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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
Set of Four Animal Stone Lithographs
Set of Four Animal Stone Lithographs

Set of Four Animal Stone Lithographs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing set of four 19th century hand colored stone lithographs depicting animal species by the prolific Swiss artist and print maker Karl Joseph Brodtmann. Presented under glass ...

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique William IV Prints

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Mahogany

Pair of John Gould Hand Colored Framed Lithographs Family of Toucans, Circa 1840
Pair of John Gould Hand Colored Framed Lithographs Family of Toucans, Circa 1840

Pair of John Gould Hand Colored Framed Lithographs Family of Toucans, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of John Gould hand colored framed lithographs family of toucans. "Pteroglossus Inscriptus" and " Pteroglossus Hypoglaurus" Each signed in plate. Printed by Charles Hullmandell. ...

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1840s English Antique William IV Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Antique Satricial Hand Colored Etching Titled Monstrosities Of 1821
Antique Satricial Hand Colored Etching Titled Monstrosities Of 1821

Antique Satricial Hand Colored Etching Titled Monstrosities Of 1821

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Satirical hand colored etching titled Monstrosities of 1821 depicting a promenade in one of the London parks, displaying exaggerated fashions. Print created by George Cruikshank. Pub...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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John Gould Lithograph from 'The Birds of Europe'
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John Gould (English, 1804-1881), 'Rufous Backed Egret, Ardea Rufsata', Cattle Erget, 1832-1837, hand colored lithograph from 'The Birds of Europe', fra...

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19th Century British Antique William IV Prints

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Set of Four 19th Century Equestrian Prints
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Set Of Four Engravings Of African Animals
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Set Of Four Engravings Of African Animals

Located in Essex, MA

Each nicely framed with faux tortoise Flemish style frames with gilded inner border and each depicting animals including an elephant, lion, leopard and Hippo.

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Early 20th Century European William IV Prints

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Set of Four Antique Equestrian Lithographs, England c.1840
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By Thomas Blinks

Located in Vista, CA

"The Steeplechase," circa 1900, a group of four colored prints, presented in wide oak frames. Thomas Blinks, the foremost sporting and animal painter of his generation, circa 1860-1912.

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Early 20th Century English William IV Prints

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Set of Neoclassical Hand Colored Greek Mythology Etchings Marco Carloni Triptych
Set of Neoclassical Hand Colored Greek Mythology Etchings Marco Carloni Triptych

Set of Neoclassical Hand Colored Greek Mythology Etchings Marco Carloni Triptych

By M. Carloni / Teodoro Matteini for Carrettoni

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Three Neoclassical Hand Colored Etchings, after Marco Colani, Rome, Italy. Colani lived in the late 18th Century, and we believe these to be printed in the 19th Century. Nicel...

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William Iv prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV prints 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 prints created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with giltwood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV prints made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom 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 prints differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $8,500 and tops out at $8,500 while the average work can sell for $8,500.