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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 Two Tier Mahogany Table Attribruted to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV two tier mahogany table attribruted to Gillows, with two circular shelves, the top one with a dished edge, supported on a reeded and turn...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Very Good Pair of William IV Cut Glass Spirit Decanters, England circa 1835
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Both ovoid glass bodies exhibiting a slight greyish hue that is consistent with the period, decorated with scalloped & diamond cut detail, rising to faceted ringed necks fitted with ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Cut Glass

William IV Card Table Mahogany D End Console
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV early Nineteenth Century D end card table The tables opens to reveal a baize playing surface in good condition. The table has a wonderful patina which is testament to its ...
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

A William IV Irish Blue Limestone Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A Regency chimneypiece carved entirely in Blue Limestone. This piece has many unusual and playful features. Fielded panels adorning the jambs stall upon meeting the sturdy footblocks...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Limestone

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

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Rosewood, Giltwood

ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD TABLE BASE AMMONITE FOSSIL SPECIMEN MARBLE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1830 side end table base with later Victorian, super rare Ammonite...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

Antique Carved White Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The fireplace features beautifully carved corbels set on canted jambs, scrolled and carved with floral detail at the bottom. The deep shelf is serpentine s...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality William IV rosewood writing table, possibly Scottish, with velvet inset surface to the central ratchet action flap, the underside with remains a paper label which reads "of Callendar / Callendar House, / Falkirk". The table is in very good condition for its age, with a lovely patina. The velvet inset is original and usable but would benefit from being replaced. Callendar House is a mansion set within the grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk, Scotland. During the 19th century, it was extensively redesigned and extended in the manner of a French Renaissance château but with hybrid elements of Scottish baronial...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

EXQUISITE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 FLAMED HARDWOOD SiDE END WORK SEWING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super decorative Antique circa 1830 William IV Flamed Mahogany sewing or work table of the fi...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

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

Early 19th Century William IV Period Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An untouched early 19th-century William IV period flamed mahogany 4-door library bookcase. It features a square-cornered, moulded, stepped breakfront cornice above four astragal-glaz...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending
Located in Potters Bar, GB
10 - 12 Seat William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table. This Quality Dining Table Stands upon Faceted Legs with Original Brass Castors. 19th century The Table Extends by Way of a Pu...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Satinwood Breakfront Chiffonier
Located in London, GB
A William IV period satinwood inverted breakfront Chiffonier, having replacement black fossil marble top above central open bookshelves and two brass grill silk pleated doors, flanke...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Bloor Derby Urns, Painted with Flowers on a Pale Blue Ground
Located in Montreal, QC
This sumptuous pair of campana form are highly decorative. The pale blue ground and heavy gilt fruiting vine handles set off the reserves of fruit and flowers to great advantage. The...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Porcelain

Late Edwardian Mahogany Dumbwaiter
Located in Hudson, NY
This three tired dumbwaiter made in the late Edwardian period in the style of William IV has fine details and an interesting long lean profile. The con...
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Early 20th Century English William IV Furniture

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Mahogany, Paint

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.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Pair William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs. The chairs have a solid walnut frame and tufted leather upholstery. The chairs have a nice ...
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1950s English Vintage William IV Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

William IV Bergere Chair, Antique Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Mahogany William IV Bergere Chair. 19th century Having Ring turned front legs with brass castors and sabre back legs. Turned Arm supports and reeded Arms. The Cresting...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Two Tier Mahogany Table Attribruted to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV two tier mahogany table attribruted to Gillows, with two circular shelves, the top one with a dished edge, supported on a reeded and...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Early 19th C Copeland porcelain hand painted fruit and flower cabinet plate
Located in Central England, GB
This superb early 19th century porcelain cabinet plate is very finely hand painted with a rich central display of exotic fruit and foliage over a white ground boardered with a delica...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Porcelain

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 4-12 PERSON EXTENDING DINING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime fully restored circa 1830 William IV Flamed Mahogany extending dining table Please note the d...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

Important Antique 1830 William iv Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Centre Table
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...
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1830s Italian Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
19th century giltwood overmantel mirror, circa 1835 William IV period. Large proportion frame with three barley twist columns with detailed foliage design at the top edges. Mirror co...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Barber s or Dentist s Chair, England, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany barber's or dentist's chair with single back splat and two smaller side splats with heart shape cut-outs and hand woven cane seat. The sturdy scrolling arms curving around, ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany, Cane

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

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

A William IV Specimen Marble Top Table
Located in London, GB
A William IV Specimen Marble Top Table The circular top inlaid with a variety of intricate marble specimens, with a central inlaid ‘Trinacria’ tablet resting within a burr oak band,...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

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

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Upholstery

ANTIQUE 1838 ORIGINAL EARLY ViCTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER IN THE PERIOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1838 dated needlework sampler made in the second year of Queen Victoria's reign I ha...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Cotton

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

A Highly Unusual William IV Column Chimneypiece in Fine European Black Marble
Located in London, GB
The body of the chimneypiece is carved from solid Belgium Black finished in a high polish, punctuated by tapering Doric columns that are unpolished, and the opening framed by Irish K...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

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

Finest Quality Antique 1830 Flamed Hardwood Wellington Chest of Drawers Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

William IV Whatnot Display Stand
Located in Basildon, GB
An attractive antique 3 tier Whatnot, English polished Walnut with inlaid side decorations and turned baluster's, early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Centre Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine William IV satinwood centre table with attractive marquetry inlay to the top and base.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Satinwood

Large Pair of Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Tazzas
Located in London, GB
A large pair of early 19th century bronze and ormolu tazzas having acanthus leaf stems with double serpent handles raised on sienna marble plinth bases with ormolu borders.
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

An Extremely Rare William IV Travelling Scent Flask by Archibald Douglas, 1835
By Archibald Douglas
Located in London, GB
An Extremely Rare William IV Travelling Scent Flask Made in London in 1835 by Archibald Douglas. The Scent Flask is plain in design and narrow rectangular in form. The screw on cove...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

Period William IV Side Cabinet Chest 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb William IV side cabinet This impressive cabinet stands upon turned feet Circa 19th Century The 2 doors featuring brass grills lined with silk fabric and have typical William I...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture

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Walnut

English Marble-Top Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small round marble topped painted oak lamp table, 1840. Dimensions: 29 inches (74 cms) high 25 inches (64 cms) diameter.
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

William IV Dumb Waiter Mahogany Bookcase Shelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany dumb waiter. circa 1920 Standing Upon Typical William IV Carved Feet and a Turned Stretcher. The End Supports Featuring Turned Roundels and Carved Detail. The...
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1920s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico Co of London
Located in Devon, GB
A good William IV period rosewood and mother-of-pearl bow fronted stick barometer with its original bowed glass thermometer by this fine London make...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

Large 19th Century English William IV Settee Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and substantial late Regency early William IV mahogany three seater sofa attributed to Gillows of Lancaster in the Grecian manner. Standing on four large bulbous style tu...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany

Stunning Patina Antique William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Tilt Top Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1830 William IV Mahogany tilt top table with fluted column base A wonderfully decorative and super original William IV occasional table...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

William IV Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in Birmingham by Joseph Willmore, 1836
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine William IV Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in Birmingham in 1836 by Joseph Willmore. The Nutmeg Grater is of a large size, with reeded rounded sides. The hinged cover is engra...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very stylish, high-quality 19th-century William IV period library armchair in mahogany and buttoned leather. Circa 1835 and in lovely original condition. This attractive library ar...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARLEY TWIST FRAME LEATHER ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning antique circa 1830 William IV Chesterfield tufted library armchair with faded oxblo...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

William IV Console Table Mahogany Side 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany side table. This table is raised upon crisp ring turned legs with turned detail to the top of the legs. Circa 19th Century The table features a typical William IV...
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1880s Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Regency Maplewood Lyre-End Games Table, circa 1825
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regency maplewood lyre-end games table. The top reverses to show either a plain surface or a chessboard and removes to reveal a backgammon board. Gallery 3/4" high. dotsend enqui...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Maple

A Large William IV Yew Wood Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large William IV 'Antiquarian' Yew Wood Centre Table. The impressive centre table is of large proportions. The circular top is veneered in radiating segments with ebony and boxwo...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Yew

A late William IV rosewood breakfront open bookcase, by Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late William IV rosewood breakfront open bookcase, by Gillows, the shaped top with a turned baluster gallery above four doors with pleated silk panels behind diamond trellis grille...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

English Tole Floral Butterfly Decorative Bucket with Egyptian Handles, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English tole floral and butterfly decorative painted bucket with flanking Egyptian revival gilt handles, Mid-19th century.
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Tin

Pair of English Brass Ball Finial and Acanthus Paw Tool Rest, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass spiral ball finial tool rest with acanthus scrolled legs and terminating on stylized lions paw feet, Mid-19th century.
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

W1V Period Mahogany End Support Table
By Thomas King
Located in Dereham, GB
W1V Period Mahogany End Support Table, Plain Mahogany top, Inset Frieze with 4 turned finials, End Supports with carved mounts, Turned Mahogany Cross Stretcher, Sitting on Ar...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

19th Century English William IV Rosewood Tea Poy
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV rosewood tea poy, opening to a fitted interior retain its original glass bowls, above a turned stem over a platform base,...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

19th Century English Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English early 19th-century desk box exudes a refined charm with its dark wood construction and functional design, including a thin wide drawer and a set of upper compartments ac...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Burr Oak William IV Bookcase from England
Located in North Salem, NY
This Fine Antique William IV Burr Oak Bookcase is a piece of furniture from the William IV era, which lasted from 1830 to 1837 in England. This bookcase features both functional and ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak, Burl

Pair of English Polished Steel and Nickel Silver Andirons. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel and nickel silver andirons with a urn top finial, twisted centered column, adjustable spit hooks, and terminating on sc...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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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