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William IV Sofa Tables

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
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 joi...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Sofa Tables

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Mahogany

A William IV Mahogany Sofa Table
A William IV Mahogany Sofa Table

A William IV Mahogany Sofa Table

Early 19th Century Satinwood Sofa Table
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Early 19th Century satinwood sofa / occasional table, having a nice figured inlaid top with a reeded edge supported on decorative stiff leaf carved trestle ends united by a carved pole...
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1840s British Antique William IV Sofa Tables

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Satinwood

Early 19th Century Satinwood Sofa Table
Early 19th Century Satinwood Sofa Table

Early 19th Century Satinwood Sofa Table

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William Iv sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofa tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV sofa tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 sofa tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,494 and tops out at $3,320 while the average work can sell for $3,208.

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