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 Antique Library Table
Located in New York, NY
A William IV Rosewood Library Table Writing Desk. Wonderful 19th century William IV Library Table with rosewood top with molded edge and skirt, having rosewood banded apron set on ...
Rosewood
Antique Hall Table, Scottish, Console, Side, Buffet Server, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall table. A Scottish, mahogany console, side table or buffet server, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Superb example of Scottish craftsmanship, wit...
Wood
Fine Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique William IV rosewood card/side table with a fantastic figured rosewood top that lifts up and swivels to reveal a green baize interior, super carved frieze supported by a ...
Rosewood
$3,600Sale Price|34% Off
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...
Wood
Early 19th Century William IV Period Carved Rosewood Marble Top Console Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning Quality 19th Century William IV Period Carved Rosewood Marble Top Console Table This well-proportioned early 19th-century William IV console table is a stunning example of ...
Marble
$6,075 / set
Fine Pair of William IV Ebonized Card Tables
Located in London, England
A striking pair of William IV ebonised card tables, the tops highly polished supported by a fluted baluster column above four carved legs terminating in brass castors. English, M...
Oak
Early 19th Century Irish William IV Open Bookcase / Console Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and most attractive Irish William IV period mahogany open bookcase/console table, of concave design, with grey marble panel above a hidden drawer set with rosettes and three open book tiers...
Marble
19th Century English Mahogany William 4th Period Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century William 4th mahogany and marble topped console. Boldly carved acanthus knees with heavy pawed feet.
Mahogany
Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Card/Console Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV quality figured mahogany card/console table having a quality figured mahogany crossbanded swivel top opening to reveal a baize interior, figured mahogany shaped fr...
Mahogany
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...
Rosewood, Giltwood
William IV Hall Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th century William IV mahogany hall console table with original white marble top, the thumb molded apron over shaped sides joined by bold turned stretcher with end roundels, ...
Marble
Fine Pair of Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Console Tables
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine pair of antique William IV quality mahogany console tables having quality mahogany rectangular shape tops with reeded edges above a carved and reeded frieze supported by two mah...
Other
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Console Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV rosewood card/side table having a quality rosewood fold over swizzle top opening to reveal a round green baize. The rosewood frieze has been beautifully sh...
Other
Antique Metamorphic Console Table, English, 4 Seat Dining, Gaming, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique metamorphic console table. An English, mahogany fold-over 4 seat dining or bridge table, dating to the William IV period, circa 183...
Wood
$6,265Sale Price|30% Off
English Mahogany William IV Carved Mahogany Library Console Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Handsome hand carved Mahogany library table on casters, ,1830-1840. Fine detail carving with sturdy scrolling legs united by stretcher. Dovetailed drawers. Recently French polished. ...
Mahogany
Pair of English Oval Satinwood & Ebony Inlay Flower Basket Console Tables C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English oval pie shaped satinwood and ebony string inlaid console tables with central inlaid flower baskets and resting on the original tapered l...
Brass
William IV Mahogany Hall Table by Druce & Co., c. 1840-1850
By Druce & Co.
Located in High Peak, GB
K0627 Elegant English, 19th century hall table in mahogany, having figured mahogany, shaped and moulded upstand to the back, figured mahogany top and figured mahogany frieze drawer,...
Mahogany
Large William IV Walnut Console Table, United Kingdom ca. 1840
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This large William IV console table, crafted in the United Kingdom around 1840, embodies the transitional elegance of a period poised between Regency refinement and early Victorian s...
Walnut
William IV Console Table Mahogany Side 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany side table. This table is raised upon crisp ring turned legs with turned detail to the top of the legs. Circa 19th Century The table features a typical William IV...
Mahogany
Antique Scottish William IV Oak Hall or Serving Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large Scottish William IV oak hall or serving table dating to the early 19th century, circa 1830. With a moulded rectangular top above a shaped frieze with central shield cartouch...
Oak
William IV Console Table Antique Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany William IV Console Table. This Console Table Stands Upon Ring Turned Legs With Typical William IV Decoration. 19th Century The Upstand Being of Carved and Shaped Form. Prese...
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Hall Console Lamp Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique mahogany hall console table. Suitable as console, hall or lamp table etc... Maesure 24W x 12 D x 22H.
Walnut
Antique Georgian Style Console / Server Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique console / server table in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this is a great size and has...
Wood
Fine Quality Mahogany William IV Breakfront Front Sideboard
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality William IV flame mahogany inverted breakfront sideboard of good color. English, circa 1835 The raised carved back having a central anthemion cartouche, ...
Mahogany
19th Century Giltwood Marble-Top Console Table
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century giltwood black marble-top console table with very detailed carvings. France, circa 1860.
Belgian Black Marble
William-IV-Desk-Mahogany-Library-Table-19th-Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Library Table or desk Circa 19th Century This Library Table is raised Upon Turned Columns with Carved Feet and Original Castors. The Table Features 2 Mahogany Lined Drawer...
Mahogany
Classical 19th Century Marble Topped Console Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th century classical influenced marble topped console table, having inlaid Greek Key pattern to the break fronted top. Inlaid faux Malachite fluting to the freeze, an...
Marble
$3,200
H 34.5 in W 72.5 in D 23.5 in
Ralph Lauren Flame Mahogany Neoclassical Server Buffet Sideboard Console Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Ralph Lauren Flame Mahogany Neoclassical Server Buffet Sideboard Console Table Dimensions : 72.5" Wide X 34.5" Tall X 23.5" Deep This console was made by Ralph Lauren and has a stu...
Mahogany
$3,775
H 42.52 in W 49.02 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Console Carved Table Renaissance with Beige Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
20th century console carved table Renaissance made of solid walnut wood It features carvings of mythological animals and plant motifs. Foot with turned rear columns and front colum...
Walnut
William IV Rosewood Card Folding Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV Rosewood Card Table with Fold Over Baized Top on Baluster Column leading to Pedestal Base supported on Lion Paw Feet - 36"w x 19"d x 30"h closed (36 x 36 x 29"h open)
Baize, Rosewood
$5,026
H 36.23 in W 40.95 in D 20.48 in
19th Century French Hand-Carved Marble-Top Console Louis XV Period
Located in Sofia, BG
Exceptional walnut hand-carved console with dark green marble-top. Very good condition. France, circa 1830.
Walnut
$3,982
H 28.35 in W 51.38 in D 24.81 in
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
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Buffet Server or Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts spindle sideboard, buffet server, or console table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with origi...
Copper
William IV Style Rosewood Console Table
Located in Astoria, NY
William IV Style Rosewood Console Table, 20th century, with carved paw feet supports. 36" H x 52" W x 18.5" D. Provenance: From an 850 Park Avenue Collection.
Rosewood
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H 33.75 in W 48.25 in D 21.25 in
Antique English William IV Carved Mahogany Mirror Back Pier Console Hall Table
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique English William IV Empire style flame mahogany mirror back pier, console table circa 1830. The table is made from fine figured flame mahogany with a stepped & gently c...
Mirror, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.5 in W 61 in D 19 in
Ralph Lauren William IV Style Carved Mahogany Mirrored Marble Top Console Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning console or hallway table having Italian marble top, antiqued mirror center and carved mahogany throughout by Ralph Lauren Fine Furniture. Console features a locking center drawer with heavy steel key and durable lock. Stunning details throughout having solid construction. This is a true statement piece for any room that it’s placed in. It is elegance at its finest. In outstanding overall condition having flawless marble, mirror and mahogany. Ralph Lauren signature...
Marble
William iv Rosewood Mirrored Etagere
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William IV period rosewood four-tier mirrored etagere, the shaped top over apron with decorative brass trim over three suede lined shelves with m...
Bronze
Antique Victorian Carved Console Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique early Victorian console table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1860 period. It is a great size and is of superb quality. The base is beaut...
Wood
Antique William IV Marble Top Console Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb William IV Goncalo Alves and marble topped console table, circa 1835 in date. It has a beautiful emerald variegated patterned marble top above a superb quality paneled f...
Marble
19th Century English Mahogany Console with Marble Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th Century English mahogany console table with shaped marble top, cabriole front legs and carved shield to apron.
Marble
William IV Consoletable Wood, Desk and Writing Table, England
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing piece of English furniture, made, William IV and following the refined aesthetics of the time. In mahogany wood in very good condition, with turned legs and a large central d...
Wood
Fantastic 19th Century Irish William IV Console or Side Table
Located in Dublin, IE
19th century Irish William IV mahogany console or side table. The moulded top raised over frieze with carved flower head motif supported on turned legs to the rear and beautifully carved scroll legs to the fore terminating on lion paw foot. Labelled 'Millar and Beatty...
Mahogany
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H 37.75 in W 24.13 in D 61.13 in
English William IV Mahogany Antique Pedestal Sideboard Console, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Crafted during the second quarter of the 19th century, this fine pedestal end sideboard is notable for its’ excellent grain selection and restrained proportions. Measuring only 24” i...
Brass
19th Century William IV Monopodia Console Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV monopodia console table. Highly carved with acanthus and floral motif, with shaped marble top.
Marble
William IV Console/Serving Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and unusual William IV period mahogany serving or console table ("Consul Dessert") having thumb molded top over bold scroll legs with acanthus and whorl carving and having mid-t...
Mahogany