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.
English Marble-Top Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small round marble topped painted oak lamp table, 1840. Dimensions: 29 inches (74 cms) high 25 inches (64 cms) diameter.
Marble
Fine William IV Period Rosewood Library Table by George Simson and Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine William IV Period Rosewood Library Table by George Simson and Son of St Paul’s Churchyard, London, c.1837. The finely shaped rectangular top with rounded corners, supported on ...
Rosewood
EXQUISITE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 FLAMED HARDWOOD SiDE END WORK SEWING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super decorative Antique circa 1830 William IV Flamed Mahogany sewing or work table of the fi...
Hardwood
A fine William IV period mahogany writing table used by Gary Oldman as Churchill
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine William IV period mahogany writing table used by Gary Oldman as Churchill in The Darkest Hour, This fine table has an unusual, inverted breakfront outline to the front and ba...
Leather, 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 Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This exquisite writing table is constructed from solid mahogany and features a rectangular t...
Leather, Mahogany
Regency Maplewood Lyre-End Games Table, circa 1825
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regency maplewood lyre-end games table. The top reverses to show either a plain surface or a chessboard and removes to reveal a backgammon board. Gallery 3/4" high. dotsend enqui...
Maple
William IV Amboyna and Rosewood Table/ Jardiniere
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV amboyna and rosewood table / jardiniere, in two sections with a fitted circular cover above a sloping bowl enclosing a replaced brass lining, bold gadrooning to the unde...
Rosewood, Amboyna
Restored Antique 1830 William IV Figured Hardwood Extending Dining Table Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this wonderfully restored circa 1830 William IV Figured Mahogany extending dining table after a design by Gillows This table is exquisite with a...
Hardwood
Antique William IV Barley Twist Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique William IV barley twist occasional side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is beautifully made and is of really high q...
Wood
Antique early 19th century Birdseye Maple writing table
Located in London, GB
A fine William IV period Birdseye Maple Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Son, having tan leather top with rosewood marquetry inlaid frieze enclosing 2 concealed drawers raise...
Birdseye Maple
Stunning Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood & Green Leather Library Dining Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original William IV Rosewood and gold leaf embossed green leather Library or dining table with ornately carved pedestal base and tilt top A very good looking well made and decorative piece, hand carved in rosewood, the base is very typical of the William IV era, with the original engraved brass castors and finished with a full hide green leather top that has gold leaf embossing. The table as mentioned is a tilt top, the idea being it could be used as a centre table during the day and a draft excluder...
Leather, Hardwood
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
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fold Over Parlour Card Table, English, Games, Side, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fold-over parlour card table. An English, mahogany games or side table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Appealing William IV craftsmanship to this fi...
Mahogany
$709Sale 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
Antique William IV Inlaid Walnut Chess Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique William IV inlaid walnut chess table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880’s period. It is beautifully made, the top has an inlaid chessb...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
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
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
$27,300Sale Price|33% Off
William IV Irish Rosewood Library Table by Williams & Gibton, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Williams and Gibton Rosewood library table. The table which has a beautiful rosewood top and two deep side drawers with blank drawer fronts opposite with turned knobs. The top is mou...
Oak
Antique William IV Gillows Carved Rosewood Tilt Top Tripod Table Fire Screen
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Made by one of Britain’s most esteemed cabinet-making firms, this is a fine antique English William IV (1830–1837) rosewood carved tilt top tripod table fire screen, executed in the ...
Brass
A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The rectangular top of this table tilts up to display a scagliola landscape scene showing the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Temples of Vespasian and Saturn, the Column of Phocas and ...
Scagliola, Rosewood
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
Important William IV circa 1830 Pembroke Extending Table Exquisite Carved Timber
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made and important William IV Rosewood Pembroke table with exquisite timbers and ornate carvings This is a wonderful find, most ...
Hardwood
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 4-12 PERSON EXTENDING DINING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime fully restored circa 1830 William IV Flamed Mahogany extending dining table Please note the d...
Hardwood
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...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Games Table by T & G Seddon
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine quality William IV rosewood card table stamped T & G Seddon with moulded edge and swivel top, silhouette end supports and raised on turned legs with castors. The legs pull in ...
Wood
William IV Card Table Mahogany D End Console
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV early Nineteenth Century D end card table The tables opens to reveal a baize playing surface in good condition. The table has a wonderful patina which is testament to its ...
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality William IV rosewood writing table, possibly Scottish, with velvet inset surface to the central ratchet action flap, the underside with remains a paper label which reads "of Callendar / Callendar House, / Falkirk". The table is in very good condition for its age, with a lovely patina. The velvet inset is original and usable but would benefit from being replaced. Callendar House is a mansion set within the grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk, Scotland. During the 19th century, it was extensively redesigned and extended in the manner of a French Renaissance château but with hybrid elements of Scottish baronial...
Brass
William IV Card Table Mahogany D End Console
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV early Nineteenth Century D end card table The tables opens to reveal a baize playing surface in good condition. The table has a wonderful patina which is testament to its ...
Mahogany
William IV Console Table Mahogany Pier 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous William IV Mahogany Pier Table. This Elegant Table Stands Upon Turned Feet, 19th Century Featuring Turned Columns a Mirrored Back and 1 Oak Lined drawer. T...
Mahogany
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 Rosewood Occasional Side Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV Rosewood Occasional Table - octagonal topped with carved detail to the undertier on fluted column terminating on paw feet - 17" x 17" x 28.5"
Rosewood
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
William IV Satinwood Occasional Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
William IV satinwood side table with slide. Top has brass gallery and ebony and boxwood stringing, with round moulded edge over a pullout slide with two brass handles. The apron ha...
Brass
Important Antique Restored William IV 1830 Occasional Side End Wine Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisitely carved Antique circa 1830 William IV Mahogany side occasional table. A very good looking well-made and decorative piece in origin...
Hardwood
An unusual William IV amboyna and oak four drawer library table by Simpson
By Simpson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual William IV amboyna and oak four drawer library table by Simpson, the rectangular top with cut corners and a shaped frieze disguising two cushion drawers on each side, rais...
Amboyna
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 William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period. It is of superb quality and has a usefu...
Leather, Wood
Mahogany William IV Dining Table Extending 8 Seater 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine William IV mahogany extending dining table, raised on classic William IV fluted and carved legs terminating in original brass castors Circa 1880 The table is circular in its c...
Mahogany
Antique William IV English Figured Mahogany Pedestal Tilt Top Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
An antique William IV English figured mahogany pedestal dining table of exceptional quality featuring a solid tilt top and raised on a bold central column with finely carved feet. Th...
Mahogany
Rare William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Occasional Table Chess Board Games Cards Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in England William IV circa 1830 mahogany & Rosewood occasional table with Chess board top and baize lined card table insi...
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique English William IV Leather Top Library Table or Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century William IV library table, desk with the original tooled lush brown leather top on a two drawer case with the original brass hardware supported by four bold turn...
Brass
Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime William IV Hardwood occasional side table with display case top featuring Grand Tour Cameo’s A ver...
Hardwood, Glass
Antique Ladies Hobby Table, English, Drop Leaf, Sewing, Parlour, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies hobby table. An English, rosewood drop leaf sewing or parlour table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Fascinatingly appointed sewing table with...
Rosewood
William IV Two Tier Mahogany Table Attribruted to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV two tier mahogany table attribruted to Gillows, with two circular shelves, the top one with a dished edge, supported on a reeded and turn...
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood and Mahogany Sewing / Side Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV rosewood and mahogany side / sewing table, circa 1840. With a mahogany top with rounded corners, a rosewood drawer, a fabric U shaped sewing basket that pulls out, a finel...
Textile, Mahogany, Rosewood
Mahogany William IV Parcel-Gilt Tray on Stand, 19th Century English
Located in El Monte, CA
A handsome William IV mahogany and parcel-gilt tray on stand that exemplifies the restrained elegance of the period. Both tray and stand are crafted from rich mahogany polished to hi...
Mahogany
$7,507 / 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
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV rosewood card/side table having a splendid figured rosewood crossbanded top which lifts up and swivels to reveal the original green baize interior, rosewoo...
Other
Pair of Fine Goncalo Alves Tea Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of William IV tea tables, with book matched veneered tops in the rare Goncalo Alves, or Brazilian tiger wood, the mirror image of the other. The folding tops are mounted on sw...
Wood
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV period rosewood writing table, Circa 1830. Galleried top with leather and on original casters.
Leather, Rosewood
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
$13,309
William IV Mahogany Teapoy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The sarcophagus-shaped top section has a hinged lid and is richly carved throughout in high relief. The everted sides have fleshy palmettes and paired acanthus leaves, while the top has four pairs of leaves which are joined by a carved rib in the centre and scroll outwards to up-curled edges. It is raised on a gadrooned and turned pedestal set on a quatrefoil base with reeded bun feet disguising the original castors. The interior, without fittings, is relined in crushed blue velvet. English, circa 1835. Susan Stuart, in Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, (ibid), p.110, pl.658, (above) illustrates a rosewood teapoy...
Velvet, Mahogany
English Console Serving or Hall Table of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English serving console or hall table of mahogany from the William IV era, featuring a moulded rectangular top set upon four turned legs - attributed to Taylor Brothers of York.
Wood, Mahogany
Large William IV Style Mahogany Center Table with Gilt Lion-Paw Feet, circa 1990
Located in Morristown, NJ
A large and commanding round mahogany center or entry-hall table in the William IV taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. The generously scaled circular top displays ri...
Mahogany, Giltwood
Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality Antique William IV rosewood card table with a fine quality figured rosewood top that lifts up and smiles to reveal a green baize interior, super carved frieze suppo...
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
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1850 period. This is of fantastic quality and is a very useful size, wit...
Leather, Wood
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
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Work Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV rosewood work box having a quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a storage compartment, shaped frieze and raised on a shaped pedestal column standing on a platform base with quality carved rosewood scrolled...
Rosewood