William IV Dining Room Chairs
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
Set of 6 William IV Grain Painted Rosewood Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 William IV grain painted rosewood dining room chairs, circa 1835. With a slightly concave crest rail, carved central back splat, faux leather seats, resting on ring turned c...
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1830s English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany, Paint
Set of Six English Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs, C.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six English carved rosewood dining chairs, c.1850
Gorgeous mid 19th century hand carved dining chairs with drop in se...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
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Rosewood
Fine Quality Set of 4 Antique William IV Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Finest quality set of 4 antique William IV rosewood carved dining chairs having an ornate carved shaped back and carved centre splat. Drop in seats which have been newly reupholstered with quality fabric. They stand on attractive shaped reeded tulip legs...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
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Other
Regency William IV Bar Back Mahogany Damask Upholstered Side Dining Chairs C1830
Located in Leeds, GB
A pair of Regency / William IV period, mahogany chairs, circa 1830. This pair features attractively figured timbers with curved top rails, over a carved slat. Upholstered seats, cove...
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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Twelve William IV Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve 19th century William IV dining chairs crafted from mahogany. The chairs feature a gracefully curved crestrail with a scrolled splat. The generous seats are covere...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs with Great Provenance
Located in London, GB
A Fine Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs
From His Majesty's Ministerial Home Office
Constructed from mahogany, the chairs with turned and tapering reeded front legs terminat...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 4 William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of 4 William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs with Gillows Reeded Leg (plus 1 free) - Almost certainly from the Gillows workshop in Lancaster the Top Back Rail with Tulip Pediment, the ...
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1830s English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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 Dining Room Chairs
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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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set 10 William IV Dining Chairs Mahogany Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 10 ( 8 + 2 ) William IV Style Mahogany Dining Chairs.
Circa 1920
These Chairs Feature Ring Turned and Fluted Front Legs and Swept Back Legs The Carvers Having Scroll Arms.
The...
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1920s Vintage William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of Four William IV Anglo-Indian Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four finely carved William IV Ango-Indian dining chairs in mahogany, with newly upholstered linen seats.
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1830s Indian Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of 12 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4893 Fine quality set of twelve William IV dining chairs in mahogany, each chair having flamed mahogany top rail with fleur de lis carving and scroll carved mid rail above drop in ...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
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Mahogany
Set of Four William IV Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
William IV, circa 1830-40s, set of 4 dining or side chairs, English. Shaped high upholstered backs. Robustly turned front legs, splayed back legs, mahogany. Attractively upholstered ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Set of 16 William IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in London, GB
A Set of Sixteen Dining Chairs of the William IV Period
Constructed in mahogany, and consisting of fourteen side chairs, and a pair of carver ar...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Stamped 'Johnstone & Jeanes'
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of six dining chairs with X-shaped mahogany frames and padded backs. Central carved rose detail to the X-frame legs j...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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Set of Six Antique Regency Period Dining Chairs
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An outstanding set of six antique Regency period dining chairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1820-1830 period.
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Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen
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Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
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Set of Four Carved Bent Lucite Dining Chairs
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern set of carved beveled Lucite shield back style dining chairs.
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Set of Six Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Chairs Hepplewhite Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
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H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
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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.
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Set of 8 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs - Antique Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
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Vintage Pair Regency Revival Mahogany Bar Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb English made pair of Regency Revival side chairs dating from the late 20th century.
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1990s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
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H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Set of 14 Dining Chairs, Empire Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
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Set of 8 William IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs, Circa 1835
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Antique quality set of 8 Ibex penny Windsor kitchen dining chairs C1900
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H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Antique fine quality set of 6 (4 plus 2) Georgian C1810 mahogany dining chairs
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Beautiful Set Of Six Early Victorian Dining Chairs
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Fine Quality Set of 8 Antique William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality set of 8 antique William IV rosewood dining chairs having fine quality rosewood shaped backs with carved scrolls to the top and centre rail, drop in seats standing on e...
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Antique Set of 6 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs c1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of six English antique Wiliam IV flame mahogany dining chairs, circa 1830 in date.
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1830s English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
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Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Set William IV Dining Chairs Uholstered 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs.
19th Century
These Dining Chairs Stand Upon nTypical William IV Ring Turned and Fluted ...
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19th Century Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
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Mahogany
Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English set of eight antique William IV barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in date.
The set comprising eight sidechairs with seats that have been reupholstered in a striking azur fabric, and raised on reeded baluster front legs.
These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking.
Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this set of dining chairs fit for a king.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THEESE ITEMS ARE MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 87 x Width 47 x Depth 52
Height 48 - Seat Height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches
Height 1 foot, 7 inches - Seat Height
Mahogany
is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species.
Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view.
Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect.
Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments).
Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850′s, this particular variety became all but extinct.
William IV - the brief reign of William IV (1830 – 1837) marked a period of transition between the Regency period (which had been an age of innovation based on revivalist styles such as ancient Egypt, and the Grecian designs) and the Victorian era.
William IV furniture...
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1830s English Antique William IV Dining Room Chairs
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Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Beautiful Set of 6 William IV Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful Set Of 6 William IV hardwood Dining Chairs with carved mid rails and upholstered drop in seats raised on sabre supports.
Some historic extinct woodworm holes (under the ...
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William Iv dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique William IV dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $894 and tops out at $63,707 while the average work can sell for $3,666.