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William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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 Antique Fireplace Mantel in Belgian Black Marble
Located in London, GB
A large William IV period fireplace in Belgian black marble. The plain pilaster jambs with a carved split corbel bracket, simple frieze and plain deep and wide shelf. Executed in gen...
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1830s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Belgian Black 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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary 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...
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1830s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A William IV period Irish carved corbel fireplace in highly fossilised Kilkenny marble. The pilaster jambs with elegant carved corbel brackets supporting wide and generous mantle wit...
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1830s Irish Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Unusual William iv English Statuary Marble Mantle, a Homage to Vitruvius
Located in London, GB
The frieze is carved with a Vitruvian scroll and centred with a bullseye. The forward motion of the Vitruvian waves approach the bullseye from each side yet the bullseye retains its circular integrity; quelling the waves and bringing the frieze to equilibrium. A single carved acanthus leaf adorns the top of each console jamb. From serving a decorative purpose in Hellenic art as early as 500 BC, the acanthus leaf has been used by craftsman and artists right up to William Morris’ textile...
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Early 19th Century British Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Set of English Polished Steel Urn Finial Fire Place Tools on Stand, C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, 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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Steel

English Brass Flanking Lion Coat of Arms Fire Place Tools on Rope Stand, C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass flanking lion coat of arms fire place tools with a spiral urn bulbous finial, adjustable flanking candle holders, and resting on a stylized rope Stand. Set consists of ...
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1840s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Iron

Antique William IV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large early 19th century surround in "Old English" Carrara marble. Having a generous and moulded mantel, with a plain frieze. The brackets with carved guilloche in a fielded panel,...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

Large Scottish William iv Manner Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and elegant Scottish, lightly veined statuary marble fireplace surround in the manner of William IV. A generous top shelf with rounded corners sits above a stepped full lengt...
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1930s Scottish Vintage William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Elegantly Architectural, Bardiglio, William IV Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early 19th Century, William IV chimneypiece in grey Bardiglio marble of architectural design. With simple plain slab frieze and jambs topped with ornamental baroque scallop shell...
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1830s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Pair of English Brass Dragon Finial Andirons with Scrolled Leg & Paw Feet C 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass flanking dragon finial andirons with decorative foliage plinths, original rear wrought iron spiral dog legs, and resting on scrolle...
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1840s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Wrought Iron

William IV Black Belgian Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A William IV Black Belgian marble fireplace, the frieze flanked by jambs headed by stylised lotus leaf corbels, on block feet. Measures: Openin...
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1830s British Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Belgian Black Marble

English Brass Navette Form Coal Hod with Flanking Unicorn & Lion Crest. C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass navette form coal hod with centered chased handle, two hinged lids revealing original tin lined interior, flanking unicorn and lion crest, and resting on an oval base w...
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1850s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Tin

Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Statuary White Marble Fire Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Superb antique William IV statuary white marble fire surround with extravagant inverted lambs tongue corbels which are embellished with aca...
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19th Century Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Pair of English Brass Spiral Ball Andirons with Flanking Lion & Pegasus. C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass spiral ball on ball andirons with bulbous urn finials, squared plinths with centered mask lions, matching brass ball log stops with...
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1840s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Brass Melon and Figural Cherub Medallion Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass three-tiered andirons with fluted finials, turned bulbous centered melon columns resting on squared plinths, matching finial log stops, flanking figural cherubs...
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1850s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Register Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
Early 19th century cast iron register grate, circa 1830 Measure: Overall 900mm / 35.5" wide x 985mm / 38.75" high.
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19th Century English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Carved White Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The fireplace features beautifully carved corbels set on canted jambs, scrolled and carved with floral detail at the bottom. The deep shelf is serpentine s...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

Pair of English Brass and Cast Iron Double Medallion Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass and cast iron decorative floral double medallion andirons with molded plinths, spit hooks with poker, matching ball log stops, and terminating on scrolled legs ...
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1840s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Iron

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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

Pair of English Polished Steel and Nickel Silver Andirons. Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English polished steel and nickel silver andirons with a urn top finial, twisted centered column, adjustable spit hooks, and terminating on sc...
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1850s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

A Fine English Ornate Brass Register Grate
Located in London, GB
A fine English Ornate Polished Brass Register Grate. The brass front surround with pomegranates and foliage in relief framed with beaded moulding. The front basket with three polished wrought fire bars is flanked by brass sunflower embellished hob-fronts set over a fluted fret interspersed with sunflowers...
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1830s English Antique William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Steel, Iron

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H 45.67 in W 63 in D 11.82 in
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Located in London, GB
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H 43.9 in W 56.7 in D 9.06 in
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English Brass Pierced Gallery Acanthus Foliage Fire Place Fan Screen, circa 1840
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Pair of English Brass Foliage Medallion Andirons with Urn Finial Log Stops, 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
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English Antique William IV Period Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
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19th Century William IV Scottish Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
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Located in Hollywood, SC
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William Iv fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplaces and mantels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV fireplaces and mantels made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 fireplaces and mantels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,607 and tops out at $46,506 while the average work can sell for $7,708.

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