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.
$7,585 / set
Set of Antique English Rosewood Side Tables
Located in London, GB
These side tables come as a set of four: their sizes allow for them to be stacked on top of each other as well as used separately. They are crafted from rosewood and date from early ...
Rosewood
$9,485 / set
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting nesting side table...
Onyx, Brass
$10,625 / set
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 24.81 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 4 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$10,235 / set
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting nesting side table...
Onyx, Brass
$10,160 / set
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 31 in
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables...
Brass
$10,235 / set
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 24.81 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting nesting side table...
Onyx, Brass
$10,160 / set
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 31 in
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables...
Brass
$1,430 / set
H 20.28 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass and Glass Side/Nesting/Stacking Tables
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 2 pcs. different sizes Mid-century side tables made of brass with smoked glass tops. Measurements: 59 x 45 x H51,5 44 x 44 x H45,5 Very good vintage condition.
Brass
$893
H 30.25 in W 24 in D 17.75 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Quartetto Set Nest of Four Occasional Tables 1900
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Set of Edwardian polished Mahogany occasional Nest of Tables of English origin, circa 1900. Of traditional graduated size, these stacking or nesting tables with rectangular t...
Mahogany
$9,265 / set
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 24.81 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting nesting side table...
Brass
$3,450 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Antique Set of French Japonisme Art Nouveau Nesting Tables 1890 table side table
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Rare! This set of French Art Nouveau nesting tables in Japonisme minimalist style 1890 with gorgeous inlaid wood displaying birds , butterflies & floral motives. The set...
Wood
$4,147 / set
H 21.93 in Dm 15.75 in
ZEL AFELLA — Brass Side Table with Hand-Cut Zellige Mosaic, Set of Three
Located in Paris, FR
This sculptural set of three contemporary guéridon tables from the Flow Collection showcases a refined interplay of brass and traditional Moroccan zellige mosaic. Each piece is handc...
Brass
$10,160 / set
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 31 in
Set of 3 Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay Work by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables...
Brass
Antique Nest of Four Tables
Located in London, GB
Antique solid wood William IV nest of four tables in excellent condition, dating from the 1840’s period. The tops are shaped all the way around ...
Wood