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 Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th C & 10 Swag Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful dining set comprising an antique William IV flame mahogany and crossbanded extending dining table, dating from Circa 1835, and a set of Vintage swag back dining c...
Mahogany
Antique 15ft William IV Cuban Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique William IV mahogany extending dining table, circa 1810 in date. This amazing table can seat sixteen people in comfort and has been hand-crafted from beau...
Brass
Antique 19th Century 16ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 16 chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful dining set comprising an antique William IV flame mahogany dining table, Circa 1810 in date, and a beautiful set of sixteen antique balloon back dining chairs Cir...
Brass
$3,746Sale Price|25% Off
Antique William IV Style Mahogany Oval Dining Table w/Turned Legs & Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous 19th Century antique William IV style oval dining table composed of a mahogany frame with straight turned legs w/hand carved details, a burled apron, & brass rings over...
Brass
A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Davenport after 'Strahan' of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th Century William IV well figured walnut davenport desk of exceptional quality and in the manner of 'Strahan of Dublin'. This stunning piece is beautifully hand...
Brass
19th century William IV carved mahogany chaise longue
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century William IV carved mahogany chaise longue circa 1835. Fine quality late William IV chaise longue, one of the most elegant you will find of it's type. Profusely hand car...
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique William IV Gonçalo Alves, writing table, circa 1830 in date. The rectangular top features an inset gilt tooled green leather writing surface above a pair of fri...
Brass
$3,253Sale Price|20% Off
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
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
Antique William IV Mahogany Articulating Invalids Reading Table Console Lectern
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive William IV era mahogany Invalids table. Features a rectangular sliding top with a pair of ratcheted reading slopes to one side, over an ad...
Mahogany
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
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 British Colonial Five Tiered Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century English etagere handcrafted in mahogany with classic turned finials at the top over five tiers with scalloped skirts, two of them with drawers, held by turned...
Brass
William IV Extending 15 Foot Dining Table & 16 Late 20th Century Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful dining set comprising a large antique William IV mahogany extending dining table, circa 1830 in date and a set of sixteen Vintage balloon back dining chairs. Th...
Mahogany
Antique 14ft6" William IV Dining Table 19th Century & 16 Balloon back chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic dining set comprising of an antique William IV dining table, Circa 1835 in date, with a set of sixteen Vintage balloon back dining chairs This beautiful table...
Mahogany
Antique Set 8 English William IV Bar Back Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic set of eight antique English William IV flame mahogany bar back dining chairs, dating from circa 1830. The set comprising a pair of armchairs with over scrolled...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this William IV Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box. The Sewing Box ...
Silver
Large 19th Century Giltwood Faux Bois Overmantel Mirror with Original Mercury Gl
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large Naturalistic Faux Bois Giltwood Overmantle Mirror. Excellent original clean mirror plate, sparkling mercury glass comes alive once it catches the light. Super statement mirror....
Giltwood
$28,800 / item
Custom English William IV Style Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Handcrafted for us in Cuban mahogany in William IV style, this double pedestal dining table can seat up to 14. Excellent proportions and a superb antique finish define this table. Fr...
Mahogany
$3,379Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Embroidered Fire Screen, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidered fire screen. An English, walnut and glazed needlepoint reflector panel, dating to the early Victorian period, ci...
Glass, Walnut
Antique British Colonial Mahogany Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th Century British Colonial server handcrafted in mahogany featuring a dramatic gallery with shelf on a case with three drawers having brass hardware on classic turned leg...
Brass
Antique 14 ft 6" William IV Extending Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique William IV mahogany dining table which can seat sixteen diners in comfort, Circa 1835 in date. This beautiful table is in stunning flame mahogany and...
Mahogany
William IV Davenport Desk Period Antique 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine William IV mahogany Davenport desk of typical form, combining elegant design with practical functionality Raised on bun feet and a plinth base, the piece features carved and s...
Mahogany
Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies correspondence box. An Irish, walnut and brass writing slope case, dating to the William IV, circa 1833. A desirable, qual...
Brass
$5,750
Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian period mahogany and crossbanded Pembroke table. Crossbanded and string inlaid top and rounded twin flaps above a single drawer with crossbandin...
Mahogany, Satinwood
William IV Mahogany Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV mahogany games table, circa 1830. With a D shaped folding mahogany top, a frieze with scroll and leaf form designed ends, a ring turned and bulbous shaped pedestal, restin...
Mahogany
$1,747Sale Price|30% Off
William IV Style Rosewood and Kingwood Marquetry And Parquetry Bedstead, C 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite William IV Style bedstead in solid rosewood and kingwood with amazing Marquetry And Parquetry work. On wheels Full size Bedstead. Measures 61inches in width, 84 inches long. Headboard is 65" high, footboard is 39" high. These are outside dimensions. Fit regular full size bed mattress...
Kingwood, Rosewood
A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish William IV Double Ended Sofa
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th Century Irish William IV well figured mahogany framed double ended sofa. This superb piece is beautifully hand carved with rich patination, grain and is newly...
Brass
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany 4-Door Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Untouched Quality 19th-century William IV Period Mahogany 4-door Library Bookcase An untouched early 19th-century William IV period flamed mahogany 4-door library bookcase. It featu...
Mahogany
English William IV Circular Mahogany Veneer Center / Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV (19th Century) mahogany veneer dining / center table with a circular top resting on a turned pedestal base with three scroll carved legs. Some top surface wear, l...
Mahogany
Mother of Pearl Inlaid William IV Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine William IV tea caddy with mother of pearl inlay in rosewood ground, the overall sarcophagus form, having palm fronds and foliate design inlay, the interior with two tea box...
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Large William IV Rosewood Tilt-Top Centre Table
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English, William IV tilt-top rosewood centre table, on a triform base, with central column and beautifully figured top.
Rosewood
$4,089 / item
Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A leather upholstered club chair, in a vintage cigar brown aniline top-grade leather with a deep upholstered cushion backrest and seat cushion with rollover upholstered arms, finishe...
Leather
William IV Rosewood Tilt-Top Centre Table on Tripartite Pedestal, c.1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome 19th Century English William IV center table in richly figured rosewood, combining the bold architectural forms characteristic of the period with restrained elegance in it...
Brass
Set of 6 Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 6 antique William IV quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany back with a carved splat to the centre, drop in seats standing on elegant turned tapering legs to...
Mahogany
19th century William IV mahogany library desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century william iv mahogany library desk circa 1835. We are pleased to offer this William IV period library table in it's original patina. Writing surface showcases the beauti...
Mahogany
$3,842Sale Price|20% Off
English William IV Carved Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, GB
This superb William IV sofa is of fine quality and elegant form. It comprises of a mahogany frame and features an elegant shaped top rail, Egyptian re...
Upholstery, Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Etagere
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English William IV mahogany and plum pudding mahogany etagere, circa 1840. With 4 plum pudding mahogany single board shelves, two drawers with wood knobs, turned and carved stiles, r...
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Sideboard Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English sideboard handcrafted in mahogany featuring a gallery around the top with plate grooves and carved twisted rope edges on a case with three drawers and t...
Mahogany
$285Sale Price / set|63% Off
William IVth John Ridgway PAIR Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Botanical, Ca 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful pair of very decorative, Porcelain Botanical plates by John Ridgway, of Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to the William IVth period of th...
Porcelain
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...
Oak, Pine
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century English Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chest, Small Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century William IV period mahogany campaign box or small chest with brass mounts. An unusual size for this type of chest, quite handsome, and large enough to store a fair amount...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
1830s 7 Pcs William IV Brass and Steel Fireplace Tools on Marble Stand Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A set William IV brass and steel Fireplace tools on marble stand, Set of 7, Circa. 1830s Set consist of a Tong, a poker, a shovel, two brass toasting forks...
Marble, Brass, Steel, Iron
$1,262Sale Price|20% Off
WILLIAM 1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine W1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest Quality Figured Mahogany veneer on top & Drawer fronts, Original locks, turned mahogany drawer knobs, Pair Pilasters...
Mahogany
$1,916Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Scroll-Arm Carver Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Scroll-Arm Elbow Carver Dining Chairs – Fine Quality A rare decorative find, this pair of 19th-century mahogany scroll-arm carver dining chairs...
Wood, Fabric
William IV Mahogany Library Table/Desk with Green Leather Inset Writing Surface
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rectangular mahogany library table fitted with two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, the top inset with green tooled leather with a gilt-bordered floral vine decoration. The m...
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Style Walnut Pedestal Dining Or Center Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A William IV style honey-tone wooden pedestal dining or center table with well figured top and frieze with round trim. The table with a slightly tapering pedestal surmounted on a tri...
Walnut
19th Century English Country House Gothic Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th century English oak country house gothic wardrobe with carved detail on the outside and a good fitted interior. 1830. Code: 8754 Dimensions: W: 83.5" (212.1 cm) H: 8...
Oak
$301Sale Price|41% Off
William 1Vth Masons Jug or Pitcher in Turner Willow Pattern, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Turner Willow, colored Blue and White pattern, made in the English, first half of the 19th C period, circa 1830. The jug has an octagonal shape with a notched snake handle and is decorated in a very colourful, distinctive "Turner Willow " pattern, which is one of Mason's rarer chinoiserie blue and white patterns, using bold hand painted enamels of various colours and shades, over a light blue printed...
Ironstone
$1,318Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Case, William IV, Circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An English, rosewood loose leaf tea case dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. A beautifully proportioned piece with fine detailing, ...
Hardwood, Satinwood
Antique 15ft William IV Extending Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful large antique William IV mahogany extending dining table, circa 1830 in date. This amazing table can seat sixteen people in comfort and has been hand-crafted fr...
Mahogany
19th-C. English William IV Flame Mahogany And Satinwood Scottish Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful 19th century William IV flame mahogany Scotch or Scottish chest. It is most likely from Northern England or Scotland. The swan for hardware, veneer style and colu...
Brass
Antique Irish Silver bowl Dublin 1834 John Moore
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Irish Silver bowl, Dublin 1834 John Moore. Large two handled circular bombe form with repoussé and embossed foliage decoration on partial stippled background, rich foliage le...
Sterling Silver
Fine English Mahogany Dining Table of the William IV Period
Located in Essex, MA
Fine William IV Mahogany Extension Dining Table and an Ensuite Carved Mahogany Hall Bench The hall bench holding three leaves and three pads. The hall bench, 5 ft. 5 in. x 7 ft. 3 1/...
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Etagere
Located in Greenwich, CT
A William IV etagere in choice mahogany having graceful lines with two vertical curved braces supporting an upper and a lower shelf, each with raise...
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in King's Lynn, GB
An antique solid mahogany Davenport desk, dating to circa 1820–1835, spanning the late Regency and early William IV periods, by Gillows of Lancaster, stamped “Gillows • Lancaster” to...
Leather, Mahogany
English Brass Figural Knight & Bear Shield Door Stop with Step Back Base, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass figural knight and decorative bear shield door stop with step back rectangular base, Mid 19th Century. Knighted Guy Earle of Warwick.
Brass, Lead
Antique Jardiniere Stand, English, Walnut, Marble, Planter Table, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique jardiniere stand. An English, walnut and marble lamp or planter table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. A beautifully crafted example, offering superb ...
Marble
Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand circa 1860. We are pleased to offer this unusual English occasional writing table. Beautifully veneered in flame mahogany, rectangul...
Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak. The table has storage drawers on each end with patinated brass pulls. The top has...
Brass
Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Table
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality 19th century English Library Table or Desk. In great original condition and of exceptional colour. The well figured mahogany top aboove an apron with two hidden draw...
Mahogany
Circa 1825-35 Regency-William IV Period English Writing Table Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1825-35 English Writing Table Desk, Regency-William IV period. Raised on an exceptional scroll & leaf carved yew wood base. This spectacular marquetry & line inlaid sof...
Leather, Baize, Wood, Oak, Yew