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Style: Adam Style
1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk! Desk, Writing, Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Vintage / Antique, 1900's, 20th Century! Crafted with the ...
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Mid-20th Century European Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!
1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!

1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!

19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Satinwood desk with reticulated sides that are extraordinarily hand-painted with festooned drapery, ribbons and bows. Decorated on all sides this lovely piece can float in a room and...
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19th Century British Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk
19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk

19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk

Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Adams style desk with beautiful wood quality and incredibly paint decoration of sprays of flowers and is in good condition with a minor crack on one cubby drawer t...
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1910s English Vintage Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Adams paint decorated Carlton house desk with some of the finest paint decorated scenery we have seen in a long time. This is a superb desk, both in terms of si...
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1890s English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
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20th Century American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Adam style satinwood Carlton House design desk with painted floral decorative trim and green leather top.
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19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Manhasset, NY
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton house desk, hand painted, satinwood, An absolutely stunning Adams Carlton House desk in the manner of Angelica Kauffman. Typical form, the superstructure fitted with four banks of two small drawers flanked by curved cupboard...
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Early 1900s English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare form of desk. The desk is inlaid in the Carlton House tradition and features stained veneers and a dark mahogany backdrop with a mirrored back behind spindles. th...
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Early 1900s English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Fine English 19th Century Adam Style Polychrome Painted Satinwood Vanity Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine English 19th century Adam style Polychrome painted satinwood vanity table. The ornately decorated cabinet surmounted with an easel mirror flanked by a pair of storage compartments centered with oval paintings, all above five top drawers, the front serpentine apron with a large drawer and raised on four tapering legs conjoined with an "X" stretcher centered with an oval storage...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Satinwood

Fine English 19th Century Adam Style Polychrome Painted Satinwood Vanity Table
Fine English 19th Century Adam Style Polychrome Painted Satinwood Vanity Table

Fine English 19th Century Adam Style Polychrome Painted Satinwood Vanity Table

20th Century English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Top Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century English Adams style hand painted double bonnet top secretary desk. Item features double bonnet top, hand painted figural scenes...
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20th Century North American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Paint

20th Century English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Top Secretary Desk
20th Century English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Top Secretary Desk

20th Century English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Top Secretary Desk

Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This remarkable 19th century George III satinwood and marquetry "Carlton House" desk presents two structures separated by a large molding, the lower section with three frieze drawers...
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19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts

Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts

After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely ornate very solid writing table desk with drawers on both sides and ornately gold giltwood carved Griffons A very well made and d...
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20th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Giltwood

After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table
After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table

After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table

Superb Late Victorian Adams Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4979 Superb Adams style inlaid desk of generous proportions, having black leather writing surface to figured mahogany and string inlaid top above three frieze drawers with reeded f...
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19th Century British Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Late Victorian Adams Style Mahogany Desk
Superb Late Victorian Adams Style Mahogany Desk

Superb Late Victorian Adams Style Mahogany Desk

Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Quite possibly one of the prettiest Antique English Edwardian period Adam style Bonheur du Jours or Ladies Writing Tables with magnificent "Adam" style marquetry inlaid urns and Welk...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour
Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour

Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour

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Adam Style desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adam Style desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adam Style desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include and Hobbs & Co.. 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 desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,225 and tops out at $27,500 while the average work can sell for $4,750.

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