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William IV Tables

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
English c. 1835 William IV Period Dining Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 dining table of solid mahogany. English, William IV period. Raised on twin pedestals, each boldly turned with reeded legs ending in brass paw feet. The reeding repeat on t...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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William IV Maple Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular hinged top with subtle gilded gadrooned edge on a circular tapered support and tripartite base with giltwood scrolled feet.
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1830s English Antique William IV Tables

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Birdseye Maple

PAIR William IV Solid Mahogany Wine Tables, One Board Tops, English, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
PAIR of Willian IV Solid Mahogany Wine Tables, the circular tops formed from a single timber, with molded edge, on a tripod base, the notched and carved posts above three intricately...
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1840s English Antique William IV Tables

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Mahogany

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 Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Mahogany

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 Tables

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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 Tables

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Mahogany, Rosewood

William IV Console Table Mahogany Pier 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous William IV Mahogany Pier Table. This Elegant Table Stands Upon Turned Feet, 19th Century Featuring Turned Columns a Mirrored Back and 1 Oak Lined drawer. T...
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19th Century Antique William IV Tables

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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 Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

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 Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English burl walnut Davenport desk with carved floral fret work, hinged lid revealing fitted interior with original ink wells, leather hinged writing surface with four fitted interio...
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1840s English Antique William IV Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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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 Tables

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Marble

William IV Irish Rosewood Library Table by Williams Gibton, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Williams and Gibton Rosewood library table. The table which has a beautiful rosewood top and two deep side drawers with blank drawer fronts opposite with turned knobs. The top is mou...
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19th Century Northern Irish Antique William IV Tables

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Oak

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 Tables

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Rosewood, Satinwood

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.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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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 Tables

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Rosewood

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 Tables

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Rosewood

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 Tables

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Marble

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 Tables

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Leather, Wood

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 Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Leather, Wood

Fine Pair of William IV Ebonized Card Tables
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of William IV ebonised card tables, the tops highly polished supported by a fluted baluster column above four carved legs terminating in brass castors. English, M...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Oak

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 Tables

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Baize, Rosewood

William IV Library Table in Coromandel
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
William IV library table Produced in England in the Mid-19th Century this is a extremely rare example produced in Coramandel having solid dra...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Tables

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Wood

Antique early 19th century Birdseye Maple writing table
Located in London, GB
A fine William IV period Birdseye Maple Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Son, having tan leather top with rosewood marquetry inlaid frieze enclosing 2 concealed drawers raise...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Antique English William IV Rosewood Tilt Top Table, Circa 1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV Rosewood Tilt Top Table, Circa 1840. This table has an exceptional wood finish and beautiful carving on the ped...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Rosewood

William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular cocuswood cross-banded satine top above a central frieze drawer flanked to either side with three further drawers around a recess on foliate-carved cabriole legs with...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Period Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original antique William IV period occasional table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of amazing quality, with a very bold and ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Tables

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Wood

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine table made in England around 1830 to 1840 is produced in rare and costly rosewood. The top shows this wood to a degree as the choice veneers are book-matched making t...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Tables

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Rosewood

William IV Period Mahogany Table - Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely dining room table from the first part of the 19th century, William IV period, in solid mahogany. Rectangular top with rounded corners in solid mahogany with a fluted edge wit...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century William IV Rosewood Library Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV rosewood library table. The rectangular top with rounded corners features a red tooled inset leather writing ...
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1830s Irish Antique William IV Tables

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Leather, Rosewood

Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Circular Rosewood Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique William IV circular rosewood centre table having a superior quality rosewood circular top boasting the most fabulous colour supported by a magnificent sha...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Other

William IV Burr Yew Wood Card Table with Carved Lion Paw Base, c.1830 (Scottish)
By James Morison
Located in Leeds, GB
William IV Burr Yew Card Table on Carved Lion Paw Base, c.1830 A magnificent William IV card table of exceptional quality, crafted in beautifully figured burr yew with deep, lively ...
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1820s Scottish Antique William IV Tables

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Yew

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 Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Centre Table Attributed to Gillows
Located in London, GB
A William IV Period Mahogany Centre Table Attributed to Gillows Constructed from a flamed Honduras Mahogany, book-matched with great effect on the top; the table supported on an inc...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Quality Figured Mahogany Card/Console Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV quality figured mahogany card/console table having a quality figured mahogany crossbanded swivel top opening to reveal a baize interior, figured mahogany shaped fr...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Mahogany

Antique English William IV Mahogany Inlay 2 Pedestal Dining Table, Circa 1830.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV Mahogany 2 Pedestal dining table with lovely inlay Border, Circa 1830. 3 Leaves: Left Leaf: 29 inches long...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Mahogany

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period. It is of superb quality and has a usefu...
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1830s British Antique William IV Tables

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Wood

Architect s Plan Table in Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A rare William IV architect's plan table in mahogany, the top inset with gilt tooled leather above a hinged false drawer front revealing three baize lined trays, on carved bun feet a...
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1830s English Antique William IV Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of William IV Mahogany Pedestal Cabinets
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful pair of William IV mahogany and mahogany veneer pedestal cabinets. Circa 1835.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century William IV Period Goncalo Alves Centre Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This unusual 19th-century centre table is crafted from Goncalo Alves, a type of rosewood, and features a circular tilt-top along with a turned baluster stem. The table is elegantly s...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Tables

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Wood

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Drop-Leaf, Sewing, Games, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique ladies work table. An English, rosewood sewing or occasional games table dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Of elegant form and fine craftsmanshi...
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1830s British Antique William IV Tables

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Rosewood

Restored Antique 1830 William IV Figured Hardwood Extending Dining Table Gillows
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this wonderfully restored circa 1830 William IV Figured Mahogany extending dining table after a design by Gillows This table is exquisite with a...
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1830s English Antique William IV Tables

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Hardwood

Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An exquisite antique William IV flame mahogany drop leaf work table, circa 1830 in date. The drop-leaf top with rounded corners supported by fly brackets ornamented with foliate scr...
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1830s English Antique William IV Tables

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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 Tables

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Wood

Fine Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique William IV rosewood card/side table with a fantastic figured rosewood top that lifts up and swivels to reveal a green baize interior, super carved frieze supported by a ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Tables

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Rosewood

William IV Mahogany Teapoy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The sarcophagus-shaped top section has a hinged lid and is richly carved throughout in high relief. The everted sides have fleshy palmettes and paired acanthus leaves, while the top has four pairs of leaves which are joined by a carved rib in the centre and scroll outwards to up-curled edges. It is raised on a gadrooned and turned pedestal set on a quatrefoil base with reeded bun feet disguising the original castors. The interior, without fittings, is relined in crushed blue velvet. English, circa 1835. Susan Stuart, in Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, (ibid), p.110, pl.658, (above) illustrates a rosewood teapoy...
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1830s English Antique William IV Tables

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Velvet, Mahogany

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 Tables

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Mahogany

William IV circa 1830 Antique Hardwood Lions Hairy Paw Centre Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1830 William IV Rosewood centre table A very good looking and well made antique centre table. This piece is as good and honest as they come, it has the original finish hence some light marks to the top, I can have it restored by my French polisher for the cost price, I have left it as it is because some like to see antiques in their original state first The feet are ornately carved Lion...
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1830s English Antique William IV Tables

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Hardwood

Antique William IV Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV occasional side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. The quality is superb, this is a very ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Tables

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Wood

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 Tables

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Rosewood

Stunning Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Green Leather Library Dining Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original William IV Rosewood and gold leaf embossed green leather Library or dining table with ornately carved pedestal base and tilt top A very good looking well made and decorative piece, hand carved in rosewood, the base is very typical of the William IV era, with the original engraved brass castors and finished with a full hide green leather top that has gold leaf embossing. The table as mentioned is a tilt top, the idea being it could be used as a centre table during the day and a draft excluder...
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1830s English Antique William IV Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Large Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Simple and elegant William IV mahogany coffee table, having figured mahogany top with moulded edge above flat faceted column terminating in platform base and original bun feet. This ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Mahogany

English William IV Period Burr Elm Parcel-Gilt Centre Table Attributed to Seddon
Located in London, GB
A William IV Period Parcel Gilt Burr Elm Centre Table Attributed to Thomas & George Seddon The circular table veneered throughout with finely figured burr elm and relieved with parc...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Elm

Antique Jardiniere Stand, English, Walnut, Marble, Planter Table, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique jardiniere stand. An English, walnut and marble lamp or planter table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. A beautifully crafted example, offering superb ...
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1830s British Antique William IV Tables

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Marble

19th Century Specimen Wood Top Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Rare 19th Century, William IV Period Occasional Table, Having Charming Octagonal Galleried Top, With Various Specimen Wood Veneers Inlaid To Unusual Pattern Design, Raised On Solid...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Tables

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Yew, Amboyna

19th Century Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 19th century knee hole desk in pollard oak. Rectangular top above three oak lined drawers, above three cupboards, all standing on eight bun feet with brass castors. Warm rich colour and patina! Exceptional quality! The dimensions are: Height: 78cm (30.7in) Width: 150cm (59.1in) Depth: 68cm (26.8in) This William IV period antique pollard oak bureau or desk remains structurally solid and sound, with the drawers running well. Overall, a clean example with lovely working space. In good antique condition throughout with minor signs of age. Our workshops inspects, repairs, and restores all our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home! I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Tables

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Oak

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 Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

William IV Library Table Desk 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Library Table. Circa 19th Century The Top of the Table Featuring Wonderful Rio Rosewood Timbers. The Table Having 2 Working Mahogany Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails...
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Early 19th Century Antique William IV Tables

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Rosewood

William Iv tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV tables 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include PIETRA DURA , Charles Hindley Sons, Gillows of Lancaster London, and Ralph Lauren. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $835 and tops out at $116,974 while the average work can sell for $4,699.

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