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William IV Mahogany Dressing Table
For sale by E W Cousins and Son
for sale €1,638     $1,778
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William IV Mahogany Dressing Table

19th century
Description

William IV Mahogany Dressing Table. The arched mirror held by tapered cylindrical pillars with ball finials and scrolled brass hinged candle sconces on platform base. This can be removed, polished top underneath, and be used separately. Flanked by lift off single drawer boxes with galleried tops. Three frieze cedar lined drawers all having replaced brass knobs. The back of base polished also having concave re-entrant corners. Raised on square back supports with moulded decoration and turned front supports topped with carved scrolls and acanthus leaf carved bases united by concave platform base with recessed carved fronts. All on squat bun feet.

Dimensions:

48" wide

26.5" deep

30" high + 31" high mirror

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this William IV Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA630657
Dealers Internal Reference
4730
Description
William IV Mahogany Dressing Table.
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The arched mirror held by tapered cylindrical pillars with ball finials and scrolled brass hinged candle sconces on platform base.
E W Cousins and Son

This can be removed, polished top underneath, and be used separately. Flanked by lift off single drawer boxes with galleried tops. Three frieze cedar lined drawers all having replaced brass knobs. The back of base polished also having concave re-entrant corners. Raised on square back supports with moulded decoration and turned front supports topped with carved scrolls and acanthus leaf carved bases united by concave platform base with recessed carved fronts. All on squat bun feet.

Dimensions:

48" wide

26.5" deep

30" high + 31" high mirror

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this William IV Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA630657
Dealers Internal Ref
4730
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the E W Cousins and Son Profile Page

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A William IV mahogany dressing table featuring an arched swivel mirror, brass sconces, upper drawers, and carved front columns on a plinth base.
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Archive I A William IV mahogany dressing table featuring an arched swivel mirror, brass sconces, upper drawers, and carved front columns on a plinth base.

William IV Mahogany Dressing Table

Archive II A William IV mahogany dressing table featuring an arched swivel mirror, brass sconces, upper drawers, and carved front columns on a plinth base. View II
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Archive V A William IV mahogany dressing table featuring an arched swivel mirror, brass sconces, upper drawers, and carved front columns on a plinth base. View V
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 92
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E W Cousins and Son
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Location: 27 High Street, Ixworth, Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HJ, United Kingdom
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A William IV mahogany dressing table featuring an arched swivel mirror, brass sconces, upper drawers, and carved front columns on a plinth base.
William IV Mahogany Dressing Table
Ref: SA630657
A William IV mahogany dressing table featuring an arched swivel mirror, brass sconces, upper drawers, and carved front columns on a plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsIonic columns, Arched swivel mirror, Flame mahogany veneer, Brass candle sconces
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This William IV mahogany dressing table dates from the 19th century and is finished in a rich brown flame mahogany veneer with visible grain figures. The upper section holds an arched swivel mirror between tapered cylindrical pillars with ball finials and scrolled brass hinged candle sconces, flanked by lift-off single-drawer boxes with galleried tops. The base contains three frieze cedar-lined drawers fitted with replaced brass knobs, resting upon square back supports with moulded decoration and turned front supports topped with carved scrolls and acanthus leaf carved bases. These are united by a concave platform base with recessed carved fronts, standing on squat bun feet. The entire piece measures 155 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 68 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this dressing table provides a grand Regency surface for a bedroom or dressing room vanity arrangement. The mirror assembly can be removed to reveal a polished top underneath, allowing the lower table to function independently as a desk or console table. The polished back and concave re-entrant corners permit flexible placement away from walls, while the cedar-lined frieze drawers and removable upper boxes offer organized storage for daily essentials.

FAQs

Produced between 1830 and 1837, William IV furniture bridges Regency refinement and early Victorian proportions, often featuring architectural motifs, flame mahogany veneers, and carved column supports.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised solid mahogany and rich flame mahogany veneers, paired with hand-cast brass hardware, dovetail drawer joinery, and mirrored glass.

Look for carved architectural details such as Ionic capitals, original brass candle fitments, hand-sawn drawer linings, and fine dovetail joinery.

Position the piece against a neutral backdrop to emphasize the dark timber tones, pairing it with contemporary brass accent lighting or minimal ceramic vessel displays.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect the finish.
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