, GB
W1V Period Mahogany End Support Table, Plain Mahogany top, Inset Frieze with 4 turned finials, End Supports with carved mounts, Turned Mahogany Cross Stretcher, Sitting on Ar...
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Circular Rosewood Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique William IV circular rosewood centre table having a superior quality rosewood circular top boasting the most fabulous colour supported by a magnificent sha...
Other
Early 19th Century William IV Period Goncalo Alves Centre Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This unusual 19th-century centre table is crafted from Goncalo Alves, a type of rosewood, and features a circular tilt-top along with a turned baluster stem. The table is elegantly s...
Wood
William IV Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Rosewood Centre Table. Circa 19th Century This Table Stands Upon a Quatrefoil Base with Carved Feet and a Shaped Column. The Top of the Table Being of an Octagonal Form an...
Rosewood
William IV Center Tilt-top Table
Located in New York, NY
This elegant William IV center tilt-top table is crafted from finely grained mahogany, showcasing the refined simplicity and understated sophistication characteristic of early 19th-c...
Mahogany
Antique English William IV Rosewood Tilt Top Table, Circa 1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV Rosewood Tilt Top Table, Circa 1840. This table has an exceptional wood finish and beautiful carving on the ped...
Rosewood
Antique William IV Rosewood Occasional Centre Table
Located in King's Lynn, GB
An antique William IV rosewood occasional centre table, dating from the William IV period (1830–1837), with a beautifully figured rosewood top raised on a central column support with...
Rosewood
William IV Rosewood and Gilt Center Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William IV period rosewood, faux rosewood and giltwood center/library table with leather top, the top having gadrooned edge, black gilt tooled leather top having Greek key patte...
Rosewood
Superb quality antique William IV large freestanding library centre table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb quality antique William IV large freestanding library centre table having a large figured mahogany top with a crossbanded edge, carved mahogany freestanding shaped frieze, one...
Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 19th century English mahogany table on a pedestal base with three carved feet. At 54" this table is great for a breakfast...
Rosewood
English William IV Period Burr Elm Parcel-Gilt Centre Table Attributed to Seddon
Located in London, GB
A William IV Period Parcel Gilt Burr Elm Centre Table Attributed to Thomas & George Seddon The circular table veneered throughout with finely figured burr elm and relieved with parc...
Elm
English William IV Mahogany Occasional Table with Leather Top, Circa 1830
Located in High Peak, GB
P071, fine quality mahogany lamp or occasional table, having tooled leather circular top raised on slander turned and carved column terminating in circular moulded base and three sha...
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century William IV Maple Centre Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful 19th century Birdseye maple centre table. The whole is supported by two decorative pedestal bases and scroll feet. Beautiful colour and aged patina, in good condition!
Maple
$16,238
H 29.53 in Dm 60.04 in
19th Century Irish Regency Centre / Dining Table By R. Strahan Of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb Irish Regency mahogany centre / dining table by Robert Strahan of Dublin, of circular form, the solid panel top , with reeded edge, turned cent...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Marble Topped Gueridon Table
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
An early 19th century French marble topped gueridion table, retaining the original marble top with its moulded edge. The table has a cuban mahogany base, with a reeded vase column an...
Marble, Brass
$7,887Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 40.56 in
19th Century French Charles X Paved and Inlaid Centre Table with Round Top
Located in IT
19th century French Charles X paved and inlaid centre table with round top Elegant central table made in France in the Charles X period, paved with different woods. The circular pla...
Wood
English Mahogany Tilt Top Center Table with Lions Paw Feet, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany tilt top center table with octagon shaped pedestal, tripod base, and resting on the original lion's paw feet with brass casters. Table has original brass locking mec...
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Marble Top Parlor Table
Located in Forney, TX
A superb example of Victorian splendor and its attributes, elegant, sophisticated, refined American high style, this richly decorated parlor (center) table features the original subs...
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Marble Top Giltwood Table
Located in Ross, CA
French veined marble topped table which includes floral open work frieze on all sides and carved fluted legs. Made in the 19th century the table is finely gilded. The marble can be...
Stone
Mahogany Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
A gorgeous, high quality Mahogany Center Table with plenty of presence to brighten up any room. Banded and figured mahogany top, hand carved solid mahogany base and real gold leaf ac...
Mahogany
19th Century French Mahogany Marble Top Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French mahogany centre table with inset marble top. This circular table is veneered in fine quality mahogany, it has ormolu stringing and mounts and ormolu toes. The ce...
Marble
William IV Rosewood Tilt-Top Oval Serpentine Breakfast Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality William IV Rosewood Tilt-Top Oval Serpentine Dining Table / Centre Table with a shaped edge top above a quadruple carved centre column with floral & berry fru...
Rosewood
$12,000
H 30.25 in W 25 in D 67.5 in
Exceptional Large 19th-Century French Butcher Table with Rose Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Butcher Table with Rose Marble Top France, circa mid–late 19th century This striking French butcher table exemplifies the marriage of utility and ornament charac...
Marble, Iron
George IV Rosewood Circular Center Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
George IV rosewood circular center table with tapering octagonal column ending in triped platform base raised on bun feet with hidden casters. Table tilts up.
Rosewood
$3,990Sale Price|33% Off
H 29 in Dm 46.75 in
Antique English Regency Style Geo, IV Figured Mahogany Tilt-Top Circular Table
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English Regency period Geo. IV figured SOLID mahogany tilt-top circular table ; Please note superb triangular shape pedestal with hand-carved hairy paw feet....
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood Tilt-Top Centre Table on Tripartite Pedestal, c.1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome 19th Century English William IV center table in richly figured rosewood, combining the bold architectural forms characteristic of the period with restrained elegance in it...
Brass
19th Century Rosewood Tilt-Top Center Table, 48" Diameter
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional 19th-century William IV rosewood tilt-top center table featuring some of the most dramatic "butterfly" book-matched veneers we have ever countered. The circular top s...
Rosewood
William IV Mahogany Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with conforming apron. Shaped triangular support with tripartite base with scroll feet. Has a tilting mechanism.
Brass
English William IV Rosewood Tilt Top Centre Table
Located in High Peak, GB
Outstanding English antique, William IV, circular centre table in rosewood, having a tilt top with exquisite book matched veneer. Raised on turned tapered column with tulip carved c...
Rosewood
William IV Mahogany Loo Table / Tilt Top Breakfast Table circa 1830's
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning antique William IV breakfast table / loo table, in the manner of Gillows. England circa approx 1830's. A beautiful figured flame mahogany circular top sits on a mahogany...
Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
19th Century English Wiliam IV Center Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century English Wiliam IV Center Table England, 1830 This is an elegant and rare English antique William IV centre / breakfast table, circa 1830 in date. The table with stunnin...
Rosewood
William IV Centre Table Marquetry Inlay Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning William IV Mahogany and Rosewood Marquetry Centre Table. This Wonderful table Having a Segmented Top Showing Stunning Mahogany Matched Timbers. The Outer Rosewood Cross ba...
Rosewood
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H 28.38 in W 61.88 in D 44.63 in
Circa 1840 English William IV Flame Mahogany Tilting Breakfast Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BRILLIANTLY FIGURED MAHOGANY TILT-TOP BREAKFAST TABLE ON ANIMAL PAWS England, William IV period circa 1840 Item # 309KMB22P A product of the William IV era, this distinguished brea...
Canvas
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H 29 in W 54 in D 29.5 in
Fine William Iv Birdseye Maple and Carver Giltwood Library or Centre Table
Located in Benington, Herts
An Elegant William IV Birdseye Maple and Carver Giltwood Library / Centre or Sofa Table English Circa 1830 This distinctive library or centre table of birdseye maple and carved g...
Birdseye Maple
19th Century Burr Oak Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Fine Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Circular Centre Table, Having Superbly Figured Segmented Veneer Tilting Top, Raised On Revere Tapered Faceted Column Wi...
Oak
Superb Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique William IV rosewood centre table having a superb quality rosewood top above a rosewood frieze supported by shaped carved supports standing on a platform base. ...
Other