William IV Furniture
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.
Find a collection of authentic William IV tables, armchairs, decorative objects and other 19th-century furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.
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Style: William IV
English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted pine bowfront chest of drawers with brass handles. 1830.
Reference: 7877
Dimensions
40.5 inches (103 cms) Wide
19.5 inches (50 cms) Deep
42 inch...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite and very well made, English circa 1830 William IV limed oak and leather, chesterfield desk chair...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Cabinet maker: BONNEELS solid mahogany sideboard with two drawers
Located in AALSMEER, NL
Beautifully stamped solid mahogany wall table, 'sideboard' with shelf and drawers. Clearly recognizable signed 'BONNEELS' Stamped in the familiar way, triangular. (See photos)
The t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of John Gould Hand Colored Framed Lithographs Family of Toucans, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, 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. ...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
William IV Mahogany Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV mahogany card table, having a folder over top above a cylindrical stem, the table has a platform base raised on four elegant scroll feet. This p...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV silver inkstand
Located in London, GB
Antique silver inkstand of impressive proportions, made at the end of King William IV's reign. The inkstand has finely detailed scroll and leaf pattern cast mounts and rets on four s...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Rare Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs with Great Provenance
Located in London, GB
A Fine Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs
From His Majesty's Ministerial Home Office
Constructed from mahogany, the chairs with turned and tapering reeded front legs terminat...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Style Mahogany Linen Press
Located in New York, NY
William IV style carved mahogany linen press, with molded cornice above a case fitted with two paneled cupboard doors, the lower section fitted with three graduated long drawers, rai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A William IV period Irish carved corbel fireplace in highly fossilised Kilkenny marble. The pilaster jambs with elegant carved corbel brackets supporting wide and generous mantle wit...
Category
1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
English Tole Foliage Fruit Basket Five Light Chandelier w/ Orig. Shades, C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
English tole yellow and black paint decorated five light chandelier with central urn foliage fruit basket, acorn finial, and five scrolled arms with the original slot mounted shades....
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Tin
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Specimen Marble Topped Table
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.
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original antique William IV period occasional table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
It is of amazing quality, with a very strong an...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Gillows Rosewood Turnover Top Card and Games Table
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Baize, Rosewood
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 turn over leaf card tables are of gorgeous qualit...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London
Located in Norwich, GB
A William IV Skeleton clock of fine quality with two massive scroll plates sitting on rectangular, silvered plinths and standing on a mahogany base with block feet.
Eight day doubl...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Sampler Stool, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Embroidered, Decor, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sampler stool. An English, walnut and boxwood embroidered decorative rest, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Pleasingly embroidered low stool, ideal ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Textile, Boxwood, Walnut
William IV Rosewood Easy Arm Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV Rosewood Easy Arm Chair with exposed moulded frame, upholstered in deep buttoned back Harris Tweed, raised on stylised tulip carved front legs terminating in brass castors...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique William IV Rosewood X-Frame Canterbury
Located in London, GB
A William IV rosewood 3-section X framed Canterbury having carved & scrolled wreath front & back and frieze drawer, supported on turned legs ending on original brass castors.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV mahogany bookcase having a shaped cornice to the upper section over a pair of mahogany doors with brass grilles opening to reveal an interior with three ad...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
William IV Giltwood Ovemantel Mirror
Located in London, GB
A finely carved and water gilded William IV overmantel mirror, with ebonised slips, mercury plate and depicting acanthus leaves.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1836 by Edwin Jones, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features a cast and applied border to the lid, engine turn...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Finely Turned Travelling Canterbury
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century finely turned travelling canterbury. Mounted on a brass castors for ease of movement.
Category
1830s Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Butter Dish, circa 1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Very Fine 19th century Butter Dish, circa 1835
Additional information:
Date : William IV-Victoria c1835
Origin : England
Bowl Features : Pillar moulded and miter cut
Marks ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass
English Leather Book Hinged Decanter Set with Fitted Bottle & Glasses, C 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
English leather book hinged hideaway decanter set with original fitted interior gilt bottle and glasses, Mid-19th Century
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Restored William iv Period circa 1830 Wingback Brown Leather Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very uniquely shaped, Circa 1830 William IV, brown leather and Mahogany Wingback armchair with ornately carved frame
A simply glorious pie...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
William iv Rosewood Mirrored Etagere
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William IV period rosewood four-tier mirrored etagere, the shaped top over apron with decorative brass trim over three suede lined shelves with m...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
William IV Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular breakfront form Siena marble top over a conforming case with central grill door enclosing shelves flanked by a pair of doors enclosing she...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Brass
Finest Quality Antique 1830 Flamed Hardwood Wellington Chest of Drawers Bookcase
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this important, hand made in England, flamed Mahogany Wellington chest of drawers with bookcase middle
This is one of the finest quality antiques I...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Swedish Burr Elm Teapoy
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr elm teapoy circa 1840.
Very good quality example of a scandinavian teapoy with a strong influence from the english Regency period.
Sarcophagus shaped main bod...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Elm
Set of 6 Antique William IV Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six original William IV period dining chairs. They were made in England, and date from around the 1830-1840’s.
The quality is superb, they have beautifully carved ...
Category
1840s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
English Stool of Mahogany with Oval Seat and Turned Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English seating stool or bench of well patinated mahogany from the William IV period, featuring an oval top with an ‘s’ shape handhold, set upon four turned legs.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Spectacular 19th Century William IV Rosewood Dining or Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
A fine quality, generously proportioned William IV rosewood center or dining table, the round top showcasing the extraordinary color and figure of the lively wood grain. It is edged ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
English Lead Figural Fountain of Musical Pan with Flanking Plumbed Flutes C 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
English lead figural fountain of musical pan with flanking plumbed flutes standing atop a circular globe and resting on an octagonal base with flanking frogs. Mid 19th Century. Fount...
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Copper, Lead
Large Magnificent Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large magnificent antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having a beautiful shaped and moulded back with delightful applied carvings to the centre. It has a fantastic flame mah...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
William IV Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with one drawer with wood knobs. Turned legs and brass casters.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Rare Shape with Serpent Handle, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative fairly large & well hand painted, Jug or Pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery, circa 1830.
It has a rare shape and pattern.
A jug of the same sha...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
W1V Period Rosewood Chiffonier
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
W1V Period Rosewood Chiffonier,
Top with inset panel back,
Pair Turned Tapering Columns Supporting,
Three Quarter gallery top,
Frieze with moulding top & bottom,
Two Door Base with inset Panels. working lock & key, open to reveal:
Single Shelf interior,
Pair Column...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Mid-19th Century Greek Revival Cast Iron Scrolled Balcony Brackets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of cast iron architectural balcony brackets of impressive weight and delicate design.
English or American, c. 1830.
Category
1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight William iv Dining Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
A superb quality set of eight William IV, mahogany dining chairs including two carver chairs, each having finely carved top and mid-rail with carvers having scroll open arms, all wit...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Antique William iv circa 1830 Hardwood Chesterfield Extending Chaise Lounge
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1830 English hand carved Mahogany William IV extending Chaise Lounge with Chesterfield tufting.
This Chaise Lounge ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
William iv Rosewood Octagonal Centre Table
Located in Belfast, IE
An impressive large scale William IV rosewood octagonal centre table.
The three boldly carved solid rosewood scrolled supports and carved centr...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Restored William IV circa 1830 Coromandel Occasional Games Cards Table
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, fully restored, hand made in England William IV circa 1830 Coromandel & Giltwood occasiona...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair
William IV C.1830
Superb decorative chair, intricately inlaid with mother of pearl inlay and gilt detailin...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Regency William IV Polished Tan Leather Captains Library Chair with Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Original British, 1830s William IV polished tan leather chesterfield captains chair with brass stud detailing On Porcelain Castors.
C...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Sterling Silver & M of P Victorian Fruit Knife Hallmark:-Sheffield 1834
Located in York, GB
English sterling silver - a large FRUIT KNIFE, made in 1834
Full English hallmarks for Sheffield 1834
The maker's mark is SK, which is probably Samuel Kirkby.
I have had `00s of ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
William IV Whatnot Mahogany Bookcase Shelf Unit
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Whatnot.
Standing on brass castors and turned feet.
1 x Cupboard with original brass lock.
The 3 upper shelves supported by turned columns.
Category
1980s Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Dining Table
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique William IV tilt top dining / centre table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840s period.
It is of superb quality and is a very ...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Bordeaux leather director's chair.
Please note t...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century, William IV Period Walnut and Leather Ottoman
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality early 19th century, William IV period walnut and leather ottoman. Deep red coloured buttoned leather seat above a well figured walnut and leather panelled base with tu...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Four William IV Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
William IV, circa 1830-40s, set of 4 dining or side chairs, English. Shaped high upholstered backs. Robustly turned front legs, splayed back legs, mahogany. Attractively upholstered ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV Upholstered Oak Window Seat, c. 1825
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English William IV leather & hair on hide calf skin upholstered window bench on English oak legs. The bench features conical turned and melon carved front legs with Neoclassic pilaster...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Magnificent Quality Antique William iv Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent quality antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having an incredible pair of high-relief exceptionally detailed carved griffons flanking a central flaming urn. The b...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Highly Decorative Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative early 19th Century flame mahogany and inlaid bowfront chest of drawers, the figured shaped top above four graduate...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Stretcher Table, Antique Rosewood Hall Tables
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV rosewood stretcher table.
19th century
Featuring "Rio rosewood" to the top and frieze.
Raised upon faceted columns with typical William IV carved collars and stands upo...
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of English Cast Iron and Powered Coated Campana-Form Garden Urns, C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English cast iron and powered coated campana-form garden urns with an exterior intertwined grape vine frieze, flanking figural lion side handles, and resting on gadrooned cir...
Category
1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Extending Dining Table William IV Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table.
Raised upon Typical William IV Tulip Carved Legs with Original Castors.
The Table Extends by Way of a pullout Telescopic Mechanism (wind...
Category
1890s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William Iv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique William IV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Chesterfield, Paul Storr, and PIETRA DURA . 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $130 and tops out at $121,043 while the average work can sell for $4,473.
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