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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
Elegant Set of Steel Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of 19th century steel fire tools comprising a pierced shovel, poker and pair of tongs, the former with oval paterea and foliate design, all with octagonal tear drop handles ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Steel

SUBLIME ANTiQUE RESTORED ENGLISH OAK HAND DYED LEATHER WILLIAM MORRIS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very unique circa 1830-1840 fully restored English oak and had dyed brown leather William Morris Librar...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather

Antique William IV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing English William IV fireplace in pencil vein Carrara marble, with paneled pilaster jambs with twin corbel brackets supporting a long wide and generous mantel. Som...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Pair of William IV Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine pair of early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs, hand-carved with rich patination and grain. Chairs feature scrolled and curved back with center hand-painted ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century English Reclining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English reclining lounge chair is a remarkable example of pre-modern craftsmanship. The chair features a turned mahogany frame that supports a fully adjustable back and a slide-...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Linen, Mahogany

William IV Dining Chairs Set 10 Mahogany Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 10 william iv style mahogany dining chairs. These chairs are raised upon ring turned and fluted front legs and sabre back legs. Circa 1920 The front rail having typical willia...
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1920s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840’s period. This is of wonderful quality, it sits on beautif...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Mahogany Extending Dining Table to Seat 10-14
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome William IV mahogany extending dining table to seat 10-14 people; three original leaves and brass lever clips; good oak telescopic action.
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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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

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Glass, Walnut

Six Very Heavy 19th C. British Sterling Silver Table Spoons / Serving Spoons
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome and exceptionally heavy set of six William IV sterling silver table spoons / serving spoons in the King's Pattern. All six...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards
Located in King s Lynn, GB
A Large William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, with 4 glazed doors above panelled cupboard doors.
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Burl Elm Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Fine quality ladies writing table most likely by Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a rectangular top with rounded ends and central leather writing surface. Raised brass gallery at...
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Period William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany extending dining table Period William IV antique - 19th Century We ship to every corner of the planet - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quot...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

An extensive William IV Goncalo Alves breakfront open book case
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An extensive William IV Goncalo Alves breakfront open book case, the green marble top set above five open sections, each with two adjustable shelves and...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Antique English Blue and White Chinoiserie Transfer Earthenware Dishes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of 19th century English orientalist blue and white transfer pottery dishes by John Rogers and Sons, Staffordshire, depicting chinoiserie landscapes in floral borders. Stamp...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Earthenware

William IV period Sterling Silver Batchelor Teapot - London 1835
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1835 by George Burrows II & Richard Pearce, this handsome, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is round in shape, plain in style, and features shell a...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Satin Wood Tea Poy / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming and beautiful antique William IV satin wood Tea Poy / side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of superb quality and has a g...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Satinwood

William IV Centre Table Octagaonal Inlay Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Rosewood Centre Table. Circa 19th Century This Table Stands Upon a Quatrefoil Base with Carved Feet and a Shaped Column. The Top of the Table Being of an Octagonal Form an...
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Fine Antique 1830 William iv Cockfighting Brown Leather Chair Original Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this important handmade made in England circa 1830 William IV Cockfighting armchair. This really is an exquisite armchair, it is pure art furni...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Carved Oak William IV Pierced And Carved Gothic Hall Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare Carved Oak side chair in the Gothic style dating to 1830-1837 in original condition. The Chair in an overall fine and worn age patina with Classic Gothic Arch back pierced wit...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Oak

Pair of English 19th Century Cast Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A good pair of candelabra of the William IV period Constructed in gold leaf gilt bronze; rising from square bases, with scrolled plinths supporting octagonal sided imbricated cast columns...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Bronze

William IV (c1830) solid mahogany square table including 12 chairs
Located in London, GB
William IV mahogany extending dining table, the square top with three solid mahogany leaves over a moulded frieze and turned reeded tapering legs on bronze castors, 342 cm extended, ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Hardwood

Large Painted Yorkshire Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C painted Yorkshire dresser base of 10 drawers with a good scrubbed pine top. 1830. Reference: 8448 Dimensions 99 inches (251 cms) Wide 26.5 inches (67 cms) Deep 35.5 in...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Pine

William IV Rosewood Game Top Candle Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Octagonal top with inlaid game board with conforming support and tripartite plinth base with paw feet.
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood, Satinwood

An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer. This beautiful and richly decorated Spode cabinet cup and saucer were made at this high quality English porcela...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Irish Table with Marble-Inlaid Top having Aristocratic Coat of Arms
Located in London, GB
The Specimen Pietra Dura Marble Armorial Top By Joseph Darmanin of Malta The shaped circular top finely inlaid with the arms of General Robert Edward King, 1st Viscount Lorton (1773-1854), masterfully executed in pietra dura and specimen marbles upon a fossil-rich yellow marble ground. The inlaid work is of exceptional delicacy, having all the hallmarks of the greatest heraldic tops by the famous makers, including the use of delicate shaded marbles. The richly carved base, unmistakably Irish in conception and executed in dense, darkly patinated mahogany, is by Strahan of Dublin, one of the foremost cabinetmakers of his day. The double C-scrolled tripartite base enriched with carved flowers leading to the acanthus clasped pedestal support, on brass hidden castors. The frame stamped 'Strahan' and retaining its original paper label from Strahan's Henry Street workshop. The underside of the marble top equally bearing its original trade label of 'J. Darmanin & Sons […] Malt.' The base, Irish, circa 1835 The top, Maltese, circa 1830 Provenance Commissioned by General Robert Edward King, 1st Viscount Lorton Originally housed in the Billiard Room at Rockingham House, Co. Roscommon By descent through the King-Harman family Lady Dunn Thence by descent Private Collection, UK Dimensions: H: 29 in / 74 cm Dia: 38 in / 97 cm This table was most likely acquired by Lord Lorton on one of his Grand Tours-either in 1825 or 1836-aligning with Darmanin's transition to "& Sons." The Irish base, dated slightly later, suggests the top was mounted upon return, a common practice for souvenirs of elite European travel. The table remained at Rockingham House until its mid-20th-century demolition, a rare survivor from what was once considered John Nash's finest classical house in Ireland. J. Darmanin & Sons of Malta The renowned 'Marble Workers Darmanin' were Malta's leading marble craftsmen in the 19th century. They excelled in creating 'Monumental and Mosaic Slabs and other Decorative Artworks,' notably mosaic table tops...
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19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

An Elegant William IV Gilt Bronze Mounted Cellarette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant William IV gilt bronze mounted cellarette, 2nd quarter of the 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Giltwood

Rosewood Side Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A rosewood cabinet with ormolu mounts on the doors, a marble top, and carved pilasters each end topped with carved rosettes. The doors possibly grill or fabric lined originally.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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

Set of 10 Antique English William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs by J Proctor
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fantastic set of ten William IV mahogany dining chairs dating to circa 1830 and by J Proctor. Made from the best quality dense and finely figured mahogany these are heavier than standard chairs of this model, the waisted balloon back with a deep concave shaped toprail centred by a carved anthemion or palmette. The more desirable stuff-over type seats are covered in a woven burgundy coloured fabric edged with matching braid and are firmly filled, standing on turned and tulip carved front legs with substantial sabre shaped rear legs. Each stamped ‘J Proctor’ and ‘1063’ to the underside. In good condition with a deep rich colour to the timber and the original finish, some dents and marks consistent with age and use. There is a James Proctor recorded as a cabinetmaker in Lancaster circa 1818 and the Gillows archive lists a James Proctor listed as a journeyman in the 18th century, there is also a John...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

ANTIQUE 1830 THOMAS CRESWICK GEORGIAN PLAYiNG CARDS WITH FIZZLE ACE OF SPADES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1830 Thomas Creswick Georgian complete playing cards set with rare Fizzle A...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Paper

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors
Located in Richmond, VA
Fantastic piece of labeled 19th century London made metamorphic furniture in recently tufted leather by J. Ward, “manufacturer to the Queen and royal family”. The chair reclines (from 34” to 62” with ottoman slid in place) with leather wrapped chains from a wheel on the side. The sides open up from both sides. There is an adjustable ottoman...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Bronze

William IV Mahogany Needlepoint Stool
Located in Cheshire, GB
William IV mahogany stool, the needlepoint upholstered seat above molded frame raised up on four turned tapering legs. Dimensions: Height 17 inches. Width 16 inches. Dept...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

English Leather Book Hinged Decanter Set with Fitted Bottle Glasses, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English leather book hinged hideaway decanter set with original fitted interior gilt bottle and glasses, Mid-19th Century
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

English William IV Mahogany Serving Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful William IV mahogany twin pedestal sideboard or serving table in exceptional condition. The sideboard has an inverted break centre top with a half gallery and three friez...
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Early 19th Century European Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood

19th Century William IV Period Rosewood Fold-Over Card Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine Early 19th-Century Rosewood Fold-Over Card Table A very fine and elegant early 19th-century William IV period rosewood fold-over card table. The table features a beautifully fi...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Set of Eight English Brass and Crystal Two-Arm Floral Wall Sconces, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English brass and crystal two arm wall sconces with decorative floral and beading motif. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified. Mid-19th century.
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1840s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

An Elaborately Cut William IV Bowl
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An elaborately cut, William IV two piece bowl with a pillar fan edge.
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Cut Glass

19th Century William IV Circular Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV circular mahogany drum table with tooled green leather inset to top and drawers to frieze. With a turned pod supported by three splayed legs terminating in br...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

English Brass Figural Knight Bear Shield Door Stop with Step Back Base, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass figural knight and decorative bear shield door stop with step back rectangular base, Mid 19th Century. Knighted Guy Earle of Warwick.
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1850s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass, Lead

English William IV Large Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV large carved giltwood horizontal (over-mantel (fireplace)) wall mirror with swirl carved column border.
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19th Century Antique William IV Furniture

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Giltwood

19th century English Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Cozy 19th century upholstered English mahogany library chair. Great color and scale. Fabric ready to use as is or could easily be reupholstered.
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

William IV Style Dining Chairs Shell Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Shell Back Dining Chairs. The Backs of the Chairs Featuring a Wonderful Carved Shell. Circa 1920 The Shaped Top Rail of the Chairs Having Carved D...
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1920s Vintage William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century William IV Period Carved Rosewood Marble Top Console Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning Quality 19th Century William IV Period Carved Rosewood Marble Top Console Table This well-proportioned early 19th-century William IV console table is a stunning example of ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture

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Marble

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

William IV Pedestal Sideboard
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice large-scale William IV pedestal sideboard made of choice mahogany solids and crotch mahogany veneers. The sideboard still retains many o...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct, fully stamped Robert Daws, William IV circa 1830 Rosewood recl...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

Large Ornate Antique Sterling Silver Salver, London, 1836
By Hayne Cater 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1836 by Hayne Cater, this attractive, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, stands on three shell feet, and features a shell and scroll border, an...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Antique Canterbury, English, Country House, Magazine Rack, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury. An English, rosewood three division magazine rack, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. A visually striking example of fine craftsmanship, disp...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique walnut chest of drawers, dating from around the 1830-40 period. It is of outstanding quality and has a beautiful design. It is a great size, with plenty of stora...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique William IV Silver 4 Piece Tea Coffee Set London, England 1834 - 1836
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique William IV Silver Tea Coffee Set comprising of a Coffee Pot, a Teapot, a Sugar Bowl a Cream / Milk Jug. This 4 Piece Tea Coffee Set has a gorgeo...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Highly Decorative Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative early 19th Century flame mahogany and inlaid bowfront chest of drawers, the figured shaped top above four graduate...
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1830s British Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair William IV Window Seats Stools
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of William IV window seats These wonderful seats stand upon typical william iv ring turned and carved legs, the carvings being of a tulip form 19th Century The seats feature tur...
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Early 1900s Antique William IV Furniture

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Wood

William IV Flatware Set Made in London by John and Henry Lias, 1837
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine William IV Flatware Set Made in London in 1837 by John and Henry Lias. With regard to the knives, the set has twelve silver handled knives, six for bread/starters and si...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A fantastic quality C19th carved oak library open arm chair of generous proportions, the shapely back with carved lappets and moulded frame leading onto scrolled arm supports with further lappets below and carved gothic quatrefoils with moulded rails, raised on carved legs with large brass buckets...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture

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Brass

A Pair of William IV Mahogany Day Beds
Located in London, GB
A Pair of William IV Mahogany Day Beds Stripped to reveal the original early 19th century upholstery. Height: 81 cm, 31 7/8″ Length: 180 cm, 70 7/8″ Depth: 67 cm, 26 3/8″ Seat Heig...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century English William IV Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV oval dining table with a single additional leaf. Each end standing on three turned legs terminating on brass caps, the table has an additional l...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century English William IV Mahogany Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 19th century English mahogany table on a pedestal base with three carved feet. At 54" this table is great for a breakfast...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture

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Rosewood

William IV Rosewood Card Folding Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV Rosewood Card Table with Fold Over Baized Top on Baluster Column leading to Pedestal Base supported on Lion Paw Feet - 36"w x 19"d x 30"h closed (36 x 36 x 29"h open)
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1830s Antique William IV Furniture

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Baize, Rosewood

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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