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William IV Mahogany Desk Chair
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William IV Mahogany Desk Chair

19th century
Sold 6 April 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A stylish William IV solid mahogany sabre leg desk or elbow chair with rope twist front rail and upholstered leather seat c.1830. Decorative carved top rail adjoining the centre rail to the back, the arms sweeping down from the top rail and curling under. Sabre legs to the front and splayed legs to the rear, rope twist design front rail sat in front of the brown leather drop in set. Presented in excellent condition, very sturdy and useable. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 21" wide x 21" deep x 37" high to top of chair back x 17" seat height.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Desk Chair to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110389
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40215
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Description
A stylish William IV solid mahogany sabre leg desk or elbow chair with rope twist front rail and upholstered leather seat c.1830.
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Decorative carved top rail adjoining the centre rail to the back, the arms sweeping down from the top rail and curling under.
Sturmans Antiques

Sabre legs to the front and splayed legs to the rear, rope twist design front rail sat in front of the brown leather drop in set. Presented in excellent condition, very sturdy and useable. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 21" wide x 21" deep x 37" high to top of chair back x 17" seat height.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Desk Chair to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110389
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40215
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring a curved top rail with a carved shell motif, scroll arms, and an upholstered seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring a curved top rail with a carved shell motif, scroll arms, and an upholstered seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William IV Mahogany Desk Chair

Archive II A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring a curved top rail with a carved shell motif, scroll arms, and an upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring a curved top rail with a carved shell motif, scroll arms, and an upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring a curved top rail with a carved shell motif, scroll arms, and an upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring a curved top rail with a carved shell motif, scroll arms, and an upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring a curved top rail with a carved shell motif, scroll arms, and an upholstered seat. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring a curved top rail with a carved shell motif, scroll arms, and an upholstered seat.
William IV Mahogany Desk Chair
Ref: SA1110389
A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring a curved top rail with a carved shell motif, scroll arms, and an upholstered seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved shell motif, Scroll arms, Reeded seat rail
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

The William IV style, spanning roughly from 1830 to 1837, bridges Late Regency and early Victorian aesthetics, characterised by robust proportions, classical Revival motifs such as scrolls and acanthus leaves, and heavy use of dark tropical hardwoods.

Master craftsmen predominantly utilised solid Honduran mahogany, often combined with hand-carved details, traditional joinery techniques, and horsehair or wool stuffing beneath leather or damask upholstery.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, signs of age-related oxidisation and patina in the timber, hand-carved rather than moulded ornamentation, and traditional upholstery construction methods.

Pairing a richly grained period chair with a minimalist, modern desk creates a striking focal point, balancing historical craftsmanship with clean, architectural lines.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying high-quality beeswax periodically to nourish the wood, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations.
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