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.
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
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
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
Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Work Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV quality figured mahogany work box having a quality figured mahogany work box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of five original lid...
Mahogany
William IV Library Table or Writing Desk of Patinated Oak with Inset Leather Top
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English library table or writing desk of beautiful patinated oak from the William IV period, featuring a moulded rectangular top with embossed leather inset over a frieze of t...
Metal, Brass
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
19th Century William IV Irish Library Table Attributed To Williams and Gibton
Located in Dublin, IE
A fantastic early 19th Century William IV Irish well figured mahogany library table attributed to the Dublin maker 'William and Gibton', of exceptional quality and finely hand carved...
Brass
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
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
$4,984Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$2,455Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Octagonal Wine Table, English, Flame, Lamp, Side, William IV, Circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique octagonal wine table. An English, flame mahogany lamp or side table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Beautifully figured piece, with similarly appea...
Wood
19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A period William IV English mahogany sewing stand work table with inlaid chessboard top. circa 1830s Combining sophisticated elegance, warmth, and functional design, this outstandin...
Iron
Pair of William IV Mahogany Console Tables
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of William IV Mahogany Console Tables Item Code: S27-77 A fine pair of William IV mahogany console tables, each with a rectangular top raised on a central pedestal support and s...
Mahogany
$4,251Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign torchere. An English, rosewood side table or planter stand with Chinese taste, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Exceptional example of campa...
Wood
William IV Occasional Table, Yew & Amboyna Wood Top, Circa 1840
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Rare 19th Century, William IV Period Occasional Table, Having Charming Octagonal Galleried Top, With Various Specimen Wood Veneers Inlaid To Unusual Pattern Design, Raised On Solid...
Yew, Amboyna
C Hindleys 134 Oxford St. London, a Quality Drop Leaf Victorian Oak Dining Table
Located in London, GB
C Hindleys 134 Oxford St. London. Superior nineteenth century Furniture Makers of London. A good quality William the IV drop leaf oak dining tabl...
Oak
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
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
William IV Dining Table Mahogany 10 Seater Extending 19th C
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany 8 - 10 seat extending dining table 19th Century antique This table is raised upon typical william iv turned and fluted legs with brass castors The table extends b...
Mahogany
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
Antique William IV Period Side Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV period side table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1830-1840. It is of amazing quality, the top has a brass rim around the edge, it is sup...
Wood
A Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian William IV Card Tables
Located in London, GB
Anglo Indian, circa 1840. A pair of William IV goncalo alves card tables, the tops opening to reveal a grey baize playing surface, the bases carved with gadrooning and oak leaves, s...
Wood
William IV Mahogany Dining Table with Lions Paw Feet, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
William IV mahogany dining table with lions paw feet, 19th century. Exceptionally well built late 19th century mahogany dining table. This ...
Mahogany
William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending 14 Seater J Fitter
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Of fine scale and excellent quality, this William IV mahogany dining table is raised upon elegant ring-turned and fluted legs, retaining their original brass and porcelain castors, a...
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Hall Table by Druce & Co., c. 1840-1850
By Druce & Co.
Located in High Peak, GB
K0627 An elegant English mid-19th-century mahogany hall table of exceptionally rare, narrow proportions. Crafted circa 1850, this fine antique console features figured mahogany throu...
Mahogany
William IV 19th century flip top side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William iv 19th century palisander work table, circa 1830. Made from stunning palisander with a rectangular top that rotates and flips open to form a bigger surface. Single silk lin...
Palisander
19th Century Gillows Rosewood Turnover Top Card and Games Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Gillows rosewood turnover top games table, with green baize lined interior, with turned and carved supports, centre stretcher and downswept legs ...
Baize, Rosewood
Antique English Marble Top Serving Table or Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th Century English server handcrafted in mahogany with a marble top set in a crossbanded border on a three drawer case with brass hardware supported by turned and beaded t...
Marble, Brass
Antique English William IV Mahogany Desk, Circa 1840-1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV mahogany desk, circa 1840-1850.
Mahogany
William IV Folding Games or Card Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
William IV folding games or card table. This is a good quality piece with beautiful patina, it takes up little space and unfolds to a 3ft square games table. The base has a 4 point base with scroll feet and the top swivels to open out. The table has a new green baize playing area...
Rosewood
William IV Dining Table Extending Mahogany 1830 16 Seater
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful William IV large mahogany extending dining table Period William IV antique - 1830 We have various dining chairs available to match if you are looking for a complete dining ...
Mahogany
$1,622Sale Price|20% Off
W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period 1830-37 Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand 3 quarter Gallery Back Good Figured Cedar Top Two Drawers with Wood Knobs Shaped End Supports Stylized Tulips Cross Stretcher to st...
Cedar
William IV Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome and well proportioned William IV mahogany partners desk with unusual patent locking mechanism. Circa 1830.
Mahogany
PAiR OF ANTIQUE ORIGINAL 1830 WILLIAM IV HARDWOOD SILK TAPESTRY STUMPWORK TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of original Antique William IV Circa 1830 Rosewood framed with pierced galleries side tabl...
Silk, Hardwood
A Rare Pair of Early 19th Century William IV Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare pair of early 19th Century William IV fruitwood card tables of fabulous quality, finely hand carved with rich patination and grain. The well figured, moulded D shaped hinged...
Brass
19th Century English Sutherland Drop-Leaf Table in Walnut and Kingwood Veneer
Located in Dallas, TX
A small scale 19th century English Sutherland table with lovely walnut and kingwood veneer, two drop leaves, supported by turned shaped column ends, turned swing out leg, original ca...
Kingwood, Walnut
A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century William IV Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th century William IV mahogany card tables attributed to Dublin maker Williams & Gibton. This fabulous pair of tur...
Brass
English William IV Mahogany Occasional Table with Leather Top, Circa 1830
Located in High Peak, GB
P071, A simple and elegant English William IV mahogany occasional or lamp table, dating from circa 1830. The table features a beautifully proportioned circular top inset with a toole...
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular cocuswood cross-banded satine top above a central frieze drawer flanked to either side with three further drawers around a recess on foliate-carved cabriole legs with...
Mahogany
$9,226Sale Price|30% Off
19th Specimen Marble Topped Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A Lovely C19th Marble Specimen Top Table standing on a Quatrafoil Base. Stunning Pietre dure Top The Top lobed edge with radiating Specimen Marbles.
Mahogany
An Interesting Pair of William IV Card Tables, Attributed to Gillows c.1835
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Interesting Pair of William IV Card Tables, Attributed to Gillows c.1835 The tables with d-shaped rounded rectangular tops with beaded mouldings running around both parts of the ...
Rosewood
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 Rosewood Game Top Candle Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Octagonal top with inlaid game board with conforming support and tripartite plinth base with paw feet.
Rosewood, Satinwood
William IV Card Table Mahogany Fold Over Games Circa 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine antique mahogany card table dating to the William IV period Figured mahogany fold over top opening to reveal a green baize playing surface Raised on a substantial central pedest...
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
William IV Mahogany 3-Leaf Extending Dining Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Extending Dining Table Mahogany 3 Leaf 19th Century A fine William IV period mahogany extending dining table, raised upon ring-turned and fluted legs terminating in brass ...
Mahogany
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
XL William IV Dining Table 14 Seater Extending Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany 3 leaf extending dining table Period 19th Century antique This dining table is raised upon ring turned and fluted legs which retain their original brass and porce...
Mahogany
Antique William IV Side Table
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique William IV side table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1830-1840 period. It is of fine quality, with a slender and elegant design. The top has an unus...
Wood
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
Antique Mahogany Side Table Circa 1860
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A handsome and versatile late William IV to early Victorian side table, crafted in solid mahogany with turned and fluted legs, dating to around 1840. This refined piece showcases the...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century William IV Period Rosewood Centre Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine Quality William IV Period Rosewood Centre Table with Faded Golden Colour & Patina This William IV period early 19th-century centre table is crafted from well figured rosewood, ...
Rosewood
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
19th Century Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 19th century knee hole desk in pollard oak. Rectangular top above three oak lined drawers, above three cupboards, all standing on eight bun feet with brass castors. Warm rich colour and patina! Exceptional quality! The dimensions are: Height: 78cm (30.7in) Width: 150cm (59.1in) Depth: 68cm (26.8in) This William IV period antique pollard oak bureau or desk remains structurally solid and sound, with the drawers running well. Overall, a clean example with lovely working space. In good antique condition throughout with minor signs of age. Our workshops inspects, repairs, and restores all our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home! I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques...
Oak
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
Pair of Stunning Original 1830 William IV Hardwood Mirrored Top Side Lamp Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original William IV circa 1830 hardwood mirrored top side tables A very fine and rare pair of tables, the timber patina is...
Hardwood
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
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
STUNNING ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD WiTH ORMOLU MOUNTED FEET SIDE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely William IV Rosewood side occasional table with exquisitely cast Ormolu mounted feet Please not...
Hardwood