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William the 4th Mahogany Carver Chair .
For sale by Adrian Hornsey Antiques
for sale €275     $298
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William the 4th Mahogany Carver Chair .

19th century
Description

William the 4th good quality mahogany carver chair .

Condition good but needs reupholstering .

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
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Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Carver Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1240736
Dealers Internal Reference
AH33
Description
William the 4th good quality mahogany carver chair .

Condition good but needs reupholstering .

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Carver Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1240736
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AH33
Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026
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A William IV mahogany carver armchair featuring carved scroll arms, an upholstered distressed brown leather seat, decorative crest carvings, and turned fluted front legs.
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Archive I A William IV mahogany carver armchair featuring carved scroll arms, an upholstered distressed brown leather seat, decorative crest carvings, and turned fluted front legs.

William the 4th Mahogany Carver Chair .

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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Telephone 07836 347501
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Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/Pauline
Verified Since Oct 2026
Items For Sale 35
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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
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A William IV mahogany carver armchair featuring carved scroll arms, an upholstered distressed brown leather seat, decorative crest carvings, and turned fluted front legs.
William the 4th mahogany carver chair .
Ref: SA1240736
A William IV mahogany carver armchair featuring carved scroll arms, an upholstered distressed brown leather seat, decorative crest carvings, and turned fluted front legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScroll arms, carved crest rail, turned fluted legs
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This William IV carver armchair belongs to the 19th Century period and exemplifies the gentleman's library style. Constructed from mahogany, it presents a warm brown timber colour with a polished finish and a distressed brown leather seat that shows visible wear. The design incorporates scroll arms, a carved crest rail with shell motifs, a central crossbar detail, and turned fluted front legs with rosette corners. Visible signs of age include heavy surface cracking and fading on the leather upholstery. Measuring 86 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, this seating piece suits placement as a desk chair in a study, library, or home office setting.

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Produced between 1830 and 1837, William IV furniture serves as a transition between Regency elegance and early Victorian solidity. It features bold curves, prominent carved scrollwork, and robust turned legs crafted primarily from rich timbers such as mahogany and rosewood.

Carver chairs from this period were typically constructed from solid mahogany, utilizing traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Seats were commonly upholstered in genuine leather or woven horsehair over natural horsehair padding and webbing.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved scroll detailing on the top rail and arm supports, turned or fluted front legs, and slightly splayed rear legs. Look for natural age-related patination, hand-planed underside surfaces, and traditional jointing methods.

A single William IV carver chair functions effectively as an accent seat at an office desk, positioned in a hallway, or mixed with modern dining chairs to create a layered interior aesthetic.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax polish annually along the grain. Keep leather seating conditioned with specialist leather balm, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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