William IV Furniture
WILLIAM IV STYLE
It was unexpected that, at the age of 64, William IV was crowned king of England. He had two older brothers, yet the death of Prince Frederick put him in line for the British throne when George IV died in 1830. His reign was brief, as he died on June 20, 1837, but it was a pivotal time of change, with parliamentary reform leading to the present-day constitutional monarchy. Antique William IV–style furniture reflects this period of transition, with forms that bridged the neoclassicism of the preceding Regency style and the more extravagant Victorian style that would follow.
Inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, William IV designs were often more imposing than Regency furniture and featured decorative attributes. There were sofas balanced on lion’s feet and tables with brass fittings. But furnishings of this period were largely marked by straight lines and subdued ornamentation compared to those of the George IV era. William IV had an unassuming way about him and was much more formal, whereas the ruler who preceded him was a king of extravagance. George IV had an affinity for French decor and was heavily invested in overhauling the private residences at Windsor Castle.
Carvings on William IV four-poster beds and cabinets included scrolling shapes, lotus leaves and acanthus, while popular pieces like tilt-top tables and upholstered seating on caster legs provided flexible interiors. Richly toned woods like mahogany and rosewood were used for sideboards, bedposts boasting reeded details and dining chairs with intricate chair backs and turned front legs.
William IV left no legitimate heirs, so his young niece, Victoria, became queen. She would lead an era of taste in which the innovations of the Industrial Revolution allowed for manufacturing showier furniture to fill elaborate interiors. With its comparatively refined forms and restrained designs, William IV style was a pause before a time of radical aesthetic change.
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Style: William IV
William IV / Early Victorian Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
M01 elegant mahogany work or lamp table with figured mahogany top above a frieze drawers with four turned finials, raised on flat faceted column terminating in quatrefoil base with d...
Category
1840s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Period Irish Cylinder Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Irish William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, the glazed doors enclosing shelves above the cylinder fall enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeonholes, and with cup...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique William IV mahogany serpentine shaped wine cooler/cellarette having a magnificent quality fiddleback mahogany serpentine shaped stepped lift up lid openin...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Rare Pair of Huge William IV 1830 Flamed Hardwood Side Cabinets Campaign Drawers
Located in GB
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 ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
William IV Mahogany Window Seat with Scrolling Arms
Located in London, GB
A fine mid 19th century mahogany window seat with scrolling arms carved throughout with fine foliate designs, turned legs with stylized acanthus. The horsehair upholstered seat, now ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime William IV Hardwood occasional side table with display case top featuring Grand Tour Cameo’s
A ver...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Glass
Fine Quality William IV Mahogany Button Back Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A fine quality William IV mahogany button back chair
This is a superbly comfortable arm chair, it has a curved deeply buttoned back, the chair is...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William lV shaped mahogany library chair of generous proportions. Reupholstered in our own workshops in distressed burgundy leather. Raised on turned legs and brass casters.
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Important William iv circa 1830 Pembroke Extending Table Exquisite Carved Timber
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made and important William IV Rosewood Pembroke table with exquisite timbers and ornate carvings
This is a wonderful find, most ...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Framed Scottish Tapestry
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century framed Scottish tapestry.
This is a charming 19th century framed Scottish tapestry
The tapestry is hand woven and set on a golden oa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wool
Stunning Patina Antique William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Tilt Top Occasional Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1830 William IV Mahogany tilt top table with fluted column base
A wonderfully decorative and super original William IV occasional table...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The rectangular top of this table tilts up to display a scagliola landscape scene showing the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Temples of Vespasian and Saturn, the Column of Phocas and ...
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1820s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Rosewood
William IVth John Ridgway PAIR Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Botanical, Ca 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful pair of very decorative, Porcelain Botanical plates by John Ridgway, of Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to the William IVth period of th...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
William IV Rosewood Sheet Music Canterbury Table, England, circa 1835
Located in San Francisco, CA
William IV English rosewood sheet music Canterbury table in good original condition, circa 1835. This attractive and useful magazine rack (originally ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mason's Ironstone Garniture of Three Vases, circa 1835
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mason's Ironstone Garniture of Three vases,
circa 1835
The three hexagonal-shaped vases are painted with polychrome flowers on a mazarine blue ground. The open-work handles, rim ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Ironstone
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
Located in GB
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...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Original Antique 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Oil on canvas, portrait of an aristocratic lady. The woman is sitting in a red armchair with a quiet gaze wearing embroidered trim dress with white lace...
Category
1830s European Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of William IV Mahogany Open Two-Sided Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Willian IV (circa 1890) light mahogany two-sided open bookcases with column sides and 4 shelves trimmed with scalloped red leather & embo...
Category
1890s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Quality William IV Antique Mahogany Freestanding Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality William IV mahogany freestanding four-tier whatnot. The elegant tiers have turned mahogany supports and finials to the top tier. The single drawer to the base has an original...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique William IV Walnut Balloon Back Chairs, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique William IV walnut balloon back chairs, England, circa 1835.
Presented in good antique condition commensurate of age.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
English Mid-19th Century Steel Milner's of Liverpool Firesafe on Custom Stand
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century firesafe in steel with brass plaques and key by Milner's of Liverpool. This early patented firesafe is a rarity. It has its original brass Milner's coat of arms on the front as well as a plaque declaring its date and safety. It presently sits in a custom made painted stand. There is a dent in the brass coat of arms...
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Early William IV Mahogany Bergère Armchair of Large Scale with Original Leather
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William IV mahogany bergere armchair with curved bar 'paper scroll' top rail cane panel back and sides with scroll arm supports, the cane panel seat with the original buttoned leat...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mason's Ironstone Japan Pattern Vases, a Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mason's ironstone Japan pattern pair of vases,
circa 1830-1840.
The vases are decorated in an imari palette with scroll handles highlighted in tu...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
William IV Mahogany Serving Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This English cupboard has carvings in high relief on the crest, frieze, and doors.
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Large Quality Antique William IV Centre/Tilt Top Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century large quality antique William IV centre/tilt top table having an impressive quality mahogany top supported by a glorious hexagonal column and standing on a platform base...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique William IV Rosewood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a quality William IV antique rosewood card/side table with a lovely figured rosewood crossbanded top that lifts up and swivels to reveal the original green baize interior, ro...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
William IV Rosewood Free-Standing End Support Table Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV rosewood free-standing end support table attributed to Gillows, the rectangular top with the original leather and an ormolu gallery on three sides, all above a single di...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
Antique William IV Mahogany Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV mahogany stool having a pretty mahogany freize and standing on beautiful octagonal turned and shaped tapering legs.
In ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
Very Fine circa 1835 William IV Antique Pollard Oak Folding Card Pedestal Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original circa 1835 William IV Pollard oak carved fold over card table with JC Patent stamped porcelain castors
A William IV poll...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Oak
William IV Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV rosewood breakfront side cabinet, with a later dark grey marble top above four doors each enclosing a shelf and re-lined in pleate...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Sublime Antique William IV circa 1830 Flamed Hardwood Single Drawer Side Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique William IV circa 1830 flamed mahogany single drawer side table with fluted pedestal base
In the world of fine furniture this...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Monumental 19th Century William IV Mahogany Sideboard Console Dry Bar Barback
Located in Dayton, OH
Solid mahogany monumental English sideboard or breakfront with flame mahogany veneers, circa 1820s. Features a large serpentine carved backsplash and...
Category
1820s Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IVth Water Jug or Pitcher Crystal Cut-Glass, Anglo-Irish circa 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality lead glass, hand blown, water jug or pitcher which we date to the William IV period, circa 1835
This jug is heavy (about 1.3 kg) and holds over 2 pints.
The ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Original Wall Bracket
Located in Norwich, GB
William IV bracket clock
Fine mahogany drum head bracket clock standing on a raised moulded plinth and resting on pad feet. Inset central fl...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Table
Located in Charleston, SC
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
Materials
Rosewood
Quality Pair of Antique William IV Carved Hardwood Side/Desk Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Suffolk, GB
A quality pair of antique William IV carved hardwood side/desk chairs. This pair has a very attractively carved top rail and centre splat. They have been tastefully reupholstered in ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Bloor Derby Urns, Painted with Flowers on a Pale Blue Ground
By Bloor Derby
Located in Montreal, QC
This sumptuous pair of campana form are highly decorative. The pale blue ground and heavy gilt fruiting vine handles set off the reserves of fruit and flowers to great advantage. The...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV circa 1830 Cuban Hardwood Ornately Cared Sideboard Wine Cellar
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1830 William IV Cuban mahogany wine cellar sideboard
A very fine and significant piece of...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Console Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4791 Superb William IV hall table in mahogany, having very attractive granite top above a figured mahogany frieze enclosing a mahogany lined drawer, standing on tapering carved col...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Handsome 19th Century Mahogany Dining Table with Unusual Wind-Out Mechanism
Located in London, GB
An impressive mid-19th century figured mahogany circular dining table with unusual wind-out extending mechanism bearing maker’s label: “T. H. Filmer’s cabinet, upholstery, bedding an...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional William IV Coromandel Chiffonier
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4252, superior quality and truly excellent William IV coromandel cabinet probably by Gillows, having original brass gallery to top shelf which is ...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
William iv Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular brown leather top and crossbanded edge over three drawers on one side and two on the opposing side, shaped scrolled trestle supports. Casters.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Other
English William IV Large Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
English William IV large carved giltwood horizontal (over-mantel (fireplace)) wall mirror with swirl carved column border.
Category
19th Century Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
English Marble-Top Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small round marble topped painted oak lamp table, 1840.
Dimensions:
29 inches (74 cms) high
25 inches (64 cms) diameter.
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Marble
William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany barber's or dentist's chair with single back splat and two smaller side splats with heart shape cut-outs and hand woven cane seat. The sturdy scrolling arms curving around, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
English William IV Burled Walnut Canterbury with Single Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English William IV burled walnut Canterbury with single lower drawer, splendid pierce carved lyre ends and gallery, turned central column dividers, all supported on turned leg...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Nathaniel Mills
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine William IV silver gilt vinaigrette, of slender rounded rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, foliate thumb-piece, the interior with a silver gilt pierced and engraved foliate grille.
Maker: Nathaniel Mills...
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1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
Six Light William IV Tent and Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A William IV chandelier of Classic tent and waterfall design, from the drop hung corona the graduated chains Cascade to the main ring issuing six sided arms supporting radial cut dri...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
Antique English Willian IV Flamed Mahogany Wine Cooler with Lion Head Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique English flamed mahogany wine cooler dates to circa 1830 and done in the period William IV style. The cabinet is done in flamed mahogany with rope motif border decoration...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique William IV Scottish Sterling Silver Snuff Box James Naismith
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A fine William IV Scottish sterling silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover depicting a fine village scene with horses, dogs and people in the courtyard, the sides and base engine-turned, the cover opening to reveal a gilt interior.
Maker: James Naismith...
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1830s Scottish Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Silver
William iv Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0071, fine quality mahogany lamp or occasional table, having tooled leather circular top raised on slander turned and carved column terminating in circular moulded base and 3 shaped...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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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