William IV Armchairs
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
Elegant Pair of William IV Design Bergere Armchairs With Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Matching Pair of 20th Century William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space.
Height to a...
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20th Century British William IV Armchairs
Materials
Damask
William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
Located in London, GB
An English, William IV mahogany library chair, with fluted legs and anthemion decoration. It has been upholstered in green leather, with buff leather buttoning.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Swedish Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1850-1870 period.
They are of extremely fine quality, with beautiful...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A William IV Empire Design Library Armchair Striped Cream Silk Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Classic William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Upholstery Ideal For Any Library or Lounge Environment.
The striped upholstered backs above a loose cushioned seat ...
Category
2010s American William IV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century William IV Period Leather Library Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century William IV period carved mahogany library armchair with a nicely shaped back and arms. Having lovely aged green leather upholstery and decorative brass studdi...
Category
1830s British Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather
HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, custom made to order, fully restored circa 1900-1920 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar b...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Great set of 8 19th century English Saber Leg Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Great set of 8 19th century English mahogany armchairs. All 8 chairs are armchairs and sit very comfortably. Upholstered seats could be redone- currently 4 have one pattern and the o...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century William IV Tub Chair On Brass Castors, Sabre Legs & Chenille Finish
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant 19th Century William IV Tub Chair On Original Brass Castors & Sabre Legs With A Chenille Upholstery.
Full chair height 87cm
Chair width arm to arm 66cm
Chair depth from fron...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840
A William IV mahogany library chair of large scale, with scrolling arms and uprights, the front legs carved with tulip motives and terminating in brass castors.
...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
An overscale William IV style red library armchair
Located in London, GB
England, 20th century
A William IV style twentieth century library armchair of large scale, with exceptional red patinated leather. The back deep buttoned with tufts, seat cushion, ...
Category
Late 20th Century English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM IV LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS UNIQUE UPHOLSTERY
By George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith William IV RRP £16,000 Library armchairs with stunning upholstery
Pleas...
Category
20th Century English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
English c. 1830 Mahogany William IV Library Chair reupholstered in tan leather
Located in Arundel, GB
This wonderful 19th Century English William IV Library Chair with Mahogany show wood has a beautiful sculptural shape dating back to circa 183...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Rosewood Easy Arm Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV Rosewood Easy Arm Chair with exposed moulded frame, upholstered in deep buttoned back Harris Tweed, raised on stylised tulip carved front legs terminating in brass castors...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Bordeaux leather director's chair.
Please note t...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Silk Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Classic Pair Of William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Upholstery - 2000s
The striped upholstered backs above a loose cushioned se...
Category
2010s American William IV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Antique 1830 William iv Cockfighting Brown Leather Chair Original Castors
Located in GB
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...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Regency William IV Polished Tan Leather Captains Library Chair with Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Original British, 1830s William IV polished tan leather chesterfield captains chair with brass stud detailing On Porcelain Castors.
C...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
William IV Rosewood in Original Brass Library Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Faversham, GB
Superb William IV rosewood library armchair. The crest and surrounding frame are carved with an image of the Green Man and foliate scrolling, whilst both...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Vintage English William IV Style Button Tufted Leather Swivel Armchair by Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English William IV Style Mahogany "Brandy" button tufted leather swivel armchair By Baker.
Gorgeous vintage English William IV style m...
Category
1980s American Vintage William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Antique Mahogany William IV Period Armchair, England, 19th C.
Located in New York City, NY
19th Century Antique Mahogany William IV Period Armchair
Sturdy mahogany frame, beautiful hand-carved details, and brass casters.
This armchair has been newly reupholstered in a n...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
19th Century Mahogany High Back Side or Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality William IV period solid Cuban mahogany high bar back desk armchair having a quality shaped top back rail, with shaped open arms standing on turned tapering legs to the...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality mid-19th century William IV period mahogany library armchair of bold proportions having swept and scrolling arms with superbly carved x framed supports, over large b...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A leather upholstered club chair, in a vintage cigar brown aniline top-grade leather with a deep upholstered cushion backrest and seat cushion with rollover upholstered arms, finishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather
William IV Armchair
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV armchair with concave crest rail and reeded splat, classically shaped arms, upholstered slip seat, the front tapered legs are turned and reeded ....
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Leather Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian leather chair, in the manner of Gillows, having a horseshoe back on carved supports and reeded turned leg...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs. The chairs have a solid walnut frame and tufted leather upholstery. The chairs have a nice ...
Category
1950s English Vintage William IV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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 Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
English William IV Armchair
Located in Wilson, NC
English William IV armchair has a carved crest rail framing a flame grained mahogany panel. The front legs are fluted, and the arms have a scrolled shaping....
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
"Worrell" by Lee Stanton English Wing Chair in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Worrell by Lee Stanton Editions is an English-style wing chair with tapered wood feet and rolled arms. Upholstered in cream-colored Belgian linen, the chair can also be upholster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod scrolled toe cabriole legs to the front and rear, the knees carved with addorsed 'C' scrolls, dressed with pendant foliates, the seat...
Category
19th Century British Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of round-back upholstered armchairs. Dates from the transition period between square William IV lolling chairs and curvilinear Victorian; the carved embellishment t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of William IV Rosewood and Brass-Inlaid Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each upholstered back with arched crest rail centered by a brass-inlaid shell issuing foliate sprays; the over-upholstered seat with shaped sear rail centered by a sheet sheath; rais...
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany leather wing back chair with acanthus carved skirt, knee, and terminating on ball and claw feet. Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century English Reclining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1870s English recliner. This is a delightful example of a pre-modern reclining lounge chair with full functionality intact. A testament to late 19th-century English craftsmanship and...
Category
19th Century English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV shaped mahogany library chair of generous proportions. Reupholstered in our own workshops in distressed burgundy leather. Raised on turned legs and brass casters.
Category
1830s English Antique William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
William Iv armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique William IV armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, Baker Furniture Company, and George Smith. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $22,000 while the average work can sell for $5,051.
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