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A Fantastic Early 19th Century William IV Irish Library Table Attributed to Dublin Maker 'Williams and Gibton'
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A Fantastic Early 19th Century William IV Irish Library Table Attributed to Dublin Maker 'Williams and Gibton'

19th century
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A fantastic early 19th Century William IV Irish well figured mahogany library table attributed to the Dublin maker 'William and Gibton', of exceptional quality and finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. The moulded top of rectangular form above a simple, shaped and panelled frieze with a stunning centred arrangement of scrolls and richly trailing foliate flanked with a futher pair of scrolls and foliate motif detail to each side. Raised over elegantly tapering ring turned end supports with further sphere and gadroon detail above shaped platform base, terminating on fluted c-scroll feet and well cast brass casters.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
67.9cm (26.73")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this William IV Library Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1222861
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A3656
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A fantastic early 19th Century William IV Irish well figured mahogany library table attributed to the Dublin maker 'William and Gibton', of exceptional quality and finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. The moulded top of rectangular form above a simple, shaped and panelled frieze with a stunning centred arrangement of scrolls and richly trailing foliate flanked with a futher pair of scrolls and foliate motif detail to each side.
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Raised over elegantly tapering ring turned end supports with further sphere and gadroon detail above shaped platform base, terminating on fluted c-scroll feet and well cast brass casters.
Yeats Country Antiques

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
67.9cm (26.73")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this William IV Library Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222861
Dealers Internal Ref
A3656
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century mahogany library table featuring a central carved frieze detail and tapered end supports terminating in scroll feet.

A Fantastic Early 19th Century William IV Irish Library Table Attributed to Dublin Maker 'Williams and Gibton'

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An early nineteenth-century mahogany library table featuring a central carved frieze detail and tapered end supports terminating in scroll feet.
A Fantastic Early 19th Century William IV Irish Library Table Attributed To Dublin Maker 'Williams and Gibton'
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  • ObjectLibrary Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved frieze, Scroll feet, Tapered end supports, Foliage carving
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 67.9 cm (27 in)

This early nineteenth-century library table is a nineteenth-century William IV piece in the William IV style, attributed to the Dublin maker Williams and Gibton. Made from dark brown well-figured Santos mahogany, the timber displays rich patination and grain with a polished finish. The rectangular top has a moulded edge above a panelled frieze, centred by hand-carved foliage and scroll motifs, with additional carved scrollwork near the corners. The structure is supported by tapered ring-turned end supports with sphere and gadroon details, sitting on shaped platform bases that terminate in fluted scroll feet with brass casters. The piece measures 75 cm high, 153 cm wide, and 67.9 cm deep in overall dimensions. Placed in a gentleman's library, a study, or a grand hallway, it functions well as a freestanding writing or display table while providing a sturdy working surface for daily administrative tasks or decorative arrangements in traditional interiors.

FAQs

A William IV library table typically dates from the 1830s, characterised by substantial proportions, bold scroll-carved end supports, and fine mahogany construction.

Craftsmen primarily utilised solid mahogany and rich flame mahogany veneers, constructed using hand-cut dovetail joints and heavy timber framework.

Look for characteristic design elements of the 1830s period, such as heavily carved acanthus leaves, scroll feet, tapered end supports, and maker stamps or stamped serial numbers.

Position the table as a central focal point in an open-plan room, a hall console, or a standalone executive desk paired with a structured modern chair.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent shrinkage, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the natural wood grain.
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