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
Late Regency William IV Carved Desserte Console or Server Sideboard
Located in Nashville, TN
With a fine shellac polish finish. The wood a nice warm cognac color and presents very well . In sturdy condition ,slight wear and some darkening to the richly carved paw feet (full...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique William IV Period Cane and Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique William IV period leather caned armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
It is of very fine quality, the...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood
Mid 19th Century Chess Top Lamp Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Lamp Table, Or Occasional Table, Having Superbly Figured Circular Top With Attractive Chess Board Inlaid Decoration,...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840.
A William IV period oak library bergère, the scrolling top rail carved with foliate designs, surmounting ring turned spindles and scrolling arms rests carved wi...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 4 William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of 4 William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs with Gillows Reeded Leg (plus 1 free) - Almost certainly from the Gillows workshop in Lancaster the Top Back Rail with Tulip Pediment, the ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique William IV Quality Rosewood Work / Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine William IV rosewood work table of elegant proportions beautifully crafted and richly figured throughout. The rectangular top features drop-leaf sides that extend the surface a...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Materials
Brass
19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A period William IV English mahogany sewing stand work table with inlaid chessboard top. circa 1830s
Combining sophisticated elegance, warmth, and functional design, this outstandin...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Blue
White Pearlware Pottery Humidor "A Present for Mr. Capes 1834"
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare dated & inscribed William IV period Pearlware blue & white pottery humidor/ tobacco jar & cover, 1834.
The jar with a pronounced dome or bell shaped cover mounted with an...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pearlware
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
Materials
Mahogany
Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Index To The Rolls of Parliament. Printed in English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published circa...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century English William IV Captain
s Chair for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Walnut Captain's Chair with a noteworthy Bol form frame in an overall honey walnut finish with a tub back and elaborate scrolled arms raised on oversize ring...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique English 19th Century walnut Framed Needlepoint Chair C.1830
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century walnut Framed Needlepoint Chair C.1830
Beautifully constructed with a carved walnut frame of a warm patination.
Good solid construction with traditional ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
$1,758 Sale Price
20% Off
English Serpentine Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Low 19th century English serpentine painted pine commode with a decorative paint finish. 1830.
Code: 9220
Dimensions:
W: 39" (99.1 cm)
H: 24" (61 cm)
D: 20" (50.8 cm)
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pine
Large Antique Reference Book, The Close Rolls, Latin, Public Record, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Rotuli Litterarum Clausarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Paper
Set of English Polished Steel Urn Finial Fire Place Tools on Stand, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of English polished steel urn finial fire place tools on stand, Mid 19th century Set consist of tong, pierced shovel, and poker.
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Campaign Torchere, English, Side Table, Planter Stand, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign torchere. An English, rosewood side table or planter stand with Chinese taste, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Exceptional example of campa...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms on Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stylish William IV 1700's Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms and Original Brass Castors on Fluted Supports.
Chair comes with a new brown leather piped cushion...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Wiliam IV Center Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century English Wiliam IV Center Table
England, 1830
This is an elegant and rare English antique William IV centre / breakfast table, circa 1830 in date.
The table with stunnin...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Incredible William IV period gilt sterling silver christening mug Barnards 1831
By Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, this stunning, William IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, retains it's original gildin...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Brass
William IV Dining Table Extending 14 Seater 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful 14 Seat William IV Mahogany Extending Dining Table.
Here we Have an Impressive William IV 6 Legged Extending Dining Table
Circa 19th Century
The T...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th century William IV carved mahogany sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century william iv carved mahogany sideboard circa 1835
Good quality mahogany sideboard circa 1835. Lovely rich color. Main feature is the deeply carved stylized floral/shell c...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique William IV carved mahogany wine cooler in a sarcophagus shape boasting fabulous quality expertly carved lift up lid, original fitted interior, beautiful carved mouldings...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
$6,538 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Mahogany William 4th Period Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century William 4th mahogany and marble topped console. Boldly carved acanthus knees with heavy pawed feet.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV / Early Victorian Chesterfield-Style Armchair, Mid-19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This stately armchair embodies the transitional elegance of the William IV to Early Victorian period, dating to the mid-19th century. Crafted from rich mahogany, the frame is boldly ...
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1850s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV 16 Seat Mahogany 3 Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
A magnificent William IV mahogany 16 seater three pedestal dining table dating to circa 1835. Expertly crafted from richly figured solid mahogany, the table displays the refined stre...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Fine William IV Period Rosewood Library Table by George Simson and Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine William IV Period Rosewood Library Table by George Simson and Son of St Paul’s Churchyard, London, c.1837.
The finely shaped rectangular top with rounded corners, supported on ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Important Antique 1830 William iv Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Centre Table
By PIETRA DURA
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
Materials
Marble
19th Century Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard William IV Period 19th century. Twin Pedestal Mahogany Sideboard having true to period solid mahogany wood boards make up much of the piece. ...
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1840s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rare
Impressive 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Superb Quality and very Impressive 19th Century William IV Period Double Pedestal Mahogany Dining Table consisting Two rectangular tilt-top Centre Tables C1835
A superb and highly...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1950 Gren Nilo Bronze by Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of table lamps. Crystal bronze structure and fabric lampshade
Category
1950s Italian Vintage William IV Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
$4,784 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Materials
Other
Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English torchère (torchière) or column pedestal stand of mahogany - in the William IV style - featuring a moulded round top for candles or plants, turned column support, and r...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King
Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair
Recently covered in leather & coloured to chestnut,
brass studded detail
Fine pair Mahogany carved Swan Heads elbows
Sc...
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,076 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Magnificent Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large magnificent antique William IV carved mahogany sideboard having a beautiful shaped and moulded back with delightful applied carvings to the centre. It has a fantastic flame mah...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London
Located in Norwich, GB
A William IV Skeleton clock of fine quality with two massive scroll plates sitting on rectangular, silvered plinths and standing on a mahogany base with block feet.
Eight day doubl...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Wood
Paper Mache Tilt Top Candle Stand, c. 1860
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid and gilt decorated paper mache table top in the Chinese taste. The original 1860's antique inlaid panel has been fitted to a new custom made top and has been paired with a vintage base...
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1860s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Needlework Sample, English, Framed, Embroidery, Decor, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique needlework sampler. An English, framed embroidered panel, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. A fascinating example of early 19th century domestic handiwo...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Glass
English Oil on Canvas Horse Portrait in Burl Walnut Gilt Frame, Signed. C. 1866
Located in Charleston, SC
English oil on canvas horse portrait in burl walnut giltwood and beaded molded edge frame. Signed & Dated by Artist "J. Brown Coventry 1866"
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1860s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Fine Set of Steel Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of 19th century gunmetal steel fire tools comprising a shovel, pair of tongs and poker, all with turned handles, the shovel with pierced geometric pattern, all with pleasing...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Steel
$4,900 / set
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
Materials
Rosewood
An Early 19th Century Brass Four Arm Colza Chandelier
Located in London, GB
English circa 1840
A mid nineteenth century brass Colza chandelier with four candle arms, the central bowl and arms with stylised foliage.
Height 68.00cm
Diameter 76.00cm
Please ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Engine Turned Design
The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned ribbed feet. The Sewing Box tapers up to the convex raised lid and features scrolling fl...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Mahogany and Gilt Center Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
George IV mahogany center table with ebony banding and reeded edge. Parcel gilt foliate design on triform base resting on carved feet featuring gilt and ebonzied dolphins.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Pair of English Cast Iron and Powered Coated Campana-Form Garden Urns, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English cast iron and powered coated campana-form garden urns with an exterior intertwined grape vine frieze, flanking figural lion side handles, and resting on gadrooned circular squared plinths, Mid- 19th century. Pair have been powder coated Charleston green...
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Brass
$5,600 / set
Pair rare Antique William IV Candelabra 1831 Robert Peel Prime Minister
By John Houle
Located in London, GB
A pair of magnificent Antique William IV 4 light Candelabra made in the George II Rococo Style. These Candelabra have removable Branches and are able to be converted into impressive Candlesticks. These Candle Holders are of notably large size and heavy weight.
These Candelabra are embellished with ornate flower and foliate patterns
The inscription on the base reads 'Formerly the property of Sir Robert Peel Bart. Prime Minister of England'. The Bases are also engraved with two familial Crests and a Baron's Coronet.
Made in London in 1831 by John Houle. (One Nozzle Later by James Parkes, London, 1902)
Appro. Weight - 9208g / 296.07oz
Approx. Height - 56.8cm
Approx. Width of Branches - 46.5cm
Approx. Height of Candlesticks - 36.5cm
Each Candelabra has Full English Hallmarks.
This Pair of Antique Silver...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with an inset tooled black leather writing surface with banded edge over a frieze containing two drawers with opposing working drawers on the reverse all with brass knobs...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
English William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV (circa 1840) mahogany 3 section bookcase with fluted and carved sides and section dividers and resting on ball feet.
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$743 Sale Price
24% Off
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
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Embroidered Fire Screen, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidered fire screen. An English, walnut and glazed needlepoint reflector panel, dating to the early Victorian period, ci...
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1840s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique British Colonial West Indies Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century West Indies server handcrafted in mahogany having a gallery around the top with two drawers, flame mahogany panels on the ba...
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19th Century Caribbean Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood and Gilt Center Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William IV period rosewood, faux rosewood and giltwood center/library table with leather top, the top having gadrooned edge, black gilt tooled leather top having Greek key patte...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
English William IV Period Satinwood
Leather Library Steps, 3rdq 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the form of a rectangular box raised on turned legs, the top and pull-out step with stenciled leather insets, the interior lined in green velvet, depth with step extended 23.5 inches
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Well Figured Veneers Throughout, With Rectangular Top Over Concealed Friez...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
With removable triangular cornice with Greek inspired carved decoration over a pair of glazed doors enclosing glass shelves with silk lined interior with two professional mounted rec...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
English Royal Navy Leather Gun Charge Carrier with Coat of Arms, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Royal navy leather gun charge carrier with a centered coat of arms depicting lion and unicorn and the original tacked leather handle, Mid-19th...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paint
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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