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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.

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
19th century William IV mahogany library desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century william iv mahogany library desk circa 1835. We are pleased to offer this William IV period library table in it's original patina. Writing surface showcases the beauti...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with two hanging shelves, the lower cabinet having two paneled doors, the whole with origi...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

c. 1830s William IV English Butler s Serving Etagere
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830s William IV dumbwaiter trolley or butler's serving etagere, English. Fine mahogany timbers. Bold, inverted, tapered, gadrooned columns an...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Rare William IV Leather Reclining Bergere Library Chair On Original Brass Castor
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Brown Leather Button Back Mahogany Reclining Adjustable Library Chair, On Original Brass Castors, With A Studded Brass Border. In The Style Of Gillows. Heig...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Antique Irish Silver Teapot, Dublin 1835 Patrick Laughlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Irish Silver Teapot, Dublin 1835 Patrick Laughlin. Large circular bombe form with repoussé and embossed foliage decoration on partial stippled background, rich foliage leaf c...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Antique British Colonial Four Tiered Stand or Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout 19th Century English stand handcrafted in rosewood in an elegant form with four tiers featuring turned finials on turned supports one drawer in the bottom case and brass cas...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Height from floor to underside 24 inches. Rectangular top with new tooled neutral gray green leather and banded edge over three drawers with wood knobs, circular tapered legs.
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

A Very Rare Massive Early 19th Century William IV Country House Dining Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 19th Century William IV mahogany extending Country House dining table of grand proportions, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. This stu...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Early 19th Century Goncalo Alves partners desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality large early 19th Century Goncalo Alves (also known as tigerwood) partners desk, the moulded edge top having a olive green coloured leather writing surface decorated ...
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1840s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in King s Lynn, GB
An antique solid mahogany Davenport desk, dating to circa 1820–1835, spanning the late Regency and early William IV periods, by Gillows of Lancaster, stamped “Gillows • Lancaster” to...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Howell, James & Co Sterling Silver by Thomas Whitehead From our Vanity Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box. The Vanity Box of rectangular sha...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

William IV Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Top Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A William IV Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Top Side Table. Measures: 26.5" in width and 19.5" in depth and 24" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Duet Music Stand
Located in Essex, MA
With central finial and double lyre ratcheted sheet music holders and a single attached brass candle arm, raised on a turned reeded support, shaped triang...
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William-IV-Desk-Mahogany-Library-Table-19th-Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Library Table or desk Circa 19th Century This Library Table is raised Upon Turned Columns with Carved Feet and Original Castors. The Table Features 2 Mahogany Lined Drawer...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This exquisite writing table is constructed from solid mahogany and features a rectangular t...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
A William IV Mahogany Pedestal Desk Constructed from fine San Domingo mahogany, the desk raised on a plinth and two pedestal supports, each set with three drawers having brass hand...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

English Burl Walnut Figural Cherub Wedgewood Letter Box with Mounts, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Burl walnut and figural cherub wedge-wood hinged letter box with compartmentalized fitted interior, locking mechanism with key, decorative circular rope motif, and original e...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Important Figured Solid Cuban Mahogany William IV Period Oval Dining Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Important nicely figured cuban mahogany (solid) William VI period oval dining table, the extending top set on an imposing central plinth base fitted with four scroll feet. England c....
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Large English William IV Mahogany Hall Seat Bench
Located in High Peak, GB
K0607  Superb William IV hall bench in mahogany, having panelled gallery to the back edge with S shaped scroll carving to the centre, solid mahogany seat with moulded edge and  finel...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Vintage Electroplated and Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II electroplated silver and sterling silver bottle coasters in the William IV style; part of our electroplated si...
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1950s English Vintage William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Custom English William IV Style Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Handcrafted for us in Cuban mahogany in William IV style, this double pedestal dining table can seat up to 14. Excellent proportions and a superb antique finish define this table. Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary English William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

A Pair of Antique William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Leather Library Armchairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of William IV Regency Hardwood Cane Bergere & Antique Brown Leather Library Armchairs With Scrolled Arms on Brass Castors Chairs are a near pair slightly differing Bu...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Antique William IV Mahogany Articulating Invalids Reading Table Console Lectern
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive William IV era mahogany Invalids table. Features a rectangular sliding top with a pair of ratcheted reading slopes to one side, over an ad...
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Late 18th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century William IV Mahogany Chess Table With Speciman Marble Top
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany chess table with speciman marble top. The mahogany square top, with beaded detailing to the apron, inset with specimen marble games board within a bo...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Antique 15ft William IV Extending Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful large antique William IV mahogany extending dining table, circa 1830 in date. This amazing table can seat sixteen people in comfort and has been hand-crafted fr...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th century William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard circa 1830. Good quality William IV period sideboard comprising of 3 parts. Top surface with carved gallery to the back. 4 drawer...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Fine English Mahogany Dining Table of the William IV Period
Located in Essex, MA
Fine William IV Mahogany Extension Dining Table and an Ensuite Carved Mahogany Hall Bench The hall bench holding three leaves and three pads. The hall bench, 5 ft. 5 in. x 7 ft. 3 1/...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Style Burl Wood and Diamond Brocade Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A William IV Style Burl Wood Finish and Diamond Brocade Upholstered Armchair. Measures: 24.5" in width, 24.5" in depth and 35" in height. Seat height is 18". Arm height is 26". Seat ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Burl

Antique William IV Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large, 72cm, beautiful English William IV table lamp, circa 1835 in date. The striking lamp features the original glass receiver, classic William IV design and has been converte...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Bronze

Rare Antique William iv circa 1830 Hardwood Chesterfield Extending Chaise Lounge
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Hardwood

English Scalloped Tole Tray on Stand With Peacock and Floral Motif, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English scalloped Tole tray with decorative Peacock and foliage motif resting on a painted faux bamboo stand with cross stretchers. Early 19th Century.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Tin

English Farm House Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century English painted farm house dresser base with a good scrubbed pine top. 1830. Code: 8933 Dimensions: W: 86" (218.4 cm) H: 40.5" (102.9 cm) D: 22" (55.9 cm)
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

English Neoclassic mahogany circular tilt top pedestal table, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Neoclassic figured mahogany circular tilt top table with ogee edge above a shallow cross banded apron. The table top is supported by an octagonal tapered columnar pedestal on...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct William IV circa 1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest This chair...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Willian IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Willian IV quality mahogany desk chair having a quality mahogany shaped top and centre splat, shaped scroll open arm, newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality fabric sta...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

Pair of Antique English Petite Side Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of English 19th century William IV side or boudoir chairs crafted in mahogany in petite form having carved floral handles on the tops over velvet upholstery with button...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Gilt Punch/Soup Ladle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Scottish sterling silver gilt punch/ soup ladle; an addition to our silver cutlery collection This magnificent William IV sterling silver punch ladle has been hand forged in a rare and unusual design. The handle of the punch/soup ladle has been realistically modelled in the form of a horse's head, emanating from an impressive scrolling enveloping leaf design. The tapering stem is embellished with the contemporary engraved presentation inscription 'Presented to A. C. Renton by his father on his birth day, 3rd May 1833'. The reverse of this impressive example of antique silverware features an exceptional honeysuckle style heel to the shell shaped bowl. This exceptional 19th century example of Scottish silverware retains the original gilding. This magnificent ladle is rare and the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire. Condition This antique sterling silver punch ladle...
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19th Century Scottish Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Country House Gothic Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th century English oak country house gothic wardrobe with carved detail on the outside and a good fitted interior. 1830. Code: 8754 Dimensions: W: 83.5" (212.1 cm) H: 8...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak

A Unusual William Iv Tent And Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The drop hung corona supporting cascading chains of prismatic tent to the main ring, this mounted with bulls eye and solider finals, the ring issuing eight foliate arms supporting ra...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Cut Glass

19th Century mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form, the hinged and gadrooned lid opening to reveal a large compartment space, panels to all sides, raised on gadrooned feet with con...
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1840s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

English William IV Carved Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, GB
This superb William IV sofa is of fine quality and elegant form. It comprises of a mahogany frame and features an elegant shaped top rail, Egyptian re...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Tilt-Top Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century tilt-top side table, English. George IV to William IV period. Rectangular top with rounded corners, raised on molded tripod base with very well turned standard. Fi...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

English Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining Room Table with Orig. Paw Casters C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany triple pedestal dining room table with three central fluted urn ringed pedestals, splayed reeded saber legs, and resting on the original lio...
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

William IVth PAIR-(B) of C J Mason’s Cups Saucers Porcelain Ptn 223, Ca 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English, PAIR of porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak. The table has storage drawers on each end with patinated brass pulls. The top has...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Blue White Ridgway Sauce Tureen Staffordshire (Italian Scenery)
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Ridgway Sauce Tureen Staffordshire (Italian Scenery)
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ceramic

English Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English painted and glazed pine bookcase. 1830. Code: 8832 Dimensions: W: 47" (119.4 cm) H: 92" (233.7 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Antique English Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of 19th Century English wall sconces featuring faux tortoise lacquer panels, a mahogany frame with gilt plaster trim around a rectangular mirror and a brass candle hold...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in rare Cashmire Ptn, William 1Vth Ca 1833
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, Mason's ironstone hydra jug with a snake handle in the Cashmire De Thibet pattern dating to the William 1Vth English 19th century period, circa 1832-1836 The jug has an octagonal hydra shape with a snake handle. This pattern is not often seen. It is called "Cashmire De Thibet" and is illustrated on page 60 of the book; A Guide To Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns, published by The Mason's Collectors' Club. The jug is unmarked to the base as was sometimes the case, but is definitely by Mason's Ironstone as they were the only manufacturer to produce a jug in this shape with this pattern and dating to the English William 1Vth period circa 1832-1836. Overall a very nice Masons Hydra Jug or Pitcher in a rare pattern. Notes on the pattern. This unusual name of "Cashmire De Thibet" was a name applied circa 1832-1836, to summer scarves...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ironstone

Late 17th century dresser base incorporating earlier pieces
Located in London, GB
A well patinated and used late 17th century dresser or base table c.1680 incorporating earlier reused pieces. Side hung drawers are often seen on Jacobean or William IV furniture A...
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17th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak

English William IV Sideboard in Rosewood c1840s
Located in High Peak, GB
K0289 Very attractive William IV / early Victorian two door rosewood sideboard of unusually narrow proportions, having oversailing top with stunning rosewood grain above an oak lined...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

Rare Pair of Huge William IV 1830 Flamed Hardwood Side Cabinets Campaign Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare, original William IV oversized side cupboards with Lion hairy paw feet These are exquisite, I’ve honestly never ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English Brass Nautical ship wheel mounted on a solid brass pedestal with an yacht binnacle having a gimballed signed compass, circular six spoke w...
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1870s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Fine Quality Set of 4 Antique William IV Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Finest quality set of 4 antique William IV rosewood carved dining chairs having an ornate carved shaped back and carved centre splat. Drop in seats which have been newly reupholstered with quality fabric. They stand on attractive shaped reeded tulip legs...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

19th Century William IV Feathered Mahogany Pod Table Stamped Gillington
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV feathered mahogany circular pod table with central inlaid star and crossbanding detail to the outer edge. The top sits above a pod platform base. Circa 1830. ...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

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...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Other

Antique Teapoy English William iv Rosewood Work Box, 19th Century, circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique teapoy, an English, William IV, rosewood work box dating to the early 19th century, circa 1835. Superb color in the polished rosew...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

William 1Vth Masons Jug or Pitcher in Turner Willow Pattern, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Turner Willow, colored Blue and White pattern, made in the English, first half of the 19th C period, circa 1830. The jug has an octagonal shape with a notched snake handle and is decorated in a very colourful, distinctive "Turner Willow " pattern, which is one of Mason's rarer chinoiserie blue and white patterns, using bold hand painted enamels of various colours and shades, over a light blue printed...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Ironstone

William IVth PAIR-(A) of C J Masons Cups Saucers Porcelain Ptn 223, Ca 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English, PAIR of porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Porcelain

XL William IV Dining Table 14 Seater Extending Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany 3 leaf extending dining table Period 19th Century antique This dining table is raised upon ring turned and fluted legs which retain their original brass and porce...
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1980s Vintage 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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