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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.

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Style: William IV
William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Gillows Legs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful set of william IV mahogany dining chairs These chairs stand upon ''Gillow''s'' style turned and fluted front legs and sabre back legs The freshly reupholstered seat is of a...
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1980s Vintage William IV Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass

PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM IV LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS UNIQUE UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith William IV RRP £16,000 Library armchairs with stunning upholstery Pleas...
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20th Century English William IV Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV mahogany freestanding five tier whatnot with five mahogany tiers supported by four unusual, elegant shaped turned supports standing on turned feet. A wonderful ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Other

English Figural Lead Fountain with a Young Man Blowing on a Conch Shell, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English figural lead fountain with a young man blowing a conch shell while standing on a rocky plinth. Fountain is in working condition, Mid-19th century.
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Copper, Lead

Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Child’s Armchair and Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique William IV quality mahogany child’s armchair and stand having a quality arched shaped top rail and splat to the centre of the back, shaped scrolled open arms, newly r...
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19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Other

English Brass Navette Form Coal Hod with Flanking Unicorn Lion Crest. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass navette form coal hod with centered chased handle, two hinged lids revealing original tin lined interior, flanking unicorn and lion crest, and resting on an oval base w...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Brass, Tin

Blue White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “ HEIGHT 7.5" DEPTH 8.25 WIDTH 6.5
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Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

William IV Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An interesting chair with carved back and central coat of arms over an oval paterae. Slightly bowed seat with reeded seat rail raised on turned legs.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Sterling Silver Sauceboat / Gravy Boat
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver sauceboat or gravy boat; an addition to our silver dining collection. This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver sauce boat has a plain oval rounded form onto three scrolling feet. The surface of this antique gravy boat is plain and unembellished. The upper portion of the body features an undulating, shaped rim. The sauceboat is fitted with a fine opposing scroll handle with a plain scrolling thumbpiece. This impressive example of William IV silverware is supported by three impressive applied scrolling hoof style feet with impressive swept scrolling decorated sockets in junction with the body. Condition This antique silver...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Great set of 8 19th century English Saber Leg Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 8 19th century English mahogany armchairs. All 8 chairs are armchairs and sit very comfortably. Upholstered seats could be redone- currently 4 have one pattern and the o...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Rosewood Circular Breakfast Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV rosewood circular breakfast table, remaining in very good condition for its age. Width: 130cm Depth: 130cm Height: 79cm
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Mid 19th Century English Mahogany and Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome and masculine mid 19th C. English mahogany desk chair with deeply patinated leather upholstery, brass casters, and turned spindl...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

A Stunning Early 19th Century William IV Lamp or Side or Centre Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning early 19th Century William IV mahogany lamp, side or centre table, finely hand carved and of exceptional quality with rich patination and grain. The well figured moulded ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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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 ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Set of Four William IV Dining Chairs
Set of Four William IV Dining Chairs
$1,600 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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...
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

English 19th century needlework and hand painted silk picture, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
This exceptional needlework dates to the early 19th century and is a master class in the art of needlework. It incorporates many different types of thread and complicated stitches co...
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Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

A Fabulous Unusual Early 19th Century William IV Giltwood Compartmental Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous and unusual early 19th Century William IV giltwood compartmental mirror, finely hand carved, of lovely quality and low and wide proportions. The moulded and fluted giltwo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood

A Very Rare Early 19th Century WillIam IV Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 19th Century William IV giltwood pier mirror finely hand carved and of exceptional quality. The moulde...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood

Pair of Kings Pattern Sauce Ladles, by William Eaton, London, 1834
Located in Cornwall, GB
This highly collectable pair of Kings pattern silver sauce ladles are in the sought-after double-struck standard form with the diamond heel, with ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

William IV Mahogany Mirror
Located in New York, NY
The beveled rectangular mirror plate within a conforming solid mahogany frame, boldly carved with dentil banding. Handsome piece.
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany

English Brass Flanking Lion Coat of Arms Fire Place Tools on Rope Stand, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass flanking lion coat of arms fire place tools with a spiral urn bulbous finial, adjustable flanking candle holders, and resting on a stylized rope Stand. Set consists of ...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Iron

English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Boulle brass inlaid one-drawer inkwell with original fluted glass brass capped ink bottles, decorative floral carrying handle and resting on original chased ball feet, Mid-19...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

Pair of English Brass Melon and Figural Cherub Medallion Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass three-tiered andirons with fluted finials, turned bulbous centered melon columns resting on squared plinths, matching finial log stops, flanking figural cherubs...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Barley Twist Candlesticks with Circular Faceted Bases, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English barley twist single candlesticks with flanking bobeches and circular faceted reeded bases, Mid 19th century.
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IV Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in High Peak, GB
P071, fine quality mahogany lamp or occasional table, having tooled leather circular top raised on slander turned and carved column terminating in circular moulded base and three sha...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique William IV Leather Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique William IV leather library armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. The quality is outstanding, this is an extremely fin...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish William IV Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th century Irish William IV giltwood overmantle mirror. The mirror glass plate of rectangular form is set within an elegantly shaped and moulded giltwood frame, a...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood

Pair of English Brass Dragon Finial Andirons with Scrolled Leg Paw Feet C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass flanking dragon finial andirons with decorative foliage plinths, original rear wrought iron spiral dog legs, and resting on scrolle...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

A William IV coramandel side table
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A William IV coramandel side table The rectangular top above a pair of drawers on turned and tapering lotus carved legs, brass cappings and castors, 103cm wide, 50cm deep, 79cm high
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood, Zebra Wood

Fine William 1v Period Rosewood Chiffonier
By King Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine William 1v Period Rosewood Chiffonier William 1v period dates 1830-1837 Two tier shelf back with carved tulip detail, Supported by pair Carved Swan neck shaped scroll supports,...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique English Willian IV Flamed Mahogany Wine Cooler with Lion Head Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique English flamed mahogany wine cooler dates to circa 1830 and done in the period William IV style. The cabinet is done in flamed mahogany with rope motif border decoration...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Small English Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare small antique English mahogany server or sideboard, William IV in style, with an uncommon form, beautiful faded mahogany and a sculpted, carved gallery depicting shells, waves...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of English Brass Spiral Ball Andirons with Flanking Lion Pegasus. C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass spiral ball on ball andirons with bulbous urn finials, squared plinths with centered mask lions, matching brass ball log stops with...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

William IV Sarcophagus Jewellery Box with Tray
Located in High Peak, GB
K0123, stunning William IV goncalo alves work box / jewelry box, having quadrant beading and fine decorative inlays to the front and to the hinged top which opens to reveal newly rel...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wool

A Pair Of Bronzed Dolphin Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of bronzed dolphin candlesticks hung with icicles drops on black marble rectangular bases
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Bronze

Newcastle English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique William IV Newcastle English sterling silver sugar basket by Thomas Wheatley; part of our silver dining collection This fine antiqu...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
Located in New Orleans, LA
The unbridled boldness of William IV-period silver design is on full display in this grand silver gilt inkstand by William Bateman II. Hailing from one of the most legendary silversm...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver

English William IV Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Kent, Dover
An English William IV carved mahogany desk chair, with good patina, with a green wool seat.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of English Brass Foliage Two Arm Mirrored Sconces, circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass mirrored foliage sconces with two scrolled arms, medallions, graduated bell flowers, and acanthus motif. Pair have been elec...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Sterling Silver Communion Beaker and Wafer Tazza
By Edward Edwards II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique William IV sterling silver communion beaker and wafer tazza; an addition to our religious silverware collection. This fine antique William IV English sterling silver communion set consists of a beaker and tazza. The antique beaker has a plain bell shaped flared form onto a spreading circular foot. The wafer tazza has a circular form with a plain circular foot. The surface of the tazza, upper rim of the beaker and foot are ornamented with a band of tooled decoration. This antique beaker retains the original gilt interior. Dimensions Height of beaker 7.7 cm/3" Diameter of top 6 cm/2.3" Diameter of base 4 cm/1.5" Diameter of tazza 6.2 cm/2.5" Weight 6 troy ounces/186g Condition Each piece of this antique communion set...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855
By John Graham Lough
Located in Charleston, SC
English Marble bust of Parliament gentleman displayed on a circular plinth. Signed by maker John Graham Lough, London Mid 19th Century. Lough sculp...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Statuary Marble

English Lead Sundial On Painted Wood Base . Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead sundial resting on fluted painted circular wood base. Mid 19th Century
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1840s British Antique William IV Furniture

William IV Period Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen - London 1835 - Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1835 by Barnards, this superb, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, features an ornate cast handle to the lid and ornate cast feet, a gadroon bord...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

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 ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of William IV period sterling silver wine coasters made by Barnards in 1830
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1830 by Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard, this handsome pair of William IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature pierced oval lo...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Antique English William IV Chiffonier Bookcase c1840s
Located in High Peak, GB
K0289 Very attractive William IV / early Victorian two door rosewood sideboard of unusually narrow proportions, having carved upstand to the shelf which is supported on turned colum...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Set of Six English Bronze Coat of Arms and Floral Motif Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six English two-arm bronze sconces with foliage paladin cornices , centered floral coat of arms, fluted bobeches with tampered spheres, and terminating with a lower centered decorative winged...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Bronze

William IV armchair
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
William IV armchair on wheels in green leather, UK, circa 1830.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Large Pair of Signed 19th Century Relief Portrait Busts of Wellington Napoleon
By Nathaniel Palmer
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome and impressive pair of relief portrait busts in copper depicting portrait busts of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) on the left, and Napoleon Bona...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Copper

Fine Antique William IV 1830 Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Chess Board Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite antique Pietra Dura Italian Specimen Marble chess board table, William IV circa 1830 ...
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1830s Italian Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and exceptional William IV bowl is the work of preeminent Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Crafted of luxurious gilt silver, the bowl exhibits all the hallmarks of Storr’s celebrated style, from the textured panels and applied decorations to the ruffled scallop shells and acanthus adorning its matching, fitted underplate. Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations, and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Elegant and sumptuous, this bowl was later awarded as First Prize in a backgammon tournament in 1972. Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. Although he created items of great extravagance, some of his most captivating designs exhibited his restrained yet refined sensibilities. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Later presentation inscription “Clermont Club Grand International Backgammon Tournament April 1972 First Prize” Hallmarked London, 1836 on bowl and stand; stand numbered 435 Bowl: 8 ¼” diameter x 3 3/8” high Stand: 10” diameter 38.2 troy ounces The Clermont Club, located on London’s aristocratic Berkeley Square in Mayfair, is one of the most exclusive gaming clubs in the world. The club is housed in the only surviving town house designed by renowned Georgian architect William Kent, and the architecture and interiors make it one of the most elegant clubs in existence. The list of the club's original members included the cream of the British aristocracy...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver

Pair of William IV Bronze Lion Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A unusual pair of bronze lion candlesticks on black marble base hung with triangular icicles.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century William IV Giltwood and Ebonised Triptych Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century William IV giltwood and ebonised triptych compartmental overmantle mirror of rectangular form, the overhanging moulded cornice with ball decoration raised over fri...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ebony, Giltwood

19th Century Framed Scottish Tapestry
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century framed Scottish tapestry. This is a charming 19th century framed Scottish tapestry The tapestry is hand woven and set on a golden oa...
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Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Wool

Antique William IV period Old Sheffield meat dish and cover made circa 1830
By Roberts, Smith Co.
Located in London, London
Made circa 1830 by Roberts, Smith & Co. , this attractive, Antique, William IV period Old Sheffield Plate Meat Dish & Cover, features a pumpkin shaped cover with flat chased detailin...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sheffield Plate

A Magnificent Finely Carved Statuary William IV Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A magnificent finely carved statuary William IV chimneypiece. The moulded shelf sits over a finely carved continuous frieze with central acanthus bloom, harebells and foliage details. The foliate and berry corner blocks, set over scroll and flower in relief. The jambs echo the finely detailed frieze with anthemion, harebell and floral motifs. The inner moulding framing the opening in fine carved lambs...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Statuary Marble

19th Century William IV Rosewood Card Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality William IV Rosewood Card Table with beautifully figured rosewood throughout. The top swivels 90′ degrees to open into a Card Table with a original baize lined int...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

William IV Birds Eye Maple Wellington Chest by Holland Sons
Located in Essex, MA
With squarish top with ebony stringing over seven graduated drawers with wood knobs and swinging lock mechanism which locks all drawers, raised on a plinth base. Holland & Sons was an important maker of furniture and rival of Gillows. Commissions include Sandringham House, Balmoral Castle...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Birdseye Maple

Pair of Hand Carved Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved mahogany hall chairs with armorial backs, hand-turned legs and solid mahogany seats. The chairs with original finish which have been French polished to show a warm...
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1870s English Antique William IV Furniture

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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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